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Has anyone been on azathioprine (Imuran) for a very long time?
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Hey, thanks for the info. I did not know about the in-hospital/infusion lab information. Looking at the side effects of some of the medications out there for ulcerative colitis makes me shiver. Some seem worse than the side effects of the azathioprine! I do appreciate all of the information you shared with me. Thanks again.
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You're very welcome! We all have to stick together. This chat board is great.
Yeah, side effect lists can be ... alarming. It's all risk-benefit. I waited (in pain) for about 3 or 4 years before starting biologics. I waited until the potential benefit seemed worth the risk. Some of the risks that they include are really, really low or they primarily apply to specific populations.
And the biologics did help my autoimmune disease, which mostly affects my spine and joints. I was able to keep working for another 5 or 6 years while I was on them. I was a teacher; I loved my job and I really miss it.
Keep us posted : )