Posted 9/20/2024 2:14 PM (GMT -5)
Talked to my GI Doctor yesterday. After 10 months on Entyvio, it's not working enough to get me into remission. I'm to remain on the infusions until my next Colonoscopy in November. Then there should be a better understanding of what's going on.
For a couple weeks now I get constipated or 3 days, followed with 3 days of normal #3/4 bms. No urgency either. And I've gained 3 lbs. What's up with that! I still need naps almost every day. Not good for a 63 yr old woman.
My GI Doc is checking for parasites again but highly suggest Rinvoq. Says it works a different than biologics and his patients are doing well. Only problem...Pharmacare does not cover Rinvoq. At least not yet. I don't know how much it cost here in BC Canada, but must be expensive. Is there any other Canucks here that know the cost of Rinvoq?
I was told I could try other meds first that have been around for years, but it could be a repeat of Entyvio. I have a couple months to think it over. Any thoughts?
Sassy