Need support at Amsterdam
Hey good people,
I've moved to Amsterdam just recently and Unfortunately I'm having a breakup. First thing I should to is to find a good doctor. I have a healthcare plan, its name is CZdirect. Is there any IBD patient living in Amsterdam who can guide me?
I'm taking Azathioprine and Corticosteroid, I was reducing the dosage of corticosteroid as my previous doctor recommended but I started feeling unwell after reducing it.
I have had more than 5 breakups during 7 years and I know how bad it gets worse but as well I know what to eat to help my symptoms a bit.
Thanks in advance
So sorry you aren't feeling well. When I wean off steroids, I have found that the slower the better. Ask your doctor about dropping 2.5mg every 7-10 days. It is helpful at making you not feel sick. I don't live in Amsterdam, so I hope someone from this community will be able to connect with you from that area. I hope you feel better soon. Hugs, Elizabeth (team member) Hi Elizabeth. Thanks for your kind words and your information.
You might be right, the reason of my flareup can be dropping steroids quickly. I was dropping 4mg every 10 days, that's my doctor's instruction. I was taking 16mg two times per day and now I'm taking 12mg + 4mg. My previous doctor is in another country. I should find a doctor here quickly because I want to stay in Amsterdam.Of course, I am not a doctor but from my personal experience you were definitely dropping too fast. At that rate I would flare too. Ask your doc to drop much much slower. Again, something like 2.5mg every 10 to even 14 days. I wish you well! -Elizabeth (team member)
