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I just started Embrel 3 weeks ago. The plaquenil alone was not working as well so my rheumatologist added embrel. I was on Rinvoq and it helped with the inflammation and pain. But i started having issues my kidney and liver blood work showed elevation, my cholesterol shot up over 290. I had never had problems with my cholesterol. So here we go with another new medication
I have had 3 injections, I take it once a week. I have had some nausea a day after injection. But this last week I have been… read more

April 9, 2022
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I have been on it +20 years. I had much damage before Enbrel on just Methrotrexate, Plaquenil, Sulfasalazine, Naproxyn, and Gold injections in the 90s. The side effects will get better, OR you will find ways to compensate: am showers, 5 min walks after lunch, afternoon naps if u have time, lots of fluids when tired helps too.

April 29, 2022
A myRAteam Member

Hi, i was on Embrel for about 18 months. Very effective for RA,but severe side effects developed after 12 mo ths. Severe itching,rash,eczema,so i had to discontinue.

April 25, 2022
A myRAteam Member

I was on E it worked fine then I started getting pains in my legs muscles. Had to stop taking it.

April 18, 2022
A myRAteam Member

I have been on it for 4 months, I had a reaction at the site the first two weeks and then it cleared up. It took about 4 to 6 weeks for the brain fog and fatigue to improve. It's now working better but I feel tired the day before my shot is due.. hope this help and wish you luck with it. So far for me it's the best medication I've tried.

April 9, 2022

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