I am newly diagnosed with Crohn's Disease. I have so many questions and am so glad I have found this forum! I look forward to reading the many posts.
After suffering for many, many years, I switched my GI doctor who finally found my problem...Crohn's Disease at the ileum. I have just started treatment the beginning of August. Started on 2 weeks Flagyl, followed by 40 mg. Prednisone, which I tapered to 30 mg over 5 weeks, and 2G Pentasa, when after feeling absolutely great, had an aweful flare. Now I am back up on the 40mg. Dr. feels it is due to the Prednisone withdrawl and now have to get a small bowel series done. He also mentioned having to start another drug since I am having a hard time getting off of the prednisone. Once he sees the SBS results, he will discuss what that next med will be.
My question is what are the likely next meds? I have read about many of the different one, but I don't know what the next ones are in the early treatement of Crohn's. Also what will the small bowel series show, or what is my Dr. looking for?
Any possible answers appreciated!!
After suffering for many, many years, I switched my GI doctor who finally found my problem...Crohn's Disease at the ileum. I have just started treatment the beginning of August. Started on 2 weeks Flagyl, followed by 40 mg. Prednisone, which I tapered to 30 mg over 5 weeks, and 2G Pentasa, when after feeling absolutely great, had an aweful flare. Now I am back up on the 40mg. Dr. feels it is due to the Prednisone withdrawl and now have to get a small bowel series done. He also mentioned having to start another drug since I am having a hard time getting off of the prednisone. Once he sees the SBS results, he will discuss what that next med will be.
My question is what are the likely next meds? I have read about many of the different one, but I don't know what the next ones are in the early treatement of Crohn's. Also what will the small bowel series show, or what is my Dr. looking for?
Any possible answers appreciated!!
