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Tentative About Starting Humira
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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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Thank you so much for sharing your story

Enbrel And Medicare
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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?

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A MySpondylitisTeam Member

Amgen works with a program called Saftynet Fondation , if you qualify you pay 0$ for your Embrel… Contact them

How High Is The Risk Of Getting Tuberculosis When Taking Humira?
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A MySpondylitisTeam Member

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...😊

Newly Diagnosed With Spondylitis. Dr Wants Me To Try Humeria, I Want To Try Medical Cannabis Which Should I Start With
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I don't have any side effects from when I was on humira or enbrel. Everyone is different. Biologics will help slow if not put the disease in remission. Marijuana is just going to mask the disease not… read more

Does Anyone Use Humara
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Injection at home

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A MySpondylitisTeam Member

I use Simponi as it covers both the AS and my Crohns and osteoporosis

Hadlima Or Humira
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Thanks for the advice!!!

Humira Expectations
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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

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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

What Is A Substitute For Humira, Hyrimoz,?
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Are Biologicals Safe To Take?Especially Humira.
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Hello Harvey, I have been on Humira for over a year. At first it really helped my pain and discomfort but doesn’t seem to help anymore. I don’t experience any side effects so that is good. I’m told… read more

What Treatment Are People Taking? I’d Love To Know As They Want Me To Take The Once A Week Enbrel But I’m A Bit Afraid Of That
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They should have a card that puts money on it that allows you to use as your copay, normally your dr will get that started for you. I chose not to take the Enbrel injections as I work in the hospital… read more