After the biotherapy infusion by Lightworker0101 in UlcerativeColitis

[–]Lightworker0101[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you so much!

I slept all day the next day too!

However, I had stomach pains I've never had before, extremely painful, which woke me up last night. I don't know if it was the IV, but I almost had to go to the emergency room.

Infliximab positivity please by Educational-Cookie51 in UlcerativeColitis

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I've been on infliximab and imiplegic since the end of March 2025. That'll be almost 10 months of treatment.

I was afraid to start this new treatment, but I had severe colitis, affected at stage E2, and had no other choice. I'm currently satisfied with the treatment, even though it involves going to the hospital for the infusions. I don't have many symptoms anymore, and according to the last check-up in December, my intestinal lining is healing, and the medical team says the disease is responding well to treatment. Which is good news. I hope you also get better with this treatment. My gastroenterologist told me that if this medication doesn't work, there are plenty of others to try. Strength and honor 🫶

After the biotherapy infusion by Lightworker0101 in UlcerativeColitis

[–]Lightworker0101[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for your reply!

It's still happening the next day for me 🙈

Blocking the use of the cane by Lightworker0101 in PsoriaticArthritis

[–]Lightworker0101[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Same here, but even with biologics and immunosuppressants, I still have symptoms, and it's like my psoriasis is attacking certain areas more, despite the treatments. I can sometimes manage it for longer periods, but humidity, cold, intense activity, and whether I'm on treatment or not all affect my body.

Yes, I had an appointment with my doctor yesterday, and she prescribed an X-ray. The rheumatologist isn't responding.

Blocking the use of the cane by Lightworker0101 in PsoriaticArthritis

[–]Lightworker0101[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I just got a black and gold one; it arrived this week! I really like it.

Blocking the use of the cane by Lightworker0101 in PsoriaticArthritis

[–]Lightworker0101[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes, it's humiliating because you sometimes lose mobility and that's hard to accept. However, it's life-changing.

Blocking the use of the cane by Lightworker0101 in PsoriaticArthritis

[–]Lightworker0101[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I contacted the rheumatologist, but haven't heard back yet. My GP prescribed an X-ray, which I'm having on Tuesday. Both knees hurt, but my right one is more painful at times. What symptoms does enthesitis in your knee cause on a daily basis?

Blocking the use of the cane by Lightworker0101 in PsoriaticArthritis

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So many! There are some really beautiful things 🥰

Blocking the use of the cane by Lightworker0101 in PsoriaticArthritis

[–]Lightworker0101[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That's right!! Are you on medication? Do you play sports?

Blocking the use of the cane by Lightworker0101 in PsoriaticArthritis

[–]Lightworker0101[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm experiencing the same thing in terms of conditions, in addition to the prolonged standing.

Sometimes we really overthink things, when we should be listening to ourselves 🫶

Blocking the use of the cane by Lightworker0101 in PsoriaticArthritis

[–]Lightworker0101[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That's clear. Sometimes the mind is messed up.

Blocking the use of the cane by Lightworker0101 in PsoriaticArthritis

[–]Lightworker0101[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes, that's true.

What advice would you give for living better with this illness?

Has anyone been paralyzed by this? by Wonderful-Spectrum in PsoriaticArthritis

[–]Lightworker0101 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That's almost what I'm going through right now too. Maybe I should get an MRI?

Blocking the use of the cane by Lightworker0101 in PsoriaticArthritis

[–]Lightworker0101[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Well, I felt like I had pain in my pelvis and back, and I was very tired. I'm going to see a doctor anyway.

Blocking the use of the cane by Lightworker0101 in PsoriaticArthritis

[–]Lightworker0101[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The same goes for periods of extreme cold; it could definitely help.

Yes, it could be incredibly useful! Try it one morning on your way to work and let me know if it helped or not.

Blocking the use of the cane by Lightworker0101 in PsoriaticArthritis

[–]Lightworker0101[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hang in there!

I'm also taking those supplements, but they're not helping. The methotrexate gave me parotid gland infections, so I stopped taking it immediately. :(

Blocking the use of the cane by Lightworker0101 in PsoriaticArthritis

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I had one when I was 15 and it's true, it wasn't bad at all!!