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Colitis (Expert Forum)
type 1 diabetes and chrons disease
Answered by
Ratnakar Kini, MD - Gastroenterology, Pediatrics, acid reflux, gerd, colitis
Gastroenterologist & Hepatologist
India
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type 1 diabetes and chrons disease
by zoe_matts, Nov 03, 2009 04:15AM
hi, i am a 24 yr old type 1 diabetic. have been for 13 years, have recently been diagnosed with chrons disease as well, apparently have had it for at least 4 years. have been put on steroids... with little sucess, but lots of bloating. have put on 4kgms in 4 weeks and want off these drugs., is there another treatment? as the doctor doesnt seem to be taking my concerns seriouslly. am 155cm so weight gain for me is a big issue as im a very petite person. obvioulsy increased insulin is not helping the cause... can anyone help me. the chrons is not a[ppearing to settle either, have really bad days where cant move or do anything coz pain is so bad or spend the day in the toilet.. i thought diabetes was bad but this is ruining my life.. i have a 1 year old son who i am struggling to look after. surely it gets better?
Doctor's Answer
by Ratnakar Kini, MD, Nov 03, 2009 07:40AM
, Nov 03, 2009 07:40AM
Hi,
Steroids are prescribed in moderate to severe disease. It is usually prescribed for a short term as it is associated with lot of side effects.
Immunomodulators like imuran can be taken as an alternative.
Steroids are prescribed in moderate to severe disease. It is usually prescribed for a short term as it is associated with lot of side effects.
Immunomodulators like imuran can be taken as an alternative.
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