Re: Off MTX 3 weeks now - Kerri

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Hi Kerri:

I always order my Enbrel when I am down to my last two

shots of the month - it is a special order for the

pharmacy. I hope that the Enbrel works as well for

you as it has for me - although I take in with Mtx.

The med comes in little packets with needle and all

the mixing ingredients (not hard at all to do). The

shot is no big deal - just let the alcohol swab dry on

your skin before you give the shot or else you will

have stinging at the site. I use my thighs, and

alternate sides. I do get bruising sometimes but no

other side effect. It's been a wonder drug for some

people, and I hope that you are one of them. Good

luck.

Kathe in CA

--- kerri paquette <ksp2242@...> wrote:

> I've been off MTX for close to three weeks now and

> was switching to Enbrel. Couldn't start taking it

> right away because both kids were sick and needed to

> see if that would affect me... it did... but I'm

> mostly over it now. went to the pharmacy for

> me yesterday to fill the Enbrel and they won't have

> it till mid-week... well

>

> MY GOODNESS! I didn't realize how much the MTX was

> helping. Can't walk upright, my feet feel like

> cement blocks, and my hands have doubled in size. 4

> more days to go, keep me in your prayers.

>

> Kerri sue

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Kathe in CA

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Kathi,

You are correct if kerri got the one you have to mix..if not she will

get the pre-mix with ready to use syringes...

Personall Kerri, having used the Enbrel that you have to mix I would

NOT use the pre-mix. I prefer no preservatives if at all possible as

well as the fact the preservatives burn when injected.

Toni

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> > I've been off MTX for close to three weeks now and

> > was switching to Enbrel. Couldn't start taking it

> > right away because both kids were sick and needed to

> > see if that would affect me... it did... but I'm

> > mostly over it now. went to the pharmacy for

> > me yesterday to fill the Enbrel and they won't have

> > it till mid-week... well

> >

> > MY GOODNESS! I didn't realize how much the MTX was

> > helping. Can't walk upright, my feet feel like

> > cement blocks, and my hands have doubled in size. 4

> > more days to go, keep me in your prayers.

> >

> > Kerri sue

> >

> >

> > ---------------------------------

> > DSL Something to write home about. Just

> > $16.99/mo. or less

> >

> > [Non-text portions of this message have been

> > removed]

> >

> >

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> Kathe in CA

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> DSL ESomething to write home about.

> Just $16.99/mo. or less.

> dsl.

>

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In a message dated 1/1/2006 2:12:46 PM Central Standard Time,

lv2ryd@... writes:

I use my thighs, and

alternate sides. I do get bruising sometimes but no

other side effect. It's been a wonder drug for some

people, and I hope that you are one of them. Good

luck.

I am using Humira and do the exact same thing you are. Another thing to try

if you want to minimize pain is use an ice pack for a few mins where you want

to give the injection before using the alcohol swab. It has helped me, since

i am a big chicken when it comes to needles.

[Guest guest]

At this point, I don't care if the needle looks like a tree and is rounded at

the end!! LOL I just want something to work. Take care of yourself and God

bless.

kerri sue

Ms radar <aclavern33@...> wrote:

Kathi,

You are correct if kerri got the one you have to mix..if not she will

get the pre-mix with ready to use syringes...

Personall Kerri, having used the Enbrel that you have to mix I would

NOT use the pre-mix. I prefer no preservatives if at all possible as

well as the fact the preservatives burn when injected.

Toni

>

> > I've been off MTX for close to three weeks now and

> > was switching to Enbrel. Couldn't start taking it

> > right away because both kids were sick and needed to

> > see if that would affect me... it did... but I'm

> > mostly over it now. went to the pharmacy for

> > me yesterday to fill the Enbrel and they won't have

> > it till mid-week... well

> >

> > MY GOODNESS! I didn't realize how much the MTX was

> > helping. Can't walk upright, my feet feel like

> > cement blocks, and my hands have doubled in size. 4

> > more days to go, keep me in your prayers.

> >

> > Kerri sue

> >

> >

> > ---------------------------------

> > DSL Something to write home about. Just

> > $16.99/mo. or less

> >

> > [Non-text portions of this message have been

> > removed]

> >

> >

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>

> Kathe in CA

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>

> __________________________________________

> DSL ESomething to write home about.

> Just $16.99/mo. or less.

> dsl.

>

[Guest guest]

Kerri Sue,

LOL I hear yah!! I will see how the Humira goes on friday..it

arrived today and I am not happy with this pharmacy...I will post the

details later.

Toni

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> > > I've been off MTX for close to three weeks now and

> > > was switching to Enbrel. Couldn't start taking it

> > > right away because both kids were sick and needed to

> > > see if that would affect me... it did... but I'm

> > > mostly over it now. went to the pharmacy for

> > > me yesterday to fill the Enbrel and they won't have

> > > it till mid-week... well

> > >

> > > MY GOODNESS! I didn't realize how much the MTX was

> > > helping. Can't walk upright, my feet feel like

> > > cement blocks, and my hands have doubled in size. 4

> > > more days to go, keep me in your prayers.

> > >

> > > Kerri sue

> > >

> > >

> > > ---------------------------------

> > > DSL Something to write home about. Just

> > > $16.99/mo. or less

> > >

> > > [Non-text portions of this message have been

> > > removed]

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> > >

> >

> >

> >

> > Kathe in CA

> >

> >

> >

> >

> > __________________________________________

> > DSL ESomething to write home about.

> > Just $16.99/mo. or less.

> > dsl.

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