#mercaptopurine

[fellowibders]

Kind of an Update

I finally heard back from GI regarding my medication and the fact that I am literally unable to take it due to the large size of the pill and he said what I thought he would. He was explaining that since I am seeing him in a few weeks that we can discuss what other treatment options are still on the table for me. I am still taking my Mercaptopurine as I know that is what helps to keep my disease in check, but I know he wants another medication in conjunction with the 6mp to help keep the inflammation at bay. I hate not knowing what is coming for me and what direction my treatment is going to take, but I know I have to wait patiently so that we can figure out what the next step is together.

I have had quite the relationship with Delzicol whether I go through the times to where my body just is not having it and then the other times where my body doesn’t mind it at all. I have been off of it before a few years ago for about six months, so I know that me being taken off of it for the time being is not completely out of the ordinary for me. The notion I am getting from my gastroenterologist is that the other options for me are a bit stronger and I am getting the feeling they are more involved. I wonder if he thinking of a biologic, but I don’t want to jump to conclusions just yet. He wants to check my levels to see what the inflammatory markers are so that can assess them and then determine where to go from there. I am relieved that I got a correspondence back from him because I was going to shoot him a follow-up e-mail regarding the status of what he wanted me to do next because I was in limbo there for a bit. I know I am kind of still in limbo because I am relying on my 6mp to keep things in check until my next appointment with my GI. I am thankful that my 6mp is not causing me issues and that I have been able to tolerate it all these years. I hope everyone has been feeling okay and I am one message away in case anyone needs to talk whether it be disease related or not.

Love and Hugs, 

Wade

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[credahealth]

Azathioprine & 6-Mercaptopurine serve to suppress the immune system when needed.

[severinetherat]

I went back to work today after a (somewhat) relaxing week off and I think I was mostly ok, but now I'm feeling terrible again; I'm rushing to the bathroom, having cramps and pains in my stomach and side, and I'm starting to feel really tired already. On top of that, my prescription isn't at the pharmacy yet even though the doctors said it went on Monday so now I'm out of mercaptapurine. I know I'll be ok without it for a couple of days (maybe) but I could really do with not missing too many doses. The hospital also want to do yet another flexi this week but they haven't told me when yet. I'm not looking forward to it but if it means they can finally do something to stop this flare, then fine. I do not want Christmas to be ruined because of my stupid gut.

[whatcanieat]

The hospital called!

They’re starting me on Mercaptopurine which, apparently, should be better for me than Azathioprine. I’ll be starting them tomorrow morning so fingers crossed I should be feeling better in about a week or so (provided they work).

Also, I still have to have a blood test every week for the first six weeks, then every two weeks, then every three months if all goes well. Wish me luck!

[runningwithcrohns]

“Compared with studies from referral centers, population-based studies of IBD patients show a lower but significantly increased risk of lymphoma among patients taking thiopurines. The increased risk does not appear to persist after discontinuation of therapy. Patients over 50 have the highest absolute risk of lymphoma per year on thiopurines, while men under 35 may also be a high risk group.”

Hm. I’ve been on Mercaptopurine for years. Good thing my gastroenterologist is trying to cut it down.