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TaraJaya
Registered: 03/04/09
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    03/04/09 at 09:17 PM
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Hi,
I have ulcerative colitis, been put on steriods and Imuran.
Question: why Imuran? It's an imunosuppressive and stops cells that quickly divide (correct?)

How does this help heal the ulcers in the intestines?

Will be going on Remicade shortly.
Thank you!
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