Someone share good remission stories

[Allegra]

Hey all! Currently in hospital for just over a week now because my flare up was so bad and nearly went into cardiac arrest because of the stress (scariest moment of my life), I have been on just pentasa and then another type of mesalene(can't spell it sorry!) and they didn't work so I started my first infusion of remicade yesterday and had a pretty crappy down in the dumps day with cramping and the like so basically just looking for any nice stories of people on remission? I can't even imagine what it would be like to eat pizza or anything I enjoy again, sounds a bit pessimistic I know but I need some reassurance that things aren't always like this

 

[shamrock15]

Mine took about a month and a half to kick into full effect, and even then it needed a top up of imuran to help it out. Then - I have been gainfully working for 4 years, physically active (able to ride my bike on 30 km rides), canoeing, swimming, skating. In terms of food, I can probably eat just about anything now but am still working stuff into it (occasional oatmeal, some veggies, sometimes even popcorn!). Because of previous surgeries, I have a bit of short bowel syndrome to contend with. Otherwise I think I genuinely could eat just about everything.

Give it a chance - it is worth it!

 

[tzvia]

I started a remission thread here : http://www.crohnsforum.com/showthread.php?t=66682

 

[Ladyslipper]

I was diagnosed in March of this year with crohns and was very sick at the time - off work for 3 months, losing 30lb, crazy from prednisone and just miserable. I am now on imuran and am feeling well finally. I am back working, regaining strength, running again (did my first 15k today), and slowly introducing food into my diet. I, too felt that I would never see a light at the end of the tunnel but I am feeling strong and seem to be in remission. And feeling like myself again. I still tire easily but at present am so grateful for being able to enjoy life. This forum helped me a lot during all of my days when I was so discouraged.

 

[Allegra]

Congrats on your 15k, that's amazing! I can barely walk to the bathroom at this stage without needing a lie down after!

 

[DJW]

I had 20 wonderful years of remission. Hang in there. It gets better.

 

[Jmrogers4]

My 15 year old son started remicade in January and is now in remission. He is eating pizza almost once a week now and pretty much anything else. He tries to eat healthy most of the time but is probably about 80/20.
I hope it works as well for you.