Thin wrists again

First injection of Simponi last Monday and today my wrists are back to their normal size! So excited and so pleased. Finally something is working against RA

Gentle hugs to all of you

Xxx

[sylvi]

Pleased for you Katie.xxx

[Hidden in reply to sylvi]

It will happen soon for you Sylvi

Love and hugs

Xx

[claireyj]

Sylvi I really hope this is the sort of blog we are going to hear from you really soon :)) ..and Katie that's great news enjoy it :)) Claire x

[Hidden]

Thank you Claire- I am conscious that so many are still trying to find that precious result and that this may not always be, for the moment am smiling

Hugs

Katie

[miss]

Very pleased to hear its working xx

[Hidden in reply to miss]

Me too x

[_andy_]

good news katie C .. its a good sign , when anti tnf starts working so soon.. x

[Hidden in reply to _andy_]

Just wanted to share to give everyone some good news x

[Neonkitty in reply to _andy_]

And a bad sign when they don't? Seriously, if Enbrel works great for three weeks then I flare (in joints which already had damage and flaring before I Started Enbrel a month ago) is this indicative of not going to work I wonder? Who can tell. Have to sit it out a bit longer, till end of three months, but without steroids is hard knowing they could return me to great mobility, but mask the ESR etc. Anyhow, I am deligted for you all who aren't having any blips and long may that continue! I think I may be a more difficult patient given my joint damage.

Julie

[Shell1967]

Brilliant news,well done Katie :)))) xxx

[Hidden]

Yay, Simponi = miracle drug !!! Really glad it seems to start working for you!! xx

[Hidden in reply to Hidden]

I know- was worried for a day or two there but this morning got dressed without even thinking about it, then I realised I had pulled up my trousers using my thumbs, something I have not done in five months! Xx

[Hidden in reply to Hidden]

Excellent !! So, shall we start that Simponi fan club?? xx

[Hidden in reply to Hidden]

Oh I totally think so- would be amazing and interesting. I am right behind you girl- lead on McDuff xx

[helixhelix]

Wow! It's great when you see something working. Sounds like a great drug for you, but could it make the sun come out as well? Polly

[Hidden]

Polly, will have the conversation xxx

[Neonkitty]

So glad to hear that! Great news. Unsure if Enbrel will be right for me but only had four. As I said, two days after the first shot things really happened fast then all very good indeed for three weeks then I flared in my worst areas. We shall see. As my fingers are stiff/huge I shall have to make visits here to type much less, but wishing you all well, of course.

Julie xx

[Hidden in reply to Neonkitty]

Hi July, I am sorry I did not reply to your previous comment . I think we all live with the knowledge that there is a possibility that the RA will flare and nothing will be able to prevent that- sadly that is the reality for all of us. I hope that your flare is short lived. My fingers and hands were the first place I noticed my RA and it is lovely sitting here tonight looking at my much improved hands so I send quiet hugs to you and hope your flare is soon under control.

I know what you mean about typing- I was fortunate enough to get an IPad from work, it requires no pressure to type, simply touch my finger tips on the keyboard and really I simply now could not do without it especially as I still do not have full movement of the joints, not that that is a complaint, way too early for that level of improvement

I sure appreciate your replies especially since it is currently so horrible for you

Hugs

Katie

[Neonkitty]

I am so delighted it is working for you, Katie! I think I had been left too long waiting to start the Enbrel and I could feel and see the joints going gaga. At least I know why, I guess. it os going other things, definitely, but it needs to do more! Love to you.

Julie xx

[Neonkitty]

Sorry, it is still doing other things!