enbrel

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Hi . I'm very glad that Enbrel can now be prescribed as a first line

instead of having to fail numerous other RA drugs. I'm sure there are many

doctors that are glad their hands are no longer tied. I think this is part

of the normal progression of new drugs. Have you contacted Immunex to see

if they will help you with the 50% out of pocket expense?

They have set aside a certain amount for people that can't afford it. It

may be worth a try.

Yes, I still love school. Next Thursday is my final. I'll be a lot more

active after next Thursday. I'm starting another class right away, but it

*should* be very easy. It is on Internet Literacy. It won't be time

consuming like programming is. 9 more days and I can breath again!!!!!

a

----- Original Message -----

From: Valued Compaq Customer <ruf-caimi@...>

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Sent: Sunday, June 18, 2000 8:41 PM

Subject: [ ] enbrel

> Hi a,

> The site you sent for enbrel and first line of drugs. When I last saw my

> rheumy, he was telling me if I just walked into his office for the first

> time, we would have tried enbrel first. That is how he is treating RA,

> unfortunately my insurance only pays for half of it. It is out of the

> question for me.

> I just thought it was interesting how enbrel is being used first now.

> Is school almost over for the summer classes? I thought last year I got

> done before the 4th of July. Do you still enjoy it?

> Have a good night.

>

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> I too am on Enbrel (5th week) and 15 mg pred daily. I am in constant

> pain

> and the stiffness is really bad mornings and evenings with a

> relatively painless

> period in the middle of the day. I am still working because I know I

> will be

> worse if I stay at home but it is a struggle.

> Helen

I didn't notice much on Enbrel till about the 5th or 6th week, and

then it was mostly that I finally had more energy. Did still have pain,

tho. I've found Lyrica helps altho I think I'll have to break down and

ask the doc for another DMARD to go along with it...

Good luck