As a newly registered member, I thought I'd share a brief synopsis of where I'm at.
Age 54 (ouch!) diagnosed with UC in 1998, recently changed to a diagnosis of Crohn's in 2023 with IBS symptoms.
I was on long term Azathioprine (stopped in 2022) and this has gradually lost effectiveness over the years. Flare ups as and when, max twice a year for either 2 weeks or 3-4 months. Prednisolone to put back into remission.
Recent flare pre Xmas. On Prednisolone again. IBD team suggesting either Adalimumab or Ustekinumab - I'm a little sceptical as they can enhance the chance of skin cancer etc (I had skin cancer when I was 18) plus I've heard of mixed results with these drugs.
Does anyone have first hand experience of the Pros and Cons of Biological injections?
Age 54 (ouch!) diagnosed with UC in 1998, recently changed to a diagnosis of Crohn's in 2023 with IBS symptoms.
I was on long term Azathioprine (stopped in 2022) and this has gradually lost effectiveness over the years. Flare ups as and when, max twice a year for either 2 weeks or 3-4 months. Prednisolone to put back into remission.
Recent flare pre Xmas. On Prednisolone again. IBD team suggesting either Adalimumab or Ustekinumab - I'm a little sceptical as they can enhance the chance of skin cancer etc (I had skin cancer when I was 18) plus I've heard of mixed results with these drugs.
Does anyone have first hand experience of the Pros and Cons of Biological injections?
