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Re: Maria
05/04/06 01:58 PM

michele

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Yes, Enbrel is supposed to work faster than placquenil. Some people notice improvement in 2 weeks. The placquenil takes at least 3 months. I will continue on the placquenil as well, even though I'm not sure its helping.

They each work differently. The placquenil is a DMARD (disease modifying antirheumatic) and the Enbrel is a TNF (tumor necrosis factor). People with auto immune disease have too much of this TNF in their system and Enbrel is supposed to block the production of it and reduce the pain, swelling and other symptoms.

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michele
05/04/06 08:02 AM

Ick.. glad it eventually went well! Thanks for the update! :) -nt-
Jennifer Rose
05/04/06 01:48 PM

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Vicam
05/04/06 01:46 PM

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lalala
05/04/06 01:26 PM

Re: Maria
michele
05/04/06 01:58 PM

Just saw this....
bamagirl
05/04/06 10:51 AM

Crossing my fingers for you!
epa_ginger
05/04/06 08:31 AM

Re: Crossing my fingers for you!
michele
05/04/06 08:40 AM

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Janey
05/04/06 08:10 AM

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michele
05/04/06 08:12 AM

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Janey
05/04/06 08:30 AM

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michele
05/04/06 08:34 AM

some medical folks....
nomorepooch
05/04/06 08:28 AM

Re: some medical folks....
michele
05/04/06 08:37 AM

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