Guest guest Posted July 27, 2009 Report Share Posted July 27, 2009 Hi Kitt, I was on Enbrel from the time it was first approved by the FDA until three years ago. It took me from being disabled to leading a normal life. Then I got a difficult case of pneumonia, including a collapsed lung. It took six months of being treated by a lung specialist to recover. My pain level went back up to a 10 since I could not take Enbrel any more. My rheumatologist eventually had me try Arava. It took several months, but I am back to leading a pretty much normal life. The worst side effect of Arava for me was diarrhea, but I stuck with it and am doing fine now. Since you have been through a similar situation, perhaps you could discuss Arava with your doctor. My flares are almost always caused by humidity or a weather change. However, I do have allergies so maybe they do play a role. Sincerely, Patsy ________________________________ From: Kitt <kitt021355@...> Sent: Friday, July 24, 2009 9:23:33 AM Subject: [ ] RA and allergies Has anyone had allergies associated with RA. I live in Casper Wyoming, we have one RA doctor. She is about as useful as a flea. Her idea of help is asking you how are you, you say you are in pain,she says,ok, see you next month. I went this week to Cheyenne to a specialist there. He seems to think that allergies are a cause for flare ups.I have been in severe pain for way too long. I was on Enbrell with GREAT results, but got sickand my immune system crashed. My white count is 3. I feel bad all the time. Prednisone for flare ups helps some. The new dr. is putting me on some homeopathic meds,to see how they will do. I am nearthe end of my rope with pain. Kitt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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