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What biologics have you tried and how have they helped?

anthony.carrone

Please remember that everyone is different, and what works for some may not work for others. Please respect everyone's experience and their decisions to try or not try certain medications.

Susan H Member

Simponi aria; it worked well for the first year, but after 2 1/2 years it would only work for less than half a month ( it should last for about two months ).
1. Kathy.Smyser Community Admin
  
  I'm sorry your biologic isn't as effective anymore. Unfortunately, you aren't alone. Here's an article by one of our health leaders who had a similar experience. Have you had a chance to discuss this with your doctor? Perhaps another biologic might work better? Warmly, Kathy (Team member)
Phxjana Member

Remicade is working now, but 7 weeks in (8 weeks apart) I am in such pain and can hardly walk.
1. Kathy.Smyser Community Admin
  
  I hope you find relief when you get your next injection! All the best, Kathy (Team member)
UnwillingInvalid Member

Cimzia. It too worked the first year but it caused me to get infections very easily and I was constantly on and off antibiotics so then I couldn’t even take my biologic for a decent amount of time for it to be effective. I don’t know what to do.
1. UnwillingInvalid Member
  
  I haven’t told my Rheumatologist about having to go off of it recently because of an infection in my legs. So I am going to send her a message about it. When I can take it for a 3 month stretch of time it does help with my pain but unfortunately I still have to see a pain doctor to help me with that and it only really takes the edge off. I don’t think I will ever be pain free. It never really goes below a 4! Thanks for your concern and reminding me to tell my doctor what’s going on with my health right now! I appreciate it!🙏
2. Kathy.Smyser Community Admin
  
  Please keep us posted about how you are doing. We care. Warmly, Kathy (Team member)
CommunityMember9b0f6c Member

Never tried biologics
1. CommunityMember9b0f6c Member
  
  My sister had a bad experience with biologics, I actually have not asked to try any. I take lefodamine and sulfasadine and have
  a lot of pain.
2. Latoya.Juniel Community Admin
  
  I’m really sorry your sister had such a rough experience. That hits close to home, so it’s completely understandable that you’d be more cautious. Are your current meds offering any relief at all, or is it mostly just about getting through the day? -Latoya (Team Member)