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SO thankful for remicade!

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Pipergirl

i have recently gone on remicade and have had 2 infusions. I havent felt this great in a year! no cramping and i actually gained weight. so glad i have gone on this drug! just thought i would share
 
SdN

SdN

That's awesome news thanks for sharing :D I just took what I think was my 7th remicade infusion, second infusion at the 500mg dose and it's finally working for me as well. Here's a virtual *high five* from a fellow remicade user haha
 
Jessi

Jessi

Moderator
Really great news! I'm happy that it's working for you... and so quickly!!!

:congratualtions:
 
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Pipergirl

It has truly been a blessing to get mostly my life back! It's been so long I had forgotten what normal felt like!! I hope this lasts for a long while:)
 
chrisnsteph1022

chrisnsteph1022

Probably insurance. I'm currently waiting on my insurance to get their heads out of their butts and approve it for me. I hope it works as well for me!
 
Jessi

Jessi

Moderator
Remi-Start helps the insured peeps.

People without insurance can still get it through J&J financial help.
 
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Pipergirl

my mom has insurance through her teaching job. its kinda weird, we dont even pay a co-pay. i hope you can all find an insurance plan or something to pay for it or help at least...it couldnt be THAT expensive?
 
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guest9933

I'm into my 4th week of the second infusion and feel like I have gone backwards badly more pain gas cramping and hard too have a BM hope the 6th week one helps as its the loading dose
 
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scoutfinch

Pipergirl said:
It has truly been a blessing to get mostly my life back! It's been so long I had forgotten what normal felt like!! I hope this lasts for a long while:)
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:) I remember this moment as well when the Remicade first kicked in for me - beautiful. So happy for you!

Oh, and yes, it's a very expensive medication.
 
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