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Joyce0

Posted Friday, November 09, 2007 12:47 AM

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Hi Everyone, Saw my Rheumy today and he's taking me off Plaquenil and Sulfasalazine and I'm going on Enbrel. I hate needles - guess it's time I conquered that fear. I'm looking forward to some relief from the pain, inflammation, and fatigue. I got a flu shot and a pneumonia shot today, as well as a 2nd TB test. I'll start Enbrel next week. I'm running with the big dogs now.
~ Joyce

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pat59

Posted Friday, November 09, 2007 12:54 AM

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Heye Joyce, didn't get any much relief from Plaquenil, Sulfasalazine, mtx, and prednisone.probably all at once!, had it that bad..ready for a wheelchair....nothing till Enbrel came out!.....hated being on prednisone 5 years nonstop..about 7 mg a day...Enbrel was my breakthrough, the nurse showed me how to do the injection's..

Hope you have the luck i did...Everybody has to get the right meds combo, and i hope you have found yours!...

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Methotrexate 15 yrs, Enbrel 3 yrs, Humira 5 yrs, Rituxan 1 yr, now diagnosed with PSA and RA, back to Enbrel 50mg.x2 a week

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CathyMN

Posted Friday, November 09, 2007 6:38 AM

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Hi Joyce
I've been on Enbrel for 3 months now and it definitely took away my fatigue, which is a blessing. Hope you have the same results. The injections really aren't all bad. I've only used the sure-click, but others use syringes and seem to like that route as well. You'll find what works best for you and where you're most comfortable injecting.

Take Care
Cathy

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Maire379

Posted Friday, November 09, 2007 6:52 AM

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Enbrel has worked for me for about a year. Now it looks like it has stoped working for me. But while it worked I felt better but never had any pain free days. I don't think that I ever well until they come up with a cure. Hope that will come some day soon.

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Annaart

Posted Friday, November 09, 2007 8:14 AM

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Good luck Joyce. I hope it works fast and for a long time for you. With the sure clicks, it doesn't even look like a needle (well the Humira is like that). Making it less scary.

Anna

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Geneva

Posted Friday, November 09, 2007 9:03 AM

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I'm getting there, Joyce, on Orencia soon. I hope this helps both of us.
Geneva

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twister597

Posted Friday, November 09, 2007 10:40 AM

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I wish you much luck on Enbrel. Giving injections isn't that bad, I always tell myself that without Humira and MTX, I'd be so much worse!! Keep us posted how you get along....
Carolyn

You do not learn anything the second time a mule kicks you!!!

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Joyce0

Posted Friday, November 09, 2007 12:36 PM

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Thank you all for your encouragement and support! I'll ask my doctor about sure clicks. Here's to progress and a cure!
~ Joyce

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