How long for the Remicade to start working

[T kegin]

Hi Folks,

I'm new to the site. I was diagnosed two years ago and have been on Asacol up until this summer when things started to go downhill. Since August I have lost about 25 lbs. and feel terrible. I am on my Asacol still, Prednisone, painkillers, Xanex (to control the feelings I get from the Prednisone) Aciphex for the GERD, and I have had two infusions of Remicade now.

It has not worked yet. My question is, how long before the Remicade kicks in. I am a police officer, and although my main job is public relations, the last thing anyone wants (or needs) is someone on Prednisone and painkillers running around with a gun. I'm not, I have been off, but is there a specific time period where Remicade starts to work?

 

[katiesue1506]

Mine worked almost two days after I had my first infusion. I was in complete remission

 

[soupdragon69]

Hi T Kegin,

I didn't really feel any benefit til after the third infusion to be honest. Had my fourth last tues and have been very tired since it but picking up now this weekend.

Hang in there. Thinking of you.