Flares and New treatment-remicade

Hello,

I am newly diagnosed in the past few months and tried pentasa, which made me very I'll where I couldn't stand up, sit down, lay down, or sleep with out a lot of pain. My condition has worsened by not being on any crohns medications for months. I am having an extreme flare. Just wondering what tips everyone has for flares??

Also, I will be starting my new medication remicade tomorrow and wondering if anyone has any advise or success stories? How long did it take people to feel better? I am getting married in about a month and don't want to be feeling ill that day.

Thanks,

Sarah.

Hello Sarah,

I am currently on Remicade every 8 weeks and noticed a difference a few weeks after starting it. I have noticed that a week or so before my next infusion I get bloating and my urgency kicks in. Everyones experience is different so hopefully you will start feeling much better before your wedding. Congrats btw!

Blessings,
Alma

Thanks all. First treatment went well. Hoping that after a couple treatments and with the prednisone that I'll be feeling good for my big day. :)