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

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

After Damage Is Done , Like In Last Stage , Is There Anything That Can Be Done..
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Finding the Right nr-axSpA Treatment (VIDEO) Read Article...
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This is what I want to know. My doc said the damage is already done. Sooo why put me on humira? Why the heavy meds when they can be so damaging healthwise
I feel humira is not good for me. I don't… read more

What Can You All Tell Me About Humira?
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Yes!

I Just Recently Started Methotrexate To Take A Long With Humira. I Would Love To Hear Experiences. Did It Help? Side Effects?
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I was diagnosed with axial spondyloarthritis with psoriasis or AS with psoriasis last year.

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I go back to Dr on 13th of March. Will up then. Thanks!

Is Humira Safe To Take, Is It Common For Serious Side Effects With This Medication Or Other Biologicals.
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5 Facts About Spondylitis That Aren’t Well Known Read Article...