So many meds

[Hammit39]

Hi all, I'm trying not to get discouraged but I have been on methotrexate, hydroxycloroquin, and humeria all at once since my RA diagnosis 8 mths ago. They are not working- doctor agrees. My hands are getting worse and I am having a foot fusion done next month. I feel like parts of me are just dropping off and I am so scared of ending up in a wheelchair. I am switching to Embril and wanted to know what others have experienced with this newer injection. Hoping this is the medication that at least slows this disease down. Thank you!

[helenlw7]

I was on Enbrel between 2008 and 2018, and for most of that time it was like a miracle drug, enabling me to keep working as a Reception teacher, lots of sitting on small chairs and the floor. I took it alongside methotrexate. I didn’t have any side effects. I hope it works for you.

[Hammit39 in reply to helenlw7]

Thank you!

[Neonkittie17]

I hope Enbrel works for you. Good luck for the foot fusion and it certainly is possible to come back from this difficult time and progress on a new med. If you’re going to have the original Enbrel/Etanercept it was first used in the UK in 2000 so it’s not new as such, but think you might mean you’re going to have one of its biosimilars? I hope you’re soon feeling much better and after your foot op and new med is working. 🙏The first year after diagnosis can be very hard to even come to terms with having RA. I’m glad your rheumy has decided for another med.

[Hammit39 in reply to Neonkittie17]

Thank you!

[Neonkittie17 in reply to Hammit39]

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[J1707-]

hang on in there . There is not one med or concoction fits all. The problem is it takes time . 8 years in and 9 drugs later I think I’ve found the right mix 🤞🏻9 weeks in on this mix and ( I’m scared to say it) but I think this is it . I’m barely using my aids to walk . I do realise I will have bad days but it’s the best I’ve been since diagnosis .I’m happier and starting to enjoy life again.

[Hammit39 in reply to J1707-]

I'm so glad you are doing better!

[Gillian15649]

I have been on Etranercept ( Enbrel at the beginning and now Benepali biosimilar) with MTX injections for more than 18 years. It has worked for me very well and I hope it is the right drug for you

[Hammit39 in reply to Gillian15649]

Thank you