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diagnostic appointment

Hello my hpolyri and celiac test came back negative (there still a chance I have celiac I was gluten free when taking the test) so I've been fast tracked to...

Hello my hpolyri and celiac test came back negative (there still a chance I have...

•6 years ago

Entyvio

Hi newby here has any one been on entyvio I’ve been on it for 5mths get bad headache stiff joints and itching had Colits for 12 yrs infusion every 8 weeks...

Hi newby here has any one been on entyvio I’ve been on it for 5mths get bad head...

•6 years ago

Do I need to up my Steroids?

I have been on steroids for several weeks and gradually reducing them 1 tab a week. But I have been down to 20mgs and I'm flaring up again, the bleedings got...

I have been on steroids for several weeks and gradually reducing them 1 tab a we...

•6 years ago

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First Infliximab infusion next week - anyone's experiences appreciated

I'm having my first Infliximab infusion on Tuesday and just wondered how anyone else found the experience and whether the drug worked for them? The main thing...

I'm having my first Infliximab infusion on Tuesday and just wondered how anyone ...

•6 years ago

Fecal calprotectin time

It's been 2&1/2 weeks & results not back! Have gastro appt tomorrow. is this normal time?

It's been 2&1/2 weeks & results not back! Have gastro appt tomorrow. is this nor...

•6 years ago

On steroids still not well.

I have been in steroids for a month now and the bleeding has just stopped I started at 40mg and am down to 20 mgs. I have in my back and pain on my lower right...

I have been in steroids for a month now and the bleeding has just stopped I star...

•6 years ago

Could i have IBD?

Hello everyone, so my story starts off with the fact that i am 28 weeks pregnant. I had a mild sickness bug that had me on the toilet for a few hours with...

Hello everyone, so my story starts off with the fact that i am 28 weeks pregnant...

•6 years ago

Advice on safe painkillers please

I'm currently in quite a severe flare of my UC and I'm waiting to start Infliximab infusions at Hospital. I'm really struggling with my hip pain (that my...

I'm currently in quite a severe flare of my UC and I'm waiting to start Inflixim...

•6 years ago

Advice please

Please can anyone advise re high calprotectin level of over 3000

Please can anyone advise re high calprotectin level of over 3000

•6 years ago

Please help

had calprotectin level in july2017 of over 3000, does this mean its Crohns?

had calprotectin level in july2017 of over 3000, does this mean its Crohns?

•6 years ago

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Prednisolone query?

Just wondering if they still use prednisolone for Crohns? I have had crohns for 18 years and really feel a course of the good old pred would benefit me at the...

Just wondering if they still use prednisolone for Crohns? I have had crohns for ...

•6 years ago

Severe UC flare up

Hi- just wanted to ask for some advice etc after a rough start to the new year with severe UC flare. Hoping to leave hospital today after 6 days treatment and...

Hi- just wanted to ask for some advice etc after a rough start to the new year w...

•6 years ago

diarrhea diet

Hi, I am waiting for a colonoscopy for suspected ibd. On codeine and helped as long as I eat only toast, pasta & potato. Tried to introduce white fish or...

Hi, I am waiting for a colonoscopy for suspected ibd. On codeine and helped as l...

•6 years ago

colonoscopy prep - severe diarrhea

Hi, I have had severe diarrhea (all day & night) codeine have partly stopped it if I hardly eat. Got a colonoscopy coming up so have to stop codeine. Very...

Hi, I have had severe diarrhea (all day & night) codeine have partly stopped it ...

•6 years ago

Would a laparoscopy show ibd?

Hi, I recently had a laparoscopy for an ovarian cyst and the gynae said my bowels look red and irritated on outside. I have v bad diarrhea, yellow mucus,...

Hi, I recently had a laparoscopy for an ovarian cyst and the gynae said my bowel...

•6 years ago

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Which symptoms are more worrying - too many bowel movements or bleeding?

Hi, I just wondered which symptoms during a flare people (and medical staff) are more concerned about - rectal bleeding or frequency of bowel movements? I've...

Hi, I just wondered which symptoms during a flare people (and medical staff) are...

•6 years ago

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Does this sound like ibd or ibs?

Hello, if this is not allowed I'm fine for it to be deleted because I havent actually being diagnosed but looking for help 😮 Also I think all of you are so...

Hello, if this is not allowed I'm fine for it to be deleted because I havent act...

•6 years ago

Azathioprine opinions experiences and risks

Hi I have been on MEZAVANT and humira weekly injections which have not been completely working. My new gastroenterologist has now put me on azathioprine 100mg...

Hi I have been on MEZAVANT and humira weekly injections which have not been comp...

•6 years ago

Eyes

Hello there. I am wondering whether my new symptoms are related to UC. I don’t have diarrhoea nor bleeding but I have felt very nauseous recently and my hips,...

Hello there. I am wondering whether my new symptoms are related to UC. I don’t h...

•6 years ago

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