What is infusion therapy for rheumatoid arthritis?

I have been on infusion therapy for my RA for a year. It is done at a hospital or day clinic and takes about 2 hours per session. My tip is to wear comfortable, loose-sleeved clothes and carry a flask of warm water to stay hydrated during the process.

These biologic infusions are highly effective but can be quite expensive compared to regular tablets. Make sure you check if your health insurance covers day-care hospitalization for infusions, as that can save you a lot of out-of-pocket expenses.

Infusion therapy uses powerful medications that modify your immune system. Before starting, your doctor must run safety screenings for infections like TB or Hepatitis. Always get this done under the strict supervision of a qualified rheumatologist at a proper facility.

It is simply receiving your RA medication through an IV drip instead of swallowing pills every day. It targets the inflammation directly at the cellular level. If oral medications aren't working for you, ask your doctor if you are a candidate for infusions.