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I began to notice the difference within a few days of the first infusion but in terms of how quick it cleared pretty much all of the symptoms it was probably around 2-3 months, but I guess everyone is different, some quicker, some longer.

I have been on infliximab for almost a year now and to be honest its the best thing ever and has given me back my life. Before infliximab I had 3 years of hell with severe pain, tiredness, and needing the bathroom upto 15x a day. But not anymore since getting infliximab - my life is back to...

Hi, I did have liquid pred given to me before they gave me the remicade infusion so sounds like it could well be the pred that is the cause. Thanks for the tip with the extra potassium and water which I will give a try.

I only had my first infusion of remicade last week and while I have not experienced any joint pains I have been having an issue with muscle cramps in my feet and hands which seem to just seize up every now and again for a few minutes. I also get this strange burning sensation on a small area of...

Hi Snookums, Sorry to hear that they have cancelled your planned treatment with Remicade. I do hope that you can get through the red tape you mentioned and get started on this treatment soon.

Hi, I am new to the forum and only quite recently diagnosed with crohn's. I began having symptoms (minor at that stage) around 2 and a half years ago, back in February 2009. As the months rolled on, the symptoms just didn't go away and started to pick up pace getting worse and worse all the...