Autoimmune Hepatitis

[Sarad]

Diagnosis: Chronic active hepatitis with marked interface components and bridging fibrosis. Ulcerative colitis and hypothyroidism.
Can I pass onto my partner any sexual diseases?
I am taking prednisone, imuran and losec, can any of these medications cause
sores in the mouth (tongue)?

[Sarad]

Well about the drinking alcohol stuff, everyone is different. My Dr. also told me a good glass of red wine is OK once in a while. I do have half a glass once in a wine with a meal, I haven't noticed any problems because of that.
Rockmelon44 let us know how your blood tests go.
Kim have you heard from your Dr. yet. I am praying for you that pred. will go down a bit.
I have been on imuran since the beginning and haven't had any complications with it.
My next labs are only in about a month.
Well ladies take good care.

[gentleliver]

That's interesting, because I am young (27) and my Liver Doctor said that I could have a drink here and there... However, my father who is a general practitioner, advised against it because my numbers could bounce. I have mostly been avoiding it because one drink isn't really that fun anyway and because I hate, hate, hate steroids and will do anything to be off them ASAP.
Speaking of which, I started Imuran 2 weeks ago. I seem to have a reduced appetite (good) but no nausea. Have you guys like Imuran for the most part?

[rockmelon44]

I am not sure if your as young as me and all  your firend like to go downtown and have a few.  My doctor told me once in awhile is okay, but very little when i do drink and not often.  He said dont go home everynight and drink wine with supper.  But every couple of months a glass wont kill you.  everyone is differnet though I would ask you doctor.

[9743km]

Thanks for the tip on the eyes...

As far as the alcohol goes, I definitely do not recommend it.  I have not touched any alcohol, but I will tell you this, in December my numbers went high, which now they found was due to a cold I was fighting, but my Dr asked me immediately if I had any alcohol over the Christmas/New Years celebrations because even a little alcohol can cause the liver numbers to really rise.  For your own livers health, I say try to stay away!  When I told my Dr. no, he even asked me if I had 1 glass?  He said even w/one glass he notices it with a lot of his patients...I know what you mean about indulging, trust me, but just my opinion.  Eat a brownie instead!!!!!!!!!!  ha ha

[gentleliver]

I have definitely noticed a difference in my eyes. They are dry and tired a lot. It isn't anything major, but it certainly is a difference...

Does anybody consume alcohol in this forum? I had my first glass of wine since October the other night and have major concerns that it is goign to make my numbers bounce/delay my steroid tapering. I'm pretty sure it will be fine, but I just wondered... It's nice to indulge every now and then.

[rockmelon44]

i am one crazy fool I have been taking nothing for 2 weeks now but my tummy is happy to get back to normal from all the sickness from the imuran.  Need to start the 6MP this week though feel like I am playing with fire.  My bloods levels still remain normal except one went up abit but nothing major.  Nice to meet you Jody I was just diagnosed in Nov and its been up and down.  I have been relatively good though only on pres. for 3 months.

it soo great not taking a pill cocktail anymore.  I hope everyone keeps up doing well. and I have diabetes type 2 and tyroid in my family but no major auto issues.  

Getting bloods done this week. hope they are staying normal. :-)