Rheumatoid Arthritis Warriors

Have any of you taken Amjevita??? It’s suppose to be a biosimikar to Humira. My Dr. moved my RX to once every 7 days and insurance is making me switch to Amjevita. Any feedback???

My joints possess a higher degree of storm-tracking accuracy than local news channels, primarily due to the effects of barometric pressure.
Barometric pressure, also known as atmospheric pressure, decreases when a storm is approaching. For individuals with chronic illnesses, this change can have a significant impact on the body.
Here's how it works: When the pressure drops, it can cause tissues (such as muscles, joints, and nerves) to expand slightly, exerting additional pressure on already sensitive areas. This can lead to increased inflammation, nerve irritation, or exacerbate stiff joints even further.

Real Talk…

I’ve been on Humira for over a year now — one dose every 10 days — and while it helped at first, I’ve noticed the flare-ups are coming back more frequently, and my recovery time is getting longer.

Managing my health has been a serious journey. I only have one kidney after losing the other to kidney cancer 5 years ago. 7 months later, I had to undergo a full hysterectomy due to precancerous growths. The trauma from these surgeries triggered even more complications — I became diabetic and was later diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis.

Now, I’m navigating chronic illness, autoimmunity, and limited medication options because of my single kidney. It’s exhausting some days, and frustrating trying to find treatments that actually help without causing more harm. I also battle Spinal Stenosis and severe sciatica, along with quarterly injections in back and knee doing my best not to have knee replacement where I am bone on bone.

Is anyone else out there dealing with a complex health story like this? Would love to connect, share, and maybe support each other through it.

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