Remicade Levels in Body

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do you know remicade/ blood levels?

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rygon

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Does anyone know their remicade levels in their blood?

I have been told that our hospital in Grimsby, UK are doing a trial to see why remicade works for some people and not others. They seem very excited about it, but m not sure if anyone has ever been tested for their levels (or if there has been any tests)

I know they have been following Leeds practice where you can get a infusion within 1hr (although think leeds have now gone to 30mins), and most people are comfortable with this. What are your thoughts on any of this?
 
My Dr asked me to have my levels tested- I am not responding the way he would like. Meaning I am still sick!

My Ins will not pay for it and it is over $1500 for the test.

Not sure how I feel about the faster infusion time. My Ins co treats this and lables Remicade
chemotherapy. I know other chemos take 4 hours so I am not sure if speeding it up is worth
the time??

What are your thoughts?

Lauren
 
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