My son was diagnosed over 5 years ago at the age of 7. One week after his diagnosis we started Remicade. He just had a treatment on Monday and is doing fabulous! I was scared to death , but it gave...
My son also goes to the clinic. He's a peds patient though. But if I had to go there for myself I would. Good luck!...
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My son has been receiving Remicade now for over 5 years when he was diagnosed at the age of 7. He is doing great and living a normal pain free life a 13 year old should. He has his treatments at the...
My son is 11 and was diagnosed when he was 7. One week after diagnosis we started him on Remicade. He responded pretty much immediately and has been doing great. He is able to go every 12 weeks. He...
I don't have CD, but my 10 year old does. Please help me out and tell me what signs and symptons you have when you are flaring? Anyones ribs ever hurt?????? Thanks...
LynnRN My son presented with stomach aches. Never had diarhea or blood in his stools. Lost about 5 lbs in a 4month period. Was a little anemic....
David, My son is on Remicade. He is also 10. He was diagnosed when he was 7. He has been on Remicade since 1 week after his diagnosis. He currently has his treatments every 12 weeks! He responded...
Tina, My son has had no side effects at all! He pretty much eats whatever he wants. He has always been a picky eater, but he does eat healthy. He has his treatments done at the Cleveland Clinic. He...
My son who is now 10 has been on Remicade for over 2 1/2 years now. He responded immediately and is doing fabulous. There is no way he could stick to a certain diet at the time being..... He goes...
Thanks Jan for the article!!! Ivy, My son is doing wonderful!! He has been on REmicade for 2 1/2 years now. His last treatment was on Jan 2 and he weighed in at 107lbs. Well they upped his dose and...
A few months back, someone had posted an article about Remicade and weight gain. I need a copy of it so I can take it with me to my son's next GI appt. Please help if you can!!! THanks...
Kimberly, You have a great outlook for your daughter it reminds me of my self! I too think they will have a cure in their lifetime for this disease. When my son was diagnosed 2 years ago at the age...
We have a mom in our support group who's son was diagnosed at 18 months....My son was diagnosed at 7. When did your daughter start Remicade? Also how often does she have her treatments. The mom in...
Dear writermom, Sadly being diagnosed at 5 isn't very uncommon now a days. We have a few moms in our support group who's children were diagnosed at 18 months and 2 years old. My son was 7 when he was...
Very interesting. My 9 year old son has been on Remicade for 2 years now. He started out at 60 lbs and as of lasts week treatment he is 106lbs. I asked his GI about Remicade and weight gain at his...