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Wed, 05/20/2009 - 06:02
Enbrel Injections
Is anyone on the Enbrel injections? Last week at the rheumy dr we decided it's time to move my treatment up to the next level. My spine, hands, shoulders are getting progressively worse. So the dr and I agreed to hit it more agressively. (Trying to limit the damage,I already have plenty.)
I guess I'm just wondering if anyone else on here is taking the Enbrel and also how long it takes to see some results. Thanks.
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DDD, spondylosis, bulging discs, osteophytes at C5-C6 and C6-C7,bulged disc and osteophyte pinching the nerve root at C-5-C-6, cervical facet joint arthritis. RA and OA problems in hands, feet (Surgery 7/21/08 to straighten and fuse toes)and right shoulder(3 surgeries '02,'04 and '06.)
Hi Marti
I've been on Enbrel now for a couple of years and for me its my 'wonder drug'. I could feel results within a month. I take 2x 25 mg week and have to mix the solution. Its not hard. I know now that there are 50 mg pre-loaded syringes available and I did try them but had trouble with the larger syringe.
At first I had some minor reactions at the injection site but this went away after 2 weeks. Mainly redness, swelling and itching. I inject mainly on my stomach.
For me now the results have levelled off but I start feeling lousy if I miss more than 3 shots. You will need to be extra cautious about catching colds, flu etc as it lowers your immune system. If you have any other questions feel free to pm me at any time, keep us posted and good luck! Shalom
Mine are 50 mg, once a week. It is like an epi-pen, preloaded. I just set it on my leg and click. It does burn while the medicine is going in, but I didn't seem to have any reaction at all. Just hoping it helps! Thanks for your in-put!
DDD, spondylosis, bulging discs, osteophytes at C5-C6 and C6-C7,bulged disc and osteophyte pinching the nerve root at C-5-C-6, cervical facet joint arthritis. RA and OA problems in hands, feet (Surgery 7/21/08 to straighten and fuse toes)and right shoulder(3 surgeries '02,'04 and '06.)