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  1. botrel4

    Could Entyvio be not working for me?

    I have been through all of the loading doses of Entyvio and am now on the 8-week schedule. Prior to starting Entyvio, I was without medication for about 2.5 months (waiting for its FDA approval). Since being off medication, instead of frequent trips to the bathroom, I am rarely going at all...
  2. botrel4

    Entyvio Side Effects?

    The only real side effect I've noticed until recently with Entyvio is a dull headache. However, just recently, I've noticed my skin becoming more sensitive and itching. It seems there are some blister-like spots. Then I scratch and end up with scabs. I have them on the backs of both hands...
  3. botrel4

    Exposure to a "TB Reactive" person

    I inject Humira weekly. I often spend time with my cousin who mentioned in conversation that she had a positive reaction to her TB test. She was told to take medication, but declined to follow through. First of all, I know that a positive reaction to TB testing is common and that it doesn't...
  4. botrel4

    Could Humira be linked to onset of macular degeneration?

    I'm only 37 yrs old and found out yesterday that I have precursors of macular degeneration. Has anyone else developed this? Just trying to see if Humira might be behind it.
  5. botrel4

    Clean Colonoscopy/Blood returns

    I had a colonoscopy about a week ago because I was losing a LOT of blood when I had a bowel movement. Prior to the scope, I went from Humira every-other-week, to weekly injections (3 weeks worth as weekly dosing is not approved by my insurance) and was still on Entocort. That combination and...
  6. botrel4

    Not better and sad...

    I've been on Humira since August 8th of this year, got a rescue dose in between weeks on September 26th and have been on Entocort since then too. No change...probably worse... I know I have one stricture and I am feeling like I have an additional one. Beginning to wonder if this will ever be...
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    Can Humira shrink and already formed stricture?

    I had a hemicolectomy in May to remove a stricture. 6 weeks after surgery, another stricture had formed. Can Humira shrink the stricture? My doctor said it will help with the inflamation, but I question whether it can shrink the area that has grown almost shut.
  8. botrel4

    New to Crohn's in 2011

    I started noticing the symptoms in the Fall of 2010. I had just volunteered to lead our school's Parent/Teacher organization. It is a small, parochial school and I didn't expect the politics nor seeing the bad sides of people I had known. Anyway, I attributed my symptoms to the stress and...
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