Rheumatoid arthritis treatment can be life-changing, but sometimes, what once helped starts to lose its effect. This is known as drug resistance or treatment fatigue. For others, side effects or flares may still persist despite long-term treatment.
Have you ever felt like your RA meds stopped working?
What signs made you realize it was time for a change?
Have you tried switching medications, or adding new treatments?
I was diagnosed with RA in March of 2025. I was prescribed Enbrel. The swelling in my fingers have decreased due to the medication.
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Jan Paczkowski
Do you feel like your RA medication isn’t working anymore?https://www.carenity.us/forum/other-discussions/your-opinion-on-rheumatoid-arthritis-treatment/do-you-feel-like-your-ra-medication-isnt-working-anymore-66432026-02-13 01:29:45
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Hi everyone,
Rheumatoid arthritis treatment can be life-changing, but sometimes, what once helped starts to lose its effect. This is known as drug resistance or treatment fatigue. For others, side effects or flares may still persist despite long-term treatment.
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Let’s talk openly about what happens when “the usual” no longer works.
Somya from the Carenity team 🌼