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matilda65 posted:
Remicade...what can you tell me about it...does it work? Suppose to start in April Remicade Infusions as well as my mtx.

I was hoping to start the beginning of April but been sick since early January. I've done everything I was suppose to...flu shot, pnumonia vacinne, vitamins, etc...but got sick anyway. Been on 3 antibotics and increased prednisone and cough syrup. I've been told my lungs and bronchi "tree" are inflammed. I've also been without a voice for about 3 weeks. I'm beginning to wonder if I will ever get well AND/OR how much of it has to do with the RA???

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2 Replies |Watch This Discussion | Report This| Share this:Remicade InfusionsRemicade...what can you tell me about it...does it work? Suppose to start in April Remicade Infusions as well as my mtx. <br /> <br />I was hoping to start the beginning of April but been sick since early January. I've done everything I was suppose to...flu shot, pnumonia vacinne, vitamins, etc...but got sick anyway. Been on 3 antibotics and increased prednisone and cough syrup. I've been told my lungs and bronchi "tree" are inflammed. I've also been without a voice for about 3 weeks. I'm beginning to wonder if I will ever get well AND/OR how much of it has to do with the RA??? <br /> <br />Thanks!!!
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Scott Zashin, MD responded:
If there is infection, doctors avoid starting a biologic like Remicade. It is effective for up 70% of patients and is FDA approved to be taken with methotrexate. Some patients take it without methotrexate but need a higher dose. You might enjoy reading my book Arthritis Without Pain, the Miracle of TNF blockers. While it was written 8 years ago, it reviewes the benefits and side effects of Remicade and many of the other RA drugs.
Report This| Share this:Remicade InfusionsIf there is infection, doctors avoid starting a biologic like Remicade. It is effective for up 70% of patients and is FDA approved to be taken with methotrexate. Some patients take it without methotrexate but need a higher dose. You might enjoy reading my book Arthritis Without Pain, the Miracle of TNF blockers. While it was written 8 years ago, it reviewes the benefits and side effects of Remicade and many of the other RA drugs.
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momschwartz47 replied to Scott Zashin, MD's response:
I am also on Remicade infusions but also take asulfazine and peroxicam. It seems to be doing the job. anyone else on this combo?
Report This| Share this:Remicade InfusionsI am also on Remicade infusions but also take asulfazine and peroxicam. It seems to be doing the job. anyone else on this combo?
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