Two weeks ago I was ready to give up on it because I thought it always took effect in the first two weeks, if it’s going to work. But then I heard it can take longer and in the last week I’ve been feeling a bit better. So maybe it is helping after all. I was aware my doctor would like me to have another [more]
I was a little nervous this morning but the infusion went fine once they had succeeded in setting up the IV. On my way to the doctor’s office I remembered I tend to have trouble with those and sure enough, that happened again today. After the two nurses in the doctor’s office had three unsuccessful attempts at putting in an IV I asked if the [more]
A year ago I hadn’t even heard of ‘biologic therapy’. Tomorrow I’m starting treatment this way since my Crohn’s Disease isn’t responding to ‘conventional therapy’. A month ago my doctor decided I should go on Remicade based on the condition I’m in. My symptoms are inconvenient rather than dishabilitating, but they’re at a level where they’re likely to lead to serious internal complications if an [more]
My doctor’s office called the insurance company this morning and as a result the insurance company said I’m now approved for Remicade. I was very pleased to hear that. My doctor’s office said they’ll schedule the first infusion once they have the approval in writing.
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