I never for a moment thought you would use my post as a means to fall
out with each other, your squabbling is worse than my kids (lol).

Flynn

--- In crohns_n_colitis@yahoogroups.com, "flynned63" <carlmara@z...>
wrote:
> Hello all,
>
> I am a 41 year old male and I have had UC since 1987. For much of
the
> time I have been on and off prednisolone in varying dosages, as
well
> as Asacol.
>
> I also just been diagnosed with severe Osteoporosis, ie depletion
of
> bone material. My doctor suggests that this has probably been
caused
> by the steroids, in combination with poor mineral absorbtion
because
> of the UC.
>
> Obviously this has caused me concern and I guess I am anxious about
> the long-term prospects for my health. Anyway, at least they
picked
> up the osteoporosis and I am now on treatment for that as well.
>
> I just wanted to suggest that if anyone reading this has had U/c or
> Chrohns for any length of time, it may be worth your while having a
> bone density scan in order to pick any potential problems, and thus
> being in a better position to combat them for the future.
>
> Regards to the group
>
> Flynn