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I am due to start actemra next week and am I little nervous any advice will help?

I have had RA for over 3yrs tried methotrexate and sulfasazine didn't work, humira worked for awhile and simponi didn't work at all... And now will start actemra soon... I am not afraid of ...

Posted 25 Mar 2013 1 answer

During the first month or so after starting Actemra did RA get much worse before it got better?

I was on Remicade for up to 9 years. Changed to Actemra after too many bad days per month on Remicade. Now, after 3 load-in doses of Actemra, I'm miserable with even more bad days, crippling ...

Posted 3 Jan 2012 1 answer 1 star

Can Actemra cause Hair Loss?

I have been on Actemra for about 7 months for rheumatoid arthritis. I recently noticed my hair is thinner. Can this drug cause hair loss?

Posted 26 Mar 2011 1 answer

Actemra - What do you do if you have a sore throat and a rash that itches?

Is there anything to take? Is there anything to help over the counter

Posted 25 Feb 2011 2 answers

Was just prescribed DHEA by endo.Can someone tell me what to expect from taking this?

... RX? He said hopefully more energetic & possibly increase in sexual libido. We are trying to ween me off of the steroids I've been on to control my RA for about 12 yrs. But w/ the 13 ...

Posted 16 Jan 2011 1 answer

Rheumatoid Arthritis - What is your relationship like with your RA Dr?

I've been thinking about trying a new RA Dr. All the stuff I've been reading always speaks of this wonderful "relationship" you should have w/ your Dr. (Which only makes since ...

Posted 15 Jan 2011 3 answers 1 star

How well does Actemra work? and has anyone tried it?

I was in a study for Rituxam for over 5 years but felt like I had built up a tolerance to it. In hopes that one of the newer RXs would work I reluctantly came off the study & started Cimzia ...

Posted 21 Nov 2010 2 answers 1 star

Enbrel failed after 9 years. Rituxan has not helped after 2 months. Has anyone tried Actemra?

Is there a super special Rheumatology clinic in the US?

Posted 4 Oct 2010 3 answers 1 star

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