Re: Med related Infections

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Hi,

Just a note to tell you that Enbrel was the first med that helped me.  For

approximately eight years, Enbrel enabled me to live a normal life.  Then in

the

summer of 2006 I got an infection -- pneumonia -- that was very serious.  It

took months to get over.  The lung specialist and RA doc both insisted I go

off

Enbrel.  I was afraid nothing else would help me, but I am on Arava now and

doing fine.  It took a few months to reach its most helpful peak, but I am very

happy with it.

Good luck to you.

Patsy 

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From: Phyllis son <mammap@...>

Sent: Fri, July 2, 2010 4:24:00 PM

Subject: [ ] viral infections

 

Hi everyone,

I have been on Enbrel for several years now. In the last few months, I have had

2 bacterial infections and a viral infection. 2 rounds of antibiotics and a shot

of antibiotic. I was off the Enbrel while I was on the antibiotics. Once it was

finally finished, I went back on the Enbrel, had 2 shots and got sick again! I

went to the doctor yesterday and he feels I have some type of viral infection

and wants me off the Enbrel for 2 weeks, go back on it and see if I get sick

again. He took 9 vials of blood to run tests to try to pinpoint what type

infection I have. He mentioned Epstein-Barr among others.

The Enbrel has worked so well for me. And it only takes a short time before my

knees are so painful and swollen that I need a cane to walk.

Has anyone else had this problem? I see my rheumy in 3 weeks and my PC doc says

he will consult with him about all this before my appt.

Phyllis