What is Rheumatoid Arthritis

Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is traditionally considered a chronic, inflammatory autoimmune disorder that causes the immune system to attack the joints. It is a disabling and painful ...

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I have had two Enbrel injections so far and I think I am getting results.

Not dramatic, but I have had so much more energy for the past 3 days. I have not had to take any naps. This is notable because at one point, I was taking two naps a day.

I also feel like the joints in my hands are less "congested." ( that is my own little description ;-)

Only problem is..... I have had trouble staying asleep at night. Is that associated with Enbrel?

Anyhoo, just had to share. Please pray that this is only the beginning. ( I know it takes 12 weeks for full results! Wow, maybe I will have a much better winter than last year!)

Jess
Posted on 10/29/09, 12:10 pm
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Reply #1 - 10/29/09  12:23pm
" awesome news - hoping that the "less congestion" continues and so does your energy level :)

(sorry I don't have any insight on enbrel itself)

Tort "
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Reply #2 - 10/29/09  12:29pm
" The shine starts with a glimmer. Good luck. "
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Reply #3 - 10/29/09  3:26pm
" Yay!!! Hey, who needs sleep anyway? Sorry - I don't know about that one. "
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Reply #4 - 10/29/09  7:13pm
" Hahaha Bistro!

Someone suggested that maybe with feeling a little better, I may require less sleep ( I have accustomed my household to me going to bed as early as possible.). Makes sense.

Tonight I will try to stay up later and see if that helps. Of course I can always take a Simply Sleep or something. "
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Reply #5 - 10/29/09  9:03pm
" Good luck to you! I'm taking mtx, folic acid and plaquenil with mininal effectiveness. "
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Reply #6 - 10/30/09  12:11am
" I am glad that Enbrel seems to be working for you. I have been on it 4 months, and I cannot speak as to the insomnia because I have suffered from that for a very long time, far before Enbrel. I am jealous, it is not working for me, and I switch to Remicade next week. I am happy for your success and hope it continues.

((Heather)) "

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