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Recent content by Chronsbusters2001

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    Lymphocytosis / high lymphocytes count on Remicade / Infliximab ??

    My next appointment with the Oncologist is in January. They are doing a wait and see as I am in the middle of/tapering my prednisone for Crohns Disease and have just today been approved for Stelara Infusions. I have never been diagnosed with lymphoma before this year. The PET SCAN showed the...
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    2021 The year of hospitalizations and new treatment

    After many years of quiet and relative no symptoms, 2021 is going out with a bang. I had 2 in hospital for bowel obstructions this year, and am currently on step down prednisone. Insurance just approved Stelara Infusions for me this week after denial and appeals process. Hoping everyone can...
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    Hope you are having a great day and in remission. I just got approved this week to start Stelara...

    Hope you are having a great day and in remission. I just got approved this week to start Stelara Infusions. I am nearing the end of my prednisone taper this weekend. Sending :) across the miles.
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    Lymphocytosis / high lymphocytes count on Remicade / Infliximab ??

    About 2 months ago they found a lump in my neck and PET scan with ultrasound guided biopsy found lymphoma. This caused a delay in humira and stelara being recommended as I had to see an oncologist. I have never had a history of lymhoma prior to this year. Immune system has been all over the...
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    Lymphocytosis / high lymphocytes count on Remicade / Infliximab ??

    I was just approved for my Stelara Infusions after being in hospital with 2 bowel obstructions following up with IV anti inflammatory and currently nearing end of prednisone step down. Wishing you and your family all the best in maintaining remission. I have been living with Crohns for 20...
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    remission and treatment

    Good morning. I was originally diagnosed with Crohn's Disease in 2001. I had emergency resection surgery that same year. Since then, I have tried many forms of treatment, including pharmacy and coconut. Recently, in 2016 I had a severe flare up and my Specialist at Metro is heavy pushing...
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