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Reviewer: LW, 35-44 Female on Treatment for 5 to less than 10 years (Patient)
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I have been on Imuran for approximately 4 years after two hospital stays and a few years of Prednisone. Only one thing: I am heading off to the doctor this week for suspected skin cancer. Now, it could be because I am fair skinned, red-haired, etc., and that my mom also has skin cancer, but I have always been so protected from the sun because of my fairness. I am a bit nervous that if this IS skin
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Reviewer: 45-54 Female (Patient)
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I have had UC since I was 13 and treated with all kinds of steriods. Since using Imuran my uc has completely gone away. I have gained 20 lbs b/c for the 1st time in my life I can eat!
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Reviewer: bert, 55-64 Female on Treatment for 5 to less than 10 years (Patient)
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last resort drug for ulcerative colitis treatment for me. Been using for 8 years with no problems & disease under control. Went off & got a huge all over body case of excema. Back on Imuran. everything fine again.
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Reviewer: 55-64 Female on Treatment for 2 to less than 5 years (Patient)
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It worked to help heal ulcers on the colon. It couldn't be easier to use. I felt slightly nauseus for about two days, and since then I have been just fine. It did not completely cure my condition, but it has made it much better.
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Reviewer: eric, 45-54 Male on Treatment for 6 months to less than 1 year (Patient)
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Nothing but good results so far.Up to 125mg/day now and may have to go to 150
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