All People Who Are Taking "enbrel"
Worried about germs after starting Enbrel
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... Read more
posted 12/21/2009, comments (3)|
How can i piece this all together and be in control again
Hi everyone its been awhile since i wrote. It has been a year since being diagnose with RA. I have officially been let go from my job because i couldn't return within the six months allowed on short term disability. I receive SSD which was a blessing. I heard people had to wait a long time, but i only waited 6 months before i was approved. My... Read more
posted 12/08/2009, comments (3)|
Darkening of the gums...RX side effects?
I have recently experienced dark places on my lower gums. I am on methotrexate, plaquenil, enbrel and ultram. I have excellent oral hygiene and have never experienced any problems with my teeth. I went to the dentist yesterday to confirm it was not gum disease or cancer he assured me it was not and went back today a for my... Read more
posted 11/18/2009, comments (0)|
Enbrel a real miracle drug for 10 + yrs but last 30 days have been the worse.
Hello all, I was diagnosed with RA at the age of 33 (44 now). My Rheumy at the time back in 1999 insisted we begin by treating my RA very aggressively and prescribed Enbrel, MTX and Celebrex. Being that Enbrel was brand new to the market and I hated injections I was more than against any injections. As the months went by, approx 2-3, I was... Read more
posted 10/16/2009, comments (4)|
