Re: new to Humira; Humira vs. Enbrel

[Guest guest]

, when I was faced with the same decision, I chose Enbrel because

it's been around longer. It was a hard decision to make, but I asked

for advice here and then made my decision.

As far as injecting yourself, I was afraid, too. But before long I

became an expert at it. Now there's nothing to it. Really! I look

forward to my shots because I know they are going to make me feel

better. I use my stomach, where there are fewer nerve endings and

therefore hurts less. Also, I have ample territory there, LOL.

I hope that which ever one you choose will help you as much as Enbrel

helps me. I have had no bad side effects.

Sue

On Wednesday, December 21, 2005, at 01:15 PM, eemalawyer wrote:

> Hi, all. I'm sure this has been covered to death, but I'm fairly new

> here, please help me out. I've been on MTX and Remicade, not seeing

> much effect, so a new rheumy wants to start me on Humira.

>

> Any tips? I've never injected myself, but he says his NP will teach me

> and that it'll be easy. I know to be careful about infections.

> Anything else I should know?

>

> Also, he gave me the choice of Enbrel or Humira, said he thought they

> wree about equally likely to help -- I chose Humira because I can

> inject less frequently. Is there any reason that I should have chosen

> Enbrel instead? (I think I can still switch.)

[Guest guest]

Hi,

I chose Humira for the same reason. Fewer injections. Had I known

how easy it was going to be I might have considered the Enbrel a bit

more, but I was nervous about all of those self injections so I

chose the Humira. It is so easy to do the injection yourself. I

also use my belly because I rarely ever feel it at all. I have been

on it for about ten months or so now with pretty good results. I am

way better than I was before. I have noticed a few side effects

like the yeast infection or fungal infection connection that was

mentioned the other day in one of those studies that posts. I

think you will probably find good and bad results with either drug;

it really depends on each individual's body and how they accept it.

Also, Humira has a wonderful patient assistance program so I don't

have to pay my copay or anything on it. They deliver it right to

the door. They work with my insurance company which is really

nice. Good luck with whichever one you choose, but don't let giving

yourself shots worry you. It really is easy. Happy Holidays.

Tracie

>

> > Hi, all. I'm sure this has been covered to death, but I'm

fairly new

> > here, please help me out. I've been on MTX and Remicade, not

seeing

> > much effect, so a new rheumy wants to start me on Humira.

> >

> > Any tips? I've never injected myself, but he says his NP will

teach me

> > and that it'll be easy. I know to be careful about infections.

> > Anything else I should know?

> >

> > Also, he gave me the choice of Enbrel or Humira, said he thought

they

> > wree about equally likely to help -- I chose Humira because I can

> > inject less frequently. Is there any reason that I should have

chosen

> > Enbrel instead? (I think I can still switch.)

>

[Guest guest]

I would have started with Enbrel twice a week dosing becuase it

contains no preservative and does not burn when injected. You can take

both of the shots at one time...or take it twice a week. Some people

have said that the they feel the twice a week shots give them better

relief than the once a week shots.

Toni

>

> Hi, all. I'm sure this has been covered to death, but I'm fairly new

> here, please help me out. I've been on MTX and Remicade, not seeing

> much effect, so a new rheumy wants to start me on Humira.

>

> Any tips? I've never injected myself, but he says his NP will teach

me

> and that it'll be easy. I know to be careful about infections.

> Anything else I should know?

>

> Also, he gave me the choice of Enbrel or Humira, said he thought they

> wree about equally likely to help -- I chose Humira because I can

> inject less frequently. Is there any reason that I should have

chosen

> Enbrel instead? (I think I can still switch.)

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

Enbrel Also has a great patient assistance program as well. They

also ship via Fedex overnight to your door. I personally like the

fact that Enbrel has two choices...once a week pre-mixed just like

Humira and twice a week that you mix that is also preservative free

and does not burn or sting. The twice a week version of Enbrel you

can take both shots at one time...

Toni

> >

> > > Hi, all. I'm sure this has been covered to death, but I'm

> fairly new

> > > here, please help me out. I've been on MTX and Remicade, not

> seeing

> > > much effect, so a new rheumy wants to start me on Humira.

> > >

> > > Any tips? I've never injected myself, but he says his NP will

> teach me

> > > and that it'll be easy. I know to be careful about infections.

> > > Anything else I should know?

> > >

> > > Also, he gave me the choice of Enbrel or Humira, said he

thought

> they

> > > wree about equally likely to help -- I chose Humira because I

can

> > > inject less frequently. Is there any reason that I should have

> chosen

> > > Enbrel instead? (I think I can still switch.)

> >

>

[Guest guest]

I also tried both shots at one time, after the rheumy fellow suggested

it. I didn't like getting two shots at one time, and it didn't last the

full week for me. I went back to the twice a week shots. Sue

On Wednesday, December 21, 2005, at 10:09 PM, Ms radar wrote:

> I would have started with Enbrel twice a week dosing becuase it

> contains no preservative and does not burn when injected. You can take

> both of the shots at one time...or take it twice a week. Some people

> have said that the they feel the twice a week shots give them better

> relief than the once a week shots.

[Guest guest]

Enbrel worked better for me personally.

>

> > I would have started with Enbrel twice a week dosing becuase it

> > contains no preservative and does not burn when injected. You can

take

> > both of the shots at one time...or take it twice a week. Some

people

> > have said that the they feel the twice a week shots give them better

> > relief than the once a week shots.

>