definitely call your doc.  there ought to be something to keep you out
of trouble in the mean time.  or if they are close enough, maybe they
have samples?
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Hugs Rhonda,

Wish you'd said so earlier Rhonda,
Some places maybe to check - I cannot vouch for any of them but I've heard of
some who've gone to this first one for emergency relief.
http://www.modestneeds.org  (might be worth a try, takes some time, one time
only assist, needs a quote or bill)
http://www.institutedc.org/pd370r4.htm (I don't trust this one because I think
one has to buy a book first)
http://www.themedicineprogram.com/ ???
http://www.cpmission.com/gallery.html  ???
http://www.needymeds.com/programs/remicade.html (might be worth a try as long as
there's no strings attached).

If any of the above ask you for money first, ignore and check out the others.
These were posted to the fibromyalgia newsgroup, so I haven't used them myself
so don't know the experience (good or bad).
I'm also wondering if there's a generic equivalent of Remicade that might be
less expensive and might get you through for a bit. A drug store might be able
to tell you and compare the prices of both for you.
Hope you find some relief soon.

Hugs
J

Hi Rhonda,
Sorry you're not feeling well.Can you ask your RD for some cortisone shots
in the worst joints or maybe a Medrol pack?

Regarding Remicade, the risk of having an allergic reaction increases if
you've had a prolongued break between the infusions. Please ask your RD if
you need pretreatment with cortisone and antihistamines, and make sure they
have adrenaline and cortisone handy at your next infusion (if they don't
have it already). They can also slow down the drip rate. Methotrexate also
lessens the risk of allergic reaction (although it apparently didn't in me)
Some people on the arthritis group have been able to take up Remicade again
after a treatment break without problems, though, some have had allergic
reactions.

Both my sister and I developed antibodies against the mouse portion in
Remicade after having a prolongued treatment break, so we both had allergic
reactions (she anaphylactic reaction, I serum sickness) and the antibodies
had also rendered Remicade useless in us.

About the insurance stuff, ask over at alt.support.arthritis. I see threads
about that there all the time. Can't give you any useful advice since I'm in
Sweden. Would it be easier for you if you were on injectibles like Enbrel or
Humira? They work similarly to Remicade, but you take it at home, just like
an insulin injections.

Nina

Called DR he is putting me back on prednisone and adding Neurontin.....this
is until ins co can get back with us about remecade.......They said they
will pay at 100% with a 15.00 co pay . Now it goes to their board to see if
they will actually pay for it dr had to write a letter of ness.