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  Crohns & Colitis Australia
  Health Consumer Organisation

  For more than 25 years, Crohn’s & Colitis Australia™ (formerly the Australian Crohn’s and Colitis Association) has been making life more liveable for more than ... View profile

  Hi, Being on immunosuppressants does not mean you will be automatically susceptible to getting sick with more colds, an infection or some other ailment, mainly because the dosages used in the treatment of Crohn’s are a lot lower than when these medications are used for other medical conditions.  Your doctor will also keep check on your blood tests to ensure these medications are not making your white blood cells drop too low.  Most people with Crohn’s take these sorts of medications as not only are they effective in allowing patients dependent on steroid medication to reduce the dose and get off it altogether, they also work well in maintaining remission.   Your gastroenterologist can explain to you further about any of the side-effects. Reply to this post  |  Report
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  hopelandic
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  Hi there, I judt found out this week that I have crohn's disease as well. And like you, I am very scared of what it all means. Reply to this post  |  Report
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