r/IBD

What does treatment feel like or do to you, and how long did it take before you started to feel better?

I’ve just had my fourth Entyvio infusion. I’ve had UC for many years and finally decided to start biologics. I started in June with the loading doses, followed by infusions every eight weeks, but unfortunately I haven’t noticed any improvement yet. I was really hoping it would work, especially because I liked the idea of a treatment that’s more targeted to the gut. My GI has suggested switching biologics, and I’ll be seeing him again soon to discuss the next step. Before that, I’d love to hear from anyone who’s been on Entyvio. Did it start working for you around week 14, or even later, after little or no improvement initially? Thanks so much for sharing your experiences!

I have always had a problem with my tummy, diagnosed by symptoms only as IBS a good few years ago 10+. Despite having flare ups roughly 9/12 months its something I have always managed and got on with.
This year alone I have had three episodes of chronic diarrhoea (type 7 bristol stool chart) this flare up had been 3 weeks non stop where I cant hold it & running to the loo 7 plus times a day, have a burning pain in middle of stomach just above belly button, terrible gripping pain that comes with before a bowel motion and a very noisy sound from my tummy. I feel a bit sick but no actual sick. No blood that Ive noticed but mucous noticed. I dont drink alcohol, or smoke. I weight lift, cardio and walk. Im active and eat well, no heavy greasey foods etc. Im 10st 9, 5ft 4. I have bloods on Tuesday, sent a stool sample in and have a FIT test to do.
Its easy to be concerned and I’m being open minded about it. But symptoms are very similar to BC.
What im looking for is reassurance from people who have or had symptoms like this and all was well. Ive stopped all roughage and eating low fibre foods (white bread, rice pasta etc) still no change. Thank you for reading