If you can get a biologic infusion then take it. If it not working after a year change the darn thing. After a year you should be feeling much better. I went from methotrexate to Rituximab. After a year on Rituximab I am technically in remission. I have one more half dose on April 23 and then I am done. We don’t know for how long it could be just one year or could be for many years but it’s worth a try. Don’t forget everyone’s different and what works for me may not work for you. You need to find the one that brings you back to your normal self. I’m lucky that I didn’t have to go through 5 different meds to locate ‘the one med’ that's made for me. How do I feel now? Great. Pain free. A great rheumatologist helps also. :)

Hi Bev,i was on Orencia i have moved to different meds dozens of times if it's not working tell them and see if something else will work but make sure you write all feelings and changes to your body. Mabe with the info you show them they might put you down a different path. Remember to treat yourself like someone you loved you deserve it. Good luck

Good morning Bev059,

I suggest you request a new medication. I feel we need to advocate for ourselves often. If infusions are being offered, give them a try. My preference is the infusion, the reason being that you have medical staff there to assist you should you react to the medication.

Hi Bev, if your doc is not listening find another doctor. I had to go on infusions because my body handles it better. But they also changed my med. We have to be out own advocates. You know your body.
Not too long ago I was having good results with the combo of my immunoglobulin med Privigen, combined withe the RA med Renflexis. However, when my labs were done 3 months later my liver enzymes skyrocketed. Both the immunologist and the rheumatologist said "oh it's just your fatty liver". It's always somewhat high, but this doubled the number. They wanted me to keep taking both meds because it was a hassle getting me there with the insurance. I told them I don't care so they decided to take me off of the Privigen because it was the newest added. Sure enough that's what it was. They had never seen the privigen do that before. So now I'm on the old immunoglobulin.
Do what's good for you not them! 🙏💗🙂