Worried about Remicade treatment effectiveness

@cayden I know I was diagnosed with it at 12 and they have summer camps for people with the disease you should ask your gi about it might help you feel less alone

@cayden Lol, there's definitely a lot of us out there that go through those similar things. Just gotta say though, it's completely unfair that you're having to deal with this at 13, being 6 years into this.... I'm so sorry. I was diagnosed at 30, now 35, and doing the medication dance as we speak. Whether you're 13 or a grown adult though, it can feel like you have no control over your health when the medical professionals don't have all the answers and may not during our life time. Maybe you already do these things, but I think it's important to remember to let go of what we can't control, as worry only hurts the ones experiencing it, and live freely taking control of what we can. This may not sound very exciting, and I apologize for the long message as I didn't have time to make it more concise, but optimizing your immune system with what you can control can make a huge difference. Exercise, drinking water, getting sleep, and just taking deep breaths can help your body to run at its best and improve your quality of living. Not saying they're a cure for IBD, but getting regular sleep helps our minds think clearer, make better decisions, and our muscles to recover quicker. Water helps our organs to run efficiently and fight infections and provides us with natural energy to make us feel alert. Exercise at just 7 min a days just to get the heart rate up, improves moods by at least 10% happiness (forgot the study I read but I also work in the fitness industry and this is widely known). And when you can't exercise, just give yourself a break. And breathing.... Even just a few calm, slow breaths here and there to easy or prevent tension can be hugely helpful to calming the central nervous system and allowing our bodies to take care of what's really important. Our minds and stomachs can be linked, just like how someone might get "butterflies" in their stomach with they're around some one they have a crush on. Take deep breaths, and getting your mind together helps get your body together. I have to remind myself of these things all the time...I've taken a week vacation from work and am surprised at how my flare isn't as bad just from getting better sleep, drinking water throughout my day, and taking a break from work stress. Many women talk about their symptoms being worse around times of the month. I imagine that teenage boys and girls, going through puberty, probably doesn't help. So take into account that doing your best to take care of your body and mind only helps to provide you with more stability. I just want to say...IBD might be a lifetime thing but trust me when I say, you have a lifetime of good friends, romance, and fun experiences to look forward to. Gravitate towards people who get you and you get them. Let go of anyone who doesn't fully get it, or takes a lot of energy to convince. Last thing, what if the Remicade stops working and you switch to chemo later? Or nothing in the future actually works....I say, so what. Don't waist a minute of your life worrying about something you're perfectly strong enough to experience later. There's no point in living it twice, once in the pretend future and once in the real future. Don't miss out on what is wonderful in your presence. And most importantly, remind yourself that you're so much more than your condition.