There's Light at the end of the Tunnel

[jim1063]

After a year of feeling crap and losing 4 stones, due to taking Methotrexate and Sulfasalazine and this horrible disease, there is light at the end of the tunnel I hope. I started self injecting 4 weeks ago with Erelzi (50mg Etanercept once a week) what a difference. The swelling in my wrists and ankles has subsided a bit and the fatigue isn't as bad. I have also cut back on my painkillers. The stiffness in my joints still takes a couple of hours to ease in the mornings . I never thought I'd see the day I'd look forward to a Friday because I'm giving myself an injection. Here's hoping I don't take an allergic reaction to this drug.

[sylvi]

Well done you for losing so much weight.xxxx

[jim1063 in reply to sylvi]

Hi Sylvi thanks very much for your reply. The only prob with losing so much weight to this horrible disease it costs a fortune to replace my clothes!!!!

[stbernhard]

Hello Jim, I am so pleased for you. I remember the first 11 months living with RA(2009 onward). Pain, fatigue, frustration etc. Then I got the right drug mixture and never looked back. In remission, so I lead a normal life with very few restrictions. Even reduced drugs and off sulfasalazine. I very much hope you'll go the same way. Keep in touch. All the best my friend.

[jim1063 in reply to stbernhard]

Hi Bernhard thanks for your reply. Your bang on I didn't realise how frustrated and down heartening this disease would me. The thing that kept me going is the fantastic guys on this forum. Take care Bernhard.

[Jan101]

Well done 👍 I think 🤔 that you must be very proud of yourself. Keep up the great work. Love and hugs 🤗🤗🌹🌹xx

[jim1063 in reply to Jan101]

Hi Jan thanks for taking the time to reply to my post it's much appreciated. All the best and take care.

[Jan101 in reply to jim1063]

You are very welcome and you take good care to. 🤗🤗🌹🌹xx

[Gnarli]

Brilliant brilliant news. I'm thrilled you have had such a positive result from etanercept and long may your improved health continue

J

[jim1063 in reply to Gnarli]

Hi J thanks for the reply. Hopefully I'll get some normality back in my life and get on top of this horrible disease . You take care and look after yourself.

[Hidden]

Hi Jim - That is wonderful news. Nothing is better than being pain free, or at least pain reduced....

[jim1063 in reply to Hidden]

Hello Caery thank you very much for your reply. It's a great support knowing guys like yourself that I haven't met take the time to read and reply to posts. Take care of yourself.

[kkminton]

Good luck with all my friend. So glad you are getting relief

[jim1063 in reply to kkminton]

Hi kk thanks for your kind reply. It's great that guys like yourself care about other people.

[lovekittys]

I am so happy for you, hope things get better and better.