If you’ve ever flared on a biologic, you may have wondered if you were developing antibodies. This is a stressful situation to be in, especially if you’re not sure what your next step should be. Did you know there’s a specialty blood test you can do to check the effectiveness of the biologic medication you’re […]
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 […]