Ha Ha Ha!!! Clinic went well. Consultant OFFERED to reduce azathioprine to 50mg due to all the side effects I'm having. He said they were classic and as my bloods are now normal, what I am experiencing has to be either side effects or something else is going on. When I said the last time I asked for it to be reduced I had been told what I was experiencing was NOT side effects,but due to the condition,  he said that my bloods were not in normal range at that time.As I weigh 60 kgs and the dose is calculated by 1-2 mg per kg of weight, and only comes  in 25mgs tablets, he felt it was worth trying just 50mg! So.........I'm to have 50mg aza and continue on 5mg prednisolone, and this will be my maintenance dose for at least a year. Bloods again in 2weeks, and if there is any sign of a flare, then pred to be increased, then either aza increase or change to another immunosuppressant. Can't tell you how pleased I am with the decision. Hopefully all will go well, but at least if it doesn't, then we have tried the reduction before going through the whole rigmarole of changing drugs. Here's hoping for a happy and feeling well Christmas!