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Hello Everyone! My name is Kimberly Patrick. Im from Illinois. Just wanted to introduce myself since I just registered. I have been a RA patient since July 2007 and well its getting pretty tough and well have tried many medications and none seem to be working. And well starting the 18th of Feb I will be doing Remicade IV Infusions. Im kind of scared of it all since I havent heard much about it besides the price of the infusion. Really scared of all the side affects that come along with it as well. But hopefully with all the prayers and thoughts sent my way things will get better and all. Anyways hello to everyone and hope to meet some new people here.
Kimberly Patrick
Hello Kimberly, Welcome here. I have never tried Remicade but am on Humira injections and Arava . So far that seems to be working for me . There are always side effects to all medications you take. Just keep a positive attitude that the infusion will help you .
You will learn alot being on this forum and do research on you own to learn as much as you possibly can . I always strart on Mayo clinic .com and go from there to other places as well.
I wish you the best of luck !! And stay positive !!
Thanks for the warm welcome. Yea Humira was one of my doctors options but didnt feel comfortable enough to give myself shots. I would rather have someone else do it instead of me. I get really nervous when it comes to needles. I have stayed positive through the process so far but I have my days of depression where I dont feel like Im getting anywhere but that comes with it. Im kind of scared of all the bills to follow but I do have insurance with BCBS but it only pays 90% of the bill. Ive heard the infusion that I start on Monday cost between 00 - 000. So its gonna be tricky with it all. Kind of trying to find ways to help. But its nothing that cant be taken care of its just finding the right help. And it doesnt help that Im not working at the moment because I have restrictions and my employer cant allow the restrictions. Been looking for a at home base job but havent had any luck so far. But thanks for the warm welcomes and hope to learn alot here.
Kim, I also hate needles but with the Humira you can use a Pen . The needle is hidden you don't have to see it go into your skin . And I believe Enbrel has one too now.
I use to be on Enbrel ( with the needle ) for a few years and also being afraid of needles but in time I got pretty good at giving myself shots .
I guess my thinking was "I would do anything to not be in that kind of pain " .
There are people on the board that do Rhemicade and can probley learn alot from them by going to old posts .
You will do fine!!!
Hi Kimberly, my story is similar to yours, I too was dx in july 07 and now the Rd wants me to go on rimicade I also have bcbs. I have'nt heard back on what they will cover, but I pray it will cover, I'm a chicken with the needles too, but if they won't cover the treatments I think I will go to another med.the other biologics are cheaper! Welcome to the board!! JanJan,
Well they just told me last week that they was going to try me on remicade and see what happens. They then told me I need prior authorization from insurance and then had a go around with my dr and insurance and come to find out I dont need any prior authorization so they set me up for monday as soon as my TB test is read. They told me I would use my deductible and then they would pay 90% and then I had to pay for 10%. So I dunno. I have heard that remicade isnt cheap and it cost between 00- 000. So I was told from somebody here to get help with the cost and I havet contacted them yet since its the weekend so monday I will be contacting them and seeing if I can get help with paying for all this.
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