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Its been almost 3 years since I have posted on this site but just to bring things up to date: I finally had to get a colectomy after trying with limited success with many different drugs and treatments. I must say that I had the Ileostomy in Oct. 2012 and now wish that I had done it 3 years...

Hello 49erlady, I can't be sure as to your question about giving the Remicade more time because I've had 5 infussions up to this date myself and my condition is still not completely under control. The Remicade has definately helped, but not to the extent that I was hoping. I saw my Dr. this week...

Be very carefull if you start taking Imuran! I was prescribed it and it almost did me in. Make sure that you have your blood tested frequently because in my case the Imuran stopped my bone marrow from producing blood. I felt myself getting weaker and more tired by the day . I went to my family...

My Dr. put me on Imuran and it almost did me in!! I was in the emergency ward for 2 days. They finally found that the Imuran stopped my bone marrow producing blood. Be sure that you have blood tests to see how your body is accepting the medicine! I was in the hospital for 10 days! Thanks for...

I could tell just a few days after my first infussion that the Remicade was working and continued to improve untill about a week before my third. At that time I was thinking that I was on my way to a remission, but it was not to be. After the third infussion I started feeling the old symptoms...

Thanks for the reply. How many infussions did it take before most of your symptoms stopped? Can any of you give me an answer? I've had my third, but I still have quite a few of my symptoms! Any info is greatly appreciated. I'm wondering if there is still hope for me getting this under control...

I have not been able to access my computer for quite a while and so have not been able to read your messages till now. I do thank you all so much for your input and look forward to hearing from you in the future. I had my 3rd infussion 2 weeks ago and am doing fairly well. I still have some of...

I had my second infussion a week ago and I feel great! I go for the third one at the end of the month and can hardly wait. What a difference it has made in my life, so far. I only hope that I continue to improve with no side effects. I can't believe that I'm actually thinking of going on a...

I'm in the chair getting my second infussion as I type. All is well and I thank you for your replys. I feel that this is going to make a huge improvement in my quality of life! What a relief. Thanks again, Crazylegs

Hello All, I'm going for my second infussion tomorrow and I feel good ! The first one made a marked improvement and I'm looking forward to even better things. My symptoms are cut by over 1/2 and I feel a lot more energenic. On a different note, does anyone know if Remicade is used for Arthritis...

Hello all, as I said before, I had my first infussion last Thur. aft. without any problems. I felt good on Fri. and could feel a difference. I was also fine on Sat morning but, on Sat evening I had some flu-like symptoms ( about 10 trips to the biffy and a slight headache) thankfully when I...

:):)Hello All, I had my first Remicade infussion yesterday and everything went well! I'm not sure why but, I slept through the entire night, which is something that I don't usually do and did'nt get up this morning with a mad dash to the Biffy, when I did go there was'nt as much blood! Could...

Good for you!!! Thanks for the reply, Crazylegs

Thanks so very much for the reply. I wiil go to the Remicade forum and I wish you continued success with your treatment. Crazylegs

Hello Folks, I am looking for any info that you care to share with me, regarding Remicade. I was dx with UC 19 years ago and for about 1/2 of that time have been able to function because the disease was in remission. Unfortunately for the past 2 years it has reappeared with a vengeance...

Many thanks to all that answered my questions and to those who welcomed me to the forum. I appreciate the responce and will investigate all your suggestions. Respectfully yours, Crazylegs.

Thanks a lot. Did the Remicade take away the symptoms of your UC?

Hello Everyone, I'm new to the forum but not to UC. I was first diagnosed with UC about 18 years ago and have had periodic success with the usual treatments, (prednisone, asacol and a near death experience with imuran) About a year ago my UC flared up and I have'nt been able to get it completely...