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Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) - Introduce yourself and meet others
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@dval you can direct your message by doing what I've done here to reach you. I understand the side-effect fear...I had to better understand medications to move beyond this somewhat irrational fear...it's irrational b/c all medications have side-effects, including whatever you're on now. Biologics' serious side-effects on which you are no doubt concentrating happen in less than 2% of those studied...great odds. Your biggest worry is that they won't work on you, not that you'll be one of the 2%.
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Have you had any success with biologics for your RA ? If so wich one worked best for you. My doctor is trying to put me on Xelijanz because it comes in pill form and I guess is easier to tolerate as well as the fact I won’t have to self inject ( I cannot give myself shots ) do you have any experience with this?
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Thanks! My fear is that they’ll do more harm than good. I was in remission (ulcerative colitis) for 3 months while taking mesalamine and was in the 2-3% that got drug induced pancreatitis, so I’m terrified of the odds. On the other hand, I am so sick of feeling like this! I have pain and bloody stool daily. I am struggling to maintain 110 pounds. I eat all organic, wholesome foods, no meat, no gluten. I never smoked and I don’t drink at all. I just don’t know how much longer I can do this. I can’t even enjoy my grandchildren, with this horrible illness hanging over my head. I don’t know what each day will bring....