Guest guest Posted March 28, 2004 Report Share Posted March 28, 2004 Hi I realise that this question has probably been asked before so I apologise for repeating the question. Depending on the results of my blood tests I am to be offered anti- TNF drugs - either Enbrel or Remicade in a month's time when I go back to the rheumatologist. I have been on anti-inflammatories and painkillers up to now. Does anyone have any advice on which I should go for or which has helped them or a website that may give me more information? I am in the UK so its available on the NHS and insurance doesn't play a part. Thanks Jackie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 29, 2004 Report Share Posted March 29, 2004 Hi Jackie, I've attached a couple articles for your information. They indicate that Remicade tends to work a little faster and better, and Remicade has been fantastic for me. A main difference is that Enbrel is self-injected, but Remicade is an infusion every 8-weeks (a little more often just in the first few doses). The infusion is very comfortable. You sit and let the stuff drip into you for a couple hours, and you can read or relax, not painful at all. So it depends on if you can take off for half a day once every two months, or if you'd rather do it yourself at home. The same meds don't work for everyone so you might need to try one and then the other in any case. Good luck. - from California [ ] Enbrel or Remicade? > Hi > > I realise that this question has probably been asked before so I > apologise for repeating the question. > > Depending on the results of my blood tests I am to be offered anti- > TNF drugs - either Enbrel or Remicade in a month's time when I go > back to the rheumatologist. I have been on anti-inflammatories and > painkillers up to now. Does anyone have any advice on which I should > go for or which has helped them or a website that may give me more > information? I am in the UK so its available on the NHS and > insurance doesn't play a part. > > Thanks > Jackie > > > > > > > Please visit our Psoriatic Arthritis Group's informational web page at: > http://www.wpunj.edu/pa/ -- created and edited by list member aka(raharris@...). > > Also,in August 2001,list member Jack aka Cornishpro@... began to conduct extensive research which he publishes as the " Psoriatic Arthritis Research Newsletter " , monthly in our email and digest format. Many thanks to Jack. Back issues of the newsletter are stored on our PA webpage as well as the archives of the list. > > Don't forget that the list archives comprise a tremendous amount of information (Over three years of messages and answers).Feel free to browse them at your convenience. > > LET'S HEAR FROM SOME OF YOU LURKERS out there! If you have a comment or question, chances are there is a person who has been around a while who can help you out with AT LEAST an educated guess for an answer! If not,we can steer you in the right direction with a good website to go to, > > Blessings and Peace, > > Atwood-Stack, Founder > Alan , Web & List Editor > Jack , Newsletter Editor > Pat Bias, List Editor > Ron Dotson, List Editor > Orin, List Editor > , List Editor > and any others who help in any way (thank you!) > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 30, 2004 Report Share Posted March 30, 2004 Jackie I am finishing 5 months on Enbrel and have not seen much improvement. I had about 3 weeks that I really saw some difference but then it was back to no help. I start Remicade next week. I choose Enbrel to start with just because it was easier on my schedule. My Dr. gave me the choice. I think you will find that everyone is different and you will just have to give it a try to find out if it works. And don't become discouraged if you don't see results immediately. Good luck. Debbie -- In , " SPR3TS " <spr3ts@s...> wrote: > Hi Jackie, > > I've attached a couple articles for your information. They indicate that > Remicade tends to work a little faster and better, and Remicade has been > fantastic for me. > > A main difference is that Enbrel is self-injected, but Remicade is an > infusion every 8-weeks (a little more often just in the first few doses). > The infusion is very comfortable. You sit and let the stuff drip into you > for a couple hours, and you can read or relax, not painful at all. So it > depends on if you can take off for half a day once every two months, or if > you'd rather do it yourself at home. The same meds don't work for everyone > so you might need to try one and then the other in any case. > > Good luck. > > - from California > > removed] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 30, 2004 Report Share Posted March 30, 2004 In a message dated 3/30/2004 11:52:29 AM Eastern Standard Time, dcoker@... writes: I am finishing 5 months on Enbrel and have not seen much improvement. I had about 3 weeks that I really saw some difference but then it was back to no help. I start Remicade next week. I choose Enbrel to start with just because it was easier on my schedule. Good luck with Remicade Debbie. Enbrel did not do anything for me either. Please let us know how you make out with the Remicade. I just started Humira. Only one shot so far and feel nothing. I'm going to give it some time JANET Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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