Enbrel Success Story | Arthritis Information
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.
A-W-E-S-O-M-E!!!!!!
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. :(
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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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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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.
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.
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
bumping this up
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