Biologocal Medications - Arthritis Message Board

ANNETTE73 · 03-03-2006, 12:01 PM

My doctor says that is the next step for me in treating my RA. I was wondering what one most people on? What are the side effects? I looked them up on the internet for side effect but some times they just add somethings to cover the drug companys. What is the most common side effects. I am on NSAID, Methotrexate and Prednisone with no side effects so I hope it will be the same thing with this class of drugs.

JANE3558 · 03-04-2006, 01:59 PM

Hi there, I am taking Humira injections along with Methotrexate. Rather than bore you with my story why don't you click on my log in name and all the things I have written about Humira should come up and hopefully help you in some small way. I chose Humira because the jab is only once every two weeks (I hate the jabs but they are worth it!). Best regards. Jane

catsblueeyes1 · 03-04-2006, 08:14 PM

Jane,

Hi, I am also on Humeria injections although because of the severity of my RA I have to take the injection weekly. I find the injection extremly uncomfortable, They burn unbelievably! Is there any advice you can give as to wear you are giving the injection that might be helpful. I also take 9 methotrexate pills weekly. My rheum is going to discuss a new drug which I have left a message on this board to see if anyone is familiar with, It is call
orancia, it is a monthy infusion with less side effects. It is made from Bristol Myers. Have you heard of it? I have tried using a cream called LMX5 that I apply one hour prior to my injection that does help a little with the buring but
not enough to really want to keep this up. I get some relief (better than without the drug but if there is another medication out there with better compliance than I want to know more about it. Thanks!!
Deb

JANE3558 · 03-05-2006, 05:44 AM

Hi Deb, I know what you mean about the jab (I thought I was just being a baby) it is not very nice. My husband injects me in my arm, but I have heard that the tummy is probably the best place but I just can't face that at the moment. Every jab seems to be different, luckily I don't get any reaction from it afterwards no itchiness or swelling. I am off the jab and MTX at the moment as I have a chest infection but will be going back on them both as soon as the infection clears up. I haven't heard or Orencia so keep us posted if you get any news of it. Best regards. Jane

gemini1968 · 03-06-2006, 02:00 PM

I am on Enrel with no side effects, but the injection does STING quite horribly.