Does an IBD Serology that shows consistency with Crohn's Disease mean I have it?

Question

Medications for treatment have not worked to include Prednisone. CT scan and Colonoscopy only show inflammation; biopsies of inflammation are negative.

Answer 1

Hi JMitch, I am a female crohn's pt. for 28 yrs.  Ask your GI if you are a candidate for the newer treatments for crohns--Entocort, Humira, Remicade, 6MP, or Imuran.  Entocort is a steroid BUT it doesn't go into your blood stream, only to the source of inflammation. PLUS it won't give you a moon face, mood swings, a huge appetite, etc. like prednisone.  I've been on it since it first came out with no problems.

For more accurate information, check out the crohn's & colitis foundation's site. They have stuff on newer treatments, testing for IBD, how it's dxed, surgery, finding a support chapter near you, as well as a live chat & hotline run by healthcare experts. There is also  an open forum where you can post questions to others who have IBD.

Best of luck to you. I feel your pain.