If you click on the three grey bars top right then click on resources there are lots of articles listed there. Hope this helps.

Not all drugs work for everyone. Trial and error. These diseases are chronic, meaning not curable. All that can be done is to use medication to hopefully reduce damage to joints. My triggers are weather fronts and stress.

It is called remission. The point of treatment , the best for each person is remission.

Re: what are biologics. To understand it fully you should ask your Rheumatologist because he will be able to go back and forth with you and answer questions you may have. Also Google it and you will find a plethora of answers to get you started. But here is a bit of information to get you started. It would also be good for you to know and understand DMards as these in many instances will be used in conjunction with biologics.

Biologics" refer to any type of medical therapy that is derived from living organisms such as humans, animals, or microorganisms. This contrasts with traditional non-biologic pharmaceutical drugs, which are synthesized in a laboratory via chemical processes without using parts of living things. Other terms also sometimes used include “biologic therapy,” “biological therapy,” “biologicals,” and “biopharmaceuticals.” You might also hear them called by their over-the-counter names, or as a specific subcategory of biologic therapies (e.g., gene therapy).

The oldest forms of biologics have been around for many years, such as the vaccines developed in the 19th century. Insulin was another relatively early biologic therapy. However, since the 1990s, the number of biologics on the market has vastly multiplied. Many types of biological therapy are now available to treat a wide array of different medical conditions such as various forms of cancer and autoimmune diseases. More are developed and made available every year. These biologic therapies all come with different benefits and potential risks. Good luck with your understanding of these medications.



Humeria is a biological and has given me good results I have tried others but it has been the best