Remicade question

missnuts

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Joined : Apr 2010

Posts : 76

Posted 7/23/2010 3:55 PM (GMT 0)

After first infusion I felt tired, had more loose bowel movements and stomach was very 'vocal'. Also experienced worse joint pain which lasted 7-10 days. Had 2nd dose a couple of days ago and again stomach noisy, bm loose and frequent and stomach pain worse than ever been before. Nurse at clinic wasn't much help and just said see how this one goes ! Not sure when I am seeing GI again, so can anyone help me. Is this how I should be feeling, will it get worse before it gets better. Still on 15mg Pred, Methotrexate and Pentasa, don't know when I will start to taper pred and feeling fat and fed up at the moment, hoped this would be wonder cure !!!!

ZenaWP

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Joined : Aug 2007

Posts : 884

Posted 7/23/2010 4:10 PM (GMT 0)

missnuts, it's normal to feel tired after the infusion, but not to have worsening symptoms. If you won't see your GI for a while, I'd call his office and let them know what's going on. Remicade can induce lupus like symptoms in some people (the worsening joint pain), so it's best to see what your dr. says about it.

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