Anyone tried Abatacept to replace methotrexate and prednisolone?

[SteveDW]

I've been on methotrexate for two years for my rheumatoid arthritis, which gave me nodules in my lungs and ILD. The methotrexate was replaced by fluminomide and I've been taking prednisone and mycophenolate for the lung problem. A different rheumatologist has recommended that I change treatment to a biological agent called Abatecept. Has anyone any experience of this? Thanks.

[chubby2x22]

Not yet. But on 8th October I start benepeli. Biological for R.a. Can't wait for some pain relief. All the best. Jane

[philvaughan]

I had mtx which caused ild and have had rituximab which worked well for mr ra but maybe not for the ild