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May 3, 2020
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Members shared a wide range of personal experiences in response to a question about Enbrel, Humira, and Xeljanz, with the overall message... Read more

Members shared a wide range of personal experiences in response to a question about Enbrel, Humira, and Xeljanz, with the overall message being that results vary greatly from person to person. Several members reported long-term success with Enbrel, with one using it for 18 years, while others found better relief with Xeljanz XR or Humira, and a few noted that medications worked well at first but gradually stopped being effective. A recurring theme was the importance of patience, keeping a medication journal, working closely with a rheumatologist, and staying open to trying different treatments until finding the right fit.

A myRAteam Member

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Welcome!
I tried Enbrel and Humeria and failed both. I am in my second year of remission on XeljanzXR. Now having said that, please remember that each of us responds differently to the medications. We may or may not have reactions, the meds may work for some time, then just quit working. I suggest you keep a journal of date, time, med, and any effects, then go over this information with your Rheumatologist.
I hope this helps.

May 3, 2020
A myRAteam Member

I have been on Humira for 2 and 1/2 years now with wonderful results. AbVie covers it 100% for me. I haven't had a flair since. What a huge difference in my life! Good luck!

November 23, 2023
A myRAteam Member

Enbrel has worked great for me.

May 30, 2020
A myRAteam Member

After being on Enbrel and Humira which were not working am now on xeljanz xr and it is working great,,,,hopefully it keeps up it has been two months

May 14, 2020
A myRAteam Member

Update. I just found out yesterday that I will be starting ringvog instead of Orencia. I'm praying this is the one for me. I was hoping for Orencia, since that was my rheumatologist first choice. I'm going to journal my progress...or lack of.

May 5, 2020

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