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Why did I need to stop taking prednisone?

I had been taking prednisone for fifty years. A year and a half ago my doctor stopped it. He took me off way too fast. I thought I would die...

Prednisolone and Pentasa

Hi all, I have been diagnosed with unspecified IBD about 7 years ago and I’m now in the middle of my second most serious flare up. I take Pentasa every...

Awaiting a diagnosis in UK

After many years, I've got tired of being told "it could be IBS" and "live with it" so I'm pushing my GP for a proper diagnosis. My current bout has...

Ileostomy stenosis at skin level

Anyone had successful treatment of stenosis at skin level of ileostomy? I have had dilation under sedation 3 times and am now currently self-dilating twice a day with small dilators...

New, Worried and Breaking the Rules

Hi, I'm new here. I hope it's not too obvious. I'm sure there's an intro section I haven't found my way onto yet as it seems every.single.article. is written for...

Opinion: When is it time to change biologics?

Just reaching out for some opinions and varied perspectives - I am not pleased with the current biologic I am on. I no longer think it is beneficial as my...

Long time Steroid use and no working treatment.

Hello fellow sufferers. I was diagnosed 2 years ago with Ulcerative Colitis. I have been on Prednisolone for all of those two years. Just as my Preds are reducing I...

Have you been pregnant and on meds for IBD?

Anyone was pregnant and on biological meds? Any side effects? Which one would be considered safer during pregnancy? I appreciate anyone can share their pregnancy experience while being on meds...

Starting Imurane, looking for others experience on this medication

I had just got diagnosed with Crohns in the start of this year. I have been on entocort for 6 weeks now and have been managing well. My Gasto would...

Stop Nexium before PillCam?

I have had issues for 18 years. Last year I ended up with 4 perianal abscesses, and they have fistulae through the sphincter. Calprotectin only 74, and GI will not...

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