Hi guys!
So as some of you may know I have been on remicade for almost four years now, it had been working very well.
Over the last 8 months or so I have been doing an insane amout of research into health, and how what you put into your body can affect you. I started taking the right supplements, following a Paleo diet and eating only real food. I have seen my health drastically increase like never before! There have been some trial and error along the way (like nuts, I cant eat) but I believe I have it figured out.
Everyone know the dangers and side effects of Remicade and when I was really sick, I was willing to take those risks, but I dont want to anymore! At the time it was right for me I looked at it like "Better quality of life now, for a shorted life later" But since getting my diet figured out and being what I would say is 90% again, I want off the Remicade!
The other funny thing is I am on a double dose of Remicade every six weeks, and it seems like as I get into that 5 and sixth week my health is at a peak, and then after the infusion its like it declines a little again. I know that is weird and a little backward to how it should be, but that is what I have noticed.
I have called and made an appointment with my GI, but it isnt till the middle of August. My next infusion is next week, and I REALLY dont want to go! I honestly dont want any drugs in my body anymore! Some of you may think Im being stupid, and you may be right, but I have adopted a "your body does everything for a reason" type attitude and I believe medication only treats the symptoms not the cause! I know my GI isnt going to be happy, in the beginning he told me "diet and food have no affect on Crohn's" and "probiotics are a waste of money!!" I am living proof to the contrary! So I dont really value his opinion!
Im sorry for such a long post but if you are still with me, I appreciate it!
So here's my questions, have any of you stopped taking your Remicade? What was the process? Did you taper? Or stop cold turkey?
I appreciate all of your comments and thoughts even if they are just to tell me Im an idiot and enjoy the Remicade!
So as some of you may know I have been on remicade for almost four years now, it had been working very well.
Over the last 8 months or so I have been doing an insane amout of research into health, and how what you put into your body can affect you. I started taking the right supplements, following a Paleo diet and eating only real food. I have seen my health drastically increase like never before! There have been some trial and error along the way (like nuts, I cant eat) but I believe I have it figured out.
Everyone know the dangers and side effects of Remicade and when I was really sick, I was willing to take those risks, but I dont want to anymore! At the time it was right for me I looked at it like "Better quality of life now, for a shorted life later" But since getting my diet figured out and being what I would say is 90% again, I want off the Remicade!
The other funny thing is I am on a double dose of Remicade every six weeks, and it seems like as I get into that 5 and sixth week my health is at a peak, and then after the infusion its like it declines a little again. I know that is weird and a little backward to how it should be, but that is what I have noticed.
I have called and made an appointment with my GI, but it isnt till the middle of August. My next infusion is next week, and I REALLY dont want to go! I honestly dont want any drugs in my body anymore! Some of you may think Im being stupid, and you may be right, but I have adopted a "your body does everything for a reason" type attitude and I believe medication only treats the symptoms not the cause! I know my GI isnt going to be happy, in the beginning he told me "diet and food have no affect on Crohn's" and "probiotics are a waste of money!!" I am living proof to the contrary! So I dont really value his opinion!
Im sorry for such a long post but if you are still with me, I appreciate it!
So here's my questions, have any of you stopped taking your Remicade? What was the process? Did you taper? Or stop cold turkey?
I appreciate all of your comments and thoughts even if they are just to tell me Im an idiot and enjoy the Remicade!