Kickas.org Forums Ankylosing Spondylitis General Discussion #1 AS Web Support Group Miracle Drug!

For the first time in years (probably around 10) I feel normal.

After my condition worsened to the point I had been laying on the couch all day for the last few months, I finally relented and decided to try Humira. I'm an idiot for being so hard- headed about making this NSD work. I had been trying it (NSD)for the last year with very limited success thinking all along I just needed to fine tune the diet and I would be pain free.

I swear I feel 20 years old again. I forgot what it was like to feel this way. I promise you I'm not a drug rep or anything. In fact, I had grown to hate the fact that my doctors had contributed to my ruined gut with NSAID's and had decided to avoid drugs even if it kills me.

I took my first injection last Friday. Monday I ran 3 miles AND worked a full day. That hasn't happened in like, forever! I'm a cattle rancher so I have a physically demanding job.

I feel like I've gotten my life back. Anyway, just wanted to share with people who truly understand how [*bleep*] AS really is. Thanks for listening.

Hi Raw

That is great news. Hope Humira continues to work for you. I am on Enbrel and it has made a HUGE difference. I wish I didn't need to take pain meds in addition but I will take what I can get. I know we all tend to over do it when we feel good. Hope you find what works for you. Don't give up on diet. I went to a all natural diet and lost weight along with feeling better. I just make better choices, food wise, when they are available to me. Glad pain levels are down and you are feeling better.

you sound like I did when I first took Humira. Its a good feeling.

That's awesome.

I remember the rheumatology nurse telling me that I shouldn't be going fathering any children while on Enbrel.

"Well, I'm not planning to" I said.

"I see it so often," she said, "people with no plans for children start to feel great a few weeks in, things get a little saucy and BAM, bun in the oven"

Made me chuckle.

I'm always glad to hear when someone is feeling so much better. These meds can be like a miracle. I'm on Enbrel, and it makes such a huge difference to me. Enjoy this.

Hugs,

That is terrific Raw - glad you have found summat that works for 'you', but sad the NSD didn't - and it doesn't for everybody, just like the anti-TNFs don't work for everybody.

Just gotta listen to one's body. May you continue to go well - an a rancher heigh? Tough job, you need everything to help. Take care -

So good to hear this kind of testimonial! May you have many many years of success with Humira!

It is so nice to hear your success story with TNF treatment. Thank you so much for sharing. Hoping so much you feel awesome for many many years .

Shari

I am glad to hear that you are feeling so much better.

Congrats on feeling better, hope this improvement stays with you for a long time.

Tim