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...Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 repliesBiologic Medication
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...Reactions 0 reactions Comments4 repliesBiologic Medication
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....Reactions 0 reactions Comments5 repliesBiologic MedicationNewly DiagnosedSeronegative RA
Reaction to RemicadeHello 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...Reactions 0 reactions Comments2 repliesBiologic Medication
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...Reactions 0 reactions Comments4 repliesBiologic MedicationNewly DiagnosedExercise
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 MedicationHealthcare TeamCost
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 repliesBiologic MedicationProgressionSeronegative RA