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Date: 18.08.2009
From: phil

Subject: anti tnf help

ive been told i can go on anti tnf drug but i need to choose what drug i want.so im just asking people how the different treatment are like for other people.the drugs are enbrol/remicade/humira
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Date: 18.08.2009
From: val h :-)

Subject: Re: anti tnf help

jill will know i not on them so no help good luck though hope it works well for u
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Date: 18.08.2009
From: Lynne

Subject: Re: anti tnf help

Hi phil I'm on enbrel injections once a week. I've found them to be very good for me, have not had a serious flare up since I've been on it this last four years. Touch wood. It doesn't take the pain away though I have RA what form of arthritis have you got.
The rheumys some times prescribe methotrexate .. Combination therapy. They can also prescribe anti inflMatorys sigh it as well. It's best to talk through your options with them. It's also a good idea to take someone with you when you see him, they tend to take more information in.
I choose enbrel because that's the one they give to kids with arthritis. Not sure there's much difference in them apart from how often you tAke them. I know at least one of the others is taken in via a drip, and you hve to have that done in the hospital. I find it easier to inject enbrel once a week. Hope this helps. Take care
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Date: 18.08.2009
From: Lynne

Subject: Re: anti tnf help

Just another though phill if you scroll down the posts emma has put an address of a blog she is writing about taking humira you minght try that one as well
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Date: 18.08.2009
From: phil

Subject: Re: anti tnf help

i have RA ive had it since 2001.im on methatrexate and arava now but its not even touching it.pain everyday and on tramadol 8 a day and naproxin 2 a day
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Date: 18.08.2009
From: Kristin

Subject: Re: anti tnf help

I have RA and have been on Meth for 3 years. Im on Remicade and so strange that is is ... I love it. It just change my live..

www.remicade.com ... you can read something about it there.
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Date: 19.08.2009
From: Lynne

Subject: Re: anti tnf help

Hi kirstin how do you take your remicade, do you inject it. I do with the enbrel. Would not be without mine either lol
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Date: 19.08.2009
From: Lynne

Subject: Re: anti tnf help

Bbbbbbbuuuuummmmmpppp bump up
you may get some more replys
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Date: 19.08.2009
From: phil

Subject: Re: anti tnf help

ive gone for enbrel so i hope it works soon.thanks for all your help people
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Date: 20.08.2009
From: val h :-)

Subject: Re: anti tnf help

come back and let us know phil good luck with it
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Date: 20.08.2009
From: val h :-)

Subject: Re: anti tnf help

come back and let us know phil good luck with it
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Date: 20.08.2009
From: Lynne

Subject: Re: anti tnf help

Hi phil hope it works for you, there's less side effects than the other meds you were taking. Keep us updated with your progress. Good luck
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Date: 24.08.2009
From: Lynne

Subject: Re: anti tnf help

Bumped this one back up for claire hope it helps.xx

Hi Phill how are you finding the new meds?
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Date: 24.08.2009
From: jill

Subject: Re: anti tnf help

Hi Phil....given time, im sure u will see a marked difference.....we r never freee from pain, but it realaly does help....cant imagine Not having my meds....im on enbrel and methtrexate.... keep us informed, as it helps others to know how u coped...best wishes
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Date: 04.09.2009
From: phil

Subject: Re: anti tnf help

just to let you know how im doing people.had my 1st injection on thursday and friday morning i woke up with hardly any pain in my knees.i still had bad pain in my hands and feet but it was so good to kneel down without any pain like ive had for the past 6 months.im on such a high and feel so positive today.
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Date: 04.09.2009
From: val h :-)

Subject: Re: anti tnf help

great news phil hope things keep on getting better and better.
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Date: 05.09.2009
From: jill

Subject: Re: anti tnf help

Hi Phill....wow wot Injection was that? soz tried to look thru posts, but im going thru a dizzzy stage at mo, not feeling too well.....wish I cld have an injection that worked that goood for me....I can have steroids jabs and find sometimes they dont work! ooopa ok Phil i just found a post u sent, im assuming its the Enbrel? ok im glad ur so much more positive, its proably the fact that u feel happier having that very expensive and very im portant Injection.... mind u, dont mean to sound patronising...but those jabs take a bit to get into the system, or so I thought? mie never worked that fast....mind u, we r all different, and im so glad u r comfortable....keep us in touch and come bk soon as helps others too

take care
Jill x
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