I cannot believe the difference in my daughter after just one Remicade infusion. She is eating so much better and has an abundance of energy. She has her second infusion on Tuesday and just hope that her improvement continues for a very long time.
For any of you suffering from Crohn's/UC or are a parent (like me) who has a child with Crohn's or UC, if you feel that nothing else is working for you or your child, please speak with your GI doctor about Remicade. I know it may seem like a scary thought and to be quite frank, it is! I was scared to death for my little girl knowing that there are many risks involved. However, I did my research, wrote down many questions, talked extensively to the doc and thought about it ALOT afterwards. I realized that I wanted my daughter to have relief more quickly than the alternatives had to offer. I also thought about the risks involved and was told by the GI doctor that the risks are minimal and rare as well as the side effects. I was expecting something to happen when we went for her first infusion.The nurse assigned to us stated that they perform at least 15 Remicade infusions a day and no one has had a bad reaction. This made me feel a little more at ease. My daughter had not one reaction during the infusion. I was so happy. This infusion has done wonders for her!
So, in my opinion, Remicade is worth a try if nothing else seems to be working. Everyone's experience with this is different but if I can offer a little bit of hope for someone, than I will tell of my daughter's experience with Remicade.
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