Stared Entocort - Week 1 Completed....

[ErinD]

Well, I started on Entocort and today has been the completion of my first week on it.

The first day i took it i noticed i was itchy all over. Not to the point i thought it was an allergic reaction, but more like 'winter skin itchy'. That was the only day i felt this. Otherwise i have had no other side effects/reactions at this point.

I have already seen improvement in my BM and how i am feeling. My nausea is gone, my abdominal pain is much less and my stool is actually somewhat formed!

I am keeping my fingers crossed that this is actually going to help as it's been a long 7 months so i am a bit skeptical, but i am trying to remain positive.

My husband and I had to cancel our honeymoon to Ireland last October due to my illness and we had rescheduled it for the end of April. I am hoping that i will feel well enough by then to make this venture!

I have also found i am getting some of my energy back and i can actually PLAY with my daughter again which she is just thrilled over.

I am still waiting to receive my Enterolab tests but i have a feeling they will be here today (we had a blizzard Monday which i think delayed it a bit). I will be curious to see what that finds.

Just wanted to give an update

[barbaranoela]

Great News Erin------isnt it good to FEEL the goodness starting to run thru your body----and feel alive---and to play with your little one--and betcha hubby is just as happy as U R sounding-----

And a great trip in the works too----
So happy for U Erin~~~~~

luve Barbara

[hazel]

Sounds good so far, Erin. that you get your Irish honeymoon. Three and a half years ago I was in your position (colitis, not honeymoon!) and the Entocort worked for me.

[tex]

Erin,

That's great news. You'll be good as new by April, and those seven months of misery will be only a memory.

If you gave Enterolab your e-mail address, they will usually e-mail the results to you, (rather than mailing them). It usually takes about 10 to 12 days. If it's been than long, (and you gave them your e-mail address), you might check your spam filter, (or your ISP's spam filter), to make sure it hasn't been trapped there.

Tex

[JJ]

Hi Erin....the Entocort changed my life....before, I was always living in fear about locating the next loo....now I am soooo much better....hope it continues to improve your quality of life...take care.....JJ

[Peggy]

Erin, I take Asacol but have used Entocort short-term. I find it works quickly, and I've never had side effects from it. it works just as well for you!

Peg

[starfire]

I'm betting you get to go on that delayed honeymoon and that you do just fine.

Shirley