Yes, another Crohn's post...

So, my GI doctor is putting me on Cimzia.  I have been on Imuran, but it gave me SEVERE headaches.  As in, I would take Tylenol (that's all I can take between the Crohn's and the clotting disorders) and 3 1/2 hours later, I would have another severe headache.  So, shhh...but I stopped taking it.  I couldn't deal with the headaches.  So, I am starting Cimzia injections.  Originally, they were going to have me do that at home, on my own, but now  somehow, it's cheaper if they administer it at their office?  Anyway, that means another doctor's visit added to my schedule.  At least it eventually drops to once a month.  I am a little nervous about this drug, though.  In addition to being more susceptible to diseases/viruses/colds, I am at a much higher cancer risk.  However, as my doctor said...cancer doesn't run in my family, so I have that going for me.  Besides, untreated Crohn's makes me a VERY VERY high colon cancer risk.  So, maybe this drug will not have that effect on me.  I just have to be cautious of sick people (actually avoid them at all costs) and watch myself for fungal infections, as they can be deadly.  Scary stuff!  I am not afraid of having to take frequent shots.  Sadly needles don't even faze me anymore.  I just want to feel better, you know?  Maybe someday I'll go through what Crohn's can actually do to your body and how it has affected me (did you know you can get Crohn's in your EYES?!?!) but I'll save that nastiness for another day.