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Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) - Introduce yourself and meet others
Autoimmune Diseases | Last Active: Sep 24 3:33pm | Replies (878)Comment receiving replies
I have had RA for 12 years diagnosed but longer undiagnosed. I agree on the gut, mouth bacteria and steroid views. It is frustrating to be brain fogged in flares. My hope is that stem cell research will find a way to control our issues in the future. I'm down to one or two biologics left having tried so many. Now that I am paying out thousands a month for them along with my thyroid,asthma and dry eye meds I am forced to do half dose every other day to make ends meet. Something in this picture is wrong. How can drug companies be allowed to charge so much to people on medicare with supplemental drug and medical insurances ?Having who worked all their lives , these patients now are simply making a few wealthy company owners wealthier on the back of our disease. Its mind boggling.ok I'm done ranting. I apologize. Once again I agree with the gut,mouth bacteria connection and the steroid brain fog. Stay well.
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You might consider asking your pharmacist or doctor about "price support" for your biologics. Many can guide you on how to apply for assistance so you can take the full doses.
Here is an excerpt from this article on line: https://www.uptodate.com/contents/coping-with-high-drug-prices-beyond-the-basics
"Rx Assist — This website lets you enter the name of a medicine or the name of a drug company to find programs that can help you get that medicine or medicines made by that company at a reduced cost. In many cases, the online applications for those programs are included. (Website: http://www.rxassist.org/patients )
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@doloridicorpo65 Welcome to Mayo Clinic Connect, a place to give and get support.
It looks like you've been a member for awhile but this is your first post.
It sounds like you are in a tough place. I agree, you should be able to have the medications you need. Have you ever considered contacting the company? I've heard of that working on occasion.
May I ask if this is the main discussion that you follow or do you follow others. I ask because I'm wondering if you'd like help connecting with other members and/or discussions?