Guest guest Posted February 13, 2009 Report Share Posted February 13, 2009 HELLO ALL, I JUST WANTED TO LET YOU KNOW I HAD MY VERY FIRST REMICADE INFUSION AT CLEVELAND CLINIC. MY INSURANCE ONLY TOOK 2 WEEKS FOR APPROVAL. I FEEL OK JUST TIRED AND VERY SWEATY. IS THIS NORMAL? I HAVE TO GO BACK IN 2 WEEKS, THEN 4 WEEKS AND EVERY 4 WEEKS AFTER THAT UNTIL AUGUST. HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO THOSE I HAVE MISSED. HOPE ALL IS WELL WITH EVERYONE . HAPPY VALENTINES DAY TO ALL!! BLESSINGS BARB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 14, 2009 Report Share Posted February 14, 2009 Hi Barb, Congratulations, that is so awesome that your insurance company approved it in only 2 weeks, I'm so happy you didn't have to fightthem for months. As for feeling tired, yes that is normal, I'm usually tired for about 3 days, then I feel good. the sweaty for me no, do you have a temp, you might want to check that, if so you need to call your doctor. Are you sweaty all the time, or just bouts of " like " hot flashes? I know if I get a little warm, I get really hot and will get a hot flash, If I get a little cold I will get really coldand start hurting. You might want to look up side effects too, here's a link from our archives to read up on Remicade. Just clickon the link below, and it should take you there. I know you asked me personally what side effects I had, and they'veall been good, like I said tired for a couple days, but then better with each infusion I got in the beginning, although I think I still continueto get a little bit better every time I get another infusion which is every5 weeks for me. I was going every 6 weeks and the week before I would not feel good, really tired, brain fog returning, etc, that is why he moved me up to 5 weeks, and that seems to be working for me so far. Your in my prayers that you will continue to get better every time. Blessings, Marla http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/Neurosarcoidosis/links/Infliximab__Remicade_001137910477/ HELLO ALL, I JUST WANTED TO LET YOU KNOW I HAD MY VERY FIRST REMICADE INFUSION AT CLEVELAND CLINIC. MY INSURANCE ONLY TOOK 2 WEEKS FOR APPROVAL. I FEEL OK JUST TIRED AND VERY SWEATY. IS THIS NORMAL? I HAVE TO GO BACK IN 2 WEEKS, THEN 4 WEEKS AND EVERY 4 WEEKS AFTER THAT UNTIL AUGUST. HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO THOSE I HAVE MISSED. HOPE ALL IS WELL WITH EVERYONE . HAPPY VALENTINES DAY TO ALL!! BLESSINGS BARB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 14, 2009 Report Share Posted February 14, 2009 Hey great news about the treatment. I sure do hope this works well for you. Good luck. Jackie im approved!!!!! HELLO ALL, I JUST WANTED TO LET YOU KNOW I HAD MY VERY FIRST REMICADE INFUSION AT CLEVELAND CLINIC. MY INSURANCE ONLY TOOK 2 WEEKS FOR APPROVAL. I FEEL OK JUST TIRED AND VERY SWEATY. IS THIS NORMAL? I HAVE TO GO BACK IN 2 WEEKS, THEN 4 WEEKS AND EVERY 4 WEEKS AFTER THAT UNTIL AUGUST. HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO THOSE I HAVE MISSED. HOPE ALL IS WELL WITH EVERYONE . HAPPY VALENTINES DAY TO ALL!! BLESSINGS BARB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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