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To stop azathioprine or not

Hi, I am new to the forum. I have been on azathioprine for 6 years since emergency hemicolectomy and ileostomy surgery for a fistulizing absess caused by a Crohns flair...

Stopping Infliximab and Methotrexate

Hi I have had UC for about 15 years Im 43 years old now. 13 years on Asacol then Methotrexate tablets then Methotrexate sub cut injections. Repetitive flare ups over...

antibodies to infliximab

My 20 yo son was diagnosed with moderate UC in 2018, did not respond to mesalamine/steroids so he was started on infliximab and methotrexate. After his 3rd infliximab infusion, he...

Prednisolone - How long before they start working

Hi, I'm in the middle of a nasty flare. I'm on prednisolone at the moment and waiting to start Entyvio. Just wondered how long before steroids start to work? I've...

COVID Vaccine

Hey everyone - has anyone received a COVID vaccine and had it make their medicine (Humira in my case) less effective? Thank you!...

How long after your diagnosis were you put on a biologic?

If you are on a biologic for your IBD, can you let me know how long after your diagnosis you started the biologic med? This anecdotal info will help me...

Not getting the right help

HI, My husband has ulcerative colitis and associated joint issues, he is on methatrexate which has been doing its job for last 3 years but he has been having a...

Is Mesalamine DR 1.2 GM (3 pills 1x/day) well tolerated?

My 13-year-old DD was diagnosed with mild/moderate IBD/UC. Is Mesalamine DR 1.2 GM (3 pills 1x/day) well tolerated?...

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...

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