rheumatoid arthritis
"I began taking Enbrel in 2008 for severe RA after a year of trying a series of other drugs.   I lforgot I had RA.  Last Nov. I stopped taking it because I had to be on chemo.  Things were fine until April when I went into a full blown flare.  Extreme morning stiffness lasted 6 hours or more.  My thumbs were virtually useless.  I hobbled like I was 95 years old with excruciating pain in my feet, knees, hips and neck.  I took morphine which did little to suppress the pain.  After consulting with my oncologist and rheumatologist I took my first injection of Enbrel in June - expecting it to take another month or longer to stop the flare.  I felt much relief 2 days later.  Now I'm almost back to normal."