ABATACEPT vs ADALIMUMAB

Two studies demonstrated that 2 biologic drugs decreaed COVID-19 deaths: [https://www.medspoke.co/taps/6540](https://www.medspoke.co/taps/6540?fbclid=IwAR0JQufrsac0UV_fKtyFbUfyyWRJBiTEBjYp1mMdzpFhfbEvszsaOniFOSg) Though this was a study on rheumatoid arthritis patients, I have many patients on bi

I was encouraged to post this even though it is not specific, practical information because people might find it hopeful. So here goes, but don't ask me for more info because this is all I know: I have had RA for about decades and Sjogren's for at least 12 years with significant symptoms. I have I

What on earth is the model for naming new drugs? They sound like kids pointed at a list of syllables and picked the ones that sounded worst together, or someone's using a bad Tolkein name generator. I assume they include references to component materials or something, given that many have common syl

Hi everyone! I want to know y’all’s experience with different Infusion treatments for RA vs injections. I am currently on methotrexate but it’s giving me pretty bad nausea and anxiety and am wanting to switch! My doctor diagnosed me with palindromic pheumatism with a. Positive RA factor. Any posit

Has anyone found the injections worked better than the infusion? Ive done 3 months of infusions and my team think it only appeared to work because i was on steroids. Ive now finished steroids and the pain in constant so we are going to try the weekly injections.

29, Female, white, 30w pregnant, 6', 240lb. Also have lupus & rheumatoid arthritis (dx 2016) and I'm in a flare up of my anemia of chronic disease. Gallbladder removed in 2013. Non smoker, lots of meds including plaquenil, abatacept, sertraline, welbutrin. No change in meds since start of pregna

I was recently admitted to the hospital for GI problems and they ended up making an incidental finding on my liver: "Within the posterior segment of the right hepatic lobe is a low-attenuation hepatic lesion which measures 2 cm (image 3:47). This could be a cavernous hemangioma but this cannot be c

Hello guys! I’ve been recommended to ask this in here so… I’d like to know about Rheumatoid Arthritis and Orencia Abatacept (medicine) in Canada The thing is, I’d like to someone very important to me (25F, 5”1, ~130lbs) can come to Canada and stay with me, but she needs this medication and haven’t f

I am writing this because I am still in shock and honestly struggling to process what happened. I want to know if anyone else with Crohn’s or IBD has experienced something like this and how you dealt with it. I am a 23 year old woman with a severe course of Crohn’s disease affecting the terminal il

31F, 5'6, 145 lbs, white, occasional smoker Humira (adalimumab - for hidradentitis suppurativa) Lamotrigine (mood) Buspirone (anxiety) Vyvanse (ADHD) Let's start off by saying I'm an idiot - when I started taking Humira for my HS a couple years ago I read every about it. I know I am not supposed t

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A Quick catch you up on the Rani pill: They have completed a phase one trial of Octreocide in 2019, they still have Phase 2 phase 3 & FDA Approval before commercialization. and have multiple other drug candidates in the background. Capsule dissolves after being swallowed in the small intestine.

**The Scientific History of Adalimumab** Adalimumab is a powerful anti-inflammatory that acts against cytokines, which are protein messengers between cells, that would otherwise encourage inflammation to occur. Adalimumab targets a specific cytokine, TNF, and so we call adalimumab an anti-TNF dr

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Hey everyone! I've been on a deep dive into understanding the immune system, particularly in relation to psoriasis. Consolidating information like this really helps me grasp it better. While there's a wealth of knowledge out there, I've highlighted both natural and conventional methods that I've per

Hi all, have had worsening psoriasis and PsA since 2014 and finally today my dermatologist saw me and has put me forward for Adalimumab! I am so happy to finally get approved for a biologic. Fingers crossed it will be the treatment that finally works for me!

Started Skyrizi on Sunday and things are changing. As the old adage goes "Changeable, Curable" I've had one small area of persistent psoriasis clear completely - I'd given it a friction burn from rubbing through clothes on Saturday. On Monday it was red and sore. Tuesday it had dried. Wednesday it p

I’m 23M with psoriasis. I’ve used methotrexate before, then Apremilast for 6 months (stopped working). Now my doctor wants to put me on Tofacitinib, but also asked me to check with insurance about biologics. Shes recommending Ixekizumab (Taltz), but it’s super expensive (₹3–4.5 lakh first year, then

If you'd all humour me while I vent, I'm very much an emotional wreck atm 😅 I've had Plaque Psoriasis since 2012, started on my forehead and then spread to cover my entire face, big patches on my legs, arms, back torso, scalp, ears... You get the drift. After Ciclosporine in 2019 I took a break wit