6 weeks.
I’ve had six doses of Enbrel since I started last fall, and am feeling really good. The psoriasis is under control. Not gone, but much more manageable. The arthritis is quite improved. I have occasional aches and pains, but I haven’t had to use Advil since I started (I used to take it several times per day).
I have started working out again. I haven’t had my initial checkup with my rheumatologist yet (since I started the Enbrel), but I have had my first blood work done. My sed rate decreased from 38 to 15 (high to normal), and my liver enzymes are normal as well. So far, so good.
Joints that I haven’t been able to move in years have started to come back- most notably, my jaw. I haven’t been able to open my mouth fully without serious pain in the joint that attaches my jawbone for as far back as I can remember. Now, I can. Muscle soreness and stiffness have also improved, especially in the neck and upper-back. A sore-to-the-touch bone injury in my wrist is basically gone. I’m kind of amazed, and I hope it stays this way.
