I am a vocal coach, and around about 30 students a week. I have developed Spondolyitis in my hips and my Dr prescriped Enbrel after a 2 month period of taking large amounts of Aleve and cortisone shots in hips and sacroiliac joint. I am terrified of the side affects. I teach voice all day and that is my income. I am afraid of getting sick and losing work but the pain from the arthritis can on some days be very depressing. Feel between a rock and a hard place. Can anyone advise? I would be very grateful!!!
So many of us are dealing with these ailments that our grandmothers had and I don't know about you but I wasn't expecting to have to deal with this while I'm still working. Or ever I suppose.
Enbrel is a pretty powerful drug. I've been on it over a year and I feel really fortunate to have it. I'm capable again to do things that were slipping away from me.
Give it a try Tinabird. It should show improvement in a relatively short period of time.
Good luck with your students!
Em
Thank you so much EM! This really came at the right time. I appreciate your sharing with me! I will give it a try. Baby steps.
I just recently switched from Enbrel to Simponi. My rheumy wants me to try it only because Enbrel wasn't' taking care of the swelling that I have. When first diagnosed I had horrible pain and I believe the prednisone dealt with that. I have no more fatigue or pain. I really don't believe I had any side effects from the Enbrel. Everyone is different but I sure would give it a try!
Best of luck to you!
BTW...I was on Enbrel for a year.
Thank you, it was helpful to hear your thoughts. I feel so lucky I found this group. It is frightening making these decisions with your life and not knowing what to expect. My own Mother had RA and ended up in a wheel chair, something that my DR says today would probably not happen.
I wish you all the best with continued pain free life!!
I don't know how I came across this site but it has been so helpful! I have multiple issues and I can go to several forums that deal with them! There's nothing worse than being in the dark concerning your health. I sure hope the Enbrel works for you. I was using the auto-injector once a week and I feel that's the route to go. It is very easy but it will sting! It is costly so I hope you have good insurance. It's worth it if it works for you.
Keep us updated. When are you going to start?
Good luck!