Re: [SPAM] Hello Everyone...

[Guest guest]

Welcome to the group. I’ve not

tried Orencia because I’m doing well with Methotrexate and

Remicade. My Remicade infusions take about three hours every 8 weeks and

twice while I was getting my infusion someone came in for Orencia. They

were in and out in about half an hour and seemed to be quite pleased with their

success. I hope it works well for you.

I’ve had about 33 infusions with

Remicade and I don’t think of it as a big deal. It’s about

like drawing blood to get the infusion started and then it’s just waiting

till the infusion is finished. I’ve not had any problems after the

infusions and only had problems during the infusion three times when they tried

to go too fast.

I’m 79 years old and have had RA

since December 2001. I’m well controlled with my medications and I

hope you have similar luck. God bless.

From: Rheumatoid Arthritis [mailto:Rheumatoid Arthritis ] On Behalf Of kellnlisa

Sent: Saturday, March 24, 2007

12:26 AM

Rheumatoid Arthritis

Subject: [sPAM]

Hello Everyone...

Good Morning,

New to group and hopeing to meet some new friends that can relate to

what i have to go through every day of my life. I was diagnosed with RA

in 1994 at the age of 32. That was 12 long years ago, but have learned

to go cope with this very dibilitating disease. I have been through

many doctors and medications and haven't found anything that seems to

work for me.

I am in the advanced stage, severe pain, fatgue, and depression. My doc

is starting me on " ORENCIA " , and i'm scared to death. Is anyone

familiar with this drug? My first treatment is next week, an infusion

done outpatient. Ant info would be greatly appreciated.I will be glad

to share my support and experiences that i have had to any one that

needs a friend as well. Thanks very much, i haven't been to any of the

groups until now and would appreciate any input you can offer.

Have a great weekend,

[Guest guest]

I have been on Orencia for a few months. It works. No negative side effects, although I notice I’m usually quite tired the day I have the infusion. Nothing to be scared of!