Re: New to the group saying hello

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In a message dated 2/14/2010 10:12:41 A.M. Central Standard Time,

veronicaslavishlathers@... writes:

Anyone with experience with these meds or other meds that would help with

the pain, swelling and fatigue would be greatly appreciated. >

My fatigue never really got better until I was on Remicade, but my RA doc

had to try at least two other meds before insurance would approve the

biologic. We tried Methotrexate and then Arava. The MTX did help to a degree,

but

I still had the fatigue every week after taking it. Arava just didn't work

for me. I am so grateful for Remicade, although we just had to raise the

dose I get in my infusions, which I get every eight weeks.

Prednisone helps with the pain. We started with 25 or 30 mg per day and

tapered down while waiting for the Mtx to work. I am on 5 mg per day and the

plan is that I will always be on it.

dd