What biologics have you tried and how have they helped?
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.
I started with Remicade, now on Rinvoq. Rinvoq has relived my fatigue but not my overall pain. Do I may be going on another drug.
I'm sorry Rinvoq didn't do the complete job. Does your doctor have another biologic in mind? All the best, Kathy (Team 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 ).
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)
Remicade is working now, but 7 weeks in (8 weeks apart) I am in such pain and can hardly walk.
I hope you find relief when you get your next injection! All the best, Kathy (Team 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.
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!🙏 Please keep us posted about how you are doing. We care. Warmly, Kathy (Team member)
