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I would recommend calling your doctor to let them know. Don't quote me on this, but I know that taking biologics can make it harder for your body to fight infections and I thought thrush was indicated as a possible side effect of Enbrel, but you need to find out from your doctor for sure.
I found some information on WebMD under the medication side effects.
Good luck & I hope you get some relief.
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I was diagnosed last June with RA and I understand how frustrating all of this can be. Finding the right medication is a huge challenge especially when you know the side effects. Another challenge for me is finding information because I don't get very much from my doctor (my husband is ready to take the computer away from me!
) We have two RA docs in my area and I was almost ready to go out of state to get treatment.Enbrel didn't work for me either...I felt horrible for the three weeks I was on it. I'm on Simponi now (since January) and it seems to be working much better.
It's frightening in the beginning but eventually I had to come to terms with it and realize...it is what it is and I don't have control over it. However, I do have control over my mindset and on how I want to treat it.
I also had a lot of people tell me to cut myself some slack. This is a tough diagnosis and you are just starting to learn about it. Give yourself a break...you need it after being diagnosed with such challenging diseases. This forum was helpful when I was feeling my worst. It helped talking to others who can relate and reading their stories. I hope you are able to find some solace in it too.
Take care of yourself, get rest and know that you will find the right doctor and meds to help you feel better.
Good luck to you,
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I'm sorry to hear that you have RA on top of dealing with spina bifida and now depression. I can imagine you are having a very hard time right now.
If you don't have very many people to talk to, I'm sure you will find these forums helpful. I was in an extreme state of depression when I posted this and I found it extremely helpful to talk to others who can relate to having RA and having to deal with the medications.
I hope and pray you get the support the you need during this difficult time in your life. Hang in there!
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I'm curious to know if you have found out more information about this. I'm just learning about it.
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Did you ever find out any more information on this? Just curious. I just discovered this and I'm wanting more information.
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I can definitely relate with you. Recently I was extremely down, frustrated and sad about dealing with the medications and their side effects. I was diagnosed six months ago and I'm now on my 3rd medication. I have found that almost all of the medications have scary side effects but I tell myself I have to keep trying. One of them is bound to work eventually, right?
Being patient and waiting for the results is hard, but I'm looking forward to the day when I will start feeling better and back to normal.
I hear a lot of people say "one day at a time" and I think they are right...it just takes time.
Take care,
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I don't want to discourage you from Enbrel by any means because it sounds like it works for a lot of people. Some people have said it takes 3 months before it really works.
My personal experience was different. I only had 3 doses and I started having issues after two. I was feeling pretty bad physically/emotionally and after the third dose I asked my doctor for something different because I felt THAT bad. That is just me though...everybody is different and will have different experiences.View Thread

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