A newbie with a question

I have read here for quite awhile, but just now registered.

I have to be truthful and tell you that everything I have read about taking Prednisone is so scary and horrible, that I have to wonder if the cure is worst than the disease?

I am not on it, but it was suggested once, and I said I am no where bothered enough yet to try that, and just refused.

I am on 2 asacol 3 times a day, but truthfully, Immodium helps much more than the prescription.  If I take Immodium the night before an event, I am fine. No Immodium and I have to go to the bathroom soon as I finish eating.  I don't go to the bathroom any other time, but after I eat.  But, since having my gallbladder removed years ago, I always had that kind of problem and they warned me I would. I don't have cramping, nor actual diarrea, just blood, and having to go soon as I eat(within 10 minutes.

I do have bleeding, but also was told I have hemmroids(sp?)

I also have to ask somewhat of an embarassing question.  Can any of you pass gas without having something happen in your undies?  I don't dare pass gas without being on the toilet, or I have blood in my pants.

Anyhow, I have an appointment the 16th for my 6 month check up with my GI, and wanted to get some feedback here in case I needed to discuss some things with him I am confused about.

Thank you for reading my long first post.

Hi Joylu,

I know I have been posting terrible things about prednisone, but let me tell you, it is better than going to the bathroom 25+ times a day and having horrible cramping. I can at least function, whereas before I could not. I wish I could be off of it right now but taking it doesn't mean you have to take it forever, it might really help jumpstart a remission for you.

how was the gallbladder surgery? I have an ultrasound next week and I am scared, I don't want anything else to be wrong w/me.. 

Also, I call passing gas with other stuff (i.e. blood & or mucous) a shart.  I have not sharted in a while and let me tell you it feels good to fart and let all the pressure out and know that it's just a fart.  When flaring, I could not just fart and all the pressure would hurt me.

I hope you get some good news at the Doc, keep us posted!

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Beth, 32

Major Flare Sept/Oct 07 ~ working on remission almost there

UC Diagnosed March 2000 (30 cenitmeters)

Azathioprine 200mg 1xday nightly; Calcium and Vit D 500mg 3xday, Multi Vit, Folic Acid 400mg 2xday, Probiotics.

Minimal Change Disease (Kidney Disorder) Diagnosed Sept 2007

Prednisone 60/40mg alt days 1xday, Simvastatin 20mg 1xday, Diovan 160mg 2xday. Potassium 600mg 2xday, Fosomax 70mg 1xweek. MCD may be from hypersensitivty to 5ASA drugs.

I have managed to avoid being on Pred for 15 years. I'm sure at times that I could've used it, but my GI believes that to be a med as a last resort kind of thing because of the side effects and long term ramifications. Many people, however, do great with this med and they DO need to take it - but don't let all the horror stories scare you. If the time comes and you have to be put on it because you can not get a flare under control - hopefully it will only be short term.

And I totally agree with the others - there is no such thing here called gross, stupid or embarassing questions. We are open to all discussions of this disease because it's the nature of the beast.

Welcome to HW btw! :)

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