Remicade Did It

Hi all, after my unsuccessful tries with LDN and slight improvement with Wellbutrin for Crohn's, I have finally found remission with Remicade. I had my third loading dose a couple of weeks ago. I had immediate, measurable improvements days after my first dose, but now it feels incredible. I can eat everything, don't feel bloated, no pain at all. My symptoms before Remi were moderate, with cramping being the worst of it but also suffered from other external manifestations of Crohn's including night sweats and Erythema Nodosum. I know the risks of this drug but am grateful for this new quality of life and just hope that I won't develop antibodies to Remicade anytime soon, as I've seen that happen to some people. I have had no infusion-related reactions other than being tired the day of the infusion, probably from the Benadryl. I have more energy so I can workout, and can eat a bigger variety of foods so I feel this may balance some of the negative effects of the drug. I hope that everyone suffering from this terrible disease can find what's right for him/her. I hate taking any meds, even Tylenol, and wasted countless hours on fear of starting Remicade, when in hindsite I should have been more afraid of the potential damage being done without it.

jeez- gloat why don't you...JUST KIDDING!!!! heck i'd be shouting it from the rooftops if i went into remission! that's awesome! i'm so glad the remicade worked for you! don't get complacent though- make sure you still take care of your body and watch what you eat...and enjoy!!!!!!!!!!!

Thanks for your wonderful, supportive comments. Yes, I was somewhat reserved in sharing my excitement. Woo hoo!!!! Good advice to keep watching my diet, as I know this isn't a free ride. Today for the first time I had some joint pain while walking, a first since i began taking the drug. I hope it is an isolated event, and not a Remicade related reaction. Otherwise, it's a new lease on life. The nice thing about having Crohn's is that I feel we have a greater appreciation of being pain free that others may take for granted.

Congrats!!!!

That's awesome news, Gumart1. We love hearing success stories here. Enjoy your remission and, as mtgman said, keep taking care of your body. Now you can eat some of the healthy foods you've might have been avoiding because of the CD.

Best wishes!

You all have made me feel so much better about Remicaide. I have been terrified ever since my last colonoscopy showed increased inflammation. My GI said that if it gets worse he'll put me on Humira. I see the ads on TV and the side effects terrify me. I am 63 and have had Crohn's for over 30 years. I've been in remission and on Asacol for over 10 years. The thing is I have no symptoms. I feel fine. It's so hard to accept the side effects of Humira when it really won't improve the quality of my life. If I were sick, I would gladly take it. Has anyone here been on Humira?