Newbie!! Crohns since 2005! :-)

[deandrea86]

Hello, My name is Dee and I was diagnosed with Crohns disease in 2005..im currently 26 years old and im trying to get my health in order and live with the disease. I look forward to chatting with you guys and getting to know people who share my struggle as well as my benfits!! :hug:

 

[David]

Hi Dee! Thanks for joining. A very hearty welcome to you

How are you feeling these days? What medications are you on?

We're here for you anytime you need us.

All my best to you.

 

[Angrybird]

Hello Dee and welcome to the forum

I was also wondering how you are doing at the mo and if you are on any meds?

AB
xx

 

[deandrea86]

Hi David and AngryBird!!! I have good days and bad days...some days I am extremely fatigued and tired. I dont have alot of energy, then there are days where I feel ok...I pretty much have stomache pains and bloating everyday. That is the worse part for me. The bloating!! I hate it! I am currently on:

Pentasa (Mesalamine) 500 mg (8 pills daily)
Entocort (Budesonide) 3mg (3 pills a day)
Probiotic (Acidophilus) (1 pill a day)

They provide minimal relief to me daily but I am starting to feel a little better.

 

[Angrybird]

How often are you seeing your doc and are they aware of the continued symptoms? Also do you know if they have ever checked your vitamin levels? Do you notice any relief from dietary changes?

 

[David]

Hmmm, how long have you been on the Pentasa and Entocort for?

And I'm with Angrybird. With your symptoms, I would request that your vitamin B12, vitamin D, and magnesium levels (at the very least) be tested as people with Crohn's disease are VERY commonly deficient and such deficiencies can lead to fatigue.