Guest guest Posted July 27, 2001 Report Share Posted July 27, 2001 Hi Becky, It took me about 1 month to get my Enbrel after being placed on the list. I do recommend getting pre-approval from your insurance company. I did not and - consequently - had difficulty when my medication arrived. I did get the insurance co. approval, but it delayed my first dose by 4 days. Good Luck, Greg [ ] Enbrel Questions > I'm going to see my Rheumatologist next week. I've decided that it is time > to say OK to Enbrel. What I need to know is, what are the steps to getting > approval though my Insurance company? How long does the process take and at > what point do you get on the list to receive it. Thanks, Becky > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 21, 2008 Report Share Posted October 21, 2008 Hi , I use the Enbrel Sureclick. My first one, I had a reaction that I thought was going to kill me. My shoulders hurt, I was tired, my head was killing me. My Dr. said it was OK, to take some tylenol, I would feel better. He was right. The following week, I had just the headache. I still wasn't feeling better from it. The 3rd week, I had no side effects, but still wasn't feeling better from it. For me, it took 6 weeks. Now, I won't let go! I look forward to Mondays. By Wednesday, I have lots of energy. It wears off though, and I think it's my MTX because I'm always ready for Monday. Unless I'm like Pavlovs dog and I'm just so conditioned??? LOL. In any case, I'm thankful that I'm able to take it. My rheumatologist got this approved for me right away without issue. Hope this helps you. Have a great day! Hugs and Smiles, Heidi in Mass. In a message dated 10/21/2008 11:52:27 A.M. Eastern Daylight Time, petalpshr@... writes: I have a couple of questions for the Enbrel users out there.. Once starting Enbrel, how long did it take for you to feel a difference, and what did it do for you (in feeling better)? I just had my 4th injection, is it too early? My rheumy said with some people it is almost immediate, others 5 weeks or so. Thoughts? [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] **************New MapQuest Local shows what's happening at your destination. Dining, Movies, Events, News & more. Try it out (http://local.mapquest.com/?ncid=emlcntnew00000002) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 21, 2008 Report Share Posted October 21, 2008 Hi Marie, NO. If I were you, I'd call the Dr. Or your Enbrel nurse at Enliven. Maybe you need to switch needles or the site? I'd call anyway, better to ask. Heidi in Mass. In a message dated 10/21/2008 12:05:13 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, mrussell@... writes: Does anyone ever have pain in the injection site that lasts a couple of weeks? No swelling, no redness- just hurts when it's touched? ~Marie [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] **************New MapQuest Local shows what's happening at your destination. Dining, Movies, Events, News & more. Try it out (http://local.mapquest.com/?ncid=emlcntnew00000002) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 21, 2008 Report Share Posted October 21, 2008 I have a couple of questions for the Enbrel users out there.. Once starting Enbrel, how long did it take for you to feel a difference, and what did it do for you (in feeling better)? I just had my 4th injection, is it too early? My rheumy said with some people it is almost immediate, others 5 weeks or so. Thoughts? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 21, 2008 Report Share Posted October 21, 2008 Does anyone ever have pain in the injection site that lasts a couple of weeks? No swelling, no redness- just hurts when it's touched? ~Marie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 21, 2008 Report Share Posted October 21, 2008 I have never had this type of reaction. Sue On Tuesday, October 21, 2008, at 12:04 PM, Marie Miley- wrote: > Does anyone ever have pain in the injection site that lasts a couple > of weeks? No swelling, no redness- just hurts when it's touched? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 21, 2008 Report Share Posted October 21, 2008 , I have had 6 injections and I am still waiting for it to kick in. Shirley --- In , " laura abbott " <petalpshr@...> wrote: > > I have a couple of questions for the Enbrel users out there.. > Once starting Enbrel, how long did it take for you to feel a difference, and what did it do for you (in feeling better)? > > I just had my 4th injection, is it too early? My rheumy said with some people it is almost immediate, others 5 weeks or so. Thoughts? > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 21, 2008 Report Share Posted October 21, 2008 Marie, I agree with Heidi, call your doctor, that just doesn't sound right. I am on humira and mtx injections, I usually inject in my legs, which they get sore at times, but not really at the site. Just soreness. Keep us posted, Tawny > > Hi Marie, > > NO. If I were you, I'd call the Dr. Or your Enbrel nurse at Enliven. Maybe > you need to switch needles or the site? I'd call anyway, better to ask. > > Heidi in Mass. > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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