RTD but starting Humira

[Tireeeed]

Hey all, active duty Air Force. Recently RTD with C2 for Rheumatoid Arthritis earlier this year. At the time I was just on Plaquenil (hydroxychloroquine), since have also tried CellCept in addition to Plaquenil to no avail. My rheumatologist told me I’d be starting Humira at the end of the month, is this something that can trigger my ARILO early? Thanks!

 

[Provis]

Hey all, active duty Air Force. Recently RTD with C2 for Rheumatoid Arthritis earlier this year. At the time I was just on Plaquenil (hydroxychloroquine), since have also tried CellCept in addition to Plaquenil to no avail. My rheumatologist told me I’d be starting Humira at the end of the month, is this something that can trigger my ARILO early? Thanks!

Yes it can. How long it takes just depends on the situation. Should probably put you in Code 37 if you need Humira long term.

 

[Tireeeed]

Thanks for the info! Even if my RA stabilizes you think it leads to a code 37? I’ve read others experiences on here and in other groups saying they’ve been on it for years with just a C2 code.

 

[Provis]

Thanks for the info! Even if my RA stabilizes you think it leads to a code 37? I’ve read others experiences on here and in other groups saying they’ve been on it for years with just a C2 code.

With every answer it just depends. Remember the PEB's job is. personnel. If they need you then they can say sure we can work with the and have limited duty stations due to biologics. They can also say hey we need you to be able to everything and since you can't deploy to austere environments you are unfit.

How long have you served? What's your MOS? That information matters.

 

[Tireeeed]

7 years today actually, and I’m aircraft maintenance but currently in an instructing job. I’ve missed ~15 days for it this year so far.

 

[Provis]

7 years today actually, and I’m aircraft maintenance but currently in an instructing job. I’ve missed ~15 days for it this year so far.

could go either way. For most its being found unfit.

 

[Tireeeed]

Following up on this, have an appointment with my PCM tomorrow to discuss. My permanent profile is only for push ups/planks even though I’m being affected in all my joints. I did initially bring it up for wrist pain so I imagine that’s what they looked at. But I feel like someone should’ve been like, “Hey doesn’t RA affect not only 1 joint group?” Bringing this up tomorrow as it’s a weird situation, any thoughts?

 

[Provis]

Following up on this, have an appointment with my PCM tomorrow to discuss. My permanent profile is only for push ups/planks even though I’m being affected in all my joints. I did initially bring it up for wrist pain so I imagine that’s what they looked at. But I feel like someone should’ve been like, “Hey doesn’t RA affect not only 1 joint group?” Bringing this up tomorrow as it’s a weird situation, any thoughts?

Just keep getting treatment. I wouldn't minimize anything or exaggerate either.

 

[Tireeeed]

Just finished my appointment, she basically said that we can keep doing temp profiles until my ARILO in February. She said in order to refer to the AMRO that I’d need notes from my rheumatologist suggesting separation.