crohn's disease, maintenance
"I was diagnosed w/Crohn's in 2005 after having years of severe diarrhea, stomach pain/cramping & nausea.  After a few weeks of taking the Pentasa (4 grams daily) I felt unbelievably better.   Within the last year I have had lots of break through flares & have had to add other meds (6-MP & Humira shots).  I have had an active flare since mid-December w/no relief.  I have reduced my Pentasa to 2 grams a day because I had noticed that my nausea & other symptoms were more severe on the 4 grams.  Even though I feel better my symptoms have not improved enough & I have to now add Remicade infussion therapy to my long list of meds.  I think that these meds are helpful as long as they are adjusted depending on your symptoms."