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I Have A Question On Medications.

A myRAteam Member asked a question 💭
Walnut Creek, CA

I’ve been diagnosed with RA 5 months ago. I’m currently taking Avara and Medrol, have been on these two meds since diagnosed with RA. My rheumatologist is tapering me off of the Medrol. On top of Avara, she’s proposing to add Humira and INH for 9 months to my treatment. Because I have a positive TB skin test. I would need to take INH with Humira. Anyone out there taking these medications, anything I should know about them such as major side effects and what to look out for. Is Humira effective… read more

March 4, 2021
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A myRAteam Member

Humira worked well for me for 10 years, BUT people react differently to meds. Be open to trying several to find relief. Frustrating but necessary. You will know when you find one that works.

March 7, 2021
A myRAteam Member

I do read and I listen to my rheumatologist. I refuse to listen to non medical misinformation. Internet does not know more than the medical community.

July 14, 2023
A myRAteam Member

Uh no. RA is not caused by infection. I have never heard this. Maybe this is old outdated information but I do know decades ago they prescribed anitbiotics and they did not work. That mycoplasm infection is bacterial and is mostly repiratory, genital and urinary. This is serious misinformation and you should not recommend going against prescribed medication that could lead to problems to people. I hope nobody listens to this misinformation.

July 10, 2023
A myRAteam Member

RA is caused by mycoplasma. Your rheumatologist is not going to agree with this but do your own research. All these meds are terrible on our bodies. I went on the diet suggested and helped so many with RA of NO dairy, grains, sugar. It is easy and worked. check out "the road back".

July 4, 2023
A myRAteam Member

Yes you do your injection every two weeks.Humita cost around 7,000 for 2 injections a month. Suggest you check with insurance to make sure they pay

February 21, 2023

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