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Reviewer: JR2, 45-54 Female on Treatment for 1 to 6 months (Patient)
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this drug has worked very well just had my first set back (low white count) i will have to skip this months infusion
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Reviewer: Country Girl, 55-64 Female on Treatment for 6 months to less than 1 year (Patient)
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I had 6 treatments once a month for six months. No improvement of my symptoms. My pain got worse. I had severe headaches,vomiting loss of appetite.
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Reviewer: 55-64 Female on Treatment for 6 months to less than 1 year (Patient)
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First week feel tired, some abd discomfort,fatiqued then have good releif from ra symptoms. week before next dose due I know it is due.
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Reviewer: Beth, 65-74 Female on Treatment for 1 to 6 months (Patient)
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This is by far THE BEST drug I've ever used for my rheumatoid arthritis. For three and a half months - NO PAIN. I can walk without aching feet and ankles. I can begin to swim again. I am a person. I couldn't be more pleased with these result. Never could I have anticipated this. Previously I had been on Remicade, with relief for about 2-3 years. Then Humira for about 18 months. Next came
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