Amgevita

[Eva9]

Hi I'm starting amgevita injection shortly I'm a little worried about any new drug I take I had been on methotrexate for 2 years and it gave my stomach problems I'm looking to know is amgevita a game change for anyone

[KittyJ]

if you put that into the search box and filter for NRAS then all past posts about it will come up 😊 Don’t worry if some people don’t find it helpful there’ll be plenty that do who are off getting on with their life and don’t have the need to post a good news story 😊

[Eva9 in reply to KittyJ]

Thank you Kitty I will look into it 😊

[Potatos]

Absolutely a game changer for me. I was in such pain before I started on Humira (original adalimumab). I could hardly walk or lift a coffee cup. I have been on it since 2006 and I was switched to the biosimilar Amgevita a number of years ago. I can now garden, ski, cycle, go hiking ..... I do still suffer from some fatigue and there was some damage to my joints before I was put onto adalimumab but certainly for me it has been a game changer.

[Eva9]

That is great to hear this as I'm a little nervous hopefully I will feel the same a few months down the line thank you 😊

[Hodc]

Hi, I too was very anxious before starting, but it's been absolutely fine. In fact, I wish I'd started sooner. The only thing I've found is my taste has changed slightly. I like erl grey tea, and none of them taste quite these S theynused to, but that's minor. I did have two faulty injections last month, so, if it doesn't work as normal, don't try to use it again, as I did, and nicked a nerve! And scooshed the liquid all over the floor!

But RA is fairly well controlled on it.

[Hodc]

Sorry, wish I spell checked first! Earl....?like they used to.....

[Eva9]

Hodc thank u for reassuring me

[CagneysMum]

Amgevita was a total game changer for me👍

I was diagnosed about 4 years ago and prescribed hydroxychloroquin and methotrexate which helped but wasn’t quite enough to control my RA. Amgevita was added in almost 2 years ago and I began to feel like my old self within a few weeks. I can still get tired and a bit sore if I overdo it but I’ve had no flare ups, or inflammation at all so far.

[Katie-Mag]

Hello Eva, Amgevita has worked really well for me and very quickly. My joints are so much better, I still tire quite easily though. Hope it’s your miracle drug too!

[TheBoys]

I just saw your post and wondered how you are faring?

[Eva9]

Hi thanks for asking I'm on my 3rd injection today have to say there's been some improvement but still early days I suppose, I do find these very sore to do compared to the previous medication, I've had no side effects fingers crossed 🤞

[Portinatx17]

I am due to start soon but added to Methotrexate (past 8yrs)and Sulfasalazine to stop. Just waiting for nurse to comeand show me how to inject.