- Enbrel allows me to feel more normal. I truly believe that Enbrel works better than the previous six biologics I’ve been on in the last 20 years. Enbrel is my miracle drug. I’ve been told by several specialists that getting my RA under control will help control those comorbidities. Sleep apnea, high cholesterol, high blood pressure, GERD, and several others – I have noticed improvements in several since starting on Enbrel. Being on a drug that works is important. The injection mechanism is easy on my arthritic hands. Enbrel allows me to be me. – Lisa, Patient/Patient Advocate
- With Enbrel, my pain markers returned to normal. – Penny, Patient
- The American College of Rheumatologists recommends TNF inhibitors [like Enbrel] as the first line of treatment. One in ten people live with AR arthritis diseases, and for certain subgroups, there is data to show that Enbrel may work better in them than others. – Tiffany Westrich-Robertson, Patient Advocate – CEO of AiArthritis
- Enbrel was my favorite. Enbrel was the only biologic I’ve been on that had no side effects. All others have been infusions which are time-consuming and can come with negative side effects. – Tracie, Patient
- My PsA ended my career as a poker dealer in Las Vegas due to pain. Methotrexate did not work and hurt my liver. When I was on Enbrel [for 10 years], my swelling went down and the damage to my joints stopped. When I had to come off Enbrel in 2019 for four to five months due to surgery, I didn’t have any pain in my joints. I don’t know if I was in remission, but I wasn’t progressing. After the pandemic, I needed a job, and I was able to go back to poker because of Enbrel. Enbrel is a good part of staying productive in your life and a productive part of society. I’m able to sit, stand, and do all the little things you can’t do when you suffer from these diseases. You need to keep people on Enbrel if they are on Enbrel. – Michael, Patient
- (Of autoimmune treatment in general) I have gone from not being able to work to being able to live and start a family. – John, Patient Advocate
- (Of autoimmune treatment in general) Since the onset of biologics, my last twenty years have been significantly better, and my quality of life is so much better – I am actually able to be an active participant in life. – Deb, Patient
- When I was diagnosed with RA and prescribed my first biologic, the difference in pain was drastic. I went from needing braces to not needing them at all and no longer needing a cane to walk. After two years that biologic stopped working and I switched to Enbrel. After two months on Enbrel, my joints were flaring, I returned to wearing braces, and I could not work. But Enbrel is still an effective treatment for many people – the difference in their quality of life is life-changing. – Kelly, Patient
- Before Enbrel, I missed a hundred-plus hours of work over a year due to fatigue. After a few months on Enbrel, my inflammation reduced so much that I was able to move, walk, and look over my shoulder with a normal range of motion. I could take my first few steps in the morning without excruciating pain. Starting Enbrel felt like being given a second chance. My symptoms improved so much; I can do yoga and run again. My kids had lost a sense of having a normal mom who could do normal weekend activities. Enbrel has had a huge effect on my happiness to be able to do chores again and go on hikes with my kids. – Brandi, Patient