Guest guest Posted November 21, 2002 Report Share Posted November 21, 2002 Hi All...I had my Remicade today...had an itching reaction, but it cleared up with Claratin. No trouble getting a vein this time! Because I had the reaction, Bruce slowed the drip and I was there an hour longer than usual. I asked if I could try coming back in 7 weeks instead of 6, but they said to stick with the 6 week for now. There were lovely people there to visit with. Also had an appointment with my Rheumy...he did order blood work for Sjorgren's, but said regardless that's what is going on. He examined my eyes and throat and said they were very, very dry. He gave me samples of Salagen...has anyone tried that? I really don't want to take another medication unless it is really necessary...I've been sucking on sugar-free Life-savor drops like crazy. They do help except when food is hard to swallow of course. He is happy with the results of the Remicade & Mtx. He was very sweet & tender...I know he feels bad that there's something else going on, but told me to keep moving forward as I have been. He does want me to try and eliminate the elavil I take at bedtime as he says anyone with Sjorgren's has got to eliminate whatever they can that makes the dryness worse. I am pretty scared about this as elavil has been very instrumental in helping me sleep. I am really pooped. Much Love... Tess Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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