After 35 years of biologics, Humira, Remicade, Enbrel they have done well for my AS, but my immune system is getting compromised. Is it time to stop these medications?
no, I wouldn't if they are still working to control your disease.. Talk to your Dr about this please
Carrie Small business owner, 53 / mother of 5, Fort Worth, Texas Remicade, Seroquel, Folic Acid, MTX Undifferented spondylopathy HLA-B27+ (onset 2007- DXed 2008) with associated uveitis, psoriasis EPI and IBS - gastritis due to NSAIDs Right Hip replacement 2017 with subsequent 4" heterotopic ossification (removed 2019)
The immune system changes as we age, so what you are seeing may not be associated with the medications. Like Roqufort said, best is to discuss with your rheumatologist.
Background: 32 yr old male Symptoms: Ps (scalp, elbows, knees) since 2000; PsSpa (neck, sacroiliac joint) since 2015 Dx: Osteoarthritis Aug, 2017; PsSpa Nov, 2018 Treatment: Meloxicam, Nov 2018-Jan 2019; Naproxen, Jan 2019-Jun 2019; Humira, Jun 2019-Present
