how often should blood work be done while on Remicade

bluemoon7

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Posted 9/23/2011 2:07 AM (GMT 0)

I take Remicade every 8 weeks....How often should my Gasto Dr. order Blood workto be done to check my liver and other things?

Julia Hill

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Posted 9/23/2011 2:22 AM (GMT 0)

I had a standing order for my bloodwork and I had it taken once a month. I am now on Humira and it is the same.

Julia

mmckenna

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Posted 9/23/2011 3:53 AM (GMT 0)

I was doing once a month while on Remicade also. Are you taking any other drugs along with the Remicade?

TakillRa

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Posted 9/23/2011 4:03 AM (GMT 0)

i have to go every 3 months

FunGuy

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Posted 9/23/2011 4:16 AM (GMT 0)

I get the blood work done at each infusion. 7 weeks apart now

Sniper

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Posted 9/23/2011 1:33 PM (GMT 0)

Same as FunGuy . They draw what they need before they start the infusion . One stick that way .

CDS1

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Posted 9/23/2011 3:55 PM (GMT 0)

Wow. Thanks forum once again! I've been getting Remicade for 8+ years now and no one has ever mentioned checking my liver enzymes while on it. I've only had CMP, CBC, CRP and ESR checked. Would the liver stuff fall into the CBC or CMP panels? If not...I guess I'm calling my PCP today!

CDS1

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Posted 9/23/2011 4:43 PM (GMT 0)

I looked on-line and it seems liver function does fall under CMP, but that might not be the only/best test out there. I feel a little better...but have an appointment with my PCP on Monday and a call into my GI. I'm really kind of worried about this now!

Are there any other tests that people on Remicade get done regularly?

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