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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

Will Be Starting Simponi Aria Infusion To Treat My AS. Was Dx With Chrons Today And Cannot Take The Planned Biologic. Anyone On Simponi Aria
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It is intense.

Has Anyone Recieved Infusions For Thier Ankylosing Spondilitis
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My Rheumatoligist has suggested that get in infusionssf Siponi Aria? I am going to get my booster next week then I have to wait 2 weeks before I start the infusions

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How do the infusions help

Cimzia
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Has anyone used Cimzia and Simponi Aria as a combo? I use methotrexate and it's not working.

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That's exactly what the rheumy said. No two are prescribed together.

Have tried a few humira first and it did nothing. Then Enbrel - did nothing. Now Simponi Aria… read more

Methotrexate
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Anyone have recently taken methotrexate? I started 3 weeks ago for my spondylitis pain/muscle pain. My GI dr may also start me on Hunira, so just trying to see anyone’s experiences…

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Did you have any side effects from enbrel? I am scheduled to start it but scared

Simponi Aria Infusion
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I did not tolerate methotrexate so now my doctor is recommending I start simponi aria infusions. Is anyone using that medication and if so, what has your experience been?

Thanks,
Scott

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That’s the frustration when doctors do not listen and look at their watch for a 10 minute appt collect 85 co pay and say see ya in 3 mos let me know how you soon that new medthrough your patient… read more

I Have Just Simponi Aria But No Relief. Also More Fatigue, Naps Every 3 Hours. Does Simponi Work For Anyone?
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Just diagnosed but probably had it for 30 years.

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Should Be Restart Simponi If I Had A Bad Infection? It Works So Well For My Many Pains! But I Am Scared 😟 F Another Infection. Advice?
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I was on Simponi infusions for about a year when I developed a bad intestinal infection. Long story short…I had about 10 inches of my colon removed about 2 months ago. Of course I had to stop taking Simponi for the aurgery. Now all of my pain is back and Sore am supposed to restart my infusions. I am worried about another infection. Does anyone have any advice for me?

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Stay off of ALL meds. I have taken MANY different things for my pain and, have since 2012 stopped everything but blood pressure meds. I have indulged in so much research on medication and have found… read more

I Take Remicade 8 Week Infusion. Need 6 Week Infusion, Insurance Will Not Cover.
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My Dr. And I agree that I would do better Remicade infusion every 6 weeks( insurance 8 weeks) so limited living 3 out of 8 weeks! I told my Dr. that feel like I'm living dogs life. 3weeks out of 8 weeks lost because of a lot of pain and fatigue . So we are looking into changing from 8 week Remicade to another medication from (list of biologics and related) . Anyone experence similar issues and found a better medication to limit / reduce pain and fatigue for those lost 3 weeks of 8 weeks… read more

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Most of those companies have complete coverage of your med. You’re just responsible for infusion costs unless it’s a home injection.

Is There Anyone That Take A Biologic But Still Have Lots Of Fatigue?
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I am on my second biologic. I have tried Humira and 6 most later my body attacked the meds. I am now on Cosetyx. It's been about 8 weeks and I still feel so fatigued. I was thinking depression and is it still this disease?

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Stay strong warrior 💪 💙 ❤️