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prednisone vs. humira

by kris malak
(st. clair shores, MI)

I have recently been diagnosed with Crohn's Disease and am having difficulty getting it into remission. It's been 12 weeks since the onset with little relief from Colazal (9 tablets-6750 mg per day) Have scheduled an appointment with my specialist to discuss the use of Prednisone. Not looking forward to the side effects of steroids and hoping there is another option. Has anyone had much luck with Humira? Please advise.




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May 06, 2008
 Prednisone
by: Anonymous

I totally agree with James. I have had Crohn's for 32 years and have been able to keep the flare-ups under control by taking a round of Predisone, which usually takes about 2-3 weeks to finish. I have not taken Humira so can't comment on it. However, at the onset of fever or diarrhea that cannot be controlled, I start the Prednisone. I won't take chances anymore by waiting to see if the symptoms worsen, because too many times I have been literally carried into the emergency room, so dehydrated and weak from diarrhea and fever that I couldn't walk on my own. I haven't been hospitalized in over 15 years now; and previously, I was in the hospital at least once a year with Crohn's. The complications from the Crohn's are far worse than the side effects of Prednisone - especially if you don't continually take the Prednisone but rather take a round and then stop. Which reminds me, when taking Prednisone or any steroid, do not suddenly stop taking it. You must decrease the dosage little by little, on a daily basis, until you're taking just one tablet per day, before totally discontinuing taking the tablets. Also, if you have been on Prednisone or other steriods recently and require surgery, you must tell the doctor that you are either on steroids or have recently taken them. The doctor will need to take that into consideration when determining what course of action to take.
Dec 04, 2007
 Prednisone
by: James

When i was first diagnosed with CD(1989). I was put on a course of Prednisone. The effects of a flair up far outweighs the possible side-effects of taking this medicine. I was up and back to living normally within weeks of taking this. It is such a relief that life can resume again. I have had several courses over the years and have never had any side effects. There is a risk of side effects with any medication, regardless of how harmless it may be. Prednisone may not be the answer in every case but it worked for me and is a common anti-inflammatory drug used for a wide variety of illnesses i.e Asthma and skin conditions.

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