Rheumatoid Arthritis - All People Who Are Taking "Enbrel"

Jill

posted 08/21/2008, comments (2)

Mixed feelings

I went to my Rheumy today. I have been on Enbrel now for 4 weeks and it's actually something that seems to be helping. I have been on Plaquenil for about 6 years for very high ANA levels. Never knowing what I was really being treated for was frustrating. A few months ago I was given a diagnosis of RA. After trying MTX I thought my life had taken a... Read more Chevron

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Emily

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posted 08/19/2008, comments (2)

Fear of Drugs

I've seen a lot of posts on here about how afraid some people are of taking prescription medications to handle their RA. I thought maybe my story could help. It all started in July 2007 with a numb feeling in my hands, like they had fallen asleep. I was 34 years old, had never been seriously sick and I thought it was nothing. After that came... Read more Chevron

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tina

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posted 08/12/2008, comments (8)

Anyone else on Arava??

I have been on Arava for a little over a month...and I don't feel like it's doing a thing to help me!! I'm not as swollen as I had been, but I'm still in pain. I go back to my rheumy at the end of August for follow-up. I'm just wondering if anyone else has been on Arava and if it has helped...if so, how long before you noticed a... Read more Chevron

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posted 07/16/2008, comments (2)

"Flare Ups" with RA

I have been on Enbrel, hydrochloroquine and folic acid for several months and it seemed like it was working for me for the most part. I always had some pain/discomfort, joint popping sounds and range of motion problems in my elbows but for the most part the pain and limited mobility went away after a few months of treatment. A few days ago my... Read more Chevron

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