# Remicade is my last hope

**URL:** <https://discussion.livingwithpsoriaticarthritis.org/t/remicade-is-my-last-hope/1322>\
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**Created:** [January 11, 2013, 2:29pm UTC](https://discussion.livingwithpsoriaticarthritis.org/t/remicade-is-my-last-hope/1322 "2013-01-11T14:29:01Z")\
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**Author:** ![Alexa35](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/user_avatar/discussion.livingwithpsoriaticarthritis.org/alexa35/32/501_2.png) [@Alexa35](https://discussion.livingwithpsoriaticarthritis.org/u/Alexa35)\
**Post date:** [January 11, 2013, 2:29pm UTC](https://discussion.livingwithpsoriaticarthritis.org/t/remicade-is-my-last-hope/1322/1 "2013-01-11T14:29:01Z")

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So today I go for my 3rd Remicade infusion (4 weeks), and I'm hopeful but kind of worried. Everyone says it's like a magic experience, but I have yet to feel the magic. I notice a slight difference with the morning swelling, but nothing in terms of the other pain. I have tried Humira, MTX, Enbrel, and I am still taking the MTX now until the Remicade kicks in. Has anyone else had a similar experience with Remicade where it took longer to work for them?

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**Author:** ![Liz](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/user_avatar/discussion.livingwithpsoriaticarthritis.org/liz/32/17_2.png) [@Liz](https://discussion.livingwithpsoriaticarthritis.org/u/Liz)\
**Post date:** [January 11, 2013, 2:34pm UTC](https://discussion.livingwithpsoriaticarthritis.org/t/remicade-is-my-last-hope/1322/2 "2013-01-11T14:34:57Z")

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At first mine did not work either. But my rheumy, increased the dosage & frequency. So don't give up hope. Keep us posted.

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**Author:** ![Alexa35](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/user_avatar/discussion.livingwithpsoriaticarthritis.org/alexa35/32/501_2.png) [@Alexa35](https://discussion.livingwithpsoriaticarthritis.org/u/Alexa35)\
**Post date:** [January 11, 2013, 2:59pm UTC](https://discussion.livingwithpsoriaticarthritis.org/t/remicade-is-my-last-hope/1322/3 "2013-01-11T14:59:55Z")

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Thanks Liz. I'm trying not to.

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**Author:** ![nym](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/user_avatar/discussion.livingwithpsoriaticarthritis.org/nym/32/65_2.png) [@nym](https://discussion.livingwithpsoriaticarthritis.org/u/nym)\
**Post date:** [January 11, 2013, 6:29pm UTC](https://discussion.livingwithpsoriaticarthritis.org/t/remicade-is-my-last-hope/1322/4 "2013-01-11T18:29:20Z")

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I had three doses with very little improvement. My fourth dose made a world of difference. I was out of my wheelchair, hiking with my family within a matter of weeks. I had to go off of it for several months, but am back on it and have seen improvement after my second dose.

Praying it works for you!!!!