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I was diagnosed with Chrohn's in February. I am 25 years old. I w...

Posted at 10:36 PM on May 28, 2009 by cxt6117, #41847
I was diagnosed with Chrohn's in February. I am 25 years old. I was put on prednisone and asacol to control my systems. I was on 40mg then down to 20mg and finally last Friday 5/22 after weening off I was off the drug completely. I also had EN (a complication of Chrohn's) with severe pain, swelling and bruising in the feet and legs. In fact that was the only reason I went to the doctor, I was just dealing with everything for years. With Prednisone I experienced a slight moon face but also a huge bloated, pregnant like belly, it's awful. I have to hide it with baggy shirts. I also gained about 20 lbs, I have abdomen pain, hair on my upper lip, my ear clogs and clicks, insomnia, insane amount of energy. Oddly though people have been saying they are moody, the good thing the drug did was put me in an excellent mood all the time and took away my acne. My Question: When do these side effects go away, I have been off for a week. Primarily the bloated stomach and weight gain. I know it takes a while, but how long???
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Reply 3 months ago on Jul 17, 2009 by christine_rae, #21623

I am placed on Asacol and now prednisone as of last night. Of course I don't have and side effects YET. BUT- I am so curious from other people- how long before you improved. Got the colitis under control. I am tired of cramping and frequest bathroom trips.
Christine, age 31

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