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Hi
I was approved to begin Enbrel in October but because of invasive dental treatment I have been unable to begin until now. However I am concerned about starting it at this time of year as there are so many bugs about at the moment.
Am I being paranoid or would it be better to delay until later in the year. The research I have studied seems to indicate that your are more at risk of a serious infection in the first six months of treatment.
I wondered if any of you have any experience of Enbrel and could pass on any advise.
Happy New Year to you all
Sue
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Hello Sue
Sorry have not experience with this drug but I am sure someone will help you soon
Good luck
Rose
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Hi Sue I have been on Enbrel for 21 months and have had no infections at all. Enbrel has changed my life so much. I would get started on it as soon as possible. If you do feel you have the start of an infection go to your GP right away. The sooner you get started the sooner you will see an inprovement in your condition. Hope Enbrel works well for you, it has for me. Happy New Year 2011. Joy
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Location: Thornton Cleveleys
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Hi Sue Do please take up the option of being treated with Enbrel as soon as possible. Who knows, in the current economic climate I feel it is always best to take the offer whilst it is there! If your consultant feels you need this drug now then that is the way forward. Yes you will be more prone to infection but that is not something that affects everyone and if it does it can easily be dealt with and antibiotics will be prescribed if required. I have been on Enbrel since 2004 and it has changed my life. I have taken it in combination with other drugs but the improvement and control of the disease has been significant. Apart from the feeling of well being knowing the progression of the disease is being slowed down is a huge psychological benefit. There are bugs about all year so ignore that and get started! Best of luck with it  Lyn x
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Thank you all for your positive comments. It has made me feel much more confident and I will begin taking it as soon as I can. Happy, Healthy New Year to you all Sue
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Hi All Just to keep you updated. I had my first injection of Enbrel last Monday and on Tuesday, my mobility had improved beyond belief. I can now walk without limping and I feel so much better. Thanks to all those who encouraged me to try it and I would recommend anyone who is offered it to try it. Obviously it is different for everyone but it is worth giving it a try if you are offered it. Wishing you all a good week Sue
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Hi Sue Wonderful news! Great that you are starting to see a return in mobility so quickly. Remember not to overdo things now you are more able, so easily done when we feel better. Don't worry if you find a slight 'slowing up' as your body adjusts to the new drug, it will get better again! Hope the improvement continues; do keep us posted  Lyn x
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Reading your post with great interest Sue as I should be starting Enbrel on Thursday and like you I've been anxious bout whether to start or delay till life is less hectic. I must admit Lyn, I'd not thought of the aspect that NHS changes may alter what rheumys are able to prescribe. Thankyou for you excellent and very timely advice again! xx Ailsa
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Hello Sue
Great news so pleased to hear of the impact that this drug has done. Well done long
may it continue
Rose
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Joined: 2/18/2010 Posts: 1,098 Location: farningham kent
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Hi Sue
Wonderful news , you must be over the moon !!
Make sure you don t over do, easier said than done when you feel so much better.
Take care, Julia x
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hi Sue,
fantastic news ... and it worked so quickly for you,
gives us hope.
Suzanne x
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Hi Sue Great news so pleases for you :0) Joy
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