Biologics

By sammie

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I had been on Humira for about 6 years when I had to change to the biosimilar Amjevita.

Biologic symptoms

I have had 5 UTIs in 7 months and gastroenteritis.

These are side effects of Amjevita, so I decided today not to continue with my shots.

It will take about 6 months for it to get out of my system and I have decided not to go back on any biologics.

It will be a guessing game to see the progression of my RA, but I am ready to see what that brings to my body.

Has anybody else done this?

S. Dale

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Julie.Byers Community Admin

<inline-mention username="sammie" user-id="3153702"/> I'm sorry to learn of all the side effects you experienced with Amjevita. That had to be very difficult to manage. I hope others in the community will also be able to share their experiences with you. Sending you well wishes as your body adjusts! All my best, Julie (team member)
1. sammie Member
 
 <inline-mention username="Julie.Byers" user-id="3185594"/> Thank you so much.
L rick Phillips Member

Hello S. Dale, I wonder where you are located? I do not believe that Amjevita is available in the US until January 2023. I am just curious. 
1. sammie Member
 
 <inline-mention username="L rick Phillips" user-id="3194573"/> Canada
2. L rick Phillips Member
 
 <inline-mention username="sammie" user-id="3153702"/> thank you. I was hopeful I had not missed something.
Richard Faust Community Admin

Hi <inline-mention username="sammie" user-id="3153702"/>. It is understandable that the issues you have had a spurring you to consider a medication pause. I'm not going to lie, I'm leery about stopping treatment as my wife, Kelly Mack (a contributor here), was diagnosed at two years old, over 40 years ago - prior to modern treatments and accumulated a lot of damage. That said, each person's case is different and for some the risks from the treatments may outweigh the risks of foregoing treatment. I know our contributor Kat (who coincidentally was also diagnosed at two, over 40 years ago - her and Kelly are good friends and fellow JRA kids) did take a treatment hiatus for a time, also due to some issues and frustrations, but did eventually return to treatment (maybe she will see this and have some thoughts). Whatever you decide, know that there are people here who understand and that this community is here for you. Please feel free, if you like, to keep us posted on how you are doing. Best, Richard (RheumatoidArthritis.net Team)
mg03 Member

Since I have had Melanoma on multiple sites it limits me to one Biological I have tried that and it helps but have had raging migraines after. After going 8 years with no Biologicals was willing to try again this time they switched me to the only biosimilar I could take and had no migraine will stick with this as it worked well and no migraine. 
1. Daniel Malito Member
 
 <inline-mention username="mg03" user-id="9771984"/> RA is all about the trial and error, if you found one that works for you as I always say - do it! It is so difficult to find things that actually work for us that when we do it's like a godsend, so we have to run with it until the so-called wheels fall off! Keep on keepin' on, DPM