RE: Re: intro and remicade question

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Beth,

Since Engrel and Remicade stopped working for you, what meds are you on now? I'm on Remicade and so far feel that it is helping but wonder what my rheumy would use if Remicade stopped working. They don't have alot of drugs to choose from.

Thanks,

Pat

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From: oregonbeth

Rheumatoid Arthritis

Sent: Tuesday, June 15, 2004 10:20 PM

Subject: Re: intro and remicade question

Hi Beth -Welcome to the group from another Beth. I was diagnosed about 5 1/2 years ago, and spent 2 years on Enbrel before switching to Remicade. I made the switch because Enbrel stopped working for me, and didn't have huge success with Remicade. It didn't start working for me until after the 3rd infusion, and then quit working by the 7th or 8th one.On the other hand - I had no side effects at all from Remicade, and actually enjoyed the experience since there were always several of us getting infused at the same time. I always brought things to read and spent most of the time talking with the other patients.I hope it works for you - best of luck!Beth> hello all!> > I've been lurking for a few weeks now.... I'm Beth and I've had RA > for 15 years. I've been on Enbrel for the past 4 years, and now, > this week, I will be starting Remicade. I've been struggling w/ a > very bad case of scleritis and living on major doses of prednisone... > and my opthamalogist says that remicade seems to have a pretty good > track record in dealing w/ the eye problems. So, I'm going to give > it a try.> > My questions are: What side effects have you experienced? How long > does it take to "kick in"? > > Thanks for your help and shared wisdom!> > Now, back to lurking > > Beth

[Guest guest]

Does anyone else get numbness and tingling on one side of the body at night during sleep (especially my arm)?

When I turn over it goes away...

What does it mean?

Pris

Does your pig need a brush-up in manners or obedience?

Or bored and wanting to learn tricks?

"Potbellied Pig Behavior and Training" book

www.valentinesperformingpigs.com

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Nellie I had terrible pins and needles when I slept on either side. It was related to my Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (which is related to my trigger fingers, which is related to my RA, you get the picture). After I had CT surgery on my right hand, I have had no more trouble with that side at all.

Please don't ask me how it is all related because I have no idea. It just is.

Listen to everyone, read everything, believe nothing unless you can prove it in your own research.

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-----Original Message-----From: NELLIESTAR@... [mailto:NELLIESTAR@...]Sent: Friday, June 18, 2004 07:20Rheumatoid Arthritis Subject: Re: Re: intro and remicade questionDoes anyone else get numbness and tingling on one side of the body at night during sleep (especially my arm)?When I turn over it goes away...What does it mean?PrisDoes your pig need a brush-up in manners or obedience?Or bored and wanting to learn tricks?"Potbellied Pig Behavior and Training" bookwww.valentinesperformingpigs.com