Hi
I have been taking Remicade since it came to Ontario.
4-5 yrs. now. It works great for the first 4 weeks,then
the last 4 weeks I just have too suffer. It takes most of
the aches and pains away slows down the drainage from
my fistulas and less bathroom visits.All in all I have nothing
bad to say about the drug except I wish that I could get it
every month but, our government says no(it costs big bucks)
As far as side effects go you might feel your face going beet red
and your breathing slowing down but this only tends to happen
when the nurses forget to give you your pre meds. like Tylonal
and benydrol (sp).Then about 1/2 hr. later they start the remicade
dripping down very low then every 20 mins they take your temp.
and blood pressure and speed up the remicade so it drips a bit faster
each 20 mins. This is why it takes 2-3 hrs. through Iv. Most people
tend to fall asleep.I have had about 3 reactions all because they started
off too fast with the remicade infusion. Don't let me scare you though
You just tell them to turn off the infusion untill you start to breathe
normal and your face stops burning.I am just warning you this in case
it might happen to you then you know what to do.This docent happen
to everyone. Each and every person reacts different to the same meds
that most of us crohnies have been on.
As for the humria it did not agree with me. My liver levels hit the
roof and my bum cheeks got really sore after stabing myself with
the needle once a week.I mean I even had bruising on my poor
butt. Also felt very nauseated all the time and big time headaches.
Who knows it might work for you.
I was just giving you the heads up on the Remicade Katiesue1506
wasn't trying to scare you away from it. Also it may take 3-4 infusions
even before you or your body notices a change.
You might want to ask Ruth about the humria I am sure that it was one
of her posts that I was reading about humria. I could be wrong. Pm her.
Goodluck and let me know how you made out with the Remicade