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remission from uc flare advice

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n24919
n24919

So after a very bad flare and a hospital stay I was put on predniselone and cyclosporine...obviously with all the side effects, moon face, weight gain, hair growth etc.

I have just reciently tapered off the predniselone and stopped the cyclosporine and am now on just azathiaprine.

I developed the facial hair growth whilst on the steroids and was hoping it would go away when I stopped but it has got worse. I now have excess hair growth everywhere and am very self conscious of it on my arms and face! 

Is this normal? Is it the steroids and it's effect on my body trying to get back to normal? I was on them for 6 months. Or is it a side effect from the azathiaprine?

Thanks

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  • steph63308
    steph63308 n24919

    Posted

    Hi, feel for you, as if it's not bad enough, we get cosmetic issues to get us down too. I believe azathioprine can, as can steroids and cyclosporin, and you have had a lot of these meds recently. Don't live with it, people seem to think, well the uc is ok so why worry about how you look, I don't agree, we want to feel normal, go back to the doctor and see if there is anything else they can do, research to see if any diets can help.

    Good luck

  • looloo43
    looloo43 n24919

    Posted

    Hiya, i am quite downy on my face anyway, & am currently tapering down prednisolone for a flare. the steroids did make my facial hair grow more & quicker. even when not on steroids, for vanity reasons , once a week i remove unwanted hair on sides of my face, top lip & chin with b..ts own facial hair remover cream costs about £3 a pack lasts about 2 to 3 goes. it is the gentlest facial hair remover & i only need to do once a week to keep my face hair free where it is worst. you only leave it on for about 4 to 5 mins , & job done. make sure you use the finishing moisturiser that comes in pack after. it comes in a white pack with pink writing on & is only for facial areas. hope this helps xx
  • jon13689
    jon13689 n24919

    Posted

    Hi jon and marie would like to hear how this effects other people with the same condition all comments are welcome

                                          Thank You

                                                  Jon and Marie

  • barbara80658
    barbara80658 n24919

    Posted

    Hi I will be going on azathioprine soon Please what side effects are there from this drug?

     

    • jon13689
      jon13689 barbara80658

      Posted

      Hi Barbara,

                 Not to sure on this one but its worth a good chat to the pharmacy that is issuing them to you.

      Iam sure they will put you right, Good luck with them please let us know                            

                                              Jon and Marie 13689

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