I’ve had UC for 20 years, and have never once been denied from donating blood. And, my biological meds are not on the “prohibited” list for donation. So, I will continue to donate as long as I can....
It seems as if the info is a little grey, in that there isn’t a good standard for getting the Covid booster in conjunction w/Remi (Inflectra) infusions. What have you all done?...
Quick update: heard from the gastro today and at this time he is not submitting an appeal. I’m guessing there are quite a few patients in his practice that have been hit by this med change all at the...
Yep, it’s a total cost-saving measure. Also heard from the gastro today, and he won’t submit appeal unless the Inflectra doesn’t work. Ugh....
Hoping this doesn’t happen…switching meds is stressful!...
Spoke to the Infusion Nurse who confirmed no loading doses needed. It’ll be a direct conversion....
Hello! Long time lurker, first time poster. After being on Remicade for a loooong time, insurance has just sent me a notification that I must switch to Inflectra. Obviously, I will work with my doc...