I too have been on remicade, back on it now after an almost 3 year break. I've found now, that after being on it (the intro phase is a lot more, you get the medication more in your system.) Now, I...
I find that I too, talk to my guts and say, not now... Luckly, I only have a 10 mintue drive to work, but I also find that if I press on the spot where my pain/cramp is, it somehow helps with that....
Well, I was lucky for over 9 months, but it's back... Blood. Monday, I went to the bathroom, and filled the bowel up with a bright red fluid. As, I got scared, and made a noise, my boyfriend came...
I'd KILL for a 45 hr work week! I'm required to work at least 50 a week. (Got to love hospotality management and being on salary) I have been feeling like my face is really on fire and then I am...
Well, I got my remicade today... They didn't even start the IV until 10:30am, (my appointment was at 9:30) because they had ANOTHER call from my insurance company about payment for it. If some of you...
I was the KING of fundrasiers in High School... Dinners are always good, you can house it in the school cafe or gym, and send letters out to local businesses asking for donations, etc, not just for...
I am having a problem at night with sweating, I just noticed it I think two nights ago. I don't know if its because it's been SO hot lately or the meds, or what, but I sleep with a fan on me and the...
WHen the pain gets REALLY bad, I'll actually take Midol, yes guys and gals, I said Midol. It helps with the cramps, bloating, etc! I also drink plenty of warm to hot water, plain, rub my tummy,...
It's the 'slang term' for MethylPREDNISolone Tables, USP. They are the post medication regime that from what my doctors office told me, most patients have to take after their remicade. It's to...
When I was on pred, I remember going to my doctors office for a check-up a few months after being on it, and the nurse actually said "what have you been eating, WHOLE turkeys?" Needless to say, I...
As I read more and more post, I notice that most are from females. I was just curious how many guys are out there with this! Well, now that I think of it, maybe guys are just to 'macho' for support...
Thanks, all! I am so excited about it, that I BARELY slept last night! I've been up for hours today, just anticipating it!...
Soooo... I got my letter for the patient assistance program rebate program. I am all set! I called the doctors office to tell them, and they told me that not only was my last Remicade paid for, but...
Actually, I HAVE gotten out of a ticket for speeding, when I explained to the doctor (very dramaticly, and maybe a little over exagerated...) that I had screaming bloody d from a condition, and that...
Pan-colitis here too, for almost 8 years now, and there are other options out there. Hate to say, but if you are in such a bad flair, I wouldn't be suprised if he puts you back up on the Pred. As...
So today, I was out with my boyfriend on a trip to his parents house. On the way home, roughly two miles from his parents house, it hit me. I had to go! Normally it wouldn't be a problem, because,...
Has anyone else had sinus issues? It seems like I am forever having them, I've only had one remicade treatment and that was back in March, but as of right now, I am just on Imuran (roughly 150 mg)...
Anytime and anything that I can help to help others!...
I was reading in a thread about the cost of remicade, etc from someone and thought that I would pass this information along to those who need it. Remember, your doctors office SHOULD have this...
As do I hope that you will get to take that hike!...
I get canker sore or throat spray to help with mine, you're not alone, sweetie!...
Being a manager in the hospitality industry, all I can say is, I am terribly sorry for this! I would have went to the manager, and really played it up, use the trump card, we all have and all do....
Sara, I had to wait one year after I had already signed up for my insurance, so one full calendar year. ANYTHING that related to UC was not covered, doctors apointments, bloodwork, I DID have...
Thank you all, that's why I posted it here, was sort of to help those here who have someone (child, husband, wife, partner) who is dealing with this, and sort of give them something to see the...
Thanks, Lori, it's not that I am a good writer, I was just writing from the heart....
Thank you all. I was seventeen when I was diagnosed, I posted another thread that I wrote for college about my ordeal, check it out. It's also on my myspace... Hopefully there is some good in all of...
“Jared you have irritable bowel syndrome, a simple stomach condition. But if you take these pills before every meal, your symptoms should improve drastically. You’re seventeen, Jared and have a long...
In March of this year, it had been (or what I had thought it had been) one full year since I was on my new medical insurance. I had a pre-existing clause on my plan, so I couldn't really do ANYTHING...
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I was told that it was NOT approved (and TRUST ME, I am going through HELL with insurance companies and my doctors office.) I have Blue Cross and Blue Shields, and also, my doc has told me that it...