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Reviewer: Shecat, 55-64 Female on Treatment for 2 to less than 5 years (Patient)
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Had been on it for about 4 years started to get side effects so stopped taking it for a year and a half felt better but Dr wanted me back on got side effects after 3 injections headaches bruises, weight gain ( lost 50 lbs after I stopped taking it) gained back 4 lbs after 3 injections decided I was not taking it any more will live with the pain for as long as possible am trying other natural ways
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Reviewer: happy girl, 45-54 Female on Treatment for 1 to 6 months (Caregiver)
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No side effects yet with this medicine. It along with the plaquinil have helped my husband regain get some strength back in his hands. He has been able to open bottles and milk jugs and such without help and has have only been on this since Feb of this year.
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Reviewer: 65-74 Female on Treatment for 5 to less than 10 years (Patient)
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Reviewer: Kubush, 45-54 Female on Treatment for 2 to less than 5 years (Patient)
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Has reduced my RA pain, swelling, and nerve issues (foot numbness) by probably 75%. Now I'm also on Humeria and am having even better results.
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Reviewer: 55-64 Female on Treatment for 5 to less than 10 years (Patient)
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Effective but with consequences. My immune system is greatly weakened.
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