Burning Sensation in Joints...My Dr thinks it's time for a biologic, Orencia, is what she has in mind. I am a bit scared to start on a biologic so soon....Reactions 0 reactions Comments4 repliesSymptoms
Will I have to quit my biologic medication prior to surgery?...Hello, Is it necessary to quit biologic medication prior to surgery?...Reactions 0 reactions Comments4 replies
Ageism in Rheumatology...In response, the rheumatologist might suggest increasing their dose of methotrexate but never discusses providing a biologic.... By L rick Phillips3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments13 comments
COVID-19 Vaccine and No Biologic...Am I safer from COVID while I am ON my biologic (Orencia) or am I safer without it?...Reactions 0 reactions Comments2 repliesTips & Advice
A New Medication...When paired with a biologic I felt even more improvements in my rheumatoid arthritis.... By Kelly Mack3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments
Rinvoq Was Right for Me...I have had some severe reactions from methotrexate and some other biologic drugs I have taken.... By Lynn Marie Witt, MSOT3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments17 comments
Post Covid RA...There has been some discussion about whether people who take DMARDS or biologic have protection from post covid effects....Reactions 0 reactions Comments3 repliesBiologic MedicationComorbidities
The Daunting Prospect of Changing Insurance...In order to manage both conditions, I take biologic medication via IV every 5 weeks, alongside several oral prescriptions.... By Amanda Osowski3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments9 comments
Starting Humira as Treatment for RA...I had a lot of concerns about taking a biologic like Humira.... By David Advent2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments6 comments
What Does My Rheumatoid Factor at Diagnosis Mean?...Many RA patients end up on a combination of DMARDs and a biologic.... By Andrew Lumpe, PhD2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Drugs and Prescription Medications for RA...This process uses the cells to produce the biologic drug. Drugs that are similar in structure to known biologic drugs are called biosimilars.... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for later
Medication...I've have started on a new medication, Amgevita ( a biologic which I inject), and have experienced total debilitating fatigue for a day or two after taking...Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 repliesBiologic Medication
Changing Course...In my case, I’m taking a biologic and a DMARD.... By Carla Kienast2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments7 comments
Orencia (abatacept)...Orencia is a type of biologic medicine known as a disease-modifying antirheumatic drug (DMARD).... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for later
Shingles and Rheumatoid Disease...“You shouldn’t be vaccinating for herpes zoster while patients are on a biologic, but you know what? If it happens, don’t wig out.... By Wren5 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments10 comments
Coming off all my medication ...Iv been on methotrexate and 4 different biologic infusions. The side affects have been awful and having low immune aswell I have been constantly ill....Reactions 0 reactions Comments124 repliesTips & Advice
Explaining trouble i have with finding words....Now at 57 ,I am greatful for biologic. My issue is that some people don't understand how my speech is affected with being exhausted and in pain....Reactions 0 reactions Comments2 repliesAwareness
Sick of Sickness!...drugs such as methotrexate make infections somewhat more likely, too, but “the risk substantially increases when you add a biologic to the equation,”... By Angela Lundberg4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
The Day My Meds Didn’t Work...My biologic, Orencia, hasn’t been working at full capacity for many months now.... By Monica Y. Sengupta3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments7 comments
In The Beginning...Started leflunomide in April and when that wasn’t working, fought with the insurance company to get me on a biologic - Simponi Aria.... By CommunityMember064e8e1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments