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[Ramlynne]

Hi everyone:

I am newly diagnosed Crohn's disease.  Crohn's is actually my seventh disease.  I have diabetes, diabetic neuropathy, Addison's disease, carcinoid syndrome, intersticial lung disease and sirosis of the liver.  I had a colonoscopy done in Boston a month ago and learned that all the pain I have been having in my stomach (which they kept testing me for diviticilitis (sp?) for the last year was in fact Crohn's.  I am learning as much as I can and am on antibiotics right now for another flare up.  My doctor is going to put me on Azechol (not sure of the spelling) and he said it is a good medication.  Is anyone else on this medication and have any side effects from it?

Lynne

[Lalasoto]

I have been on Asacol since my dx in 2005. I haven't had any side effects and it really helps to keep my c.d. under control. Good luck and I sure hope it has helped you.

[beaurline]

hey Asocol shouldn't have bad side effects. It could suppress your immune system, but I've heard it does help. Side effects depend on the person though.No need to worry