I too am on Remicade for RA. I have to receive IV treatment every 6 weeks, but have not had any problems on it. Yes the possible side effects are pretty scary, but the inability to move is worse and that's where I was 2 years ago. I could not even hold a coffee mug without both hands and forget getting up out of a chair if I didn't have something to push up on or pull up on as I did so. I also take Methatrexate weekly and Folic Acid daily. I wish I didn't need all these meds but it is nice to be pain free other than a little stiffness first thing in the morning.
Suzanne
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