Please don't give up!

I do believe that just because one type of drug doesn't work does NOT mean that maybe one of the others might.

Now at this point I can only talk about Remicade and to be honest with you I was starting to get down about it. I have had 7 infusions and we started with the lowest dosage and learned really quick that I was going to have to go up to the highest dosage which we were hoping to save for later on.

Also, so far I have not gone more than 4 weeks between Infusions. I am so glad that my Dr. has my best interests at heart, he could have been like come back in 6 weeks but he tells me that if I feel like I need to get back in sooner just call and they will get me in for another Infusion quicker.

Even thought they are considered the same class of drug (biologics) they are made out of different things (most of what I dont want to think of..lol) but it is helping me and I am feeling better than I have felt in 18 years.

Before Remicade I would say that I was at less than 25% quality of life, now with just 7 Infusions I would say it is at least 50% or a little better...YEA!!!

So don't give up, if one doesn't work try another BUT please make sure that you give it enough time probly at least 2 months. My time for feeling better with 7 Infusions has been since April so I have had to go 6 months before I am feeling the full effects of it.

I am hoping it just get better from here.

Good luck,

Lisa

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