Discussions tagged “rheumatoidarthritis”

I've been on Simponi for a few months now to treat my rheumatoid arthritis, and I've seen some good improvements. However, I'm a bit concerned about the potential side effects, especially the urgent ones. Has anyone else experienced any severe reactions? I'm also curious about how others handle the injections. Do you have any tips or tricks to make them more bearable? I'd love to hear from anyone who's been on this medication for a while. Also, have any of you had issues with your insurance covering this medication?

I've been on Trexall 7.5mg Tablets for about 6 months now to treat my rheumatoid arthritis and I've had a mix of good and not-so-good experiences. At first, I was nervous about the potential side effects, but my doctor assured me that treating rheumatoid arthritis with this drug was a common and effective practice, and that serious side effects were rare. So I went for it, and initially, things were great. I noticed less joint pain and inflammation, but I also started to experience some hair loss. I'm still not sure if I can blame the medication or not. What I'm not sure about is whether or not it's worth it, in the long run, to treat my RA with Trexall. The pain and inflammation are down, but I want to know if other people with RA and psoriasis are having better results with this drug. I'm also curious about whether anybody knows what the chances are of developing liver problems or infections. It's all a little scary. Anyway, I'd really appreciate some insight from others who are taking or have taken Trexall for their autoimmune diseases. Yes, I know my doctor is there to help, but it's always good to get some firsthand experience too.