
Rheumatoid Arthritis Support Group
Rheumatoid arthritis is a chronic, inflammatory, multisystem, autoimmune disorder. It is a disabling and painful condition which can lead to substantial loss of mobility due to pain and joint destruction. The disease is also systemic in that it often also affects many extra-articular tissues throughout the body including the skin, blood vessels, heart, lungs, and...

moondahtoo
I have an appointment next week with my new Rheumy who on my last visit suggested that I consider taking Enbrel or Humira along with the MTX I have been taking. Is anyone taking MTX with Enbrel or Humira? Please let me know if you take the two meds on the same day? And how you feel the next day. I have been taking 8 MTX on Friday evenings and haven't had too much trouble the next day, so I am wondering what to expect if I add a biologic to the mix. Thanks in advance.
Carole
Carole
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Carole
I take Humira and MTX on the same day. It took a while before the Humira kicked in and started working. I experienced some fatigue but that quickly went away.
Soome tips for using Humira (I use the pen): I was told to bring the Humira to room temperature but it still burned so I took it a step further and wear the pen against my body to bring it to my bodies temperature. There is minimal burn. Also a nurse told me to gently pinch about an inch or so of the skin where you are going to inject and hold it with one hand while you inject with the other hand. This has minimized discomfort for me.
Good luck!
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I was on MTX and Humria but it didnt seem to work all that well for me. I take 8 tabs on Friday night. My doctor has switch me to Enbrel. I take it every wk. I fell 1oo% better with it too. I havent had any trouble at all with it.I am also on Pred. every day and Arava every day.The Humira just didnt seem to help me.Good Luck !
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