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Posted 7/31/2008 8:24 PM (GMT 0)
in the last couple blogs i wrote how i was going to be getting my 1st remicade injection soon and a couple of you said that you were also going to get yours within the last week?? how did it go...anything for me to worry about for when i go get mine??it was just apporoved with my insurance today! let me know love ya all!
Posted 7/31/2008 10:37 PM (GMT 0)

I will tell you the one thing that everyone told me, stay calm dont let yourself panic over the what ifs, when I had my first infusion I was in tears I was so afraid of what might go wrong, well my nurse hooked me up and just talked to me about whatever just to get my mind off of it, and it all went fine.  I will be going for my 4th treatment in a little over a week and I just watch tv while im there or bring my laptop and just relax, oh and dont listen to others say just take a nap..they check your vitals about every 15 minutes so just bring something to take your mind off of it...good luck scool scool

Posted 7/31/2008 10:42 PM (GMT 0)
I've been on Remi for almost two and one-half years for ulcerative colitis. I find my infusions very relaxing, and have never had any problems with them. I take my laptop or a book and surf, read or sometimes take a nap. After the first few times, they take your vitals every 15 minutes only for the first hour, then when the infusion is finished, so you can rest.

Hope it helps you as much as it has me.
Posted 7/31/2008 10:46 PM (GMT 0)
I have been on Remicade for 6 months and the only warning I have is that it may take time to kick in.
I had been told I would 'instantly' feel better - and it took about 3 months before I started to notice a difference.
Once you get through the first infusion you will realize how easy and relaxing it can be...
Good luck!
Posted 8/1/2008 2:06 PM (GMT 0)
i had my first infusion 2 days ago. haven't noticed anything yet, but i'm not really expecting to see (feel) any results for a while. the infusion went fine though. brought my laptop and used the hospital's wifi. time flew. :)
Posted 8/1/2008 4:47 PM (GMT 0)
Had my 2nd infusion last week and all signs of my r/v fistula have disappeared. I feel so much better. Haven't had any problems yet. The infusions were easy and like everyone else, I either read or took a nap. Actually, the only problem I am having is that for the first time in 7 years I'm gaining weight!! All the food is actually staying in my system long enough for me to absorb everything. A sign of health I think?

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