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Remicade

Remicade is a medication that affects the immune system and is prescribed for Ulcerative Colitis patients who are not responding to other medications. It is administered through an IV usually into your arm.

My Ulcerative Colitis 30 Months Ago – During Remicade Infusions

My name is Adam, and I have ulcerative colitis.  I was diagnosed in October of 2008, and just a few months later, actually it was January 2009, I was taking Remicade infusions to hopefully treat successfully my out of control colitis symptoms.  It was one of those times where many people with UC know all too well, the last medication just wasn’t working well or… Read More »My Ulcerative Colitis 30 Months Ago – During Remicade Infusions

Trying to Find Something that Will WORK!

What’s up UC’ers, I’m Megan. I’ve been living with Ulcerative Colitis since October 2003. Trying to put off surgery as long as possible. Here’s My Story: I was diagnosed with UC when I was 4 months pregnant with my 2nd child – October 2003! Hospitalized for 11 days (went into pre-term labor twice) and then was sent home with a PICC line for the duration… Read More »Trying to Find Something that Will WORK!

Hives

Had my remicade yesterday afternoon…and tonight I have pretty bad hives on my legs and some labored breathing, anyone else been there? I just took 2 benedryl hopefully it will take the itch and swelling down…and make me sleepy so I don’t scratch my legs off ….any comments or stories wld be awesome! Hope everyone is doing well! Take care. Michelle   Medication schedule: Remicade… Read More »Hives