Can you switch from a biologic to an oral medication? Although this typically isn’t recommended, my doctor and I decided to try this transition in 2016. Keep reading to find out why we made this decision and how it worked out for me. Before Switching Meds, I Had a Colonoscopy The first step in this […]
3 Irritating Side Effects of Remicade & Ideas to Help Manage Them
Remicade was a miracle drug for me. But even though it put me into remission, I still dealt with some pretty annoying side effects. In this post, I share the three side effects I experienced and offer some solutions you can try to help manage them. 3 Remicade Side Effects I Experienced I was on […]
How to Be a Confident Self-Advocate When You’re on Remicade
Being your own advocate is so important, but it does come with a learning curve. In this post, I describe my not-so-great second Remicade infusion experience so you don’t have to learn the hard way to be your own best advocate. Keep reading so you can avoid the experience I had and go into your […]
What to Expect at Your First Remicade Infusion
Remicade is a common biologic that many IBD patients will try along their IBD journey. But starting a new medication can be nerve-wracking, especially if it’s the first time you’ve been on a biologic! In this blog post, I share my experience receiving my first Remicade infusion. If you’re thinking about starting Remicade, keep reading […]
4 Uncomfortable Side Effects I Experienced While Taking Apriso and Clarithromycin
As someone with IBD, I feel like so much of my time is spent trying new medications, experiencing their unique side effects, and then comparing and contrasting if they’re better or worse than the disease itself. (Have you ever felt this way?) In January 2015, I was on the pills Apriso and Clarithromycin and experienced […]
The Curious Case of Tonsil Stones and Why They Might Relate to IBD
Have you ever had tonsil stones? You know, the weird white clumps that cling to the skin in the back of your throat? I dealt with tonsil stones, also known as tonsilloliths, from January through May 2015. It was not a fun experience, but I wanted to share it because I’ve heard of others with […]