Methotrexate and mental health ...I am loathe to continue but my specialist will not even consider a biological until I have completed 12 weeks on 2 DMARDS....Reactions 0 reactions Comments2 repliesSide EffectsMental HealthTreatment
Anyone on this site try vegan or gluten free diet ?...Tried all the biologics, nothing works other than Humira & Embril that I keep flip flopping around * they aren't even working much for me anymore*....Reactions 0 reactions Comments22 repliesDiet & Nutrition
Struggling with Brain Fog and Side Effects...I have requested to switch to biologics immediately with my doctor, but he wants to wait till my next appointment, which is a month from now....Reactions 0 reactions Comments2 repliesTreatment
RA and tendinitis in palm of hand ...I am on biological injection but my hands are usually bad still and now been suffering for a week with tendinitis ( I think) and can't open my right...Reactions 0 reactions Comments6 repliesSymptoms
Xeljanz ?...I too have been on other biologics such as Humira, Embrel, Orencia ect...Reactions 0 reactions Comments2 repliesTreatment
Getting worse and having a hard time dealing...No other biologics are recommended since I'm also a cancer survivor....Reactions 0 reactions Comments12 replies
Are you happy with your treatment plan or still searching for the right one?...I continue to work with my rheumatologist and have tried all biologics available....Reactions 0 reactions Comments5 replies
Pills, shots, blood tests and special shoes....worked out a treatment plan, but having to go through the insurance procedure of try this and this first before going straight to the more expansive biologics... By eebtool11 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments
Active 3 days agoNewly diagnosed, afraid of meds, but cortisone shots helped...cortisone (aka corticosteroids) work better than almost anything at reducing inflammation by retarding your immune system, which is exactly what dMards & biologics...Reactions 0 reactions Comments7 repliesSide Effects
Unbearable foot pain...Have been on two biological as well. They didn’t help....Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 repliesProgressionTreatment
Maybe it's not RA, but Whipples...I responded well to prednisone, but nothing else, and went through five different biologics, along with methotrexate and leflunomide....Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 repliesNewly Diagnosed
RA treatment with Actemra...This would be my third Biologics and truly feel this is a really strong one and am Scared to try it . however, I have to do some thing...Reactions 0 reactions Comments32 replies
Long term health issues from Meds...I have had long term use of Biologics (currently on RINVOQ) methotrexate as well as prednisone....Reactions 0 reactions Comments2 repliesTips & AdviceSide EffectsDepression
Low-Dose Naltrexone...(I am a wildlife technician/biologist.) This despite shingles in April and heat triggering my MS/fibro a bit in August....Reactions 0 reactions Comments34 replies
Fear of losing insurance (income-based medicaid) if I work...The one that covers my biologics....Reactions 0 reactions Comments2 replies
Co-mornidities: kidney failure...From the time I began my RA treatment regimen with MTX and Biologics my Rheumatologist has stressed, and I’ve read numerous articles which stress the importance...Reactions 0 reactions Comments3 repliesSymptoms
Rituxan...Unlike other biologics that attack specific parts of the immune system, it is more broad, destroys B cells and attacks the overall ability to make antibodies...Reactions 0 reactions Comments4 repliesBiologic Medication
Never seeming to get anywhere...I have tried so many different combinations of drugs, including biologic's. I have been on long term steroid therapy and I stay in constant pain....Reactions 0 reactions Comments2 repliesTreatment
Hip Problems - Help!...I don't qualify for biologics and I get that, there are people worse off than me and the government has to prioritize spending but surely there is something...Reactions 0 reactions Comments2 repliesSymptoms
Diagnosed with RA a year ago, my journey so far and some questions......I would love to hear other peoples experiences of humira or biologics in general....Reactions 0 reactions Comments4 repliesBiologic MedicationNewly DiagnosedExercise
