How do you deal with the immune suppression from the medications?I have been recently diagnosed and started the meds, my concern is they say the meds can suppress the immune system. I work in health care and I’m a little...Reactions0reactionsComments3 repliesNewly DiagnosedTreatment
Have you experienced side effects from Enbrel?How many have had side effects from Enbrel?...Reactions0reactionsComments5 repliesTreatmentSide EffectsBiologic
How do you adjust to having PsA?I was diagnosed with plaque psoriasis when I was 18 and about 2 years later the PsA diagnosis came. It was monitored with methotrexate here and there, but never long...Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesWork & EmploymentCopingFriends & FamilyMental HealthTips & Advice
Any general safety procedures for those on biologics?Soon to be on Cimzia and wondered if there are general guidelines to observe while on an immunosuppressant i.e. avoid rare meats and certain other foods?...Reactions0reactionsComments6 repliesBiologicTreatment
Little things, big stressWhat is one small thing that *always* gets you stressed out - even though you know it's not something important?...Reactions0reactionsComments6 repliesMental Health
What has been your experience with Remicade IV infusions?I am due to start this drug next week. Am a little gunshy because of deja vu feelings re chemotherapy 20 yrs ago (4-tumor breast cancer). Could you share your...Reactions0reactionsComments4 repliesBiologicTreatment
New here and question WWYD: I haven't been to a Rheumatologist in 8 years!Hi I am new here! I have a question because I haven't been to a rheumatologist in so, so long. I would love to hear what you think. Firstly, I...Reactions0reactionsComments15 repliesTreatment
Steriod injectionHas anyone ever had a steriod injection that didnt work due to an underlying infection, this happened to me, 2 weeks ago and im still struggling, finished antibiotics but still...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesNewly DiagnosedComorbiditiesTreatment
Start humira in between flares?Hi all. After about 6-8 months on methotrexate & sulfasalazine, I have continued to struggle enthesitis and fatigue (though some improvement in finger joint pain & swelling!). From August to...Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesTreatment