A Remicade Kinda Day

Yesterday was my first infusion.....this morning...I feel a marked improvement!!!!

 

I felt really tired as it was infusing and then spiked a fever...the nurse called it a 'Rogue fever'  ((to my Rogues- haha, I just had to laugh- even my fevers are Rogue- just proves that Rogue stays with you forever!))   The infusion center I went to was amazing!  It was such a good experience.  I go back in 2  weeks for another dose, then 4 weeks after that.  This could be it :)

 

Big day tomorrow

I get my first Remicade infusion.....wish me luck and send a few prayers up for me :)

On the road to Remicade

Still working on the insurance pre-authorizations.....but I should start my first dose in about two weeks.   I also started a strict 30 day Paleo challenge through my Crossfit gym.....strict Paleo seems to work best for me, if only pizza and cheese would just up and die so I wouldn't be so tempted!
Onward!!!!

The Day the Tube Came Out

The tube and all of it's evilness is GONE!
My doctor heartily agreed that this was not working as we had hoped and with a firm pull, that thing was out!  It certainly was easier coming out than going in :)
So, where do I go from here?  It is on to Remicade Infusions.
I start in a couple of weeks (insurance needs to get squared away, first) and after a couple of 'loading' doses, I should get infusions every 6-8 weeks.
My doctor is hopeful that I will see marked improvement after only a couple of weeks and stay that way.
I am a bit leery, as I have heard that one before.

Paleo continues to be a big part of our lives.  I truly believe I would be worse off right now if I hadn't gone Paleo in March. 

I am trying to be optimistic, friends, optimistic indeed.