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
Yes!
I was diagnosed with axial spondyloarthritis with psoriasis or AS with psoriasis last year.
I go back to Dr on 13th of March. Will up then. Thanks!