Hi, Humira did not help me either. This is my 8th year with rheumatoid disease. I have been on Simponi Aria infusions for four of those years, which absolutely changed my life. I have one subcutaneous shot of methotrexate per week, lots of Vit. D and folic acid and the infusions every 8 weeks. generally the week or two just before the infusion, I do not feel very good, but as time goes on, I am getting much, much better. finding a GOOD rheumatologist is vitally important; I have one through Johns Hopkins and I'm grateful to be within driving distance of Baltimore. It took YEARS before I came to a good place with just the right meds. I hope this helps, cindi

Besides the meds I'm on, I also do 2 other things. I get a deep tissue massage one a month and Battlefield acupuncture every week. If you've never heard about this. Look it up. When I get it, I'm pretty much pain free for about 3 days.

Thank you for adding me to your groups. It’s such a help learning about all your medications and side effects and which ones are helping RA symptoms. I realise it’s most important to find a good Rheumatologist, whom I can trust and who has a treatment plan that will help.
All stay well and sending regards from South Africa
Ursula

I was originally put on methotrexate. I took it once a week. It did partially reduce the swelling in my joints, especially my right elbow.
After about a year and a half there was still too much pain and too much inflammation. Remicade infusions were started about 6 months ago. The infusions are scheduled every 6 weeks and they are incredible. I feel very blessed.