You can read about the study here: http://www.ccfa.org/news/previous/news10...
I talk to many people who have tried Remicade and my results remain the same. Some claim it is wonderful and has improved their lifestyle immensely, some say it did nothing at all. All in all I still have the opinion that Remicade is worth a shot if other medications are not working.
There have been further studies started to determine the value of Remicade as a long term treatment safety of this drug.
You can read about this trial here: http://www.ccfa.org/clinical/cent.htm
A Personal Story -- After Remicade Treatment!!!
(This letter was sent to me by a dear friend of mine. She gave me permission to publish it and I am hoping to add to it from time to time to give everyone a personal insight of what the remicade treatment is like). Thanks Nancy!!!
Dear Oldlace, Just thought I give you a small update on the new Remicade treatment for CD. Well, for the first time since 1971 I can honestly say I am a member of the humane race. The treatment itself is nothing to go through. I spent 2 1/2 hrs. at an infusion center where they gave me an IV. The amount of the medicine looked like about 8 oz. There was no pain of discomfort of and kind (Other than the IV needle going in-Big Deal:-) ) and the actual treatment caused no side effects. I was a little sleepy, so I took about a 2 hr nap and came out feeling hungry and well rested. Feeling hungry for me is something very new and different. That night I felt a little strange, but nothing I could put my finger on. I don't know if it was the relief that the insurance co had finally OK'd the treatment or the fact that FINALLY after more than 30yrs of pure Hell, I really had some hope. What ever it was, I was on cloud 9 and scared to death that the dream would end and I would wake up feeling rotten all over again. Well, the next day, I got up and was able to drink 2 cups of coffee, BEFORE I went to
