Guest guest Posted November 27, 2004 Report Share Posted November 27, 2004 , I am wondering the same thing. On her last visit, he told her he could start her on another medication until she finds out about her approval for Humira. He gave her several names of drugs, and their side affects and then said " you choose " . My Mom said to me " how am I supposed to know which one to choose? He told me the names, which meant nothing to me, and what bad side affects each of them could have. " Needless to say, she was upset and I was less than happy. I am trying to talk her into pursuing a second opinion even though we have been told by several people that this particular doctor is one of the best Rheumatologists in the Akron area. I decided to do what I can by educating myself about the options out there. I've been reading the archive posts which are very helpful. Blessings, DEANNA [ ] Hello everyone > > > > I my name is Deanna and I am a 39 year old daughter of a RA patient, > my Mother Joanne. She came down with RA June 2003. She has steadily > gotten worse to the point of being nearly bedfast. It is so hard to > see her suffer but I can only imagine the pain and discomfort she is > living with every moment. > > Her doctor put her on methatrexate first - it did nothing for her. > She was put on hdroxychloroquine two weeks ago so we are waiting to > see if it helps. In the meantime, we are trying to get health > coverage/assistance for humira which is not covered by her current > health plan. > > What I was wondering if any of you has had experience with any of > these three medicines and if so, how did they work for you? Is there > something else out there that has worked for you? > > Any information you can share would be most appreciated. Thank you > and God bless. > Deanna Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 27, 2004 Report Share Posted November 27, 2004 , I am wondering the same thing. On her last visit, he told her he could start her on another medication until she finds out about her approval for Humira. He gave her several names of drugs, and their side affects and then said " you choose " . My Mom said to me " how am I supposed to know which one to choose? He told me the names, which meant nothing to me, and what bad side affects each of them could have. " Needless to say, she was upset and I was less than happy. I am trying to talk her into pursuing a second opinion even though we have been told by several people that this particular doctor is one of the best Rheumatologists in the Akron area. I decided to do what I can by educating myself about the options out there. I've been reading the archive posts which are very helpful. Blessings, DEANNA [ ] Hello everyone > > > > I my name is Deanna and I am a 39 year old daughter of a RA patient, > my Mother Joanne. She came down with RA June 2003. She has steadily > gotten worse to the point of being nearly bedfast. It is so hard to > see her suffer but I can only imagine the pain and discomfort she is > living with every moment. > > Her doctor put her on methatrexate first - it did nothing for her. > She was put on hdroxychloroquine two weeks ago so we are waiting to > see if it helps. In the meantime, we are trying to get health > coverage/assistance for humira which is not covered by her current > health plan. > > What I was wondering if any of you has had experience with any of > these three medicines and if so, how did they work for you? Is there > something else out there that has worked for you? > > Any information you can share would be most appreciated. Thank you > and God bless. > Deanna Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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