infusion

February 9, 2018February 8, 2018

The Next Step: Stelara Infusions and Injections

Columns, It Could Be Worse - a column by Mary Horsley

After Remicade (infliximab) and Humira (adalimumab) failed me — along with sulfasalazine, mesalamine, and budesonide — I started the biologic Entyvio (vedolizumab) last June as my main Crohn’s disease management medication. I still didn’t enter ... Read more

January 19, 2018January 18, 2018

Entyvio Infusions for Crohn’s Disease and How to Prepare

Columns, It Could Be Worse - a column by Mary Horsley

When this column is published to the world on Friday, I will be busy having my next Crohn’s disease infusion of Entyvio (vedolizumab). Here and in future columns, I’ll discuss ... Read more

November 20, 2017November 17, 2017

Using IVIG as Treatment

Columns, Finding the Silver Linings - a column by Lisa Burks

Researchers are finding new treatments that are helping to control Crohn’s disease. This doesn’t necessarily mean that the treatments being studied are newly developed medications. Researchers are finding that treatments typically ... Read more

November 9, 2016December 16, 2016

First Stelara Treatment — Done!

Columns, Crohn's Corner - a column by Judy Walters

If you’re following my story you know that last week I headed into Philadelphia to have my first Stelara treatment. It took over two hours to get there from my house. ... Read more