PMR and RA
Hi Thanks for allowing me to join this group. I am hoping for support and help so I can deal with this horrible illness. I am on Methotrexate and Prednisolone and just about to start Adalimumab (Amgevita) has anyone any experience of this? Would love any advice!
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Hi @Maggie68
Welcome to the community, I hope you get the support you are looking for.
With the DMARDs it is all about getting the medication that suits you, and gives you the best quality of life. I hope you are doing well with your meds. and that adalimumab helps.
Whilst you are waiting for some members to pop along and comment I thought I'd share a little info with you which I hope is helpful.
Polymyalgia rheumatica (PMR) | Causes, symptoms, treatments (versusarthritis.org)
Rheumatoid arthritis | Causes, symptoms, treatments (versusarthritis.org)
All the best with it
Louisa
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Hi @Maggie68
I have psoriatic arthritis and I'm on sulfasalazine, MTX and Amgevita. The rheumatologist says the 3 drugs work together - I think the effect is called synergistic. I started Amgevita late July 2021 as sulfasalazine and MTX hadn't worked. After about 3 weeks noticed an improvement of my symptoms and after 2 months I was able to hand my crutches back. I'm not cured (I wish) but I'm significantly better. I now walk my dog 50-60kms a week - albeit with a limp. I don't now take painkillers regularly. It's certainly helped me significantly though I do recognise that's not the case for everyone.
I hope it works for you.
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Thank you! I have just had my first injection and feeling hopeful 🤞
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