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Have Any Of You Had Side Effects From Enbrel Injections?
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1.9% of people taking Enbrel injections have low back pain as a side effect. A Phase 4 study revealed that it is mostly women over 60 taking Enbrel for. 1-6 months who are affected. Unfortunately, I am one of the 1.9% of those taking Enbrel who had this side effect. I am trying to find out more about this topic but cannot locate the actual study. I want to know if this is temporary or if the pain never goes away. If it is temporary, how long before it gets better? Is it associated with any other… read more

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Thank you for sharing, I found it very helpful

What Treatment Are People Taking? I’d Love To Know As They Want Me To Take The Once A Week Enbrel But I’m A Bit Afraid Of That
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They should have a card that puts money on it that allows you to use as your copay, normally your dr will get that started for you. I chose not to take the Enbrel injections as I work in the hospital… read more

Enbrel And Medicare
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Will be switching to Medicare in a few months and in researching my options I'm finding Enbrel will cost me about $5000 more per year than it does on my current health insurance. What have other people done when moving to Medicare?

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A MySpondylitisTeam Member

Amgen works with a program called Saftynet Fondation , if you qualify you pay 0$ for your Embrel… Contact them

Does Anyone Know The Difference Between Humira And Enbrel? Preference For AS?
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I’ve tried both and enbrel made me feel like I was doing chemo thearpy I refuse all biologics after trying enbrel which is hard as they are the answer supposedly but pain medications are the only… read more

Anyone On Enbrel? If So What’s Your Thoughts?
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I have just been prescribed Enbrel. I was on steroids and diclofenic 75mg twice a day. But it just helps my lower back a little bit.

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Yes that is correct. Diclofenac can be detrimental to kidney functions long term. I am on enbrel for the past two months. I have handled the medication fine, but so far I am seeing no improvements in… read more

No Question, Just A Comment
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I don’t have a question but rather a question. I am 70 years old and just diagnosed with AS in Sept of this year. I know this sounds crazy but Im actually relieved for my diagnosis. Im also extremely excited fro have discovered this site. All my complaints/symptoms have been validated. All my morning stiffness, fatigued , soreness, and heaviness in my arms. I thought it was just me. I thought there was no medical reason for the way I felt every day and why it was so difficult for me… read more

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A MySpondylitisTeam Member

Exactly how does anyone afford this medicine.

Switching From Enbrel
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Hi, I've been on Enbrel for over 15 years and can feel it's not working so great any more. Has anyone here switched from Enbrel to new treatment which worked well? Enbrel is one of the best ones and I'm worried not much else will work that well. Thank you

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Rinvoq works pretty well for me! Good Luck!🥰

Humira Expectations
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I just started humira Wednesday. I am worried about the getting sick part of this, and want to know from people on this medication how often they get sick and if they take extra precautions. Or what to expect form real people not drug ambassador from humira. Thank you

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So I did start it but got got sick right after and didn't get better for 3 weeks. Just was able to take another shot and it helped and took about 80% of the pain away

My Rheumatologist Changed My Diagnosis From Spondylitis To Spondylosis And Wants Me To Stop Enbrel. Has This Happened To Anyone?
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Yes, my rheumy "UNdiagnosed" my seropositive Ankylosing Spondylitis just because HE "couldn't see any clinical evidence of it" so he also took me off of my Enbrel. I just had a neck CT that showed… read more

Methotrexate
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Anyone have recently taken methotrexate? I started 3 weeks ago for my spondylitis pain/muscle pain. My GI dr may also start me on Hunira, so just trying to see anyone’s experiences…

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Did you have any side effects from enbrel? I am scheduled to start it but scared