The effects of low/no T combined with a steroid like prednisone.

[iamdaniel (imported)]

I have ulcerative colitis and am required to take prednisone and 6-MP(a chemo drug). Prednisone, a steroid, has some of the same side effects as female hormones. I run the risk of weight gain, increased blood sugar, loss of bone density, etc. and taking 6-MP requires me to have my liver enzymes checked every 2 or 3 months in order to make sure I'm metabolizing the drug okay.

It's my understanding that female hormones mess with your blood sugar, fat, weight gain, and liver function. I'm thinking about having my colon removed so I don't have to take medication anymore(I have a 40% risk of needing it removed anyway). Are there any medical reports dealing with potential complications from combining such medications? I would obviously not do so apart from medical supervision. I plan on having any drugs I need prescribed by a sympathetic psychiatrist.

[DavidB (imported)]

not sure why any doc would put you on pred for more then 3 weeks after that its dangerous

[iamdaniel (imported)]

Right, I have to take prednisone for short bursts whenever I relapse.

[Matthew 19:12 (imported)]

You need to be on a low fibre/residue diet. A fast to allow the colon to heal, and then a diet with no fibre, would be the naturopathic response. I've been been on a low fiber diet for years, and it completely solved my IBS. Very good for

colitis too. I'm sure the doctor has already told you to avoid fiber though. Because if youve got colitis and are eating wheat bran for example, that's like razor blades passing through your colon to someone with colitis.

[iamdaniel (imported)]

Yep. In the past, I've actually accidentally caused my colitis to relapse just by eating frosted mini wheats for a day. Whoops! Unfortunately, ulcerative colitis is very poorly understood, and while diet works wonders for some sufferers, nothing seems to help others. Only time and experimentation will tell whether or not I'll need my colon removed.