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PJ on Rheumatoid Arthritis
Friday, March 18 2011
Yesterday I had my third Remicade infusion. I feel great! No morning stiffness and I went from needing a cane to not needing one. I learned that the medications used in the IV infusions are not stronger than the biologic shots that are injected under the skin. In fact, Cimzia, which did nothing for me, and Remicade are the same drug. The only... Read more
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PJ on Rheumatoid Arthritis
Thursday, January 06 2011
Since I last talked to you my doc switched me from mtx pills to injections that have helped tremendously. She also switched me to Simponi. Even though my inflammation numbers are still higher than normal, I feel so much better. My doctor wants to do an image guided cortisone injection in my hip joint. I am afraid of the unknown . Has anyone had... Read more
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PJ on Rheumatoid Arthritis
Monday, June 28 2010
I have read the info on biologics and they all say that some people get relief after a few weeks but it could take up to 6 months to get the maximum relief. Five years ago I started Humira and after 2 injections all pain and swelling went away. Humira stopped working for me. I have been on Cimzia for 3 months now and not only has there been... Read more
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PJ on Rheumatoid Arthritis
Sunday, June 13 2010
Is the sacroiliac joint another word for hip?
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PJ on Rheumatoid Arthritis
Thursday, June 10 2010
I saw my rheumie for 5 years. He was always so rushed and was only in the room for a minute or two. He never really sat down and listened to what I had to say. I started seeing a new rheumatologist. She works in the same office as my former doctor so all my charts and history are there. I told my old rheumie that my hip was hurting and I was now... Read more
