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Has Anyone Heard About Biologics Not Helping Women As Much As Men?

A MySpondylitisTeam Member asked a question 💭
Mississauga, ON

I went to an AS INformation session in Toronto. The Dr.’s mentioned that the Biologics treatments are less effective on women, especially if they don’t carry the HLA B27 gene..

January 10, 2018 (edited)
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A MySpondylitisTeam Member

I am HLA B27 positive and am going to be starting biologics in about 2 months! so i'll let you know how i'll go

April 11, 2018
A MySpondylitisTeam Member

YES! I am a woman and HLA B27 negative. Have had very little success with Biologics. I thought I must have supper immune system.

March 19, 2018
A MySpondylitisTeam Member

Medications do work differently on women than men. Our immune system isn't the same. They may take stronger medicine and by weight comparison, too.

February 26, 2018
A MySpondylitisTeam Member

I tried enbrel for about 9 mo. Didnt help a smidge No more bios for me!!

February 24, 2018
A MySpondylitisTeam Member

That is what I am getting checked for. That Gene. You do know. You have to stop meds and vitamins three days before test I'm taking my test on Monday

October 5, 2018

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