Crohn's treatment?!
Question: My girlfriend has been diagnosed with Crohn's recently, the doctor has prescribed anti-inflamatory medicine and also steroids with in the next few weeks, what good does the steroids do and what effects or side effects could it have ?
Answers: My girlfriend has been diagnosed with Crohn's recently, the doctor has prescribed anti-inflamatory medicine and also steroids with in the next few weeks, what good does the steroids do and what effects or side effects could it have ?
Be patient and supportive.
Please research all you can on Chron's.
It's a nasty bathroom problem.
The Steriods will help her feel better and immediately reduce the inflamation. Steroids are used in the worst time of your treatment to get instant relief.
www.CrohnsOnline.com
www.livingwithUC.com that's what i deal with, same treatment.
Email me anytime, just be supportive and make sure she eats bland foods, and drinks water and gatoriade.
the other medication that she is perscribed, asacol, pentasa, or rowasa, is an anti-inflamitory that works in the lower intestine, and will help her not feel crampy and hopefully she will be going to the toilet less.
I would suggest you have some imodium AD on hand, some Gas-X and Bean-o.
She will most likely be very tired, and not in a very pleasant mood. She will be feeling better in a couple weeks.
Go to her Doctor appts. with her, and ask questions.
She will be happy that she has someone with her, and that you care, and want to understand her ongoing condition.
I belong to this website.
It tells you all about Chron's and Ulcerative Colitis.
It's important that she feel comfortable when you all go out, know where the toilets are, and buy her soft toilet paper, and if she's having a real bad time of it, --Just email or IM me.
Mystic_Gift@yahoo.com
Mystic_Gift IM anytime. I have a lot of people who have this, and we all just need support. We are scared, and we hurt, and it's draining. And SEX is the last thing on our minds.
Bland foods. Make her a grilled cheese, avoid spicey foods, and stress.
I hope i've helped!
I will list the site that has a support group, newsletter and 10 things to help you cope and understand.
she's and you are not alone, a lot of people have this stinky problem and no one talks about it!!
I hope she uses her meds, and gets quick relief.
I admire you for asking and wanting to be more informed.
Yes, the meds are expensive, but worth it.
Just validate her feelings, don't ask why, ask what ONE thing can i do to make your life easier this hour?
Gatoraide always helps me! cuz going to the bathroom a lot, you get dehydrated.
here are 2 sites that I rely on for comfort and information.
Crohn's Disease Community
www.LivingWithCrohnsDisease.com
- Crohn's Disease patient resources. Find information on symptoms.
Join the Crohn's & Me Community
www.CrohnsAndMe.com
you have to Register to learn and connect with other Crohn