Enbrel for Ankylosing Spondylitis User Reviews (Page 2)
Enbrel has an average rating of 7.5 out of 10 from a total of 44 reviews for the treatment of Ankylosing Spondylitis. 68% of reviewers reported a positive experience, while 16% reported a negative experience.
Reviews for Enbrel
- joesp...
- May 26, 2015
"I started Enbrel for AS 19 months ago. I had been diagnosed 46 years ago and had been taking Indocid SR and then when they stopped making the SR version switched to Voltaren. Even taking these potent drugs I was still with pain and problems as they only masked the symptoms. Within 6 hours of my first shot I was pain free and within 2 weeks was playing tennis again. I must say though that I do get sharp pains in my feet occasionally and I have put on about 20 lbs . all on the lower belly which my rheumatologist told me was a possible side affect. Another thing is my finger joints feel weaker and am having a bit of insomnia. But being pain free has helped my quality of life. I joined of a study group on it and share indo with others in it."
- Anonymous
- July 18, 2010
"I was diagnosed with AS about 8 years ago. I have been on Enbrel for approximately 7 years, except when pregnant or breastfeeding. Enbrel worked wonders for me. I felt great! Unfortunately it looks like I have become allergic to something (probably preservatives) in the injection. I had a several allergic reaction about a month ago and my doctor switched me to Humira. I just took my first injection this past week and so far so good. Hopefully I won't have a reaction like I recently experienced with Enbrel - keeping my fingers crossed!"
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- Lozzy
- June 28, 2015
"I was diagnosed with AS about 2 years ago but felt the pain last 5 years. I have tried everything and absolutely nothing has worked for me, lastly trying Humira which I was on for about 4months and no pain relief and then trying Enbrel weekly for 4 works now and haven't felt any difference at all so far, maybe it may take a lot longer to kick in :("
- iLove...
- September 14, 2016
"I've been on Enbrel since May 2012 for Rheumatoid Arthritis and took it varying from every week to as long as 7 weeks at a time. In March 2016, after trying to lean off enbrel, I started having issues with my lower back SI joint and behind my shoulder. I took Enbrel and it got better. I was officially diagnosed with mild to moderate Ankylosing Spondylitis in June by my rheumatologist. I went back to Enbrel every other week and I feel great. Just like the arthritis, my AS went away. I am only 22 years old but Enbrel has kicked two physical diseases and I'm so happy. Try Enbrel!!!"
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- Penny...
- February 20, 2016
"Taking Embel once a week now (Started the day before Christmas 12/24/16). I have had Ankylosing Spondylitis for over 17 years but was misdiagnosed until 3/15. The doctors always told me that I had chronic fatigue syndrome and fibromyalgia. It first started at @ age 37. I could hardly make it through a week without going in and getting IVs full of vitamins and saline. I finally came across a Nurse Practitioner who prescribed me vitamin B injections (twice a week), vitamin D (once a week), and Folic Acid (Deplin - once a week). This really was helpful but the pain was horrific & I never felt right. And I had boughts with bad pain in my Achilles - left foot. There is more to my story but this site will not allow me to type it."
- Rob...
- April 8, 2016
"I was diagnosed at 33 year , now I' m 36 , I have tried Nucoxia which raised my BP .Then Doc recommended to Etanercept 50 mg weekly . It is really a wonder drug . No side effect , nothing. I'm on this drug for two week. I have used Ciplas Etacept"
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- Sukhe...
- Taken for 2 to 5 years
- September 1, 2013
"I'm using ENBREL since last more or less than 3 years. During this time I was painless. It is stopped from last 6 months. Now I'm suffering from pains, pain has been started again after stopping it 2-3 months. As a result I feel should not stop it."
- JAMIE...
- March 5, 2016
"I'm 37 and was always healthy and pain free till 1 yr ago. I started having pain in my feet and heals, and my stomach & bowels, it got worse gradually. I started having pain in my left wrist, ankles, knee, shoulders and neck, even a couple of my toes also had a fever off and on. I had swelling and couldn't even walk. I had no idea what was going on till I went to a rheumatoid doc and he found out I had ankylosing spondylitis. He started me on enbrel and I stayed off my feet for a week resting my body. I got better and better ever week no pain at all. I just now am noticing my feet hurting, one knee and by shoulders and very fatigue . I'm praying that the medicine is still working. It's been exactly a yr since I started the enbrel."
- Jazz
- Taken for 6 months to 1 year
- April 12, 2022
"I wanted to thank Lsnbc ·November 3, 2013 for the review. I was disheartened after 3 months, then read the review that it can take 6 months.. and really glad I retrained my brain. I have a life again."
- Roger...
- Taken for 1 to 6 months
- June 18, 2021
"I have suffered with joint pain for over 40 years, finally saw a rheumatologist 4 months ago. After tests diagnosed with advanced AS and prescribed Enbrel. 10 weeks in I am feeling less morning stiffness but still struggle with night pain and stiffness and very achy joints all the time. So I guess I feel a slight improvement, hopefully gets better in time."
- Jim
- Taken for 1 to 6 months
- January 17, 2022
"Been on Embrel for 7 weeks. Still have pain in my back. I’m so tired of the terrible pain. I’ve been taking ibuprofen daily. Not sure if injections are worth it at this point. With the side effects listed I just don’t know if it’s worth it"
- Anonymous
- January 2, 2012
"I am a 14 year old. I was put on this medicine about 4-5 months ago and I have never felt better. I was walking around as if I was 90 and now I feel like a new person."
- Anonymous
- January 21, 2009
"This medication saved my life. Without it I would be a completely different person. Whoever out there found a way to treat my Ankylosing Spondylitis with this medicine deserves the world. Thank you."
- chefs...
- Taken for less than 1 month
- August 6, 2019
"Tried enbrel when humira stopped working. 1st dose I had a bad cold that lasted about a month. 2nd dose, I was hospitalized for 3 days with sepsis. Didn't work for me and just made me super sick."
- egomez
- April 30, 2013
"I take Enbrel once a week. I never have any problems."
- Ronica...
- June 17, 2016
"I was diagnosed of AS 2yrs back..My doctor prescribed me with Enbrel 50mg weekly which he tapered it slowly..I am still on Tab Methotrexate..I feel wonderful and have almost no pain days .I m 25"
- Anonymous
- May 19, 2009
"I am a 46 year old Ankylosing Spondylitis suffering male and have been on Enbrel for 4 weeks. I feel like a new man, it is brilliant."
- Markm
- Taken for 10 years or more
- October 8, 2016
"I am 35 years old and have Been on and off Enbrel for 13 years. It's the only medication that keeps my AS under control. P90x stretching videos work so well for AS also."
- Anas...
- Taken for 1 to 6 months
- March 15, 2017
"I am 47 having AS for 26 years. last 5 months have starting using Embrel, I can not describe the results... try it yourself... amazing"
- Sunil...
- July 17, 2016
"Wonderful drug for ankylosis spondylitis patient"
- Jack
- Taken for 6 months to 1 year
- April 16, 2018
"Essentially eliminated all of my pain. Shot itself isn't too bad."
- Anonymous
- February 25, 2012
"I have now tried Enbrel two different times. It worked really well the first few weeks and has gradually lost its effectiveness."
- deerb...
- February 3, 2013
"Helped a great deal when I first took this for about two years, five years ago, for spondylitis, and now I've been taking it for 5 months and it's doing much less."
- Elounda
- Taken for 10 years or more
- March 17, 2021
"Enbrel made my feet and nose bigger also lost my toe nails. My skin on my arms, legs, face and neck look ugly and so much saggy skin. I have never been over size 12 in clothing. My life is ruined."
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"After a battle with the local health authority I started to use the miracle drug Enbrel over 7 years ago and found immediate relief. I never took another of the numerous painkillers or other drugs I was taking until 2 months after I was changed over to Benepali in January 17. After complaining of Benapali not being as effective as Enbrel I had an appointment with the physio today, just 2 months since my last appointment. ALL of my measurements are lower than before i.e. I have lost movement and my pain scores have gone from all zeros to a mix up to 8. I'm hoping I can go back to Enbrel as it was so much more effective for me."