With little pain and kidney problems, I, personally, wouldn't take the Remicade (I've taken all 3 biologics and am currently on Enbrel).
BTW, I'm not sure where you are located, but in Australia, it must be hard for the Rheumy's not to prescribe Remicade as the first biologic.
It is my understanding that they get paid to be on call (by Medicare), whilst you are in the hospital being infused.
In the meantime they see their other patients as usual, charging them their normal fee.
If the pain gets worse and you need a biologic, and if you get the choice, I would opt for something like Enbrel first. It's a lot less mucking around than Remicade, where you have to spend hours in a hospital being infused.
If Enbrel doesn't work, then try Humira, and lastly, Remicade!
In my humble opinion that is!
James
