Guest guest Posted October 3, 2008 Report Share Posted October 3, 2008 and group; Omg I am so excited for you katie.. Some people it works in hours other people it works in weeks or even months so don't be dis- hearted if it don't work right away.. Mine started in 24 hours.. I first noticed I could get out of bed the next morning so much easier.. And the rest is wonderful history.... God bless you . It will work for you I am sure.. Tell us how it goes.. I went berserk with excitement when mine begin to work.. gentle hugs Clora > > I will be taking the auto-injector pen shot (50mg) once a week. I am so excited to start feeling better!!! > Thanks, > > > > > From: tdianaok <tdianaok@...> > Subject: [ ] Re: Young female: Having a hard time > > Date: Thursday, October 2, 2008, 9:54 PM > > > > > > > Yeah, , I'm so happy for you!!!! They have the Enbrel Pen, if you > don't like the shot. It's much easier, call your pharmacy, if its not > too late. Good luck, Tawny > > > > > From: paquet16 paquet16@ > > Subject: [ ] Re: Young female: Having a hard time > > @gro ups.com > > Date: Monday, September 15, 2008, 3:24 PM > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Ginger and Group: > > > > I was recently diagnosed in August and I am 30. I am very active and > > I feel your pain (literally and for being young with RA!). I was > > supposed to start Enbrel 9/3/08 and that didn't happen because of > > my " wonderful " insurance company. Due to my age, my rheumy doesn't > > want me to go on Mtx. I have been denied twice and submitted my > > written appeal today. I hope it helps! I am a paralegal with a > > great law firm and I have the backing of my firm for help if I need > > it! > > > > The insurance company wants me to try Mtx first before they will > > cover a percentage of the cost. I know many of you have been going > > through these insurance hoops for years - I am just learning the > > process. Before being diagnosed, I have not had any medical > > problems. I find it appalling that the insurance companies can > > dictate what they will cover, even if your doctor is not in favor of > > their recommendation. Everything is based on $$$!!!!! > > > > I have been taking 10mg of Prednisone of the last two weeks and I am > > doing ok. I still have some stiffness but it is better than I was > > before. > > > > The insurance company does not know who they are dealing with! I > > will do everything I can to feel 100% again. Everyone says Enbrel > > changed their life, I want my life back!! I have only been battling > > this disease for 2 months but I want my life back! > > > > Take care everyone and I hope to report good news with my insurance > > company soon!! > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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