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Drugs & Medication Related Stories

Stories about medications and drugs that are common for ulcerative colitis patients. The individual stories are often describing how particular medications either did or did not work towards maintaining or bringing into remission the symptoms of UC.

Infliximab (Remicade) Update – Symptom Free for 1st time in 6 years

Introduction: 36yr old professional, sporty male Diagnosed with autoimmune UC in 2005 – Tried pretty much everything over the years. Apart from few bad years, my UC is more of an annoyance (planning trips around loos, avoiding dinner parties) than something that rules my life. Some more about me: Anything to do with sports (playing, not slobing in front of the TV ;) Symptoms: None… Read More »Infliximab (Remicade) Update – Symptom Free for 1st time in 6 years

Currently on Lialda, Canasa, Hydrocortisone (enema), and 40 mg Prednisone

Introduction: HI!! I am Karen! I was diagnosed back in 2008 with very mild colitis. After going through some difficult times from the end of 2011 to 2012 I ended up with a bad flare up and getting re diagnosed this time with severe Ulcerative Colitis. In the past year I have only had about 3 good months being symptom free! Some more about me:… Read More »Currently on Lialda, Canasa, Hydrocortisone (enema), and 40 mg Prednisone

Remicade Reviews

Remicade ( or “Infliximab” as some might call it) is a relatively new medication first approved for Crohn’s Disease in 1998 that sometimes is used to treat ulcerative colitis patients who are not responding to other medications.  Remicade is an artificial antibody, and its use has been approved by the FDA for treating other autoimmune diseases such as Crohn’s Disease, Psoriasis, Psoriatic Arthritis, in addition… Read More »Remicade Reviews