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13th February 2012
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Join Date: Jun 2010
Posts: 6,464 Sportster/Buell Model: 1200R Sportster/Buell Year: 2005 Other Motorcycle Model: 5 bikes and 1 quad
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Originally Posted by Terp84Alum
Cymbalta? That's an anti-depressant. That won't help your arthritis.
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29th February 2012
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Join Date: Nov 2007
Location: Bakersfield
Posts: 984 Sportster/Buell Model: 1250 Sportster/Buell Year: 1995 Sportster/Buell Model #2: 1350 S+S Sportster/Buell Year #2: 1995 Other Motorcycle Model: Screaming Eagle Ultra Other Motorcycle Year: 2006
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Originally Posted by Matty
Reb,
As others have said, get a good rheumatologist. My arthritis came on suddenly and acutely about seven years ago. It affects my neck, back, hips and feet. It took a lot of x-rays, mri's and various chemical attempts to alleviate the pain. I was gobbling up vicodins like they were altoids. Various less expensive treatments didn't work and the insurance company finally approved Enbrel. Enbrel and Humera are biologics that work in the body to suppress your immune system. They are not drugs, but they are very expensive. These drug manufacturers do have payment assisstance programs if your insurance does provide coverage. They also have copay assist programs.
Dont give up on your treatment because it will only become more debilitating. I can say that two months after getting on Enbrel, I was able to go on a long range fishing trip and land a 150# yellowfin tuna. This is in comparison to hobbling with a cane when I got around at all.
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Reb, this is very good advice. I've been on Enbrel for 3 years. Without it I couldn't ride or work for that matter. Enbrel also has a financial assistance program that in my circumstances pays $4000 a year against co-pays or needed supplies. Ask your Dr. to reccomend a good Rheumatoligist and make an appointment. You won't regret it.
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29th February 2012
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Join Date: Aug 2006
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Originally Posted by Terp84Alum
Cymbalta? That's an anti-depressant. That won't help your arthritis.
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New indication is moderate chronic pain.
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29th February 2012
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Harley Engineer
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Join Date: Jul 2011
Posts: 305 Sportster/Buell Model: sportster Sportster/Buell Year: 1972
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That sucks sorry to hear that
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7th March 2012
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Join Date: Feb 2007
Location: Pittsburgh, PA
Posts: 13,143 Sportster/Buell Model: XL50 0596 Black Sportster/Buell Year: 2007 Other Motorcycle Model: E-Glide Other Motorcycle Year: 2003
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Cymbalta? That's an anti-depressant. That won't help your arthritis.
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It's now also listed for arthritis.
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I've been on Enbrel for 3 years. Without it I couldn't ride or work for that matter.
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My allergy doctor is afraid to let me try it. Doesn't want to kill me.
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8th March 2012
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Join Date: Nov 2009
Location: Title town Wisconsin
Posts: 259 Sportster/Buell Model: xl1200c 105th Anniversary Sportster/Buell Year: 2008
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You may also want to investigate Lyrica. I have cronic severe pain from neck fusion and elbow reconstruction. They tried it with me, but didnt work, so I am on Tramadol, Advil, Acetaminophen and 2 night meds to help bring the pain down a bit.
Don't give up!
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