Interested on your views

[NL19]

Currently in last stages of diagnosis for CD. Over a period of 2yrs I have had 3 * 8 week period of moderate/strong pain in lower right quadrant...which comes and goes hourly (but I have it for at least 4hrs every day)..then disappears for a few months.

I have tried restrictive diets and Probiotics (Udo Super 8). Which have made me much healthier and given me stable bowels but hasn't really addressed the pain.

Colonoscopy showed irritation/soreness in terminal illeum. GI just put me on Pentasa; but I think it takes a while to kick in.
- Anyone know how long on average Pentasa takes to kick in (I know it is different for everyone, but interested in opinions)

Reading through the forum I feel pretty lucky that my symptons seem mild compared with most of you guys. I admire your strength.

peace !

NL

 

[ChefShazzy]

When I was prescribed Pentasa, I was told it would take 4 weeks to 'kick' in... Unfortunately, my symptoms worsened so I never made it to the 4 weeks.

 

[prettykitty]

Welcome, NL19! Like you, I'm on the mild side. The pentasa started kicking in for me after about 2 weeks.

 

[kello82]

welcome to the forum NL!

uhmm i was on pentasa such a long time ago, i dont remember how long it took to kick in. sorry!