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Suggest Treatment For Crohn S Disease
Crohn s patient. Got sick (flu?- but had shot) ~5 weeks ago. At same time was being weaned off Budesconide (down to 1 3 mg pill from 3). Blood, diarrhea. Spoke with dr. And went back to 2 Budesconide. Blood and diarrhea contained. Put back to 3. Symptoms continued. Hips ache, especially at night. Not as much blood anymore, but diarrhea continues. Lost 6 pounds (110 to 104). Called dr. Again, and was given an antibiotic Metronidazole 250 mg 3x a day. (2 days ago). Now have swollen glands and back of neck pain.
Wed, 13 Jun 2018
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Your symptoms are suggestive of treatment failure. It is possible that you need escalation therapy for your Crohn's disease. See a gastroenterologist.
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Your symptoms are suggestive of treatment failure. It is possible that you need escalation therapy for your Crohn's disease. See a gastroenterologist.
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