Starting a biologic
Hi I am new to this forum. So I thought I would send a message to see how other people have got on using Enbrel or humira as a treatment please ? I got diagnosed with A.S 25 years ago and carry the HLA-B27 gene . usually I stay well with swimming, pilates and taking nsaid’s . I am on naproxen at the moment but sadly over the last few years I have had reoccurring flares in my knee , neck and shoulders mainly . The Rheumatologist I see has recommended enbrel or humira . I have done some research and see that they are similar but was wondering if one would work better for A.S ? Or if anyone has had any experience with taking either of them I would love to know how you got on . I am
feeling a little nervous about trying it but also feel it’s time to try something new to help ease the flares , stiffness and pain . Thank you in advance to any one that may be able to give me some advice .
Great thank you for the link to some more information , that’s really helpful . Yes I hope it doesn’t take too long before I can get started on it as my knee is becoming mote painful and I am trying to stay off the prednisone .
Thanks again .
I too try to stay away from prednisone! I hope you start your biologic soon and it's the one for you!
All the best,
Ali (Community Member)Thank you , me too 😀
I will keep you posted once I start it . Blessings to you .
Hi
Before I started biologics (which enbrel and humira are) I was so nervous! But it has helped me so much, it gave me my life back. I found with these drugs there is a lot of trial and error. I started with Cimzia, it didn't work for me. I'm now on Cosentyx over a year and it has been amazing! I hope it all goes well for you. Sending love, Ali (Community Member)Thank you for your message . I am really happy to hear that they have helped you and you have found one that works well for you .
I had one consultant say they have found Enbrel to work better for A.S patients and the other consultant as my last one has left said they prefer humira . But like you say maybe it’s trail and what ever works for the individual . I think I will start with Enbrel and see how I get on . I am having all my blood tests and X-rays done first before I can begin the treatment . So in the meantime I will keep reading up and try to find out so more info . Blessings to you 😀I really hope Enbrel is the one for you! Yes, do keep researching. You might find this link helpful https://ankylosingspondylitis.net/treatment/enbrel
All the best,
Ali (Community Member)
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Thanks for reaching out. I'm sorry to hear you are having a difficult time. As we wait for others to chime in with their personal experiences, I thought I'd share these two articles that may provide some helpful information on both Enbrel and Humira: https://ankylosingspondylitis.net/treatment/enbrel and https://ankylosingspondylitis.net/treatment/humira In the meantime, please know we're here for help and support, reach out anytime.
All my best, Doreen (Team Member)Thank you lots for messaging me with the information link, really helpful reading this . Hopefully I can get an idea on what others have found helpful in treating A.S.
