Posted 9/19/2013 11:31 PM (GMT 0)
Good evening everyone. This is my first post regarding my UC. I was diagnosed about 8 years ago but it was never really severe as least not until this past April. I have had a severe flare up that has left me house bound for 5 months. I recently started Remicade. I have had two of the three loading doses. I had positive results after the first treatment and no side effects. My flare us has settled significantly. I'd say I'm 85% better. I had my second dose on August 27 and since that day I've had a fever and chills everyday. I went to my GP and she found no signs of infection. I spoke with my Bioadvance rep and she has reported it to my Dr. She seems to think my body is adjusting to the meds but the Dr reports that he has never seen this in any of his patients. I take Tylenol for the fever but I don't really want to take it that often because of the adverse effects it can have on your liver (I'm also taking Methotrexate).
Has anyone else had an issue like this. I hate to go off the Remicade because it has worked so well for me.