Re: Enbrel injections for arthritis. (Retier's)

[Guest guest]

Do you know if the Enbrel stops the deterioration of the joints?

[Guest guest]

Pat,

The clinical trials of Enbrel show that it prevents joint damage. Not very

many medicines have been shown to actually prevent progression of joint

damage. It is one of the big benefits of Enbrel. It changes the course of

the disease and the earlier you get it the better.

You should have a TB test before starting it because it can activate latent

TB. I think they pretty much always do a TB skin test now before starting

anyone on it. I have not had any increase in infections since starting

Enbrel.

Janet in SF

ReA since 1973; diagnosed 1997; HLA-B27+

[Guest guest]

I have been on Enbrel for almost 2 months now and I consider it a

miracle drug! I still have some achiness/joint pain but it is

nothing compared to what I experiencing just a few months ago. I

also feel less fatigued than I usually do.

Annette

[Guest guest]

Liz-

I am sorry to hear your doctor won't consider it. My first rheumy

didn't want to do anything but give me NSAIDs and prednisone. It

took me a couple of years to realize I needed to find another

doctor. I will pray that you feel better this holiday season!

Annette