What to do - keep with prednisone or got to BiologicsHi I have had RA for about 7 years. I am on methotrexate and hydroxychloroquine. I had my worst flare up about 3 months ago and was in so much...Reactions 0 reactions Comments14 repliesBiologic 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...Reactions 0 reactions Comments10 repliesBiologic 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...Reactions 0 reactions Comments3 repliesBiologic MedicationFlares & Flare Management
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...Reactions 0 reactions Comments2 repliesBiologic 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...Reactions 0 reactions Comments4 repliesBiologic MedicationSymptomsTips & Advice
Energy from Humira Has anyone else had tons of energy at beginning of Humira treatment? I have had 2 doses of Humira and my energy level reminds me of myself before being diagnosed...Reactions 0 reactions Comments5 repliesBiologic Medication
Enbrel, Leflunimide successAnyone experience side effects/efficacy issues with Enbrel and leflunomide? Have been off both for 4-5 weeks due to a significant toe injury. Feel better, mentally off both. Still on 10mg...Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 repliesBrain FogBiologic Medication
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...Reactions 0 reactions Comments6 repliesBiologic 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...Reactions 0 reactions Comments7 repliesBiologic 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...Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 repliesBiologic Medication
