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Empty stomach during remicade infusion

K

kel

Does anyone have any experience trying to get your remicade on a full stomach vs empty stomach? Today I they were running slow and the infusion started 6 hours since my last meal. After the infusion was over I actually felt pretty normal. I've been on a bad flare this week and normally the infusion would make my stomach and gut feel very uncomfortable for a few days after. Like there is a weight crushing down on my GI tract is the closest I can think to describe it. Very uncomfortable to move or even sit for the first few days.

Anyone have some thoughts on this? All I did was sip ice water the whole time like I normally do.

Thanks!
 
my little penguin

my little penguin

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my son is encourage to eat alot during the infusion to keep his blood sugar up since remi can lower that as well as blood pressure.
 
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