Re: supplements etc (Semalee... remicade vs others)

[Guest guest]

Semalee,

My rheumy gave me a choice between Humira and Remicade. I was

leaning toward Remicade because I was afraid of injecting myself.

The nurse talked me into Humira. She pointed out that I will have to

go to the clinic every 8 weeks (more frequently when you first start

it) and be there for a few hours. I work full time and she knew I

already struggled having time to make it to my dr appts. She told me

the injections were easy and once I did it once, I would be fine.

She was right.

Just something to consider.

As far as germs, I have a 4 year old that is in preschool. I have

not had a problem with infections. But I know my mom, who has very

advanced RA and is disabled, has stopped her Enbrel on several

occasions. I think it's just a matter of when you get sick, calling

your rheumy and asking if you should continue or stop.

Jennie

> It sounds like my doctor is leaning towards remicade, but told me

I could make the choice if I wanted the others..

> Semalee

[Guest guest]

Semalee,

My rheumy gave me a choice between Humira and Remicade. I was

leaning toward Remicade because I was afraid of injecting myself.

The nurse talked me into Humira. She pointed out that I will have to

go to the clinic every 8 weeks (more frequently when you first start

it) and be there for a few hours. I work full time and she knew I

already struggled having time to make it to my dr appts. She told me

the injections were easy and once I did it once, I would be fine.

She was right.

Just something to consider.

As far as germs, I have a 4 year old that is in preschool. I have

not had a problem with infections. But I know my mom, who has very

advanced RA and is disabled, has stopped her Enbrel on several

occasions. I think it's just a matter of when you get sick, calling

your rheumy and asking if you should continue or stop.

Jennie

> It sounds like my doctor is leaning towards remicade, but told me

I could make the choice if I wanted the others..

> Semalee

[Guest guest]

Because of the MTX I already have to go every 4-6 weeks for blood work, so I

would imagine they would work things together? I hope so, cause my doctor is

downtown in the med center and it takes me a little over an hour to get there!

I don't think I would mind sitting there for the afternoon, as long as I am able

to tolerate it well enough to go alone and drive home. If I have to have

someone take me that could be an inconvenience!

Semalee

[ ] Re: supplements etc (Semalee... remicade vs others)

Semalee,

My rheumy gave me a choice between Humira and Remicade. I was

leaning toward Remicade because I was afraid of injecting myself.

The nurse talked me into Humira. She pointed out that I will have to

go to the clinic every 8 weeks (more frequently when you first start

it) and be there for a few hours. I work full time and she knew I

already struggled having time to make it to my dr appts. She told me

the injections were easy and once I did it once, I would be fine.

She was right.

Just something to consider.

As far as germs, I have a 4 year old that is in preschool. I have

not had a problem with infections. But I know my mom, who has very

advanced RA and is disabled, has stopped her Enbrel on several

occasions. I think it's just a matter of when you get sick, calling

your rheumy and asking if you should continue or stop.

Jennie

> It sounds like my doctor is leaning towards remicade, but told me

I could make the choice if I wanted the others..

> Semalee

[Guest guest]

Because of the MTX I already have to go every 4-6 weeks for blood work, so I

would imagine they would work things together? I hope so, cause my doctor is

downtown in the med center and it takes me a little over an hour to get there!

I don't think I would mind sitting there for the afternoon, as long as I am able

to tolerate it well enough to go alone and drive home. If I have to have

someone take me that could be an inconvenience!

Semalee

[ ] Re: supplements etc (Semalee... remicade vs others)

Semalee,

My rheumy gave me a choice between Humira and Remicade. I was

leaning toward Remicade because I was afraid of injecting myself.

The nurse talked me into Humira. She pointed out that I will have to

go to the clinic every 8 weeks (more frequently when you first start

it) and be there for a few hours. I work full time and she knew I

already struggled having time to make it to my dr appts. She told me

the injections were easy and once I did it once, I would be fine.

She was right.

Just something to consider.

As far as germs, I have a 4 year old that is in preschool. I have

not had a problem with infections. But I know my mom, who has very

advanced RA and is disabled, has stopped her Enbrel on several

occasions. I think it's just a matter of when you get sick, calling

your rheumy and asking if you should continue or stop.

Jennie

> It sounds like my doctor is leaning towards remicade, but told me

I could make the choice if I wanted the others..

> Semalee