For those who have Psoriatic Arthritis

I had very similar results when I started on Enbrel almost two years ago.
Unfortunately, last September I had my worst flare up since being diagnosed with
PA. My skin is getting bad again too. I guess I'm probably one of the earlier
people to have gone on Enbrel, and my Rheumy is the professor of rheumetology
for the Medical University of South Carolina, so he is taking a very active
position in monitoring and logging my visit- to- visit results of the meds I'm
on. He added azulfidine to my regimen to try to assist the Enbrel's
effectiveness. It doesn't seem to be working. Sorry to be a bummer.... but
please, enjoy the effects of the Enbrel now, it looks to me like it will
probably last for most of us for a year or two, then lose effectiveness! :(
"Angi <angicakez@...
weeks ago, I've done 4 injections, and most of my
psoriasis is gone! My PA has also greatly improved. After almost 7
years, my index finger is almost the same size as the rest of my
fingers, though it's still bent. My other infected joints have also
become less swollen and painful. I was apprehensive about giving
myself injections but it really isn't bad at all. For all of you who
have started Enbrel and seen no results, hang in there! Hopefully
you'll see similar results to mine. For others of you who are
deciding whether or not to try this medicine, I say go for it. I
haven't had any side effects so far and my relief is well worth a
small prick twice a week! I'll keep you all updated. Take care of
yourselves and good luck.
Angi