Don't know if its stronger or weaker, I believe its one of the "older" drugs so think that sometimes Rheumy's seem to overlook it. I don't believe that stronger is always better, talk to your Rheumy...
I have RA and Crohn's, was put on Remicade for the RA, worked wonders for both but after my 5th infusion I started coming down with a rash, from my hands to my shoulders, from my toes to my hips,...
:eyes: I was on Pentasa for over a year and put up with bloating all the time, thought it just came with Crohn's. I was switched to sulfasalazine and have not had bloating since. Also, its about half...
Hi There Butterflygrrrrrl, Dermatolgist says I have psoriasis, that's why the itching, just another autoimmune to deal with. Going for my third infusion of Remicade today. My Gastro doesn't like...
Went from Humira to Remicade, mainly because of the cost, insurance covers Remicade in full. After just two infusions RA was improving but came down with a rash, was diagnosed with psoriasis, never...
Ides, thanks for the suggestion on calling Humira, they're sending an application form for me to fill out, hopefully it will get me thru December and then I can start fresh again with prescription...
Leeloo67 I had the same experience with my Pharmacy and when I asked about the cost of the 3rd refill and was told it would be $1495. they said, oh no, must be a mistake, OMG, its not a mistake! I...
Hi Ducky, I'm retired have an HMO for insurance also receiving Social Sercurity. The Donut Hole has to do with Social Security/Medicare. My deepest wishes are that no one ever get into the Donut Hole...
Scottishcammy, was taken off Pentasa put on Sulfasalazine, for Crohns can't really say that either one helped . I also have RA and the Sulfa hasn't helped that either,...
Found out more about the dreaded donut hole, which is why my Humira costs so much. In case others don't know, when the prescript ion costs are $2510 (a combination of insurance and out of pocket)...
My insurance is with an HMO, on the Senior Plan with Prescript ion coverage. Never thought to ask Humira for help. Going to see my Rheumy Monday, it will be interesting to see what they have to say....
I have been on Humira for two months (4 injections) and have felt do differences. The first prescript ion cost $95.00, the refill was $895.00, the third will cost $1495.00, these costs are out of...