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Recently diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis in the lung

Autoimmune Diseases | Last Active: Jul 19, 2022 | Replies (20)
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@adlttl123

Hi there I also have Sjogrens and RA. Just wanted to say that I have been on a long list of drugs for RA including Orencia and Embrel. Now and for a couple of years I have been on Xeljanz. It has worked so well for me and without side effects and Pfizer is helping me because it’s prohibitive finically. Just thought I would mention that.

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jba | @jba | May 16, 2022

Thank you for connecting. I haven't talked to anyone who also has RA and Sjögrens. I haven't heard of Xeljanz. I think I mentioned I have been on Humira, Enbrel and now Orencia (along with methotrexate since beginning treatment. Humira didn't do anything, with Enbrel I had bad skin reactions, so now on Orencia. I was told it needed 12 weeks to "kick in" but I'm at 10 and 1/2 weeks and MAYBE minimal improvement. That may be because I had 5 days of prednisone my dr prescribed due to severe pain.
Is the Xeljanz a biologic or something different?
Thanks!

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