Don't forget Cimzia!
I have seen - might just be me personally - but it seems as though the semi-normal route of injectable meds is Remicade, then Humira, then Cimzia. I know every doctor and every case is different, but this is the normal route I've seen.
- Remicade is injected through IV, usually in hospital.
- Humira can be injected at home and comes in pen form if you ask. The pens are much easier to use on yourself, but Humira stings like a #$%^&*!!
- Cimzia is not available in pens as it is much thicker, but it barely hurts at all and they have a traveling nurse program that your doc can help you set up.
Each of these meds are a little different, but work along the same idea. Wikipedia is a great site to read up on them as they don't have much of the chest thumping and crowing about how great their own med is.
Personally I have gone through the first two and just started Cimzia. My toes are crossed that it works!
