Talking to my doc

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Hello all,

I am thinking about asking my doc if I can try one of the biological

meds. You may recall that a radiologist detected erosions in my recent

X-rays, though the rheumy felt that only one was actual. I thought I

would only discuss the one she agreed was a real erosion. Since that

happened since being on MTX, it could be said that the MTX failed, and

that is what must happen before my insurance co. would pay for a

biological.

I am worried, however, about infections. MTX alone has agreed with me;

I don't want to start having all sorts of problems with an Enbrel,

Remicade, or Humira. I am doing fairly well on the MTX, but am

concerned about erosions. The toe happened silently--no swelling, pain,

or redness. I don't want my hands to be next. (The radiologist said he

detected erosions throughout the hands, but the rheumy disagreed.)

Thoughts?

Sierra