Side Effects of Rheumatoid Arthritis Medication | Johns Hopkins Rheumatology

While medications that treat RA are a great tool for decreasing inflammation and allergic reactions, some patients may experience side effects. It is important to communicate with your doctor about any negative effects that you may experience. In this video, Vicky Ruffing, RN-BC, discusses the benefits, risks, and side effects of these medications.
We would like to thank Abbvie, Inc. and Gilead Sciences, Inc. for their contribution to this program through unrestricted grants.

[@michaelwilliams4844]

I am learning as much as I can, so I can help my best friend, with her disease.

[@vonrock6862]

Your short videos have helped me understand more, and to better understand and relate to my Doctor 🕊

[@audraandrews4281]

OMG! I’m so thankful for going on a lectin free diet to completely stop my RA symptoms without drugs that would eventually kill me.

[@vaibhavjaiswal8342]

So what's you eat 🙄

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What is your diet In breakfast lunch and dinner What's you eat 🙄?

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[@Ohthetruthisoutthere]

Yes what is that

[@Sunny-bw1mo]

Hmmm 🤔 you sound like my rheumatologist, but under medication I was feeling horrible, now that I decided to go the healthy route, I feel so much better 😃

[@sr5726]

What side effects did you undergo with biologics. Could you share your healthy route ?

[@deboraslay9494]

What is the healthy route 😢

[@antoniawilliams9693]

I take a jack 1 inhibitor, thank you so much for this explanation, it was so clear and understandable thanks to you I feel much happier taking my medication now

[@allanahbriscoe3503]

Thanks for sharing x

[@bluesioux9538]

I was 60 yo & had no history of cardiac, respiratory or circulatory issues; had more of a problem with getting bleeding to stop. I landed in the hospital with 6 pulmonary embolisms + 1 DVT after taking a JAK inhibitor. I immediately stopped taking that med & began the recovery to no clots & no heart strain. No more JAK inhibitors for me!

[@MissMarceline-wp6oq]

So sorry to hear that thank u are still alive. I hope you are feeling much better now. My doctor wants me to try Rinvoq and i said i wont be trying it because of the serious side effects.

[@bluesioux9538]

@MissMarceline-wp6oq it just so happened that was what I was taking....yes, it did seem to relieve fatigue, ease the aches but it was quite deadly for me & their "test results" didn't include me. Everyone pls be aware of your OWN body & stick up for yourself!

[@pardesirulgay]

If some one have tb symptoms after infusion what Drs do to the patient then specially if he/she can't take antibiotics? Appreciate anyone's experience

[@Blessed-2-b-a-Hembree]

I took Humira and got an infection. I stopped the biologic. It’s been two and a half years of infection. The antibiotics aren’t clearing it up. I’ve been in and out of the hospital. Now with all this,all my exsisting conditions and Covid I’m in a bad situation. No one knows exactly what is causing this infection or how to treat it. I have flare ups of fever, vomiting and diarrhea. I got a second infection and again they don’t know what it is. It has growths that are growing at an alarming rate. Before RA I had an extremely strong immune system.

[@pardesirulgay]

How they are treating you for the infection? I am also very concerned about infections because I am about to start it

[@Blessed-2-b-a-Hembree]

@@pardesirulgay I just finished a round of doxycycline. I’ve had it so many times that it I’m becoming antibiotic resistant. It’s very scary stuff.

[@reylotsofrancis5404]

How are you doing right now?

[@dontump2286]

Please respond how are you doing now?

[@Blessed-2-b-a-Hembree]

@@pardesirulgay I take antibiotics on the regular. That and I’ve been in the hospital several times. I don’t seem to be the norm though.

[@shirleyann5413]

Was just diagnosed

[@mariafepascual5388]

Thank God I found this video and channel.❤

[@geletmote]

My mother was on a Biologic for 9 years 'tocilizumab' the past 4 years she had a massive foot infections which needed a skin graft, was it from the Biologic? She kept having infections and staphylococcus eating her skin away, I had enough and told the doctors to stop her infusion in April 2021, she passed away this year 1st of May.. May her soul Rest In Peace. I am not sure if it was because we stopped the infusion that she has passed, but this is playing on my mind all the time, I couldn't help to see her suffering and infection all the time, what was a son meant to do??

[@dontump2286]

I'm so sorry for your loss. I believe you did what you knew to be best. My father also battled infections while taking biologics and antibiotic treatments were unsuccessful. I pray for healing and good health my friend. Take care.

[@annstar4306]

You did right ,you did right trust me on this . Your mother thanks you !

[@usk7081]

It means if i m RA patient then I m near to death with or without taking medication. Then why should we take medicine ? Just form relieve symptoms

[@americaunited504]

Very straight forward and useful information. I'm in the beginning stages of Ankylosing Spondylitis treatment with Enbrel. That the covid virus is now a pandemic is especially concerning to me, as my natural immunities are suppressed with biologics now. I'm extra careful in large crowds and continue safety protocols, and only wish everyone who has the vaccine available to them would use it. I don't hug family members who have refused the covid vaccination and I explain why. A few have reconsider their stance. Thanks again.

[@dianedawson9692]

Vaccine has been proven to not prevent infection. Vaccine would have probably killed me.

[@DEEPAKKUMAR-xq7vb]

What about HSV infection ??

[@bassa69]

Does anybody use cbd e liquid pods

[@Stardusted1]

I do. And hybrids too. Try getting ones high in myercine which is best for pain.

[@bassa69]

@@Stardusted1 my pain is from rhumatoid arthritis what would you recommend

[@Stardusted1]

@@bassa69 that’s what I’ve got too. Just waiting to begin drug regimen. Stomach can’t take the painkillers anymore. I use Reign drops, by Redecan. I’m in Canada. Any Charlotte’s Web strain, or pink kush. Helps me move in the a.m.

[@Stardusted1]

@@bassa69 also, join a Cannabis group in your area. Unless you live somewhere where they throw you in jail for it. Sorry. I joined a FB group, and many of them have great advice and tips. A lot of them are also in pain and even grow themselves.

[@theodorewatry1346]

I got RA 30 yr old male with some small finger deformities. On methotrexate and hydroxy at the highest dose. Seems to finally be working but bad nausea. Cannabis seems to help with pain and nausea for me at least. Good luck to everyone!

[@ediebehnke2059]

Diarrhea for 6 weeks after stopping it.

[@Vinaykumar-ug4gm]

Well explained mam. you can also try planet ayurveda's RA care pack which is very effective in rheumatoid arthritis patients with no side effects because it is formed by 100% pure natural herbs.

[@aflaz171]

Clueless Drs givmving fairly useless help, getting pretty rich doing it!

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