Enbrel update

[Someonesmother]

well ladies and gentlemen I have done the third week of enbrel and it is going well so far. No rashes or any other reactions yayayayayay. It has made a difference to my fatigue levels which makes a big difference to my functioning at work. I am not almost crawling back to the car every afternoon and managing to stay awake to drive home. I am hoping the joint pain will decrease in time too

I went to the rheumy clinic and luckily the registrar was busy so I got to see a very experienced rheumy who said let's not bother with gold injection let's juts apply for the enbrel and see if the government approves it. So fingers crossed everyone that I am approved so that when my 3 month trial from the drug company is finished I can go on it via subsidised script. Amazing what can be achieved when you get someone experienced.

[bassiefromholland]

Happy for you! It is so nice to get (part) of your life back. Have a Nice weekend!

Bas

[Someonesmother in reply to bassiefromholland]

It is nice to finish the week and not be so tired I want to fall over.

You have a great weekend too

[Hobbits]

Great news!

[Someonesmother in reply to Hobbits]

Yes it is and I am hoping eventually it will deal with some of the pain.

[nomoreheels]

Hey SOM , you might just have enough energy to enjoy your weekend! Great news, onwards & upwards....I do so hope you can bypass the gold injections & approval is swift.

[Someonesmother in reply to nomoreheels]

Thanks Nomoreheels. Apparently it will take 3-6 weeks so I am really hopeful it is 1. approved and 2. before I run out of this lot.

[hatshepsut]

Fingers crossed that you get the go ahead, that's such good news. M x

[Someonesmother in reply to hatshepsut]

Thanks you. Yes me too I have everything crossed.

[Hidden]

Fabbydoo long may this state of affairs continue for you! X

[Someonesmother in reply to Hidden]

I am really hoping that too Twitchy.

[allanah]

Great !!!! Such promising good news and laughed out loud at the photo!!

[Someonesmother in reply to allanah]

Heheh it is probably how my fingers feel a lot of the time.

[Jacki08]

Really hope this is the turning point for you. Good luck ☺x

[Someonesmother in reply to Jacki08]

Thanks. Yes I am really hoping that too.

[Gillian1163]

Brilliant - I had a good 10 years on Enbrel with no side effects

[Someonesmother in reply to Gillian1163]

Love hearing good news stories. I hope it does the same for me