HI all,
I was diagnosed with Crohn's Sep 07. I have been on Asacol and just recently Entocort. My recent colonoscopy showed 20% inflammation in the colon which is more than I had with the first colonoscopy. My physician is thinking of trying a biologic or maybe Imuran. My questions:
How do you define mild, moderate or severe chrohn's?
I go to the bathroom 3-4 times a day no real pain and mostly formed stool.
Has anyone tried any alternative medicines instead of ones that knock the immune system down?
What kind of side effects have people had with Humira, Cimzia or Remicade?
What about side effects with Imuran?
Does anyone know how long you can take Humira, Cimzia or Remicade?
Is it true once you have tried one of the 3 you can no longer use them again if you stop?
Thanks for the help!!
Kit
I was diagnosed with Crohn's Sep 07. I have been on Asacol and just recently Entocort. My recent colonoscopy showed 20% inflammation in the colon which is more than I had with the first colonoscopy. My physician is thinking of trying a biologic or maybe Imuran. My questions:
How do you define mild, moderate or severe chrohn's?
I go to the bathroom 3-4 times a day no real pain and mostly formed stool.
Has anyone tried any alternative medicines instead of ones that knock the immune system down?
What kind of side effects have people had with Humira, Cimzia or Remicade?
What about side effects with Imuran?
Does anyone know how long you can take Humira, Cimzia or Remicade?
Is it true once you have tried one of the 3 you can no longer use them again if you stop?
Thanks for the help!!
Kit