Enbrel safe, effective for arthritis in long term

Rosella Koeller wrote:

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How can you say that? If a person is on Enbrel, his Rheumatoid Arthritis IS controlled! Thus, that person should NOT get Lymphoma! Right?

No, not necessarily, just because you are on Enbrel and other meds doesn't mean the disease is controlled. You can still suffer symptoms eg inflammation. I have been on Enbrel for 2 and half years, I am one of the lucky ones. Have been symptom free for this period. I was taking Methotrexate and prednisalone before I was admitted into hospital for IV Steroids 2 and half years ago, during this admission I was commenced on Enbrel. I was practically bedbound previous to taking Enbrel now I live a full and active life, I am a registered nurse and cope fine with the work and hours, experiencing 'flare ups' max twice a year. When I say flare ups they are very mild maybe just affecting one-two joints in my hands/wrists. I think the pros definitely out weigh the cons in my case. I am greatful to be able to live my life normally for now, however long this may last, I thank god for Enbrel.

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yvonne wrote:

I have a friend who has Ra and can't get any help because she has no insurance is there a place where people can get help? Her hands are nearly usless.

You might want to suggest dietary changes to your friend. My RA improved greatly when I cut out all dairy and gluten, and started adding in more Omega-3 fatty acids and green foods. There is a lot of information about it online. Also, I use a ChiliPad: http://www.chilitechnology.com/ which is a great help because it lets me control the temperature of my bed and eases a lot of the pain.

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Gitte Kolandjian wrote:

For your information, my mother aged 67, was put on enbrel for rheumatoid arthritis after two new knees and 5 years of suffering approx. She had 41 weeks treatment (two injections a week), when on a random blood test it was detected that her liver count was extremely high. It turned out she had developed common bile duct cancer and died 7-8 months following the blood test.
Although Enbrel gave her quality of life for just under a year we can't help think that maybe it also contributed to her developing cancer.

This might be something interesting for you to find out more
It is Free "Whispering The Truth From Rheumatoid Arthritis Survivors" eBook.

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They talks in many topic and also if you opt-in to their site and they even will give more info about how to work from home while having RA !

enjoy!

Fish wrote:

I have taken Enbrel for two weeks. I have noticed that my kidney is hurting. I am also on Methotrexate. Anyone having this kind of symptom?

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Try Monavie. It is full of anti-inflamatory fruits and it has natural Omegas, which are good for you. omar.frances@gmail.com

my daughter is 9 and has jra and psoriasis and hlb27 positive she was recently put on Methotrexate and enbler. it really does not seem to work can anyone suggest anything please help

There may be a link between the body's natural healing process and cancer. This link may be enhanced with the induction of Enbrel.

Ileane wrote:

Please contact me if you have Lymphoma as a result of RA.

I took Enbrel for approximately 8 years for my psoriatic arthritis. I have been diagnosed with B Cell Folicular Splenic Lymphoma and am currently taking Rituxan/Methotrexate Chemo.

I am 20 diagnosed with RA 3months ago perscribed mexo, and predinose. Not working been on it 6 weeks. Lossing weight, anemic, and now they are giving me Embrel. I am very apprehensive to take the medication. Any thoughts on better drugs. Also take celebrex at night

Court wrote:

I am 20 diagnosed with RA 3months ago perscribed mexo, and predinose. Not working been on it 6 weeks. Lossing weight, anemic, and now they are giving me Embrel. I am very apprehensive to take the medication. Any thoughts on better drugs. Also take celebrex at night

Hi there, sorry to hear you are confused as to what your next step is with medication. I have noticed there is conflicting advice on this forum, which doesn't make it easy. I have been on Enbrel 5 years now and I am completely healthy, so far. I was completely bed ridden with RA previous to Enbrel. I am a nurse and lived a very active life before I was diagnosed at 27. RA tore me apart. Extreme pain. I was put on steroids and metotrexate, like you. That combination didn't work at all for me either. I put on so much weight too and got quite depressed. I was put on Enbrel as almost a last resort. Within 3 weeks I was walking and practically back to normal. Within 2 months I was back at work. I live a very active life now. I go jogging 3 times a week and go to the gym once a week. I work full time as a nurse... It depends on your quality of life at the moment really as to whether you think taking Enbrel is best for you. I have read all the info of the possible side effects etc. It even has links to possible causes of Lymphomas and other cancers, it doesn't stop me from taking Enbrel. I have a quality of life now that I wouldn't have if i stopped taking this medication. No one knows how long we have to live on this earth but all I know is, the majority of the time i do have, i want to live well. People who live very well and look after themselves can still develope cancer, it's unfortunately a reality of life. I think every person is an individual and you have to make an intelligent decision for your own self. If Enbrel does cause me irrepareable damage I won't blame the medication, I will still thank God I at least now appreciate life and the quality of life Enbrel has given me the past 5 years. I am well monitored too by the way, every couple of months I have blood tests and so far, all have been fine. Lets hope this continues. I hope this helps you in some way with your decision, good luck.:-)

I have had take for about five yes I was on metho for a year I could not eat lost a lot of weight now they want to give me ebrel I was all for it. Now after reading all this I'm scared to death. I have asthma I don't need anything else to go wrong with me. I just don't know what to do.

I Am 70years old and feel the same as you, very scared don't know what to do' I have asthma, diverticulitis, I have passed 2 tests to go on enbrel now I feel obliged to have it I don't like letting people down. Help

I have numbness in my left hand and pins and needles all the time, for a long wile. and suffer from shortness of breath after doing a simple thing. a very dry mouth all the time. and suffer a chest infection at least once or twice a year. Please tell me if there is anything above showing I should not take enbrel,

I see you live in Leicester like myself.
We probably share the same Doctor.
Back to your question I am 67 having RA for a number of years I was rejected to go on Enbrel because I suffer from being short of breath. sorry but that's all I can tell you I am glad In a way after reading all the side affects. Take care

Thanks Carol

How about its side effects? Is there any discussion about it? Research should be done before taking in any kinds of medicine.
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