crohn's disease, maintenance
"I am a 65 year old male and I acquired Crohn's Disease in 1965 at age 19.  Remicade was approved by the FDA in August of 1998 and I was given my first dose the next month.  Back then, they only administered 2 doses. I received the second dose 3 months after the first one.  I have had no further doses since then.

When I got the first dose I was in the midst of a flare, and I had an actively draining abdominal fistula.  Three days after the first infusion the fistula closed of its own accord and I happily avoided yet another surgery for Crohn's (I have had over 20 surgeries).  

I have been SYMPTOM-FREE since the second infusion.  I have more health issues now, but at least they are not Crohn's related."