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I don't think any of us really goes on "remission" but the symptoms do get more manageable and life is good when you are not in agony. The bleeding will get better in time as it all heals. I had a spell after my 4th, but not since, so I'm crossing my fingers for you :dusty: ; it takes time...

Shelly, I'm very happy to hear you are doing good, If you are feeling better already this IS going to work for you :dance::dance: I saw significant relief a week after my 2nd treatment. You know when we all finally say yes too Remicade we are all pretty miserable, like Pear said, these...

A trick I learned to help get nice plump veins before an infusion; I eat plenty of potato chips and drink plenty of water 48 hours before a treatment (any excuse to snack guilt free:), I knew there had to be a perk to this nasty disease). The nurses love it when your veins are nice and fluffy.

I never blogged here; I had browsed and got much info and comfort from the info I found; even helped me make the decision to join the Remicade ranks. So time to return the favor. I was never a fan of biologics, and for 5 years ignored my GI's recommendation of Remicade. I finally tried it...