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Originally Posted by Catfishjeff
I was on Remicade infusion for over 15 years in California. Every 5 weeks, 900 units. Here in TV my rheumatologist gave me the choice of going back on it or trying Xeljanz XR (tofacitinib) which is a pill taken once a day. The results have been identical and I’m no longer locked into living around an infusion schedule. The co-payments can be pretty big but there are ways to get it waved. I highly recommend Dr. Morris who is a rheumatologist with The Villages health system.
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I had a lot of trouble getting set up with a rheumatologist here in The Villages. I was trying to get my Evenity osteoporosis shots here instead of in Maryland. With Dr. Morris's system, be sure to fill out all the paper work first. You have to be in their system before they will accept any paper work from your previous doctor. If you are not in their system, your medical records from your previous doctor will be dumped. Also, make sure the doctor is familiar with the drug you want. My prescription was sent to the mail order Optum Rx system. My experience when down hill from there. Nobody appeared to know what was happening.
After spending more than a month pulling my hair out, I decided to try another rheumatology who was at least familiar with Evenity. Dr. Stephen Bookbinder is in Ocala. But, be sure to only send the referral to him and make sure the office receives it before sending any paperwork. Or, your paperwork will be dumped. Good luck!