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Posted 11/4/2011 5:56 PM (GMT 0)
that the pre-medication for my Remicade infusion WORKED! Yay! They gave me IV solumedrol (steroid) and oral Benedryl, plus I had to take two more Benedryl 6 hours after the infusion at home. And now I feel wonderful! No swollen or sore hands, no blow torch in the elbow...I had a bit of a headache for a few days and some thigh cramps but overall it is not too bad.

I started getting some Uc symptoms returning about 2 days prior to the infusion and now they are gone as well. I waited a few days before I announced it because I didn't want to have to recant my words! :) But I am still crossing my fingers because my body has been known to do some strange things! lol
Posted 11/4/2011 6:10 PM (GMT 0)
Yes, your body has a mind of its own, but it's awesome that NO symptoms at this point..sounds as though it's the right combination!

Hope it continues, Sherry...you deserve the break!
H
Posted 11/4/2011 6:22 PM (GMT 0)
glad to hear it Sherry!!! I had headaches after the first few infusions, I don't get them anymore.
Posted 11/4/2011 6:41 PM (GMT 0)
Yay!!!! tongue I am glad for you.  I get headaches every now and then.  I noticed I get really bad ones if I don't drink enough water and it is hot outside.  Or if I have been outside all day in the summer for something.  I have to drink tons of water or I will get a really really bad headache.  Otherwise I am usually fine.  I hope this keeps working for you.  It has really helped me.
Posted 11/4/2011 7:01 PM (GMT 0)
So great to hear you're doing well!!! I just saw this after I asked on facebook, sorry.
Posted 11/4/2011 7:39 PM (GMT 0)
YAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Posted 11/4/2011 7:44 PM (GMT 0)
Sherry, great news that the pre-remi treatment worked and you are feeling better!

Posted 11/4/2011 7:47 PM (GMT 0)
woot!!!
Posted 11/4/2011 8:09 PM (GMT 0)
Great to hear!!
Posted 11/4/2011 8:10 PM (GMT 0)
Glad to hear that, Red!
Posted 11/4/2011 8:13 PM (GMT 0)
Absolutely wonderful news!!!!! You sure deserve a break. / Old Hat (30 yrs with left-sided UC; presently in remission taking brandname Colazal)
Posted 11/4/2011 8:15 PM (GMT 0)
yay YAY!
Posted 11/4/2011 8:26 PM (GMT 0)
That's awesome! I was hoping tbat would work for you.
Posted 11/4/2011 9:08 PM (GMT 0)
congrats, glad to hear
Posted 11/4/2011 10:24 PM (GMT 0)
Thanks all! I am really trying not to be TOO tickled over this but I have to say that I am feeling a bit optimistic here! :)
Posted 11/4/2011 11:03 PM (GMT 0)
Well isn't that great news! Love to hear it!

LOL, I have to laugh, I am sooo the same way about "jinxing" things by prematurely celebrating something.
Posted 11/5/2011 12:15 AM (GMT 0)
Serenity....ssssshhhhh don't say things so loudly ;) I am trying to whisper myself but it's not working! LOL
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