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Switching from infusion to oral

My husband has rheumatoid arthritis that is now being well controlled on once a month biological infusion treat. But we’d like to explore going on long boat trips that would...

Orencia

I was getting Orencia infusions for the past 11 years with great results. I stopped getting the infusions in January as it seemed I was in remission and I felt...

Orencia?

Anyone also taking Orencia? I take the weekly auto-inject. I've been on it for about a year, and it seems to help. I am also on Hydroxychoroquine, Lefludomide, and Tizanidine....

Reaction to Remicade

Hello all. I had my first infusion of Remicade today and had a reaction within the 1st 30 minutes. My question is has anyone else had this happen and how...

Diagnosed with RA a year ago, my journey so far and some questions...

Thank you and hello everyone. I have been looking to connect to other people who have similar arthritis and or auto immune disease that I can discuss with and listen...

Flares following Orencia infusions

I receive an Orencia infusion once a month. The week after is always a week of pain and flare. Is this a common reaction or is my infusion not strong...

Biologics cost v age v benefits.

To see benefits of biologics make up for the cost of the medication and if so what is the sliding scale for the age of taking your first injection for...

Rituxan

Time to choose Rituxan? 7 years of symptoms and 5 years after my RD diagnosis. Three rheumatologists. Mayo Clinic consult. Prednisone, methotrexate, azothiaprine, Arava, Humira, Enbrel, Remicade, Orencia, Actemra, Xeljanz...

Aggressive treatment for mild disease?

I know that aggressive treatment is highly recommended for newly diagnosed patients to ward off any permanent damage. However, I was diagnosed with JRA in the 90's, took aggressive treatment...

Covid vaccines

Im UK based and I know things are a little different in the US, but have any of you had spike tests to check the effectiveness of your covid vaccine?...

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