Remicade with low dose Methotrexate. Should we stop the Methotrexate?

Posted by Michael Jannicelli | Jun 30, 2024 | Uncategorized | 0 |

My 19 yo son has Crohn’s and has been on Remicade/8 wks, with low dose (12.5mg) Methotrexate for about 8 yrs. Treatment is working well-bloodwork good, trough levels good. He is been in remission for a number of years and has only mild symptoms-very thankful! The low oral MTX dose is to prevent antibodies to the Remicade. His GI advised studies now show that antibodies are far less likely to occur if you’re on MTX the first year of Remicade, and perhaps stopping MTX is now a good idea. While…

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Michael Jannicelli - "A PROVEN BUSINESS FIRESTARTER & BRANDING GENIUS" a true natural born Trendsetter. • Created over 100 products under 3 brands, sold in 30+ countries worldwide and influencing youth across the globe. • Featured in Forbes magazine +over 100 print publications, television talk shows, major motion pictures and national radio stations. • Co-founder and VP of Bliss beverage USA and President/co-founder of Socko International - fastest growing privately held beverage company in US (Forbes) with Hogan Energy & Raw Energy WWE. • Co-founder of Throwdown Industries (2003) - leading brand in multibillion dollar Impact/Action Sports Market (products designed for superior MN • Diagnosed with auto-immune diseases aged 13; using his experience to help others and promote a positive message while developing edgy products to benefit people with chronic illness.