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I have stopped using Enbrel, and since that time, where I got the injections, I get tearing like pains in the top of my legs. I have the arthritis also, and since I quit due to cost, it seems to have come back 100 worse than before the Enbrel. Can hardly walk, hands and wrist are swollen all the time, have lost movement in right pinkie, and ring finger first joint.
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In 2005 after 20 yrs with plaque psoriasis I began to experience severe body aches & pains. My dermatologist recommended Enbrel to treat both Psoriatic Arthritis and plaque psoriasis. I started it in September 2005. After 6-8 wks I had remarkable results, aches and pains ceased and psoriasis plaques cleared. In May 09 during a routine follow-up w/ my dermatologist I complained of fatigue and other issues. They assumed it was not related to the Enbrel. Instead intense Thyroid testing was recommended. I was diagnosed with various thyroid nodules, biopsy showed suspicious cells. My entire thyroid was removed in September 09 - No Cancer-hooray! Very Scared to resume Enbrel after 8 wks but feeling desperate. Aside from the cancer scare, drug has worked for me!
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Been on Enbrel for 4 years. Was totally clear for 2 years when I got a kidney infection. Went off Enbrel for 8 weeks and had a couple of spots reappear on my calf. Back on 1 shot a week and it just will not clear up the calf again. Still worth it, but I thank the man upstairs for my insurance coverage.
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I have to post on this website, I started Enbrel and after 1 treatment I have considerable less redness already. I am really excited to see what will become of my skin in a month! I will keep in touch.
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This was life changing to me. I have only had Psoriasis for 2 years but it took over my entire body and life. Without this medicine I would have had to stop working and probably would have hidden from the entire world. Thank you Enbrel.
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I am on my fourth month of Enbrel and it has been life changing. I posted above, I have had psoriasis since kindergarten. I am 99% clear. I have three tiny patches left. I buy black clothes now. I no longer look over my shoulder to see if I am flaking and I am considering getting rid of my bangs after 40 years because I can! Honestly, if you have psoriasis and a prescription plan, you MUST try this. My toe nails are almost clear. I am thinking by Christmas I will be able to wear open toed shoes. Seriously, my husband is self employed and we pay our own benefits and he and I agreed, despite the expense, the Enbrel is worth it. I would be devastated if they took it away from me now.
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I am 40 and have had psoriasis since kindergarten. I have tried every drug and treatment under the sun. I was hesitant to try Enbrel because of the side effects listed on the commercial. My psoriasis became so bad, after speaking with doctor who assured me side effects were rare I tried it. WOW! I am in week five and the psoriasis on my stomach, which was the most severe, are nearly gone. My rear end is clear. My scalp looks better. I have many, many small ones on my legs and they aren't as red or as thick. My elbows still have psoriasis but not as thick. The only side effect I can see is that my foot twitches every once in a while and I can't honestly say it is the medication. I LOVE this. Only con, in the beginning the injection hurt.
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I just started Enbrel 2 weeks ago and it seems to be working. I just wanted to let people know that there is a payment assistance program offered by the Enbrel manufacture. I couldn't afford the medicine but I contacted the manufacture and they gave me a card that helps pay for it. Look into that before giving up on the option of having this medicine.
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I used Enbrel for Psoriasis for a little over 2 years. I was eager to try something that worked since at that time, nothing did. It worked and continued to work. It was VERY expensive and good thing I had insurance to cover it, or I would be back at square one, feeling and looking terrible. The needle is massive and hurts but it was worth it 100%. After those 2 years, Enbrel started to NOT work and my doctors upped my dosage 3 or 4 times and finally I had to be switched since it just did not work anymore. I researched it and I did read that after X amount of times some patients can and will become immune to the drug. This is what happened to me. I was devastated. So now I have to do IV treatments of Remecade every 8 to 10 weeks.
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I am currently on enbrel and have been for just shy of a year. It is an absolute miracle drug. I was completely unable to function with my severe plaque and gutate psoriasis. I am 21 and have been using everything on and off the market to try and clear it up. Even purchased a $5,000 UVB light system. If you need to get insurance to clear the enbrel medication you need to prove that your psoriasis is severe.
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My daughter used Enbrel for one month. We were given a free sample, it worked within three weeks, but we cannot afford to continue using enbrel, our insurance will not cover it. Now my daughter has the sores back and is close to losing her job because of those sores.
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