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Remicade hives and skin issues?

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73monte

I've posted before about this , but really didn't get any replies. I'll try again, as I'm looking for anyone with related experience, or some simple advice.

My Daughter has been on Remicade for about 5 years now. She really hasn't had any negative side effects, and Remicade seems to be working against her Crohn's quite well.

This year she started having intermittent rashes. They come and go, we've tried everything from changing soaps and detergents, to going hypoallergenic.

Today she broke out in hives. This happens from time to time as well, but this time there are several on her face. She's quite upset of course being female, and her face.

She went to the Doctor straight away. She's (Dr.) unsure of the cause, but is suspecting a Remicade reaction or possibly gluten.

I don't want to get long here, so my question is, has anyone had skin reactions, or hives where Remicade was the issue? Could this be a sign of anti-bodies developing?

She's never had any sort of reaction post infusion. These issues seem to arise intermittently, and can be weeks after her last infusion.

I know from previously that this may be uncommon, but I'd really appreciate some advice or input on this. She's calling her GI to try to get in, but that could take awhile.
 
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TammyR

I had four doses of Remicade and it was working brilliantly for my Crohns symptoms but in the six weeks between dose 4 and 5 I developed very, very dry skin with a flaky white rash pretty much all over my body but worst on my back, arms and legs.
At my 5th infusion appointment, my GI cancelled the treatment and has changed me to Humira due to an 'adverse reaction'. My rash felt like ants under my skin, annoying, sometimes itchy but felt yucky and made me feel quite depressed. It took about 8 weeks after the 4th infusion for the rash to go away.
 
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Chica

Hi did you change from Remicade to something else? I'm interested because I am on the 5 years of Remicade mark & the rash / eczema on my face & neck is so bad now. It started slowly about 18 months ago but is awful now. I've got a Dermatologist on the case who will routine patch test me but suspects it's the Remicade (or Remsima, a Biosimilar cheaper match which I was switch to 18 months ago). I am also awaiting antibody results. However, my Gastroenterologist doesn't believe it's the meds! Investigations will reveal all hopefully!
 
GI Jane

GI Jane

I had horrible scalp issues with this med and yes medically induced lupus so had to go off. On vedolizumab.
 
Bufford

Bufford

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My experience was similar, first came headaches, then my skin mysteriously dried out on my face, then all over my body. My hair and beard started thinning, along with pounding heart beat and a sense of fear when leaving the house. I felt awful all over, I had to go off of Remicade after the 4th dose.
 
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Bailey

I too have had similar issues described by others: hives, rash on body, scalp etc

Diagnosed with Crohns/ colitis. I’m on my 5th Remicade infusion. Previous on prednisone, imuran and copious others in the last 4 years.

I’ve recently started drinking Reishi mushroom tea. Amazing results within 48 - my hives are almost all gone.
Eating lots of mushrooms: lions main, morel, king oyster.
I feel awesome.
 
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