prednisone

June 26, 2017July 1, 2017

Arthritis Becomes Another Challenge of Crohn’s

Columns, Finding the Silver Linings - a column by Lisa Burks

When someone hears the word arthritis, they usually think of old folks. The truth is that arthritis can affect anyone at any age, especially when it’s related to a condition ... Read more

May 3, 2017May 3, 2017

In Remission, But Preparing for the ‘What Ifs’ of Travel

Columns, Crohn's Corner - a column by Judy Walters

I’ve been off prednisone for a little less than a week. It’s weird to get up, have breakfast, and not reach for my daily pills. Things have been going pretty ... Read more

April 26, 2017April 26, 2017

Hopeful That Six-Month Checkup on Stelara Brings Lasting Relief

Columns, Crohn's Corner - a column by Judy Walters

In a few days, I’ll reach my six-month mark for being on Stelara, which I started on Nov. 1, 2016. I did not have high hopes, but it was about ... Read more

February 22, 2017February 22, 2017

A Crohn’s Setback Leaves Her Wondering About the Future

Columns, Crohn's Corner - a column by Judy Walters

So, I was all the way down to a 5 mg dose of prednisone last week and the inevitable happened; I started feeling sick. I had been feeling pretty good ... Read more

January 26, 2017January 26, 2017

Crohn’s and the Prednisone Taper: Love/Hate Relationship Continues

Columns, Crohn's Corner - a column by Judy Walters

If you’ve ever been on Prednisone, you know it is a love/hate kind of thing. I love it when I’m feeling so awful that I can’t get out of bed, ... Read more

January 4, 2017January 4, 2017

Happy New Year … Not!

Columns, Crohn's Corner - a column by Judy Walters

I wanted to start this column by saying “Happy New Year!” But last week was anything but happy for me. I’d been off Prednisone for a week, having felt good ... Read more

November 30, 2016December 16, 2016

My Love/Hate Relationship with Prednisone

Columns, Crohn's Corner - a column by Judy Walters

I’ve mentioned before that I’ve been on prednisone more than I’ve been off of it for the last few years. My latest stint with this drug started in early September, ... Read more

June 24, 2015June 24, 2015

New Study Reveals Safe, Effective Therapy for Active Ulcerative Colitis

News, Ulcerative colitis

A new study conducted by an international research team recently revealed that the corticosteroid, beclomethasone dipropionate (BDP), can be successfully employed as a treatment strategy for patients with active mild-to-moderate ... Read more