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I was supposed to give myself another shot of Enbrel on Wednesday and I just couldn't do it. I saw the Physician Assistant and she was adamant that what I was experiencing was not related to the medication. She did talk to the doctor though and gave me a DMARD and TNF blocker recommendation (Plaquenil and Simponi). I'm nervous about both, but I will keep trying. This might all be in my head, but I seem to be feeling a little better after not taking the Enbrel.
I'm also making an appointment with an MD who specializes in holistic medicine. I'm willing to do anything at this point.
Thanks again and I wish you all the best.View Thread

I'm contemplating Simponi (I didn't like Enbrel) and I'm just curious how you are doing on the Simponi now?
Any information is appreciated!View Thread

I can't take Methotrexate so they put me on Enbrel and I have been miserable for the last 3 weeks. I asked for alternatives and my Rhuematologist suggested Plaquenil if I want to try another DMARD or Simponi as a TNF blocker instead of Enbrel.
Please feel free to let me know your experiences. Thanks!View Thread

I saw your post and wanted to let you know that I am sorry you feel alone and unsupported. It is overwhelming in trying to deal with this and it's hard to talk to others that don't relate. Just know that there are others who feel the same way and can understand how you feel. Hopefully you can find some support through these discussion forums.
If you need someone to talk to, I would be happy to chat.
Take care!View Thread

It seems hard to find good doctors depending on where you are. My doctor seems to be pretty good, I am just really frustrated with the medications and dealing with the side effects they cause. :oS Not a good feeling!
If you ever need someone to talk with, please let me know, I would be happy to chat. Take care!View Thread

Thank you so much for your reply and supportive words. It helps to talk with someone that understands. I had a rough day yesterday, but am feeling better today. Like you said...one day at a time...it's about all you can do.
I'm sorry about your situation with the doctor. I was reading a blog from someone else and they said to listen and trust your body. You know when something is wrong. I'm sure it's frustrating if the doc isn't responding to you. Keep talking to them...hopefully they will listen.
Thanks again and take care!View Thread

I was diagnosed with RA in June of 2010. My doctor started me out on Methotrexate which I took for 3 months. I experienced horrible depression and anxiety after two months. The doc lowered the dose which helped with the depression, however, my hair started falling out. The doc prescribed more medication to help with that. Then I developed a cough so they did a chest x-ray and said I had Methotrexate lung and to stop taking it.
They put me on Enbrel on Oct. 27th and I started having some side effects after two doses. I had chills, shaking, and my stomach felt empty all day. The doc had me take Zyrtec and Pepcid to help deal with that. Now I'm experiencing muscle pain in my back and I can tell I'm beginning to develop another type of infection.
I'm to the point now where I'm just frustrated, depressed and tired of dealing with the side effects. I'm not looking forward to calling the doc again and I feel like I'm being a hypochondriac. I'm just looking for any advice, experiences or moral support that I can get.
Sorry for the long post but thanks for listening.View Thread
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