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I have been on Enbrel for the past 4 months and have found it to be incredibly helpful - for 4 days out of 7... At my last visit to the Rheumy on Tuesdays she suggested we try Humira for the next 3 months to see if it will give me relief for a longer period of time. I am also taking Methodextrate - though I really want off that - it is making all my hair fall out.
I have RA with my Lupus. My Lupus seems pretty well under control - but the joint pain remains terrible. Without the Enbrel I was losing flexibility in my hips in a rapid rate. With the Enbrel I manage really well for 3 1/2 days; alright (but not pain free) for 2 days and only 1 1/2 days of pain (it takes 1/2 a day for the Enrel to take effect). I've managed to stay off Pred for 4 months now - the longest since my diagnosis nearly 3 years ago. My Rheumy added the Metho about 3 months ago in an attempt to get it to cover the full 7 days between injections - but no real luck - just a lot of hair lost.
Is anyone else on Enbrel or Humira? Does it help you? Has anyone else tried both? Which one worked best? I'd love to hear about other's experiences - good or bad - so I can get an idea what to expect from Humira. I take my first shot next Friday.
Thanks for the help!
Janet
I have RA with my Lupus. My Lupus seems pretty well under control - but the joint pain remains terrible. Without the Enbrel I was losing flexibility in my hips in a rapid rate. With the Enbrel I manage really well for 3 1/2 days; alright (but not pain free) for 2 days and only 1 1/2 days of pain (it takes 1/2 a day for the Enrel to take effect). I've managed to stay off Pred for 4 months now - the longest since my diagnosis nearly 3 years ago. My Rheumy added the Metho about 3 months ago in an attempt to get it to cover the full 7 days between injections - but no real luck - just a lot of hair lost.
Is anyone else on Enbrel or Humira? Does it help you? Has anyone else tried both? Which one worked best? I'd love to hear about other's experiences - good or bad - so I can get an idea what to expect from Humira. I take my first shot next Friday.
Thanks for the help!
Janet