Hi Hannah,

Yes it is possible for the meds to lose their effectiveness, and this should show up in your blood tests.
It may be that you will have to change to a different anti-tnf, or it could just be a blip and things will settle down again.
Sorry to hear you are not feeling too good. Have you had your holiday yet, were you going to Belgium?
I'm sure your rheumy team will be able to sort out what's going on with you so don't despair, and I hope you feel better soon.

Love and hugs, Doreen xx

Glad you had a good time in Belgium Hannah - you needed that!

It is possible for the meds to stop working, unfortunately - my rheumy told me the body just gets used to them after a certain length of time, and they lose their effect. She`s been talking of changing me from humira to something, depending on my bloods. Like you, I can`t say I fancy finding another one that works!

Take care,

Kathleen x

Sorry Hannah But i got told this by the rummie that yes the body can get used too the drug and it does not work as well .

And i think weather you are 16 or 66 or 96 its still the case . ( i think )

Anyway glad you had a good time .I went out with my young son yesterdAY and he is good fun and i always have good time with him as he is fun even with his old mum .

love christine

Hi Hannah
so glad you had a good time when you were away
as for the drugs as the others have said your body gets use to them
I am on MTX and RTX was on MTX and Sulfa but was very sick with that combo then MTX and I forgot the name (one of the TNF) it was the one with the drip that too was not a good combo then MTX and Humira that was great for me for a while
now I seem to be doing ok on the RTX and MTX
the RTX is also used for the MS
may be it would be better if you have a long chat to your RA nurse/doctor to see what they say
good luck with it
take care
Mary L