Biologic DMARDs... are the largest groups of biologics now available to treat RA and include: Other biologic DMARDs work in different ways, including: Evidence from... By Editorial Team4 min readBookmark for later
Is My Biologic Working?... something like a blood test developed by the same companies that produce biologics to tell our doctors and us if the biologic might be expected to work in... By L rick Phillips3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments43 comments
My Biologic Has Failed... to switch to a new biologic. I start it on Friday. These are infusions instead of at-home shots, so there is less privacy, but there is more... By frazzled5 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
What Are Biosimilars?... not exactly the same as the biologic. But they are similar enough to be approved for all the same uses as the biologic.1 Like biologics... By Editorial Team2 min readBookmark for later
Humira vs. COVID-19...second time, a few years ago at least, it did not work and I switched to a different biologic. But, at the end of the day, I know I... By Angela Lundberg4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments13 comments
Switching RA Medicines – Don’t Wait Too Long or Try Too Many... had failed a fewer number of biologic medicines did better on Rituxan (Rituxamab) than patients who had been through multiple biologics. Rituxan is... By Andrew Lumpe, PhD4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments12 comments
Time for a biologic?...I was diagnosed with RA a few months ago and have been on methotrexate since with minimal result. My Dr. has broached the subject of Humira a couple of times...Reactions 0 reactions Comments2 repliesTreatment
The Caterpillar, the Biologic and Rheumatoid Arthritis... even an inquiry about why he had it. I think biologic medications are a lot like that. When taking Remicade for the first time, I felt lousy after... By L rick Phillips3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments7 comments
Are there statistics that indicate any type of patterns of flares with biologics?...I have been on a serilumab biologic for 2 years with periods of no flares or minor flares. I have had almost daily flares for the last 3 months...Reactions 0 reactions Comments15 replies
Is it possible to come off biologic after starting...Hi, Since doctor is prescribing biologic for me, i want to understand if started once, will I have to take it for rest of my life. Or is it...Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 repliesBiologic Medication
Biologic drugs...Which biologic do you feel is best for RA?...Reactions 0 reactions Comments4 repliesBiologic Medication
What to Ask Your Doctor Before Starting a Biologic for RA... disease activity, she was recommending I start a biologic medication as soon as possible. She felt that this had the highest likelihood of getting my... By Amanda Osowski3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments41 comments
Has anyone changed their biologic with success?...Hello, I am wondering what others think about when it comes to switching biologics. Specifically, I have been on a biologic for about 2 years, and...Reactions 0 reactions Comments3 replies
My Pathway to RA Combination Therapy... gastrointestinal tract. I had tried a variety of oral medications to manage my Crohn’s but had ended up receiving a gut-specific biologic (Entyvio) via... By Amanda Osowski2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Infusion Recovery...When I was first prescribed a biologic administered via infusion, I felt overwhelmed. I had so many questions and, nowhere could I find all of the... By Amanda Osowski3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments11 comments
Preparing For & Attending An Infusion Appointment.... Most biologic infusions for rheumatoid arthritis take somewhere from 1-4 hours for the administration of the medication. Once you count checking in... By Amanda Osowski3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments22 comments
Clearing Up RA Infusion Confusion...I have been getting biologic infusions for rheumatoid arthritis off and on for over 20 years now, depending on the medication I am on at any given... By Nan Hart4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments8 comments
Biosimilar to Enbrel Receives FDA Approval... fact that they are biologic treatments. Biologic treatments, which are often used to treat inflammatory conditions, are made from living cells and can... By Editorial Team1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
RA Status Quo or No?... neither. However, I remain on my biologic. In my 25 years with RA, I have never been able to reduce my medications to this level and I have tried on... By Nan Hart3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Does anyone have low gamma globulin/ hypogammaglobulinemia?...I have had severe rheumatoid arthritis for 35 years and have been on Orencia For nearly 13 years. Either from the RA or the biologic, my immune...Reactions 0 reactions Comments4 replies
