Guest guest Posted February 18, 2007 Report Share Posted February 18, 2007 -My last message took a week to post...is this typical in this group? Jill -- In Rheumatoid Arthritis , " Jill " <jillklowery@...> wrote: > > That's really interesting! I always wondered why I stayed on the > Methotrexate even after my rheumatologist started me on Enbrel. I > didn't understand how they went together. > Thanks guys for the advice and responses. I'm uncertain so I think > I'll wait until my doctor appointment in April to ask my rhuemy > about it. > Jill > > > > > > Some doctors recommend an additional DMARD along with a biologic > to give a > > better chance that the body will not reject the biologic with > prolonged use. > > We are all different so what is good for one might not work for > the other. > > Also with Methotrexate some people have fewer side effects if they > take > > Folic Acid along with it or if they use injections instead of > pills. We > > have to find a doctor we trust and work with the doctor to find > out what > > works for us. God bless. > > > > > > > > _____ > > > > From: Rheumatoid Arthritis > > [mailto:Rheumatoid Arthritis ] On Behalf Of Jill > > Sent: Friday, February 09, 2007 10:59 PM > > Rheumatoid Arthritis > > Subject: [sPAM] anyone on Enbrel went off > Mtx? > > > > > > > > Hi, I've been a member of this group forever and never take time > to > > post. Anyway, I'm on Enbrel and Methotrexate and considering going > off > > the Mtx. It gives me terrible headaches and nausea. Has anyone > done > > this? I'm 30 and have been on it for 16 years, and on the Enbrel > since > > 2000. Thanks! > > Jill > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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