Active 4 days agoDiagnosed 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...Reactions 0 reactions Comments3 repliesExerciseNewly DiagnosedBiologic Medication
Flares following Orencia infusionsI 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...Reactions 0 reactions Comments8 repliesBiologic MedicationFlares & Flare ManagementSide Effects
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...Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 repliesBiologic MedicationCostHealthcare Team
Enbrel. Now Humira. Loads of Prednisone daily.I just found this website. Diagnosed with RA probably 2.5 years ago. I have it in both my hands and in my wrist. I had Lyme disease about 10 years...Reactions 0 reactions Comments4 repliesBiologic Medication
RituxanTime 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...Reactions 0 reactions Comments4 repliesBiologic Medication
Rituxan infusionsHello, my Rheumatologist wants to put me on rituxan infusions. I am a little scared. I was wondering how rituxan has worked for other people and how do they like...Reactions 0 reactions Comments12 repliesBiologic Medication
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...Reactions 0 reactions Comments8 repliesSeronegative RABiologic MedicationProgression
Covid vaccinesIm 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?...Reactions 0 reactions Comments8 repliesBiologic Medication
Numbers OK but Still in Much PainI have RA mostly in my hands, wrists, and elbows. I take only Rinvoq 15 mg once a dayfor my RA. But I almost always still have a lot of...Reactions 0 reactions Comments5 repliesBiologic MedicationFlares & Flare Management
Biologic drugsWhich biologic do you feel is best for RA...Reactions 0 reactions Comments4 repliesBiologic Medication