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what a wonderful way to describe it!!
Kelly,
I have been in the grips of the most intense flair I have ever experienced. The rheumatologist gave me a kenalog shot which relieved the symptoms dramatically. My most recent treatment is dmards and orencia infusion. Enbrel and humira did not work. Since I am on medicare the only thing they pay for is infusions. He says the only safe infusion left is rituxan. With your experience is that true?
No, Tony. I never heard that. They (biologics) all have similar risks and possible side effects. The only thing I can tell you is the same thing I do: weigh the risks against the benefits. If the drug does work for you, it can forestall damage or even give you your life back. If it doesn’t work for me, I won’t take it. Nowadays, drugs get a 3 month trial to see if they help. An exception is methotrexate, which can take even longer to work.