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Marigold 
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Posted: 12 December 2008 at 8:21am |
After a slow start and a change of Rheumatologists, I have now been on Enbrel for a year. At my doctor's visit this week, my Dr. had a big smile on his face and said i was exactly where he had hoped I would be in a year. He showed me his medical record from a year ago before Enbrel (onscreen in the examining room - he is very hi-tech) and he had 'checked off' on a drawing of a person about 6-7 of my joints in which he detected swelling/inflammation or about which I was complaining. This was after reasonable control by mtx and Plaquenil for 4 years but I still had issues, especially foot pain.
At this week's appointment there was only 1 joint checked off - my right thumb which is sore but not unbearable by any means. I do have to watch my fatigue level constantly and know my own limits but Enbrel has been a wonderful drug for me. I would encourage anyone with good insurance whose doctor is recommending it for them, to give it a try.
I realize anything could change from day to day, but right now, today, I am thrilled. My previous doctor was very reluctant to change treatments in case of side effects. I was the one in pain when walking etc and I wanted to be more proactive so I switched.
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Marigold
Rituxan, Plaquenil, Effexor; Lexapro; Synthroid; Vytorin; Lisinopril; Prilosec; Iron
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sarie
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Posted: 23 December 2008 at 12:46pm |
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A-W-E-S-O-M-E!!!!!!
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babs10
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Posted: 26 December 2008 at 12:19pm |
GOOD FOR YOU!! I am sincerely happy for you.. You're the third person I've seen on here state that they found remission w/ enbrel.... I've been taking it since March 2008... and I am still searching the elusive remission status.... I feel much much MUCH better... but too many joints still involved and too many issues to say remission is even near. :(
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The deeper the dark, the closer the dawn. However profound the suffering that envelops you, never forget the inner spark of hope and courage. Never lose the capacity to wait with patient enduring.
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dordale8
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Posted: 08 January 2009 at 5:35pm |
Marigold--So glad to hear of your success! I too have had good luck with Enbrel. I've been on it a little more than two years now with super results. dordale 
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Aleva
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Posted: 15 June 2009 at 7:23am |
Originally posted by Marigold
After a slow start and a change of Rheumatologists, I have now been on Enbrel for a year. At my doctor's visit this week, my Dr. had a big smile on his face and said i was exactly where he had hoped I would be in a year. He showed me his medical record from a year ago before Enbrel (onscreen in the examining room - he is very hi-tech) and he had 'checked off' on a drawing of a person about 6-7 of my joints in which he detected swelling/inflammation or about which I was complaining. This was after reasonable control by mtx and Plaquenil for 4 years but I still had issues, especially foot pain.
At this week's appointment there was only 1 joint checked off - my right thumb which is sore but not unbearable by any means. I do have to watch my fatigue level constantly and know my own limits but Enbrel has been a wonderful drug for me. I would encourage anyone with good insurance whose doctor is recommending it for them, to give it a try.
I realize anything could change from day to day, but right now, today, I am thrilled. My previous doctor was very reluctant to change treatments in case of side effects. I was the one in pain when walking etc and I wanted to be more proactive so I switched. |
Oh I'm so happy to hear this. I just started Enbrel and I hope it helps my foot pain. I really am feeling okay in all other areas except my feet.
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MTX, folic acid, prednisone, Enbrel, Benicar, Enbrel, Vitamind D
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Deb J
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Posted: 26 October 2009 at 4:56pm |
I've been on Enbrel for 5 months and feel great. The stuff literally saved my life. I'm a very active (almost) 38 year old woman with 2 kids, hubby and I'm a hairdresser. Things couldn't be any crazier around here, but being sick changed everything. Along with RA, I have Fibromyalgia. Since I found a great RD, and a good combo of meds (took a while) I have finally found remission.
Loving life again.
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Debbie~RA~Fibro
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kalamazoo
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Posted: 30 October 2009 at 11:54am |
I am on enbrel too, I find it very effective. My whole life has changed due to RA but this drug has given me new hope.
I am new here so it is good to hear others stories
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