I developed Psoriasis, its horrible. Will not go away. Only had 2 doses....
Entyvio does have copay asst. $50 per infusion. Lucky me a week after the first dose in April I developed psoriasis. To this day after several injections multiple creams etc its still flaring with no...
Yes I will. Just wanted to know if anyone else has had this problem....
I have Crohns of the entire digestive track. I am on 6mp 100mg daily, humira weekly and 40 mg predisone daily. I am getting ready to change meds to Sterala next week. I have been noticing that...
I have been on it since Aug. I used to take them both in the morning but Dr said do 1 at night and 1 in morning, this is how I have noticed 1 pill only lasts 3-4 hours. I'm miserable hoping dr will...
Just curious about the dosage some of you are on. I am on 100mg a day and I have noticed that a 50 mg pill only works for about 3-4 hrs. I am waiting for lastest labs to come in to see if my dosage...
Hi yes you can get them sugar free. You can also take acidophilus for the thrush. That itself is horrible! I had it recently and the acidophilus helped to get rid of it. Mary...
Hello I know how you feel! It sucks! Try melting soft peppermints in your mouth or drinking peppermint tea. Peppermint is a natural anti inflammatory. For me only the soft peppermint candies work the...
Im at the point now of exhausting all Medicine treatments. Failed Remicade, Been on Cimzia since Aug so Far that's not working, Last Promethus test came back inconclusive so doc doesn't know if...
Im on Entocort and would prefer Predisone to this stuff. Per the Pharmacy Predisone and Entocort have the same side effects and the same long term problems. Just entocort is more money. I felt normal...
Had EDG and Colonoscopy today. Dr says I am a mess and I was like Duh! He added entocort ec 3mg 3 times a day. Also said that if I dont show signs of improvement within 2 months he will increase the...
No its not but right now my flare has turned into when I drink something and it doesnt matter what within 3 mins its all coming out the other end. So it looks like for the moment I may be stuck with...
Hi Mine is done by home health care and they are not allowed to change it unless the Doctor sends new orders. Leesburg is a long way away from me. Traveling isnt an option for me as I am lucky if I...
My current GI only sees patients on Tuesday Mornings. I am not allowed to see any of the other doctors in the office, its against office policy. So when I have an issue that isnt considered an...
Hi Metformin Eats me alive no matter what the dose is even the extended release. So my Dr started me on Onglyza without the metformin in it and it has worked for me. No side effects what so ever! I...
Also know that you will be switching from a Human Protein Base Medicine to a Mice Based Medicine. I had to stop Remicade due to reactions and getting ready to start Cimzia. Cimzia has a plan in place...
Ummmm they would need to include everything from the Esophagus all the way thru including the bowels. :(...
Nope surgery isnt an option at all, unless they can do an entire digestive track transplant. Yes Our healthcare system sucks. I found out the the review board for my insurance company isnt doctors,...
My Entire Digestive track is infected with this Disease! From Entry to Exit. I had to stop remicade due to reactions. I havent had any meds since april was due in june to start Cimzia and ins co...
Have you looked into Merina IUD? It has made a big difference for me during that time of the month, im at the point now where I dont even really have a vistor anymore :)...
Archiestyles apparently you have never experienced this happening to you! I know how Cupcakes Feels and anyone who has this disease understands how she feels too! I myself have had it happen there...
I use epsom salt in a warm bath or tanning oil and sit in the sun for a few mins each day for my Daughter Both help her alot....
Hi My Doc Doesnt recommend Humira he says it isnt that effective on the type of Crohns that I have. I am trying to find out if the Cimzia is made with the mouse antibodies and I cant seem to find the...
I have been on Remicade for just over 8 yrs and after the last 4 infusions I have ended up with serious reactions 2 weeks after tx. My Liver, Kidneys and Pancreas swell and is extremely painful. ER...
Hello I have been using the Mirena IUD Since March 2008 and I love it. My Crohns is in remission the doctors think that the IUD is playing a role in the remission. I dont have any weight gain or side...
My New Gi told me to only take the Generic of Ducolax which I bought the walmart brand. The day before all clear liquids and then took 8 of the laxitives and that worked like a charm I was completely...
Hi thanks for all of the input. Im afraid that I would end up with an infection. Mary...
My Drs Office wants me to get one and well I dont really want one. I get my infusions every 4wks at 1200mg they say that the remicade has weaken my veins, it took them 9 pokes to get it right and...
Hello Yes I have experienced the same as you. Its not fun and it took a long time for My Dr to find out what was going on. I have Crohns from the Mouth to the Anus. I am on Remicade but after being...
Hi I had horrible periods to so I looked into the Mirena and decided to do it. Man what a blessing My cycles are now very very very light its getting to the point of not really having one. If your...
Hi have Psoriasis I was about 3.5 yrs into the Remicade when it showed up. I still have it to this day even with being on Remicade. No Creams or Oils Help. My dr Said it was impossible but I proved...
Thanks for all of the input. I have to take this 2 times a day at 1gram. This stuff isnt cheap either....
My Gi says that I need to take this for my D. Just wanted some feedback before I start. Thank you...
Hi I just had lasik done in October of last yr. I am on Remicade 1200mg and do still flare. I talked to my GI and my PCP and the Eye Dr before I did mine. They all said that it was safe for me to do....
Hi I live in Tampa Bay. I may have to switch from Remicade to Humira soon but with my ins its a $200.00 copay per shot and there is no way we can afford that. Remicade is only lasting about 2 weeks...
Hello I have done that it depends on the kind of vehicle you have. If its a Minivan or suv its nice cause you have room to hop to the back, with a car or truck its much harder. It saves you time from...