I also was diganosed with RA in 1995 and have been on Remicade that long. I also take Methotrexate, Prednesone and because of the Methotrexate I'm taking, my hair was thinning so I'm taking folic acid for that...I was almost in a wheel chair, no kidding. The pain was so bad I couldn't even get off the toilet by myself..I went and had test after tests taken and the doctor said I had RA. The Rhumatologist put me on the Remicade and in two days I was back to my old self again...I just cried and cried and said thank you, thank you for giving me my life back again...I know the meds are really bad for me, but I couldn't function without them...I love life again...I caught it before my fingers and toes started to grow crooked. It isn't a cure, but it sure helps control the pain..