TNF Questions

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Hi everyone

I had an appointment with my rheumatologist today. He seems to think

I'm at an impasse with MTX and prednisone. He's upped the MTX to 8/

2.5 mg pills a week and has taken the prednisone down to 5mgs a week.

I've gotten the feeling he's not a big fan of prednisone :-\ I've suffered a

severe flare up last night and this morning...it seems to be better

this afternoon, but even last month's bloodwork shows a high RA

factor. . Anyway, he asked me about going on an experimental drug

program for a TNF drug like Remicade and Humira . Don't know if I want

to do this or not yet...but he's also given me papers to read on

Remicade and Humira. I was wondering if anyone can tell me about their

experience with Humira and Remicade?

How is it adminsitered? I'm not crazy about needles but can handle it

if need be, don't know if I can do it myself tho.

What is the cost and do most insurance companies cover it? We have

United Healthcare. If so about what is your monthly cost for it?

Has anyone had any severe side effects?

Does it work well for you?

I'm assuming he's going to keep me on MTX with the TNF drugs whichever

I choose to try out.

Arrggggggggh, don't know what to do so I'm just going to research and

I'm asking for your input.

Thanks!

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