Crohn's Disease & Ulcerative Colitis Support Group
Crohn's disease is a systemic inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) of unknown cause, that results in chronic inflammation of the intestinal tract. It can affect the entire gastrointestinal tract from mouth to anus, and can also cause complications outside of the gastrointestinal tract. There is no known medical or surgical cure for Crohn's disease, but there are many medical...
Hi Everyone,
I am newly diagnosed with Crohn's disease last week, and I have been given two treatment options:
1. Imuran and Lialda
2. Remicade IV
MY GI doctor is leaning away from the Remicade, as he feels it is too aggressive for my stage at this point. I have been researching the side effects of both and appears as if both can lead to T-cell Lymphoma that is aggressive and usually ends in death? I wanted to hear what the group had to say about Imuran vs Remicade, and what experiences you have had with each? Do you know of anyone who actually died from such T-Cell Lymphoma or survived it? Thanks for all of your help :)
I am newly diagnosed with Crohn's disease last week, and I have been given two treatment options:
1. Imuran and Lialda
2. Remicade IV
MY GI doctor is leaning away from the Remicade, as he feels it is too aggressive for my stage at this point. I have been researching the side effects of both and appears as if both can lead to T-cell Lymphoma that is aggressive and usually ends in death? I wanted to hear what the group had to say about Imuran vs Remicade, and what experiences you have had with each? Do you know of anyone who actually died from such T-Cell Lymphoma or survived it? Thanks for all of your help :)
My doctor put me on Remicade shortly after i was diagnosed. Of course when i showed up at the hospital i wasn't in the best shape. But my treatments have been a life saver for me.
Hope this helps
My son also has CD. We started with the slow, steady and mild route. None of the meds helped with the disease or the pain he was feeling. Four years in he started Remicade. Finally, something that actually worked to manage his pain. He looked good clinically too. Found out the CD was still not under control. Moved on to Humira. Same results. Now looking at Tysabri.
As far as side effects with Remicade and Humira, he's done really well. No side effects at all.
One thought for you, ask your doctor why he is suggesting Remicade. Most people don't go there until everything else has been proven ineffective for them.
Best of luck to you.
I have been on lialda for years,it is a harsh drug but is pretty effective for Chrohns. My lialda treatment worked pretty good to keep me fairly regular. Hope this information helps you.
best of luck to you,God bless you
Ps now im on lialda and remicade.