Guest guest Posted January 2, 2003 Report Share Posted January 2, 2003 Janet, I think if your doctor writes a strong enough letter you can get it approved. The doctor has to show that other people with similar types of problems as you are taking Enbrel. I am pretty sure my doctor presented information from the Enbrel trials done on people with our type of Arthritis to the Insurance Company to get mine approved. It was a long hard battle to get it approved. I think it took us almost a year. It is harder to get Remicade because it is considered a treatment, not a drug. Who knows how they come up with this formula.You need to get your doctor to write some strong letters and show any type of research trials done with the Enbrel for your arthritis. You've heard the saying the squeaking wheel gets oiled, well there is some truth to that. Keep squeaking and get your doctor to squeak with you.I know that some trials were done out in California with Ankylosing Spondylitis and Enbrel. I am considered a Spondylitic variant, because I show symptoms from both AS and Reiters. I think most of us are like that. Good luck, and do not give up. I know it can be very frustrating, but just keep going at it. Connie NC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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