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Old 05-12-2011, 03:50 PM
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jljack
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So, just to add to the chorus here....I was on Remicade for almost 4 years. I had not much success with it, but my Rheumy was very slow to make changes to my meds. Remicade suppresses the immune system...which leaves you open to infections and other diseases. If you are on or considering this drug, please read up on it. It is one in a whole class of drugs that suppress your immune system. It does NOT control your illness, it only keeps your immune system from attacking your nerves, muscles and joints, depending on your form of immune disease.

What started me looking for another treatment was I got an infected cyst on my face, and ended up having to have it surgically removed because it would not clear up. UGLY!!! I did not want to risk having another infection like that or most likely worse.

If you want to know what I found, see my post about Alternative Treatment for Auto Immune Diseases.
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