- Location
- BC, Canada
I got diagnosed with Crohn's colitis a month ago and have since been on Asacol. It hasn't done much so my GI is now putting me on 6-MP (Purinethol). My symptoms are fairly mild, mostly cramping and issues in the morning but the rest of the day is usually not bad. My GI says that my symptoms are less than others whose colon looks similar.
Like a lot of folks in this forum, I'm kind of concerned with the list of side-effects (I mean, come on, cancer is a possible side effect??).
Has anyone else started on 6-MP while their symptoms were mild? Is this a regular course of treatment?
Thanks
Like a lot of folks in this forum, I'm kind of concerned with the list of side-effects (I mean, come on, cancer is a possible side effect??).
Has anyone else started on 6-MP while their symptoms were mild? Is this a regular course of treatment?
Thanks