Information and opinions on health from KayFour at HealthCentral.com. HealthCentral.com is one of the top health destinations on the Web, with more than 35 condition-specific, wellness and general health Web properties. http://www.healthcentral.com/profiles/c/81071/index http://www.healthcentral.com/profiles/c/81071/rss self application/xml en-us 15 120 19 http://www.healthcentral.com/images/hc_logo_sm.gif http://www.healthcentral.com/profiles/c/81071/index http://www.healthcentral.com/rheumatoid-arthritis/c/81071/98790/germs Mon, 21 Dec 2009 14:44:40 -0500 KayFour This may sound a little weird, but after reading what there is to read about Enbrel, I am worried about the medication depressing my immune system.  The nurse at my doctor's office told me to stay away from people who are sick (like my grandchildren when they have a cold.)  I work at a college and have people in and out of my office all day, and it seems like most are coughing, sneezing, etc.  I use TONS of hand-sanitizer and wipe... http://www.healthcentral.com/rheumatoid-arthritis/c/81071/98790/germs http://www.healthcentral.com/rheumatoid-arthritis/c/81071/98618/ready Sat, 19 Dec 2009 16:03:18 -0500 KayFour I was diagnosed with RA about 5 years ago and have undergone many different therapies, from taking Aleve to Methotrexate.  Nothing is helping.  My Rheumatologist is using me for a science experiment, I think... a walking laboratory.  My pain level increasing and my ability to do normal day-to-day things decreases.  He has finally prescribed Enbrel and I am hoping this will work so I can get my life back.   I have... http://www.healthcentral.com/rheumatoid-arthritis/c/81071/98618/ready