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Reviewer: mizfk , 65-74 Female on Treatment for 6 months to less than 1 year (Patient)
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Reviewer: Kermit, 55-64 Female on Treatment for 2 to less than 5 years (Patient)
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I have been battling with this for about 10 years now..this has been the best product I have used. I also don't like the weight gain..but it's nice to not be swollen and in pain all the time. I still have flair ups, but it's well worth it.
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Reviewer: fatty, 55-64 Female on Treatment for 1 to less than 2 years (Patient)
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I have had RA for 2 yrs now. On Orencia for a little over 12 mos. The weight gain is very distressing. I also have a terrible time with nausea and fatigue.
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Reviewer: 25-34 Female on Treatment for 5 to less than 10 years (Patient)
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I was diagnosed with RA at 15 years old, I'm now 27, and my disease is very severe. I tried methotrexate and Enbrel and they were ineffective, Remicade worked okay for a couple years and then failed. I've been on Orencia for close to 7 years now and for me it is a miracle drug. I very rarely have any pain, stiffness or joint swelling. I now use the subcutaneous injections and they are
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Reviewer: eileen, 45-54 Female on Treatment for 1 to less than 2 years (Patient)
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RA diagnosed 10 years ago. Tried most of the drugs. Orencia most effective, however, still get occasional flares. Main problem for me is getting multiple mouth sores within 24-48 hours after getting the IV. Very painful, very hard to treat and get rid of.
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