My mother, 65, who has extreme rheumatoid since 35, just had her 9th infusion yesterday. She has felt little to no relief up to this point. The doctor says it sometimes takes up to 6 or 7 months before the patient feels relief.
Has anyone taking Orencia felt the bulk of their relief after the 9th or 10th infusion without having felt much relief before that?
2 Dec 2011
From my understanding there should have been some benefit felt by now ... if not then it is not working for your mum.
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She was on Embril for 12 years before late surfacing side effects forced her off.
If Orencia doesn't work what would be a good next step or drug to try?
You would need to discuss with her doctor as to what the next step in treatment would be. All the very best.
The link below has names of medicines which can be used to treat rheumatoid arthritis ... you may find the information helpful.
http://www.drugs.com/condition/rheumatoid-arthritis.html
http://www.drugs.com/rheumatoid-arthritis.html
As one who has used biologic agents, I have experienced considerable relief after no more than 3 months - usually within days. If I were the patient, I would want to try something else if there isn't at least a 50% reduction in pain and swelling by the end of the 4th month. Just my opinion.
I've never heard of having to wait that long before trying something else, usually it is 3-4 months. If your mum can't take tnf blockers there is also Actemra and Rituxan.