I'm 30 years old and was diagnosed with Crohn's in 2008 after the birth of my son. During my pregnancy I developed a horribly painful abcess around my anus, only to find out later it was an anal fistula. After birth I was able to undergo a colonoscopy and confirm diagnosis of Crohn's Disease. A red draining seton was placed in that hightransverse fistula. I was placed on Pentasa 3000md daily and told to "watch my diet". In January 2012, I had another fistula form but much smaller and less painful. It too has a red draining seton through it. After a doctors appt this morning it appears I have yet another fistula that is making its way to the surface.
Doctors are trying to get me to start Remicade but I am hesistant because I am a student in nursing school. I am exposed to sick people all the time and taking a medication with Remicade (immunosuppressant) could be troublesome. I would leave to hear any stories (good or bad) about Remicade that you all have experienced.
Doctors are trying to get me to start Remicade but I am hesistant because I am a student in nursing school. I am exposed to sick people all the time and taking a medication with Remicade (immunosuppressant) could be troublesome. I would leave to hear any stories (good or bad) about Remicade that you all have experienced.