Remicade is a miracle drug! I have been on it since 10/06 and I still have my intestines. But, you might want to think about a couple of things. Once you start, you can't stop (or you can't start back up) Also, there are some serious side effects, but you must weigh out the pros and cons. For me it was worth it. Although, I have gotten some serious infections immediately following infusions... can't prove that they were directly related to the Remicade. Currently, I am in a pinch because it has been 9 weeks since my last infusion and I am not cleared to take the next dose... I only have 3 weeks to get cleared then my doc will pull the plug on the Remicade. That's Just my 2 cents. I really wouldn't worry too much about the side effects because the chances of getting any are very small.