Covid shotI will start my story by saying I did get both the Covid shots. I am not going to get the third because of my reactions to the first shots...reactions3repliesBiologic MedicationAwareness
Severe RA and treatmentsMy husband was dx with severe RA over a year ago. So far no meds or combination of meds have done anything in the way of slowing things down. methotrexate...reactions4repliesBiologic Medication
XeljanzI just started Xeljanz after years of taking Enbrel. Anyone take Xeljanz? I would love to hear your experience with it (good or bad). Thanks!...reactions10repliesBiologic Medication
Switching from Cimzia to Enbrel I've been on Cimzia for 4 years, and up until afew months ago I was fairly well controlled. We started with that one b/c I'm young and still building my...reactions3repliesFlares & Flare ManagementBiologic Medication
Humira and face rashesI have been on Humira since March 2021. I am doing incredibly well but have developed the most distressing rashes on my face that seem to appear and disappear...sometimes itchy...reactions2repliesBiologic MedicationSide EffectsTreatment
Weak hands and self injection issuesI’m wondering if anyone has thoughts regarding problems with weak hands making self injections difficult? I’m taking Actemra every 7 days, but my hands start losing strength and becoming painful...reactions4repliesSymptomsBiologic MedicationTips & Advice
Stopping all meds?I saw on this thread last week someone who quit all meds except pain medication. I am thinking about the same. Last week I was prescribed Xlejanz (sp) and I...reactions6repliesBiologic MedicationSide Effects
Orencia, CV vaccine and antibody levels?With this big spike happening now with the Delta variant that is infecting vaccinated people, what do we know about Orencia and how Orencia might blunt the vaccine response? I...reactions7repliesBiologic Medication
Methotrexate and Covid vaccineI was diagnosed with RA 21 years ago. I am currently taking Enbrel and injectable Methotrexate. I recently found an article that says if you were taking Methotrexate while getting...reactions1replyBiologic Medication
RituximabStarting infusions with this medication. Anyone with experience with this medication? How’s your health? Is it helping? Concerns or experiences with illness or infections? Vaccine efficacy? Thank you!...reactions4repliesBiologic Medication