Re: Kineret Users?SHELLY

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,

If you dont mind me asking how did you know you had sepsis (staph aurea) in

the joints? I always like to know what to look out for.

Thanks so much for the information!

Mandi

Florida

In a message dated 4/10/2008 4:14:36 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time,

taneygrl2000@... writes:

Mandi,

I was on Kineret for a couple of years. Prior to that I had been on Enbrel

and Remicade, usually in a cocktail with MTX and Prednisone in some

combination. I always take Arava as well. On Kineret, I was able to stop both

MTX and

Prednisone at times. I felt pretty good, but I did have my share of

infections. Sepsis Sucks. Staph Aurea to be exact. Twice in two different

joints.

Anyway, my insurance increased my monthly copay to $500 per month about this

time

last year, so I had to change to a different drug. Now I get around the copay

thing by getting infusion medications. I am currently on Rituxan infusions,

but still on 15mg of prednisone with it, so I may have done better on

Kineret. However, and this is a BIG however, I have not had an infection in the

last

six months like I constantly did on Kineret.

Please remember: There are pros and cons with every medicine, and they

change with each person. Just because one thing works for one person doesn't

mean

it will for another or vice versa. Hope you get your questions answered this

time.

Stay Healthy

Diagnosed 1998

_MLH951@..._ (mailto:MLH951@...) wrote:

Hi guys,

I asked a while back if anyone is on Kineret and got a few responses, I was

hoping to get in more detail about what actual results you

experienced.hoping

of a before and after.

Looking forward to hearing from you!

Mandi

Florida

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