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.
There's Light at the end of the Tunnel: After a year of... - NRAS
There's Light at the end of the Tunnel
Well done you for losing so much weight.xxxx
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.
Well done 👍 I think 🤔 that you must be very proud of yourself. Keep up the great work. Love and hugs 🤗🤗🌹🌹xx
Brilliant brilliant news. I'm thrilled you have had such a positive result from etanercept and long may your improved health continue
J
Hi Jim - That is wonderful news. Nothing is better than being pain free, or at least pain reduced....
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.
Good luck with all my friend. So glad you are getting relief
I am so happy for you, hope things get better and better.