New drug trial for RA

catlady

Hi all. my cousin's daughter has recently been diagnosed with RA and has opted to take part in a year-long trial for a new drug treatment. Anybody know anything about this? Have a rheumy nurse appt on Monday, so will ask there as well. Just wondered if any of you lovely peeps had heard anything.

ironic

Sorry no I have not seen anything on this. But it sounds promising if they are going to have a trial.

I do hope they are on to something.

Hope you are ok ish today,

Lv, Ix

dorcas

don't know anything about that one catlady.

I've read about certolizumab and tocilizumab approval for RA so will be very interested to hear what drug it is...or maybe it's something completely new? usually we get updates on the AC news page.

...No matter which drug it is I really hope your cousin's daughter has a great response to treatment.

Iris x

catlady

Thanks for reply guys . Will report back when I hear more.

Re me, I am on week 4 of MTX and have slight improvement in the pain in my shoulders and see rheumy nurse next week. Yesterday was a 'down day', woke up feeling very blue, lasted all day with pain to match. Today, much better. Read on NRAS website that RA activity can affect brain chemicals that control mood. Hey ho, yet another nasty to live with . Jenny

catlady

Hi again. My cousin's daughter has started the trial treatment today. It took about 6 hours.!!! She is on MTX and is on a trial for another new treatment. No drug name was given, as some are receiving a placebo. Is this called a blind trial?

ironic

Hi Jenny,

I wish her well and really hope something good comes out of this.
It looks as if it will some time before you know which group she is in.

Thanks for the update.

Lv, Ix