Archives for May 2006
More “hoopla” over Humira
Humira drug maker, Abbott continues to say that Humira is proving effective in Crohn’s patients. Considering that it is a close relative to Remicade, I suppose that would make sense.
“Of 172 patients treated with Humira every other week, 40 percent were in clinical remission at week 26, and 36 percent were in remission at week […]
“I’m Seriously Quitting Smoking…”
I just got a message from a fellow crohnee today about his disease and smoking, etc…
“I’ve read plenty of times that smoking is bad for Crohn’s disease, but to be honest, I shrugged it off…
However, as of recent, I had major surgery, am on EVERY possible drug you can imagine and yet still seem to […]
Remicade approved for children…
Ironically, around the same time that research is released by Mayo clinic proving that Remicade makes you 3 times more likely to get cancer (various kinds) and that the longe you take it - the higher the risk…
Remicade has been approved (as for Friday) for children between the ages of 6-17…
For the entire article, click […]
Remicade linked to even more cancers…
A recent study conducted by the Mayo clinic revealed that a patint on Remicade may be 3 times more likely to developing cancer than someone who is not.
Of course the study is being argued as flawed by the makers of Remicade.
Initially, drug labels did warn against lymphoma, and infections such as tuberculosis and pneumonia. However, […]
A Touching and Inspiring Story…
Here is the story of a Crohnee diagnosed with Crohn’s Disease when she was 15 years old, Julielyn Gibbons.
Having been through more than 70 hospitilizations, a surgery in her arm because her veins got infected from the medicines she was given and the full removal of her colon and rectum - she remains in high […]
Do you need ZINC supplements?
According to an article placed on LiveArticle.org, Crohn’s Disease patients may need Zinc supplements:
“Zinc supplementation is used to treat those with recent burn injuries; those suffering from Crohn’s disease…”
But BE CAREFUL, because not everyone needs the zinc - you need to have your doctors check for you. Because high levels of ZINC can also become […]
Recommend Treatments For Fistulas In Crohn’s Disease
[[ Taken from MedicalNewsToday.com ]]
“Fistulas are common in Crohn’s disease and occur in the perianal region or are internal, between intestinal structures or between the intestine and other organs such as the bladder or the abdominal wall. This article, published in the journal “Digestion”, presents treatments and their outcome.”
In this article, the author discusses the […]
Gatorade can Help…
Crohnees,
This is not medical advice, just something I have noticed myself. Since getting the temporary illiostomy bag, I tend to need more liquids.
Main reason is that your colon is what really absorbs the liquid and without it, you need higher quantities for the small intestine to make up for it.
Well, also, I’ve noticed that my […]
Interesting Information on Remicade…
Yesterday when I got my shot, it was after a year. My doctors were very worried that I may have developed antibodies to the medicine.
Well luckily I did not have any reactions, I feel great today. BUT my nurses told me that the REAL reaction can happen the 2nd time after you get Remicade after […]
Interesting News on Humira…
Humira is a rheumatoid arthiritis drug (much like Remicade was) and has lately been applying for approval as treatment of Crohn’s patients.
Today when I was at the hospital receiving my dosage of Remicade, the nurse eluded to the difference between Humira and Remicade.
A) Humira is a weekly ’self-administered’ shot
B) Humira is NOT made of Mouse […]
