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I have ulcerative colitis in remission & been on remicade (infliximab) for 12 years. any chance probiotics could allow me to wean off remicade (infliximab) (freq infections).?

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Doubtful: Have you had a surgical consultation? Longstanding uc increases risk of developing colon cancer. At a minimum you need frequent colonoscopies.

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Answered 2/13/2015

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