Update on possible Biologics

[Kati66]

Hi all,

I had my appointment with the rheummy nurse on Monday and after examining my joints etc she is putting me on Adalimumab. I’ve got to have all the blood tests needed before I can start and she said it should be about a month before the injection providers call me to show how to inject. I’m okay with injecting as was on methotrexate jabs for a while. At least this is is every two weeks. I’m staying on hydroxychloroquine and Leflunomide but she may reduce the hydroxy if I respond well to the biological, another name I can’t say! 😂.

I’m feeling hopeful that this new med will help but a bit apprehensive too. I’ve seen this biological come up on posts before so I know some of you are on this drug.

It’s a real journey once you’ve been diagnosed with RA isn’t it! Trying different meds with their side effects before reaching some point of normality. I’m 60 next year and have lots of plans for the future, including moving up to North Yorkshire when hubby retires in six years. I really hope I can get a combination of meds that work for me 🤞🏻🤞🏻🤞🏻

Kati x

[Granblue]

Hi Kati. Yes I've been on Amgevita since the start of Dec. Doing ok so far. Been on hydroxychloroquine for 3 years. Stopped methotrexate after 6 months it was giving me awful burning with my Hiatus Hernia even though it was injections. I'm due back for check up in March and bloods. It's normal for all the testing. They noticed on the chest xray that my copd levels were slightly high. Never new anything about this before. So monitoring this. It is frightening finding the right medication. I wanted to try natural remedies but was told it would help with inflammation for a while but won't Stopped the progression and deformed joints. I wish you well.

[Bails67]

I am on Humira and it’s been amazing for me. It put me in remission and although as I get older I do have a few joints pains( OA). It was a life saver for me. I hope it works for you.

[Pepperpot22]

For me, Adalimumab was the magic med that worked after trying other things with limited results. And it worked very quickly with no side effects 😊 I hope it does the same for u!

[stbernhard]

Hi Kati, I've been on an anti TNF for 13 years now and it's been a blessing for me and so many others If it works this well for you then there's no need to worry about your plans. I hope it will. Best wishes.

[oldtimer2]

Going on a biological treatment (Imraldi at that time) was just such an improvement - I hadn't realised how I had 'got used' to being in pain all the time. I was fortunate that it worked immediately for me (perhaps a bit of placebo response too as I had been looking forward to having the medication?) but others say that it took several weeks to kick in.

Ihope you do well on it.

[netballnow]

I have been on Adalimumab since April 23. 10 days after starting I was rid of all pain. It had taken 20 months to get to the Biologic stage but is magic. Being transferred to yuflama next month which I understand is Adalimumab without the citrate so no stinging. I wish you well

[Kati66]

Thank you for all your replies. Sounds like it’s been great for most of you so I’m looking forward to starting it now 😁. Fingers crossed it works as well for me.

Kati

[Happy5]

Agree as I call it a RA roller coaster ride. Recently been put on Adalimumab while also on MTX, so far so good. I was apprehensive too The specialist nurse was wonderfully caring, ensured I had all my blood tests, and x-ray done same day I saw her.

Everything went smoothly with the company that provides the medication.

Keep your positive attitude it'll get you through it all .😊