Enbrel control my arthritis very well

arda · Newbie Joined: 11 Mar 2007 Posts: 7

I was on non steoidals for about ten years. I think that I have suffered joint and back pain since I was 19. I was diagnosed with arthritis but didnt use specific therapy, just kept on with analgesics. I have started with enbrel 3 months ago. It seems to me that enbrel controls my arthritis very well. Id like to hear second opinion about enbrels effects. Thanks.

lida · Newbie Joined: 06 Nov 2006 Posts: 4

I have started with enbrel a year ago. I read about this med a lot. Its mechanism differs from mechanism of action that analgesics have. Enbrel is used in treatment of immune diseases, like rheumatoid arthritis is. It reduces number of cells called tumor necrosis factor that are on high level in persons with RA. But as it fights immune disease, it also lowers ability of immune system to fight the infection.

Enbrel control my arthritis very well

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