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azathioprine

Mon, December 10, 2018 3:03 PM

So I was recently diagnosed with crohns And colitis this year around August and I did a course of steroids prednisone, Ad-cal and Pentasa right after my camera and everything seemed to be going fine until I finished the course and was just taking two Pentasa a day. So on my follow up appointment I explain to them I was still getting pains, cramps and feeling like my stomachs full of air and bloated, but I never have an urge to just go and run to the toilet.
anyways I’ve been told and advised to take Azathioprine, because my inflammation is moderate to severe and if I don’t consider this I run the risk of a major operation or bowel cancer but I’m extremely worried about the side effect, cancer risk and everything else that goes with Azathioprine, I’ve been given 8 weeks to think because my blood tests will come back to say if I’m fit to do so, but ultimately I’m just here to see and ask if anyone has had any good or bad experiences with it.

Steven7890
Joined Dec 10, 2018

Sat, January 12, 2019 4:44 PM

Reply posted for Steven7890.

After reading through the comments i feel abit more reassured about taking the drug now.

thank you very much it’s much appreciated

Steven7890
Joined Dec 10, 2018

Fri, December 28, 2018 11:15 AM

Reply posted for Marhascro.

Hi, Steaven. I have the same diagnosis. I'll tell you honestly, azatropine is a very useful thing. I had no side effects. I started taking it before the arrival of the tests. There are no problems. By the way, here's a great pharmacy for you - https://fairpricerx.com/. The recipe is not needed and the prices are excellent. I just know how expensive they are. I wish you good luck in the new year and merry Christmas!

Fairpricerx
Joined Dec 28, 2018

Wed, December 12, 2018 3:17 AM

Reply posted for Steven7890.

Hi Steven, I am not sure I can help you finding what is right for you. But at the moment I am myself 5 weeks in with azathioprine. I am slowly going up with the dose and have regular blood checks to see how I react as this is different from person to person. I do recognize the worry you have because there are risks but for me I decided that any real treatment for Crohn's is not without risk. So for me it is about accepting and managing these risks so that you are always early in case something would manifest itself. About the medication I cannot say much as I have not noticed anything but I was told it can take 3 months before anything would be noticed.
When reading about the medication I think the biggest risk is for an inflammation of the pancreas (pancreatitis) and this is what I am most concerned about.

One advise I can give is that I think you should also be explained that there is biological treatment to supress immune system and even though this is not without risk either it might be more comfortable for you.

Marhascro
Joined Dec 12, 2018

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