Posted 6/5/2015 4:14 PM (GMT 0)
First, big deep breath, I'd try and relax a little, as it sounds like you're really getting very anxious about it (anxiety/stress can by itself make your symptoms worse). As this may not be a flare at all, you might be jumping the gun a bit here. A little blood or increase in bms right before your infusion can happen, most bounce back not long after their infusion. I'd tell your gastroenterologist about it though, call and leave him/her a message and continue to watch your symptoms.
I cut back on my other medications at month 10 after starting remicade. Based on what you describe, perhaps you cut back on your medications too much, after you started feeling better on remicade.