Question 1

prednisolone 10 mg down from 40. i sweat a lot at night and wakes me up thirsty. i have crohn's disease. anything i can do to reduce it? i smoke :-(

Accepted Answer

What for?: First we need to know why you were treated with prednisone? If you have an infection and the symptoms were suppressed by the high dose of prednisone, then you would expect the symptoms to recur or get worse when the dose is reduced.  Were the Prednisone started for your Crohn's disease?

Question 2

i have crohn's diease and i am taking predisone for a year what r the side effects?

Accepted Answer

Many side effects: Including effecting blood pressure, sugar, calcium, osteoporosis, cataracts, adrenal suppression, infections, etc. Steroids have more side effects than Imuran or remicade, (infliximab) or most other medications used for crohn's. It is very important, however, not to stop Prednisone abruptly. This can be dangerous. It must've tapered very slowly. Discuss this and other alternatives with your doctor.

Question 3

can u die from crohns?

Accepted Answer

Well, yes. : Patients with severe, untreated crohns can have life threatening intestinal bleeding and perforation and are also at higher risk for intestinal cancer. If this is about you or a loved one, do not despair. Just make sure you follow your doctor's instructions to the letter and keep him/her updated of any new symptom. Best to you and happy holidays.

Question 4

how is crohn's disease treated?

Accepted Answer

Medical and surgery: Crohn's is an inflammatory condition of the intestine. It can respond well to medical management. If it is refractory and results in bleeding, perforation, stricture, or fails to respond to medical manangment then surgery is available. 50% of patients may require surgery at some time.

Question 5

what are some warning signs of crohns?

Accepted Answer

Mucous, bloody stool: Crohn's is one of the inflammatory bowel conditions. One of the main signs will be a change in bowel movements usually with blood and/or mucous. Blood in the stool can be red, or dark, tarry and sticky. Abdominal pain is common as well. Rarely constipation can occur. It is systemic so many parts of the body can be affected and not just the stool: joint pain, fever, weight loss and fistulas.

Question 6

what is the medication tso for crohns?

Accepted Answer

Crohn's Medications: Multiple different medications including mesalamine. Medication used may be based upon severity of the disease and how much of the intestine is involved as well as other factors.

Question 7

what sort of disease is crohn's disease?

Accepted Answer

Autoimmune: The immune system recognizes a protein usually a bacteria protein in your gut and your immune system does its job to clear that particular foreign protein.  Unfortunately your gut is the innocent bystander in this process and sustains anywear from mild to severe damage and prevents it from absorbing nutrition.

Question 8

how close are we to curing crohn's disease?

Accepted Answer

No cure: There is still no cure, however current medications can help prevent frequent relapse and better quality of life.

Question 9

is it ok to have a baby since i have crohns?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Women with crohn's or ulcerative colitis can have normal pregnancies. However, be sure to let your gastroenterologist know of your intentions to insure your medications are safe during pregnancy.

Question 10

what to expect for first signs of crohn's disease?

Accepted Answer

Variable: There are many potential "first signs". Weight loss, diarrhea, abdominal pain, vomiting, iron deficiency, fatigue, blood in the stool, arthritis, fever. Any of these could be first signs. Its a tricky disease unfortunately.

Get Virtual Care

For Businesses

About Us

HealthTap Online Primary Care Doctors Accepting New Patients

Doctor answers about:

Prednisolone for crohns

A member asked:

Prednisolone 10 mg down from 40. i sweat a lot at night and wakes me up thirsty. i have crohn's disease. anything i can do to reduce it? i smoke :-(

A member asked:

I have crohn's diease and i am taking predisone for a year what r the side effects?

A member asked:

Can u die from crohns?

A member asked:

How is crohn's disease treated?

A member asked:

What are some warning signs of crohns?

A member asked:

What is the medication tso for crohns?

A member asked:

What sort of disease is crohn's disease?

A member asked:

How close are we to curing crohn's disease?

A member asked:

Is it ok to have a baby since i have crohns?

A member asked:

What to expect for first signs of crohn's disease?

HealthTap Online Primary Care Doctors Accepting New Patients

Telemedicine

Primary Care

Manage Your Conditions

Women's Health

Children's Health

Men's Health

Senior Health

Wellness, Prevention & Lifestyle

Sexual Health

Mental & Behavioral Health

Travel Medicine

Urgent Care

Didn't find what you're looking for?

More of what we treat

Allergies

Antibiotics

Asthma

High Blood Pressure

Prescriptions

Type 2 Diabetes

For Businesses

Company

Health Content

Join Us

Download HealthTap

Questions?