Remicade - First Treatment Today

[elakes]

So I started my first infusion of remicade after meeting with my surgical team. My reversal is scheduled for Jan 27th and the infusion went great, took about 2 hours and when getting this done at the VA Hospital and its noonish they even serve us lunch! Next treatment on new years eve day! That's ok though - starting the new year out right! Hope everyone has a great holiday season and a better new year!

 

[dave13]

I'm glad your infusion went well.The first one can be a little nerve racking.Having lunch served to you helps the time go by.

 

[inksane]

I have had 4 infusions so far. I bring my iPad with me and watch movies on Netflix to pass the time. I wish I was served lunch. We can bring whatever food or drink with and there is water and juice and graham crackers they give out.

 

[dave13]

I also bring a 'infusion day kit' with me on infusion day. I bring water, a few snacks, a book and a tablet. Honestly, once I'm hooked up in the recliner with a warm blanket and my book, I have napped a time or two.

 

[elakes]

Well at 3am I had a sore throat - it went away then chills no fever - and now chills back with slight headache. Guessing its side effects of the Remicade!?

 

[inksane]

The only side effect I get from remicade is I am usually tired after my infusion.

 

[cwhitaker]

My son has been getting remicade for almost 2 years. He just gets tired and loses appetite for a few hrs then fine. Doubt those symptoms are side affect from remicade sounds more like flu symptoms my son just had.

 

[FrozenGirl]

Fatigue is my only real side effect. Remicade is one of the best meds I have taken in terms if side effects.

 

[dave13]

Well at 3am I had a sore throat - it went away then chills no fever - and now chills back with slight headache. Guessing its side effects of the Remicade!?

We all react a bit differently,but I also don't think these are Remicade symptoms.