Guest guest Posted January 5, 2003 Report Share Posted January 5, 2003 In a message dated 1/5/2003 7:24:14 AM Eastern Standard Time, robertmowery@... writes: > I am suppose to > start Enbrel on Monday and am not looking forward to it. Bob - I hope the enbrel helps you. It helped me at least as much as the MTX which I am now off of. I'm also on vioxx and prednisone as needed (which thank God isn't often). I hope you get to go off the MTX because the side effects of that are nasty and you'll feel better on the Enbrel. I'm with you in your vow. I might get down some days, but I'll be damned if I'll let this beat me! I keep working every day even though some doctors have recommended I go on disability. (I also have diabetes and sleep apnea). I know with all the support I have online and off that I'm going to be able to keep going. Take care, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 5, 2003 Report Share Posted January 5, 2003 Bob, Thank you. I opened your post today, really feeling sorry for myself and down. I was ready to stay in my PJ's all day. I am having sausage toes, and had to increase my pred ...so it kinda wears on a positive attitude. Yes ..Yes...yes....this is a battle! And I too, commit to going on and doing the normal things in life I love to do. I have a wonderful husband, who does more than anyone can imagine, and 2 children and 6-1/2 beautiful grand children. They all own my heart, and I cannot bear to not be able to play with them. Thank you for the positive thoughts, Gentle Hugs & Prayers, Carol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 7, 2003 Report Share Posted January 7, 2003 Keep the attitude, Bob! 2 years ago I was right where you are now and starting to get really discouraged and sick from the meds. In May of '2001 I started Enbrel, and within 3 months was off all the other meds except vioxx. By January of 2002 I was only taking Vioxx occasionally. With the exception of the time I had to stop the Enbrel for 2 weeks when I had eye surgery (started to flare) I have been able to do more than I have in years. I pray the same for you very soon. Be well <> I will never give up> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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