After what has been several months of trying to find the right medication, my doctor is suggesting that I start Remicade. Back in January, I had a colonoscopy, which showed inflammation throughout my entire colon. My doctor put me on 40mg of prednisone which worked very well to calm down my flare, and 50mg of 6mp. After two weeks, my doctor decided to taper me off the prednisone 5mg each week. One week after I fully tapered, my symptoms returned. So my doctor put me back on 40mg of prednisone. After two weeks, I taped again 5mg each week, and when I got down to 15mg, my symptoms returned again. What really frustrates me is that my symptoms are very mild. When I flare up, I have 2-3 loose bowel movements per day, and occasional mild abdominal cramps. I don't get why the 6mp is not working. I had my blood work done, and the results said my levels of 6mp are adequate.
My biggest worry ever since being diagnosed with Crohn's was starting biologics. I always thought biologics was for severe Crohn's, and my condition is not that severe at all. What I don't like is that once you start biologics, you are pretty much stuck on biologics from what I have heard from other people. Plus, I am in high school, and I don't want to have to miss school because I have to get an infusion.
Sorry that this is long, I just needed to vent a little. Could anybody give me some more information about Remicade, and any advice? Lastly, I run cross country and will the Remicade affect me or prevent me from running vigorously. Thanks!!!
My biggest worry ever since being diagnosed with Crohn's was starting biologics. I always thought biologics was for severe Crohn's, and my condition is not that severe at all. What I don't like is that once you start biologics, you are pretty much stuck on biologics from what I have heard from other people. Plus, I am in high school, and I don't want to have to miss school because I have to get an infusion.
Sorry that this is long, I just needed to vent a little. Could anybody give me some more information about Remicade, and any advice? Lastly, I run cross country and will the Remicade affect me or prevent me from running vigorously. Thanks!!!