I was diagnosed with Crohn's in 2003. I had a double bowel resection in 2007 and was prescribed Methotrexate and Remicade. I took 3 vials of Remicade for a few years then got increased to 4.
I've been running into an issue with frequent bowel obstructions caused from inflammation at my surgical sites and my doctor increased Remicade to 8 vials.
Now, since starting on Remicade in 2007, the number of colds, flues and infections I've gotten has been higher than normal. After my increase to 8 vials I've gotten sick at a much higher rate. In the past three months Ive been on 4 different antibiotics for varying infections. I literally feel like I've been sick for 3 months without repreave. I have a young family and I struggle to get up every morning.
Has anybody had any similar issues with increasing their remicade? I can't find any information online in regards to dosage. I'm meeting with my specialist in a few weeks and I'm considering asking my dose to be lowered and trying alternative medicines. Needless to say, I'm feeling very frustrated.
I've been running into an issue with frequent bowel obstructions caused from inflammation at my surgical sites and my doctor increased Remicade to 8 vials.
Now, since starting on Remicade in 2007, the number of colds, flues and infections I've gotten has been higher than normal. After my increase to 8 vials I've gotten sick at a much higher rate. In the past three months Ive been on 4 different antibiotics for varying infections. I literally feel like I've been sick for 3 months without repreave. I have a young family and I struggle to get up every morning.
Has anybody had any similar issues with increasing their remicade? I can't find any information online in regards to dosage. I'm meeting with my specialist in a few weeks and I'm considering asking my dose to be lowered and trying alternative medicines. Needless to say, I'm feeling very frustrated.