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Reviewer: funnyface, 45-54 Female on Treatment for 1 to 6 months (Patient)
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Reviewer: molly, 45-54 Female on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)
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I was diagnosed with RA about 8 yrs ago and have been in remission for about 5 years. Had been on Enbrel until fall 2008 (flu shot?) when flare prompted dr to put me on Humira. Started having severe monthly flares after receiving seasonal flu shot Oct 2009 (now banned from flu shots!). Had 1st Rituxan infusion mid-Jan 2010 and 2nd 2 wks later as directed. 1st dose stopped RA from traveling wit
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Reviewer: 45-54 Female on Treatment for 1 to less than 2 years (Patient)
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I've had RA for over 20 years and 5 total joint replacements.I've tried every drug my doctors have recommended. This the first drug that has truly worked.
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Reviewer: 55-64 Female on Treatment for 1 to less than 2 years (Patient)
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Reviewer: wes71, 35-44 Male on Treatment for 1 to less than 2 years (Patient)
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well ive posted here before, here we go as i posted before i was taking 500mg every 4 months. wasnt helping so i asked dr. to go full throttle 1000mg 2 weeks apart.then none for 6 months. i feel like hell!!!! joints are stiffer pain is more intense,migraine headaches,shakes,uneasy feeling in my chest.minor sporadic chest pains and horrible flu type fatigue. but i asked for it. ra is a nasty invis
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