Rheumatoid Arthritis Treatment

I have been taking MTX for about 1 year and started Remicade about 4 months ago (I have received 5 infusions so far). For the first couple months the Remicade seemed to work amazingly but for the last 2 months or so I continue to have pain and stiffness before, right through and after my treatments. I mentioned this to my rheumatologist and he increased my dose with no real difference ( I will of course mention this at our next check up). My question is has anyone else had experience with Remicade’s effectiveness wearing off? Also does anyone have experience with other TNF Inhibitors such as Humira and Enbrel? Anyone switched meds and found that one worked better than another for them? If one Biological Modifier doesn’t work does that mean that they all wont work for me? Thanks!

I was diagnosed with RA back in April after SEVERAL tests. I was having severe pain, muscle weakness, joint pain, and the list goes on and on. I made at least one weekly trip to the ER until finally my family physician put me on prednisone for the swelling. After the visits with my rheumatologist and the tests she put me on sulfasalizine.. It made me very very sick. I ended up stopping the medicine because I decided throwing up everyday was not worth it. I was always sick, fatigued, etc. I went back yesterday, to the rheumatologist, and she has once again put me on prednisone because I’m swelling again. She also put me on methotrexate and folic acid. She has said there are a LOT of possible side effects with the methotrexate. I’m slightly concerned about these side effects and wondering of anyones experiences with this medication as a whole. Side effects, things I should eat, food and/or activities I should avoid. Anything and everything. thank you!
I do know a little about the medication.. I know that it is a chemo-treatment and I am okay with that. I could NOT be a vegan or even try to be a vegan cuz that’s just not me.. Anybody else have anything they might add? Thank you!

I am to start therapy with rituxan soon, but will not be taking methotrexate with it as I developed pneumonitis with methotrexate therapy. I would like to know of any delayed or adverse effects from the therapy other than what is listed in the brochure. Thanks for any help towards making an informed decision.

I’ve been taking 20mg of oxycontin PRN for nearly one year. I’ve been finding lately that I’ve been needing a higher dose to manage my RA pain. I’m curious about other RA sufferers experience with this drug or other pain meds. I am fully aware of the addictive qualities of the drug.