I see on many sites Enbrel can help with psoriatic arthritis when taken with Methotrexate, however my doctor only prescribed the Enbrel.
Have people had success with Enbrel only as a treatment for psoriatic arthritis? How long did it take before you noticed improvement?
27 Jan 2011
Hi, I was on Embrel for approx. 2 yrs. I did not take methotrexate as it does not agree with me. It caused severe stomach upset so I just took Embrel. It was wonderful and I saw immediate results within 3 wks. The 2 yrs. I was on it I had no psoriasis and no pain in my joints. I have also heard people say the same thing about Humira. I had to go off the drug because I turned 65 and had to go on medicare so I was in the medicare gap the first month. The drug at the time I was taking it was $2,000. You did not mention your age so if you are young and not near the medicare age, go for it. I did fine on private ins. I paid about $175 for a 90 day supply. Good luck to you and it did work for me without methotrexate.
27 Jan 2011
The link below may be of interest.
Hope it works for you?
http://www.drugs.com/comments/etanercept/enbrel-for-psoriatic-arthritis.html
8 Jun 2012
I have three types of arthritis: Reiter's Syndrome, ankylosing spondylitis, and psoriatic arthritis. I started taking Enbrel in Dec 2000 and stopped taking MTX. I should have kept taking MTX because a recent MRI showed significant demineralization of my spine.
Firstly, see if you can get a MRI now as a base-line of your affected joints.
Eight years ago (2004) I had my left MCP joint replaced. Two years ago (2010) a surgeon removed 1/4 inch around my right heel of arthritic "crap." This year I'm planning to have my two TMJ joints replaced.
So ... if you are taking Enbrel AND you notice either old or new joints swelling, get a MRI to compare with your first one. I should have continued with MTX when I started Enbrel (oh well ... )
Meanwhile, keep yourself physically active and maintain a correct posture as much as possible. On the web, go to the Pentagon channel and watch "Fit for Duty." It has lots of helpful exercises you can do.
Yours,
Choo-Choo
Jaywil136
14 Jun 2012
I also have ankylosing spon. And psoriatic arth. I have extreme pain in my neck, shoulders, and lower back. I cant stand up straight. My head is tilted foward and its very uncomfortable daily, I live with this pain everyday and I dont know what to do, im out of work andvi dont have ins any more and I used my last humira pen, I used to use enbrel but I didnt think it was working. Is there anything I can do for my neck and spine, is there a surgery, ill give anything to be able to walk up straight again. Im only 33 but I fell like an old man, and walk like one to. Plz someone help me
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Hickorynut,
I use MTX and Enbrel. Initially, (thirty years ago), I took MTX orally (27 mg/week). It was awful. I smoked a little marijuana with each dose. It helped my stomach and appetite. I began using sucralfate (Carafate) with great success about fifteen yeas ago. It works just as well as marijuana (which I can't smoke anymore because I've got asthma).
I do empathize with your problems with MTX. It's not for everyone.
I hope my info helps,
Choo-Choo