Category Archives: Remicade Administration
Arthritis in Remission? Ceasing Remicade
You may have noticed that the panel to the right showing “date of next remicade” is empty. It has been 14 weeks since my last dose of remicade and I have no arthritis pains. In fact my psoriasis doesn’t appear … Continue reading
Remicade Done
Had my remicade infusion today and all went smoothly. Actually in this run up to my remicade I noticed that I haven’t had the sleeping problems or depth of diarrhea that I’ve experienced in the past. I have had some … Continue reading
What Happens If I Stop Remicade?
In the lead up to each remicade infusion I look closely for any arthritis symptoms. Sure I am aware that my psoriasis gets worse before my infusion is due, however I’m unsure whether there is any hint of arthritis peaking … Continue reading
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Remicade done
Yesterday I had my regular dose of remicade. Usually when I see the doctor before I take my remicade I’ve been suffering for a couple of weeks with diarrhea from an inflamed bowel – which is known to be related … Continue reading
One week out from Remicade
Looking to the side I see that I only have 1 more week to go until my next Remicade infusion. I’m amazed it is so soon as I’m feeling surprisingly good at only one week out. As I’ve blogged about … Continue reading
Money or Bad Skin?
I used to think a lot about what I would do differently if I didn’t have psoriasis / psoriatic arthritis. This was particularly the case when I lived and worked in China. At that time I didn’t really enjoy my … Continue reading
Side Effects of Remicade
I was just thinking today that I am pretty fortunate that I don’t get any side effects from Remicade. I roughly sort the side effects into two categories, side effects relating to the infusion of remicade, and side effects occurring … Continue reading