2nd Remicade infusion

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Hi All,

Just wanted to let you know that my infusion on Thursday went very well. The

nurse got the IV on the first try and there were no problems after that. I

shared a room with a lady who was having an IV for osteoporosis. She had a

double lung transplant 2 years ago and was very interesting. My sister was

working at the hospital where I was on that day so she came down from the

dialysis unit and sat with me for awhile. Before I knew it, the IV was done

and they were kicking me out. I feel pretty good except for being tired. I

have very little pain and that is in my right elbow and shoulder. My knees

feel great. I have actually " walked " up steps over the weekend instead of

taking them one at a time. It has been so long since I have been able to do

that. My knees are weak from not being able to work them like that. But it

feels almost normal. I am extremely impressed with this medication. It has

made such a positive influence in my life in the past couple of weeks.

By the way, I have been reading all of the posts, even though I haven't been

writing back. I think I may have a combination of a little of Tess's

gloomies and fatigue. I hope that it is only the anemia that is kicking my

butt lately. I have been trying to eat more iron rich foods, but most of the

time I just don't have the energy to cook. I have looked into prepared

foods, but most of them are full of carbs, fat, and sodium. Oh well, I'll

figure something out.

Love and Hugs

Stacey in PA