Hello all, Me and my UC had our 20th anniversary this year. So we have had long, and most of the time, happy life together. I was 15 when I was diagnosed, although I think I had it for a good while before that. My mother treated my morning toilet trips as some sort of teenage trick to get out of going to school. But… Read More »Me and My Buddy UC
Intro: I was diagnosed with severe UC in June 2011. Remicade seems to be the only thing that really works. Not in remission yet, but hopefully close to it! My Current Question: I’ve been getting Remicade infusions since July 2011. I was going to the bathroom 5-6 times per day after my first infusion. After my second infusion, I was going to the bathroom 4… Read More »Remicade Question (I just had my 4th Infusion)
Hi everyone! ok it has been almost 2 weeks now since 1st Remicade infusion. I splurged and had Starbucks soy latte! The devil right? not this time, it tasted soooooo good and did not have me running to bathroom, so I have been drinking a small one, just 1 a day for past 5 days and no running to bathroom at all! :) It has… Read More »My Remicade Update…Able to Drink a Cup of Coffee! I can’t believe It
A 35 Patient Survey about Taking Remicade to Treat Ulcerative Colitis Symptoms Objective: To find out if there are similarities when it comes to taking Remicade (Infliximab) for treating Ulcerative Colitis with respect to effectiveness, side effects, and the decision to continue use of the medication in the future. The 35 people who took part in the study are assumed to have been formally diagnosed… Read More »Remicade (Infliximab) Reviews and Survey For Ulcerative Colitis
OK so it has been a full week since first Remicade Infusion. My gut feels good!! More than good! For past 2 days only 1 trip to bathroom a day! Just coincidence? ……who knows, but I’ll take it! :) Side effects…..still have joint pain, which is slightly better today, not sure why. Could be the Tyleonl and Advil. I did go to Zumba last 2… Read More »Remicade Update…