My RA Journey. Feeling Depressed....I've tried Methotrexate, Humera, Xeljanz and Sulphaserizide. All worked about 4 months. I am to start Remicade Infusions on Thursday.... By prettywoman5131 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments6 comments
Day by day, step by limping step...Life is not always easy, but I've found humor to be the best defense.... By piplover1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Learning the Ropes...Humor has been my go to. Now I admit to her that “my fingers are constipated today,” and she discreetly helps me.... By kattang2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Living with a chronic illness with dignity and laughter...medication for the Panic disorder and Hypertension 2 now I have 2 drawers of medication one for the morning doses and one for nighttime, I try to keep my By pepalepeu533 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Stress triggers ...Does anyone else believe that stress is a major trigger Also I was on humera for about 4 yrs and it stopped working now I've been on enbril for...Reactions 0 reactions Comments22 repliesBiologic Medication
Can I keep active...Humera worked well for me for about a year then it stopped working....Reactions 0 reactions Comments11 repliesExercise
Let the sunshine in...I have not personally found specific weather patterns to blame but I am more comfortable in the cooler temperatures than the warm and humid ones.... By Nan Hart3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Becoming an Elder Statesman to RA...I try to look at my situation with as much humor as I can, while not burdening my family or coworkers too much.... By hogenkam4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments
Antibiotics for treatment???...Then labs were ordered...my rheumatologist is talking about changing me over to something else, ie. humera or embrel....Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 repliesTreatment
My Past and My Diagnosis...that point one I was the 1 and a half handed (1/2 because I can only use my left hand as a helper hand) chic that didn’t take any crap... By amypollock829 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Finally an answer after years of suffering? Maybe?...LOL, so the doctor has me on medicine for bladder inflammation and thank god it helps, sorry I kinda have a morbid sense of humor, it helps me cope.... By 11 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Does anyone also have fibromyalgia and osteoarthritis?...Currently on Humeria, gabapentin and duloxitine....Reactions 0 reactions Comments3 replies
What next ?...So I've now tried embrel,humara,orencia,and rinvoq. Of all 4 rinvoq has had the least effect on my RA, if anything it's gotten worse....Reactions 0 reactions Comments4 repliesTreatmentTips & Advice
Cure for RA...I hope you take this with a little humor. Sharon...Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 replies
RA and Jaw Joints...Gotta still have humor. Im 57 though. Just don't want to contribute everything to RA if that makes sense....Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 replies
Pain in the rear!...I am trying to find some humor in being brought down by my butt though! Anyone else experienced this? Any advoce? Go to the dr in a couple days....Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 repliesSymptoms
RA treatment with Actemra...Since then I have I have tried Zeljahns, Remicade infusions, Himira for a year and most recently Orencia....Reactions 0 reactions Comments32 replies
Xeljanz Anyone???...I've taken Humeria, Enbrel, Cimzia, Methotrexate, Simponi, Prednisone, Orencia, (and others) all resulted in rather unbearable side effects and NO improvement...Reactions 0 reactions Comments8 repliesTreatment
53 year old with JRA and disease progression...Until the last few months, I have been able to function fairly well and taking Humera had kept my symptoms in check....Reactions 0 reactions Comments19 replies
Orencia IV treatment...This yr (2014) I went with Humana Advantage and the medication cost is $1930/mo and my co-pay is $374/mo....Reactions 0 reactions Comments5 repliesTreatment