RE: Enbrel stories/Ute, Patty, Donna

September 28, 2001

--- ulewis@... wrote:

> Hi, my name is Ute, I don't post very often due to a

> very busy work

> schedule.

> I'm on Enbrel since Oct. 99. I noticed improvement

> after a month.

> However I still had to be on Prednisone until

> January 2001.

> Since last January I only take Enbrel, Antibiotics 3

> times a week, Flovent

> inhaler, Calcium, Fish Oil, and Vitamins.

> I had one flare in April and took Predisone for

> about 3 weeks. Since

> than I'm doing OK. I hope the Enbrel will also get

> you off Prednisone.

> Good luck.

>

Hi Ute, Patty, and Donna,

Thanks for sharing your Enbrel stories with me. It

gives me hope that I can get off some of my

medications in time. Especially the prednisone. I

saw my doctor this morning and he was impressed that I

am already feeling some relief. I try not to get

excited because usually my story is that new med's

work for me for a time, then my body learns how to

ignore them, and they just stop having any effect.

Doctor said its because I'm so onery!

Anyway, I do appreciate your stories and they do give

me hope. Take care all.

Love, Sharon

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September 28, 2001