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There's Light at the end of the Tunnel

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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.

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sylvi

Well done you for losing so much weight.xxxx

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jim1063 in reply tosylvi

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!!!!

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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.

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jim1063 in reply tostbernhard

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.

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Jan101

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

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jim1063 in reply toJan101

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

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

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Gnarli

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

J

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jim1063 in reply toGnarli

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.

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

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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.

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kkminton

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

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

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lovekittys

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

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