2006-11-05 11:52:05 · 4 answers · asked by Kerilyn 7 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Other - Diseases
Yes. I am a big fan of Remicade. I have had RA for 8 years and 2 years ago my rheumatologist suggested I try Remicade. After 2 infusions (2 weeks apart) I started to notice a difference and feel much better. Later I lost my health insurance and had to stop the Remicade. The only draw backs to Remicade are (i) the price (most of which is usually covered by insurance, but still, it could affect your rates in the future) and (ii) the time it takes for each infusion (at least 3 hours each). The infusion is performed at the doctors office or hospital, but you get to sit or lie down for most of it, so you can read, watch a movie or take a nap.
I now am on Enbrel (for a year) and while it helps, I would much prefer Remicade. Good luck.
2006-11-05 11:59:55 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I haven't myself, but my father in law does for scleroderma. He has the treatments once every two or three weeks. It takes about three hours. He has noticed a big difference in his quality of life (in a positive way) on remicaid.
2006-11-05 20:01:14 · answer #2 · answered by hopebaymama 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My mother in law takes it for RA, she loves it although at first it took alot of time for treatments....and she was tired alot. At first I think it was every week, now it's every month or two.
My cousin also tried it for RA, however it did not work as well for her. Her condition is more progessed though. I think she is trying Enbrel now, but I don't know how it is working.
Good luck!
2006-11-05 20:03:12 · answer #3 · answered by Baby #1 born August 2009 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Are you talking about free medications that they now have? Otherwise no I have no taken it! Sorry! Would it help me I have Rheumatoid Arthritis and Osteo Arthritis and hate to take pain druggy pills.
2006-11-05 20:00:41 · answer #4 · answered by Carol H 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋