Remicade

Wow, good luck with the remicade that is my last resort... I am on Humira and Methotrexate have had this since I was 18 and now am 35... If you want to try to get better I have actually researched a lot through the yrs and my rheumatologist loves it... I am on a strict vegetarian diet... no animal products just some fish like salmon occasionally... I drink mostly water or hot tea no sodas or juices... well occasionally grapefruit juice is all... taking Ginger, Turmeric and Omega 3 fatty acids rich with coconut oil and evening primrose oil really helps.. I run alot have done 5ks and am working my way to half-marathons... I really hope you can get through it... start walking maybe 10 minutes to 15 minutes a day and increase it.. I tell you our mind when healthy can help us through so much.. It has helped me to exercise and eat right especially having children..  I wish you the best and hope everything works out for you.

Good Luck!! I start Rutixen next Monday.  I am scared but what other choice do we have?  I hope it works!  It is so frustrating.

Doreen

I know you get scared whenever you try a new drug.  I am starting Rutixen next Monday.  We have to stay postitive.  I just want to feel normal again.  I forgot how it is to feel normal. Stay positive!

Doreen

I know you get scared whenever you try a new drug.  I am starting Rutixen next Monday.  We have to stay postitive.  I just want to feel normal again.  I forgot how it is to feel normal. Stay positive!

Doreen

I have been on Remicade for the last few months and really love it..I have noticed a huge difference and do not miss the 2x a week enbrel injections.

Best of luck to you.

I've been having Remicade infusions every 8 weeks for the last 3 years (plus methotrexate).  I (and my wife) can really tell a difference...this stuff is very effective for me...my only problem is that, during the last week of each 8-week period (as the Remicade "runs out") my energy level plummets---it's actually a small price to pay.