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    6MP & colds

    SO i think i am coming down with my first cold in about a year. And the first since being diagnosed & taking all of these immuno-suppressant drugs. I am currently taking 6MP, stopped remicade about 3 months ago. Just wondering what i am in for, and if any one has any recommendations on what i...
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    Remi Update***

    Hey Everyone - Just wanted to give you an update on my remicade treatments. I had posted in the remicade club thread about how my Dr. was going to take me off remicade after 6 mths of treatent & then keep me on 6MP only. I originally had been on both. He called this a top-down approach, most...
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    Stomach Bloating

    Does anyone else have issues with serious stomach bloat? Since starting the remicade i feel pretty healthy & dont really have any dietary restrictions. The only issue is my stomach distends quite a bit, especially after i eat. No pain, Just very puffy. It looks like i am a good 5 months...
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    First Remicade Update

    Hi All - I had my first Remicade treatment yesterday. Other then having to sit there for 3 hours it was a painless experience I was feeling pretty crappy on Wed & actually feel quite a bit better. Not sure if its the remicade thats making me feel better since it is supposed to take a lot longer...
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    My BF's Bachlorette Party next w/end

    I need some support all - Ive only been dx'd with the diseased officially for about 2 months but got sick for the first time about 7 months ago Obviously that is not long at all. My Best Friends Bachlorette Party is next weekend & honestly Im scared. I am her MOH and want to make sure...
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    6MP & Nausea

    So I took my first pill last night & woke up this morning feeling terribly nauseous....:eek2: anyone know if my body just needs to adjust & will this eventually pass? I dont know if i can deal with this every morning for a long period of time!
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    Crohn's & tolerance of alcohol

    Couple Questions 1- when u are in remission are you able to handle alcohol & i dont mean getting completely trashed - but a couple of casual social cocktails w/out feeling like u want to die a few hours later? 2- I have noticed that after a couple of glasses of wine, I dont get my usual light...
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    Remicade & 6MP - OH MY!!

    Hi All, so the docs want to start me on Remicade as a buffer until the 6MP kicks in, which they want to start me on as well. Currently on Lialda & entocort which dont seem to be getting rid of my inflammation (poos are still not right & i still have occasional tummy cramps) Any one else totally...
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