I was recently diagnosed with AS. I had started Celebrex 3 days before meeting my rheumatologist. The rheumatologist barely read my chart or listened to anything I was saying before telling me I need to start Humira. My inflammation markers are all down to normal ranges after Celebrex. My pain levels are drastically reduced - though I still have SI joint pain. The Dr said Humira stops the disease progression- which is why I need to start. If my inflammation is down, is the disease still… read more
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Will be switching to Medicare in a few months and in researching my options I'm finding Enbrel will cost me about $5000 more per year than it does on my current health insurance. What have other people done when moving to Medicare?
Amgen works with a program called Saftynet Fondation , if you qualify you pay 0$ for your Embrel… Contact them
Your Drs shld test for TB before you start a biologic! If not, find a different Dr!! Have a painfree day my friends & best of luck!!! Enjoy...😊
Injection at home
I use Simponi as it covers both the AS and my Crohns and osteoporosis
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I just started humira Wednesday. I am worried about the getting sick part of this, and want to know from people on this medication how often they get sick and if they take extra precautions. Or what to expect form real people not drug ambassador from humira. Thank you
So I did start it but got got sick right after and didn't get better for 3 weeks. Just was able to take another shot and it helped and took about 80% of the pain away