Thanks for the reply. I've been sick with Crohn's for 15 years and just recently diagnosed. I think I'll have to try a higher dose of Pred. Right now I'm taking 40 mg in the AM. I took my first dose on Wednesday and I'm still feeling very sick. =(:bigwave: Welcome to the forum. Asacol and Entocort is for mild cases, and Prednisone in higher doses from 40mg and up usually work within 48 hours for most. Depends on how many mgs and the severity. How and when do you take them? I take mine (low dose now) in the earlies morning all at once. It depends on how much you are taking.
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Yeap, it's pretty severe. Intense stomach pain and bloating, stomach growling, I've been to the bathroom between 10-12 times today (ouchhhh!) and I'm also "belching" the really painful, gross smelly burps. Yuck.No change at all? Maybe you need50mg.... you must be in a severe stage. So sorry, try ensure to eat for now, food isnt important but nutrition is. :hang:
I'm out of the hospital-- thanks for the e-thoughts!! =) I'm feeling better but my stomach still hurts. They sent me home with anti-biotics, pain meds, and they're tapering Prednisone for me but starting with a higher dose than what I was taking (starting at 60 mg for three days, then 40mg, then 20mg, etc). Surgery is a route I am definitely interested in. But I'm pretty sure the doctor wants to try other routes first. Hmmm. I guess it won't hurt to bring it up to him when I go see him on Friday.So sorry Nicole I know you hate being in ER but you may get aggressive treatment to get your flare under control. Inflammation is what causes the pain and leaves behind nasty scar tissue. Your lucky the CT scan showed something because they never show on mine. Rest, relax and get better soon! Maybe surgery might be an avenue you may have to ponder. Keep us posted ok! (( hugs))