Just curious if any of you that have tried or are currently taking Remicade infusions for UC or Crohns can give me any of the possible side effects you have encountered. Thank you
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The only side effect I had from Remicade was a headache the day after the infusions. That was actually the only effect at all, so I might not be the best example, but at least it didn't cause additional problems for me 
Manny,
I've had Remicade many times and experienced mild headaches,rashes,fatigue. The most serious one was an allergic reaction which included chills & slight faster heartbeat. They stopped the infusion, gave me some benadryl, let me rest for an hour & started it back up. It went smoothly from there.
I was closely monitored always. At times they would vary the rate of infusion depending on how i was doing. Different people may have different reactions. That being said I would do it all over again cuz it gave me my life back.
It was almost a miracle drug for me. I have not had remicade now since 2005.
Frank
I've had Remicade many times and experienced mild headaches,rashes,fatigue. The most serious one was an allergic reaction which included chills & slight faster heartbeat. They stopped the infusion, gave me some benadryl, let me rest for an hour & started it back up. It went smoothly from there.
I was closely monitored always. At times they would vary the rate of infusion depending on how i was doing. Different people may have different reactions. That being said I would do it all over again cuz it gave me my life back.
It was almost a miracle drug for me. I have not had remicade now since 2005.
Frank
I lost feeling in my arms and legs after the second infusion. It also made me very dizzy. Took 3 months to get out of my system. The two doses did get me into remission for 3 years. A small price to pay! ugh, never again, but lots of people have no problems with it.
I was getting infusions every 6 weeks for UC. The only side-effects I had were headaches, and fatigue after the infusion itself. Good luck!
I just had a fairly severe reaction to remicade after my first infusion. One week after the infusion I developed a fever as high as 102 that comes and goes, headache, stiff neck, rash all over my body, every joint in my body aches, swollen hands and puffy face. Ended up in the ER for 14 hours. I was told joint pain and rash are fairly common but this was not just mild joint pain. Anyone else have such a severe reaction?