Reviewer: Mirror, 55-64 on Treatment for 2 to less than 5 years (Patient)

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Having tried Enbrel, Remicaid, Orencia, Gold, Methotrexate, with varying results over the years (since 1994) my knees inflamed to the size of grapefruits. Then I started Actemra which dramatically reduced inflammation from 90% down to single digits. I could kneel again, take long walks, stand in line, etc. I got my life back. It's been two years now and, unfortunately, the side effects are inc ... Show Full Comment

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Having tried Enbrel, Remicaid, Orencia, Gold, Methotrexate, with varying results over the years (since 1994) my knees inflamed to the size of grapefruits. Then I started Actemra which dramatically reduced inflammation from 90% down to single digits. I could kneel again, take long walks, stand in line, etc. I got my life back. It's been two years now and, unfortunately, the side effects are increasing. Fatigue is significant in that I haven't been able to work due to exhaustion resulting in illness, I developed mouth sores, as well as the usual increased sensitivity to airborne illnesses. I've had shingles and continue to experience rib pain from the latent virus. I'm now in bed with mumps! We will be switching meds this month. So I'm ambivalent. Actemra did a great job reducing inflammation but over time it reduced my immunity to dangerous levels. It's too bad. Actemra was working for me really well.
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Reviewer: Mitchell, 65-74 on Treatment for 2 to less than 5 years (Patient)

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I am a 65 year old female and have been on Actemra by IV for 2years now. This drug has worked awesome for me. Can now lift my arms and walk longer with no pain. Beside mild side effects like sinus pain and mild skin itching Actemra has changed my quality of life for the better. Hope it last longer then the Humira and Simponi

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I am a 65 year old female and have been on Actemra by IV for 2years now. This drug has worked awesome for me. Can now lift my arms and walk longer with no pain. Beside mild side effects like sinus pain and mild skin itching Actemra has changed my quality of life for the better. Hope it last longer then the Humira and Simponi
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Reviewer: ridenslide, 45-54 on Treatment for 1 to 6 months (Patient)

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WOW, I've been on many biologics and after the first infusion I'm almost back to my normal self! I hope my body does not build immunity to this one as it has the others. It feels so awesome to feel normal! I had no reaction to the infusion. I've had RA since 2014. My case is considered severe. I've been on Steroids for over a year and able to get off them with the Acterma. I ... Show Full Comment

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WOW, I've been on many biologics and after the first infusion I'm almost back to my normal self! I hope my body does not build immunity to this one as it has the others. It feels so awesome to feel normal! I had no reaction to the infusion. I've had RA since 2014. My case is considered severe. I've been on Steroids for over a year and able to get off them with the Acterma. I've have tried Methotrexate injections, after a year had to stop those and they were not affective for me. I've tried Orencia, Embrel, Humira and Plaquenil.
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Reviewer: JRR, 65-74 Male on Treatment for 2 to less than 5 years (Patient)

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OK, not to brag but I've been on Actemra for 4 1/2 years and for the last 2 years, I've been in total remission! Now I pump weights 5 days a week and we walk or hike nearly every day of the week, which (I'm sure) helps. After several years of unsuccessful solutions, Actemra works for me!

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OK, not to brag but I've been on Actemra for 4 1/2 years and for the last 2 years, I've been in total remission! Now I pump weights 5 days a week and we walk or hike nearly every day of the week, which (I'm sure) helps. After several years of unsuccessful solutions, Actemra works for me!
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Reviewer: ColoradoRAFighter, 45-54 on Treatment for 1 to 6 months (Patient)

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Failed Enbrel and methotrexate, had Vectra test revealing high RA disease activity with Interleukin 6 as culprit. Started Actemra self injections. After 6th injection, I had improvement in joint pain, stiffness and fatigue. It continues to work. Only side effect has been an occasional mild headache. The Vectra test and Actemra have changed my life!

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Failed Enbrel and methotrexate, had Vectra test revealing high RA disease activity with Interleukin 6 as culprit. Started Actemra self injections. After 6th injection, I had improvement in joint pain, stiffness and fatigue. It continues to work. Only side effect has been an occasional mild headache. The Vectra test and Actemra have changed my life!
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