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  1. CLCH87

    Injection site reaction

    I was hoping someone would be able to help me. I've been on methotrexate since May and other than the day of and after with the nausea and dizziness I don't get any bad side effects. Lately, my last few injections have been VERY painful, and now I injected on Saturday (today is Monday) and I...
  2. CLCH87

    Just injected my first dose

    I just injected myself with my first dose of methotrexate. My Dr prescribed 25mg once a week, right after my injection (maybe a couple minutes) I was extremely nauseous and then a little later very dizzy. I took some zofran after once I became nauseous, but I'm curious if anyone has any tips on...
  3. CLCH87

    Liquid Glycerin question

    Hi all! Friday morning I had a minor surgery, not Crohns related, but they gave me an insane amount of pain meds when I woke up in recovery. I was in a lot of pain and the anesthesiologist said he had given me the maximum amount of fentanyl at 6 mics and another 1 mg of Dilauded, needless to...
  4. CLCH87

    I'm ready to give up...

    I'm just at a point where I've been told I'm out of options. I have been on almost every drug and had an allergic reaction, was told after being admitted to the hospital that surgery isn't a good option because my case is so "stubborn" that it would come right back. I just feel like I'm trapped...
  5. CLCH87

    I am beyond miserable

    I had my sixth Entyvio infusion yesterday. I get pre meds before with benadryl and Prednisone because my throat began swelling during the first infusion. They got the first IV in and started the benadryl and I began to have extreme pain in my arm, it turned bright red and blotchy from my elbow...
  6. CLCH87

    The cost of this medication...

    Yesterday was my first infusion and I received my EOB this morning from Cigna. Not including the $1750 the doctor charges for doing the infusion I'm being billed over $14,000. Yes that's with three zeros. The "savings program offered by the manufacturer covers $6500 a year... Thankfully my out...
  7. CLCH87

    Sunburn feeling after infusion?

    So yesterday I had my first infusion. Last night I had a headache as I expected with jaw pain. Today my scalp, face, neck, and both arms are red and sun burnt feeling. When I touch any of those parts its on fire, its also very red. Is this serious? I really want to stay on Remicade. Any advice...
  8. CLCH87

    How much money do you need to have to be sick?

    So, can someone please tell me why healthcare is so expensive? Seriously. During my last endoscopy and colonoscopy I paid $718 out of pocket, I'm not sure about you guys but I don't have that kind of money just laying around. It was expensive to me. Then I get a bill in the mail for another $785...
  9. CLCH87

    How much pain is too much?

    Earlier today I had a colonoscopy, the results showed my Crohns has returned. That was what I expected. But tonight I am in so much pain. My rear feels like it's one giant open sore and my stomach, is on fire, it feels like I have a knife in my side. I only ate a small amount today after the...
  10. CLCH87

    Need advice about a lump??

    Hey everyone!! So this is my first official thread on here, I’ve been reading for a while now but usually just read and lurk :ysmile: I was diagnosed with Crohn’s in 2009 but have suffered symptoms since I was in high school. I also have a list of other health problems that are just mind...
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