Have been hospitalized hmmmm....about 5 times I think. I don't know how anybody could have UC and never be hospitalized, it is painful! Mine was so bad that my first flare I actually thought I was...
Several times! Twice at work but it was blood/mucus. On the same day. First time I was able to clean up and toss my undies in the garbage thinking that I was fine. The second time, well....had to go...
As of right now my UC is under control. It took a long time but I haven't had a flare that has hospitalized me in over a year. I did have really severe inflammation but its calmed down. I am just...
I have had quite the time trying to diagnose what is going on with my body. I will give some background info on what has happened to me in the past. I am 25, female. I am wondering if anyone else has...
It has helped my UC, but hasn't seemed to help with the rheumatoid arthritis at all. I was actually a little shocked when the RA seemed to get progressively worse after starting Remicade. Other than...
Hi everybody, I have been having issues with what the doctors SEEM to think is Rheumatoid Arthritis in my knee and jaw (TMJ) due to my ulcerative colitis. I have had to have my knee drained 4 times...
Hi there, I actually just started Remicade not too long ago. I had my third infusion yesterday. I had all of the same symptoms you are mentioning. I was diagnosed in Jan 2010. After being in...
I was in the hospital a couple months ago with a bowel infection and was supposed to be given a dietician to help me come up with a personalized diet. However, the hospital in my hometown isn't that...
Humira and was curious about that. I have already tried asacol and mezavant. I am just wondering what has helped others and, most importantly, are they happy with the treatment? I am also interested...
mom2panda, I was reading your first update and was excited to hear that you were feeling better but then saw that you are having problems again. I had minimal aches and pains the past couple days and...
I am a student and have my Remicade covered by both my parents plans - Greenshield and Great West Life. I have only had one infusion but I can tell you that the receipt I was given after my first...
I have mixed feelings about prednisone. I was first put on it in September 2010. I finally weened off of it in December 2010 and then ended up in the hospital with a flare two weeks later. However,...
Okay, I also called my specialist because of having the similar symptoms. I have been feeling a bit better the past couple days but the aches and pains seem to come and go. My specialist told me that...
I actually have had the exact same problem. For the first few days after my first Remicade treatment I felt pretty good, and then all of a sudden I became achy. And I mean, not your normal, "my back...