In response to Ebrel from Jeff

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I'm 34 started Ebrel 2 months ago (16 shots). I was told it's

different for everyone as far as how long to work. It is not working

for me yet, but I had to go off Methotrexate because of bad blood

counts and just stay with the Plaquinel and Embrel. I bruise at each

injection site. I do my thighs mostly because I can't see my stomach

very well due to 4 fused vertebrae in my neck. I can't do the back

of my arms (because I'm too skinny). The weather is probably the

same here (Wisconsin) and I feel crummy too. Vicodin is not helping

me either

Message: 8

Date: Mon, 12 May 2003 02:00:59 -0000

From: " jeffgrocka " <jeffgrocka@...>

Subject: My enbrerl.

Well I am four shots into my enbrel. I have a question to anyone else

on this. I know it takes a while to work but how long. I also am on

Brextra just so you know. I want to ask another question, I have been

told that brusing at the injection site is normal, does this happen

to anyone else. I am giving it to myself in the stomach. If anyone

has any helpful hints for me I would be greatful. I hope if you are

having bad weather in your area it is not affecting you to bad. It

has been raining here (Michigan) today and even my vicodin is not

helping. Take Care all. Jeff