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How exciting — Thursday is just around the corner! Starting a biologic infusion is a big step, and it's completely normal to feel a mix of nerves and hope heading into it.

While Remicade (infliximab) is given as an infusion rather than a self-injection, many myHSteam members have shared their experiences with biologics for Show Full Answer

How exciting — Thursday is just around the corner! Starting a biologic infusion is a big step, and it's completely normal to feel a mix of nerves and hope heading into it.

While Remicade (infliximab) is given as an infusion rather than a self-injection, many myHSteam members have shared their experiences with biologics for HS in similar areas to yours. The general sentiment is encouraging. Here's what members have shared about biologics for HS:

- Many say the relief they feel makes the treatment absolutely worth it
- One myHSteam member said, "It is the best my skin's been and the least amount of pain I have been in for months now"
- Another noted that the discomfort of treatment is "nothing compared to the days or weeks waiting on one to drain or just go away"
- Most find it gets easier and more routine over time

A few things worth keeping in mind going into Thursday:

- Let your care team know about any concerns before and during the infusion
- Infusion reactions are possible, so staff will monitor you closely — this is normal practice
- Results can take some time, so patience is key
- Keep your dermatologist updated on how your HS responds after each infusion

Wishing you all the best on Thursday! 🤞

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