Re: Hi my name is shannon and I'm 25 yrs old with RA Arthritis.

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Hi ,

Welcome. You have come to the right place. Everyone has their own story

and different experiences to share. I am on Enbrel and have had good luck

with it. Every medication we take has it's share of side effects. I've not

experienced any. I take my Enbrel on Monday and have energy on Tuesday and

sometimes into Wednesday, and then I take my Methotrexate on Thursdays.

There has to be some time in between the 2 drugs. It does help.

It takes about 6 to 8 weeks to work, maybe sooner you'll feel some

results. 25 is so young, but at least you are on the meds that will help

prevent

further progression. Hugs to you and your family. I hope that you have good

support there.

Heidi in Mass.

A positive attitude may not solve every problem but it makes solving any

problem a more pleasant experience.

In a message dated 10/7/2009 9:20:24 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time,

shannonmendez@... writes:

I was told jan of 2009 that i have Ra and IM married with two small

children and Im very upset that I have this in my body. I see Dr every three

months and Im currently taken Hydroxychloroquine,I was told jaI was told I was

told jan of 2009 that i have Ra and IM married with two small children and

Im very upset that I have this in my body. I see Dr every three months and

Im currently taken

Hydroxychloroquine,<WBR>methotrexate,<WBR>Prednisone,<WBR>Sulfazine, and

Ibuprofen 800. Im in my first year with RA and my DR. says

that i have a very high chance to put this thing in remission. But he

wants me to try enbrel and said