Guest guest Posted September 27, 2004 Report Share Posted September 27, 2004 I know sometimes Prednisone can cause acne but I don't know about Enbrel and the puffy finger could be your arthritis. If they stay very bad you might call your doctor and ask. Melt ----- Original Message ----- From: a_cone I am noticing that I have some acne as well as puffy fingers and hands. Is this a possible side effect of the Enbrel? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 27, 2004 Report Share Posted September 27, 2004 Thanks Melt! I am seeing my doctor on Wednesday and plan to bring up the acne and puffiness. I notice that neither appeared until after starting the Enbrel. We'll see what he says, but I wanted the opinions of Stilligans -- which I trust! ;-) > I know sometimes Prednisone can cause acne but I don't know about Enbrel and the puffy finger could be your arthritis. If they stay very bad you might call your doctor and ask. > Melt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 27, 2004 Report Share Posted September 27, 2004 Hi Lori--my thing is that I've never, ever had acne (even as a teen) and I wasn't puffy at all before. So maybe it causes the opposite? hehe...probably not, but neither occurred until after I started the Enbrel. And I'm not on anything else new. My fingers are like fat sausages and it's difficult to do things with them. I see my doctor on Wednesday, so we'll see what he says. > , > Going from my own experience, I would not think either of these symptoms are from the Enbrel, of which I am on three shots a week. From my understanding the enbrel should HELP the swelling go down rather than cause it. The acne is a puzzle to me, I just know that once I went on the Indomethacine and Enbrel, my face cleared up. Sorry if I'm no help, I would think these symptoms are from something else. Keep up posted. > Lori > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 28, 2004 Report Share Posted September 28, 2004 , A good thing to remember is that we are all individuals. Just because I can't find anything to support how someone is reacting, responding or failing to respond to a treatment does not mean you are not experiencing a problem. Listen to your body. Speak with your doctors. I almost always have symptoms from a drug that are not listed in the normal literature. If any strange or concerning symptoms began AFTER you began to take a certain medication... by all means GET IT CHECKED OUT. Hoping you have a great day and find some answers. Be sure to let us know what you find. Smiles, Carolinea_cone wrote: Hi Lori--my thing is that I've never, ever had acne (even as a teen) and I wasn't puffy at all before. So maybe it causes the opposite? hehe...probably not, but neither occurred until after I started the Enbrel. And I'm not on anything else new. My fingers are like fat sausages and it's difficult to do things with them. I see my doctor on Wednesday, so we'll see what he says.> , > Going from my own experience, I would not think either of these symptoms are from the Enbrel, of which I am on three shots a week. From my understanding the enbrel should HELP the swelling go down rather than cause it. The acne is a puzzle to me, I just know that once I went on the Indomethacine and Enbrel, my face cleared up. Sorry if I'm no help, I would think these symptoms are from something else. Keep up posted.> Lori> Visit the Still's Disease Message Boardhttp://disc.server.com/Indices/148599.htmlThe materials and information contained in this message are not intended to replace the services of a trained health professional or to be a substitute for medical advice of physicians and/or other health care professionals. The International Still's Disease Foundation is not engaged in rendering medical or professional medical services. You should consult your physician on specific medical questions, particularly in matters requiring diagnosis or medical attention. The International Still's Disease Foundation makes no representations or warranties with respect to any treatment, action, application, medication or preparation by any person following the information offered or provided within this support form. ion by any person following the information offered or provided within this support form. (Beautiful Southern Oregon, USA) We may not be able to change the direction of the wind, but we can adjust our sails. May you have enough happiness to make you kind, enough trials to make you strong, enough sorrow to keep you human, enough hope to make you happy. __________________________________________________ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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