Hi, I am new to this site. I have Crohn's (terminal ileitis and perianal disease). I was diagnosed in March 2012 after being hospitalized for what I thought was appendicitis. I was first diagnosed about 2007 with acid reflux and IBS. I have had bowel problems since I was in kindergarten (back then, for constipation, enemas were "the answer", or Paregoric = Awful Stuff :yfrown. I started Remicade infusions last June (with much fear and anxiety)...but after a few treatments, my CTScan showed improvement. I was feeling better, but the idea of something toxic going into my body, really freaked me out. So, I stopped using Remicade after my March 2013 treatment, trying to find some "natural" way of curing this. I am back to being fatigued and achy and really, really upset because financially after Medicare helps, I am left with a crazy high amount to pay every 8 wks and explained to my doctor that I feel like I'm drowning just trying to get well. We have discussed my treatment options and I am to get back on the Remicade right away. But I have also been talked with by the hospital Pharmacist, who explained Humira to me and gave me a packet with a "talking Training Pen" to help me decide if I should switch over. I have read many of your discussions about Remicade and Humira, and I know it is up to me to decide; but I find I am getting more upset and confused. You all seem to be very kind and I would appreciate any input. My infusion has been scheduled for Aug. 12th and I am getting my TB skin test on the 6th. I also suffer from depression and I just can't seem to wrap my head around this illness. The assistant doctor was kind enough to give me a print-out of the gastrointestinal tract and colored in the areas where I am scarred and "ill" (for lack of a better term, forgive me). I will continue to research...seems like Remicade might be the better of the two for me, since it has shown to be effective; the only problem for me is the distance I have to drive to get the infusions; much gasoline consumption and wear and tear on the car (though the wear and tear on my body is obviously more important). Thanks for hearing me out and I hope to hear from you. Sincerely, Victoria