I'm 27 and I've been using SP on and off for periods of a few months at a time with no issues with my UC. The primary reason I've used it is because I've read medical journals citing "overly frequent...
Without being overly sappy or dramatic I wanted to start a thread about our illnesses and the resulting perspectives we have adopted. We're all here because we have suffered and endured a painful,...
I am going for my third and final "loading phase" infusion on May 29th. I found the effects to be immediate and amazing. I had a very severe 2 month flare (active pancolitis) which proved to be...
Lonie said... Hey Stevie, it worked the same way for me. I woke up the next morning after my infusion, had one long solid bm and haven't looked back. Glad to hear it's working for you, and that you...
I just had my first Remicade loading infusion (400) a week ago today. I too was nervous about starting it because I wondered if it would even work for me and of course was considering the known...
Just wanted to update this thread on my response to my first loading Remicade infusion. I had the infusion a week ago Thursday night, during my second week and a half long stay at the hospital in a...
Thanks for the responses everyone. I had an appointment with my GI today and I'm scheduled to be re-admitted to one of the best hospitals in western Canada tomorrow for IV hydration, feeding and...
Thank you everyone for your thoughtful responses. I know that I am unable to post on here and be given my magic solution, despite the fact that there are so many very experienced and knowledgable...
I'm new to the forum and just looking for some opinions other than my GI's, because I feel she is moving me along treatment options WAY too quickly without giving each stage a fair chance to work. I...