New side effect of Enbrel: Forgetfulness. I have to remind myself sometimes that I still have AS!! Enbrel may not be a cure, but it comes pretty close.
I just had my Enbrel checkup last week. All is well. I still have inflamation in every joint, but it is nothing like what I had a year ago. I have not used my wheelchair since February and it is now covered with a thick layer of dust. It has been 9 months since I had to have help getting in and out of bed or getting dressed. I now cook every day. My family eats homemade bread. I'm back to sewing for my girls. I have almst forgotten what it feels like to be so stiff that I can't move. I still take an occasional Tylenol if I'm in pain. And, wonder of wonders, they actually work. I feel marvelous. If it sounds like I'm bragging, well, I am!
If you have the opportunity to try Enbrel, you should. I realize that it is hard to get, the waiting list is long, and it is very costly, but it works great.
Hugs,
Cindy
