Biologics

[BoyMama2000]

Hi Everyone,

My son's Crohn's was mild at first with only growth as an issue. He recently developed a perianal abscess that hey now believe is linked to his ileum being inflamed. He is increasing his pentasa to 2000 mg b.i.d. and adding in enotcort 9mb for the first time.

Has anyone had abscesses due to a crohns flare and success with entocort? They are talking about remicade as well. This scares me because I know the largest risk group for developing that rare and aggressive cancer from it is teenage males. My son is about to turn 15.

Any feedback would be great. Has anyone heard of this rare cancer from remicade? As you all know, just trying to balance risks.

I am typing this from my dad's ICU. He had stroke last week that is severe and I am dong PT with him. I am a physical therapist. This was hard news to hear and I am not in a good place to begin with so I need help making decisions.

Thanks,
Nancy

 

[Clash]

I do understand your concern and hope you are able to find peace with the treatment you ultimately decide on.

There are several studies that pertain to the link in this thread, I believe:

http://www.crohnsforum.com/showthread.php?t=43002

I hope your son is feeling well soon and that Entocort works for him.

 

[AlliRuns]

Nancy,

Entocort will not help with perianal abscesses as it is absorbed in the gut, ascending colon I believe, but I could be wrong.

His doc should discuss with you risk of cancer and such before you make the decision to go on Remicade. Pharmacist will also discuss this. There is also a pamphlet avail on the Jansen website. I will post link later.

 

[BoyMama2000]

They believe the abscess is from pus production due to an ileal flare. Gravity is just bringing to that area so putting it in remission will stop the pus production and we will also do a seton in his abscess because it keeps closing. They said the entocort may work but often stronger meds are needed.

Thanks for the study link. I will look at them.

 

[BoyMama2000]

They believe the abscess is from pus production due to an ileal flare. Gravity is just bringing to that area so putting it in remission will stop the pus production and we will also do a seton in his abscess because it keeps closing. They said the entocort may work but often stronger meds are needed.

Thanks for the study link. I will look at them.

 

[my little penguin]

http://www.crohnsforum.com/showthread.php?t=49405

this thread should help
new study just published on medscape.