I was diagnosed w CD in 1994. I've tried Remicaid, Humira, and finally in remission with Cimzia.
Treatment has come a long way since I was first diagnosed.
Cimzia has worked for me when other treatment didn't or when I had an allergic reaction to other treatment.
Injecting it myself isn't awful either, you get used to it.
Important factors: find a GI Dr. that you really like, research & be knowledgeable about your disease, and take the best care of your body.
Remember, this will pass and you WILL live a "normal" life.
Good luck & take care!
Thanks for the reply!
My doctors figured that going that route wouldn't work for me since I usually only get the side effects and not the actual benefits.
I'm starting a multistem cell treatment here soon.
Hope your son gets better soon!
First...happy to meet a fellow Dodger fan!
Neither Remicade nor Humira worked for my son either (he is 12 yrs old). Our doctor feels that we need to move away from the TNF's and onto a different type of biologic. Deep breath...we are looking at Tysabri. Just met with a pediatric GI specialist at Cedar's about our history and the future outlook. They were able to help me understand more about the benefit vs risk factors involved.
Contact me, if you'd like to discuss further.
Hi there!
Cimzia is a therapeutic monoclonal antibody. Though it has been found to be useful in cases of Crohn’s, it is largely reserved for moderate-severe cases due to an adverse side effect profile; though you could discuss with your treating doctor, if it would be suitable in your case.
Hope this is helpful.
Take care!