Fuck Big Pharma

Go for it Mike.  Experiment.  BTW, same here.  800 mg IB works the best, every OTHER day or it stops working.

Are there any clinical studies that you can join? Also, can you lobby your insurance company to pay for the Enbrel?

Part of the on-going scam that is the American "health care" system

https://www.enbrel.com/financial-support

Hope this helps if you haven't looked into lobbying yet, Mike.

Some pharmy companies will cover the costs depending on eligibility. It sucks that you have to fit a profile but it has worked for me in the past. Ping them and see.

Over many painful years I have completely eliminated all prescriptions and now at 58, feel better than in a long time. I think that being addicted to any of the Rxs made my conditions worse. As the meds started to peter out, as most do, I was left with withdrawal symptoms until my next dose. Restless legs was the absolute worst, and I was kickin' every day until dose time. 

No more. Find a different way. Don't get me wrong, finding the right Rx is great and works well in the short term. For me, the peter out and withdrawal was worse that the original ailment. It took a long time to figure that out. 

When I do go see a regular doctor now they all seem to try to find something they can prescribe. 

Time for new doctors.

I'm a firm believer in natures remedies. I make a fresh ginger and turmeric concoction a couple times a month and keep it in the fridge. Soothes my aching bones (along with the indi sativa of course). 

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I will second the ginger/turmeric concoction. I make an equal mix of cinnamon / ground ginger / turmeric powders and eat that daily on food.  It seems to help and it's cheap medicine. 

wish I had more to offer.  $5400/mo...... there's nothing advanced about that.  I hope you can find some help, Mike.

Enbrel is hell on your liver Mike.

I agree with Ras. Nature is almost always a better way to go.

I make a "Fire Cider" with apple cider vinegar, garlic, turmeric, horseradish, onion, ginger (all fresh), cayenne pepper flakes from my garden, black pepper(for the turmeric), fresh hot peppers(jalapeno or serrano etc). Everything into the food processor and then into a mason jar in the closet for 2 months. Then add Honey to taste and keep in fridge. Really good stuff.

Some meds are necessary, but most are just garbage adding sides and screwing up your body.

And yes, so many drs are now just pathetic pill pushers.

Mike, try nestle teas.  Real good

Mike, I hate that the idea of not being able to afford an Rx that you are considering to counter-act crippling inflammation and pain is coming between you and some ease in your life. Trying the spices and foods that Ras, joe and Mark are using may help, and will possibly give you a little time to work out the finances of Enbrel. Natural anti-inflammatories have powers.

The link that Jazfish posted may give you what you need. What especially adds to the suck about it all is that a lot of the time the help from drug manufacturers is for people with insurance. Without insurance there may be no help. I'm glad you have insurance in this case.

Not to take away from what you are going through, Mike, here's my story. Greg was taking 2 drugs for the last years of cancer treatment. One of them, Rituximab, an infused biologic, caused the PML that caused his death. It was not terribly expensive compared to the other one, Revlimid. The cost of Revlimid went up over the years and for the last year or so cost $450 per pill, 21 per month, costing $9450 per month. Greg was on Medicare/disability and had no money except his low paying Medicare monthly check (like $600/mo) so he qualified for Medicare's extra help for prescriptions. They covered it all except his $6.00 drug plan premium. It was a twisted fucking miracle in its way, but the whole Rx thing leaves the sourest taste. 

And yes, so many drs are now just pathetic pill pushers. <<<

yep

>>> One of them, Rituximab, an infused biologic, caused the PML that caused his death. It was not terribly expensive compared to the other one, Revlimid <<<

Upon rereading, I see I was wrong. It wa SO expensive, in his life. The Revlimid was just money.

cinnamon / ground ginger / turmeric powders>> I put all 3 from organic sources into my protein shake along w/plain organic shredded coconut & xtra virgin olive oil.

Also into steamed vegetables, I shake in ginger, turmeric, black pepper, oregano, red pepper flakes, cumin & powdered cayenne, all organic.  Anti inflammation to the maxx.

I hope today is a better day, Mike.

As long as you can get through the day pretty well on the 5-10% that isn' relieved, that's probably pretty good.

Have you tried prayer?

honey please do not be their guinea pig

no doubt you have gone the cbd route 

here's hoping for HEALTHY RELIEF

oh i detest prednisone. it fucked up my father so bad. i am hoping your low dose is not bloating or otherwise harming you

If it wasn't for big pharma, I couldn't have my seventh covid shot.  

Wow! 7, huh? You must really need "a boost"

Boosted for sure.  Have all my papers as well.

This is no laughing matter, Mike. You have clearly sinned. Your only hope is repentance through prayer. Cranking a drug song while worshiping your false idol, Jah, is only making it worse. The only thing that too much of anything is just enough of is the Lord.

In all seriousness, have you considered taking creatine? It's the most studied supplement on the market, and has benefits to almost everyone, especially as we age. There have been some interesting studies about creating and muscle size and strength in RA. It's not no way a cure,  or will it stop the pain, but it could have positive effects, and it will benefit you in other ways.

And prayer.

^ Good job brother,, positive change headed your way in a hurry

Fresh ingredients are key. You can get fresh ginger and turmeric right at the local health food store.

Good for you, Mike!  Give it a try.

Does anyone have experience with moringa powder?

yezzz!!! i am a smoothie lover and the best part is a big one can feed you all day

we need you around, MIKE

So Sorry Mike !  GREED SUCKS

I Had a Heart Attack Last Week - I'm Off To Beverly Hills ( Cedars Sainai ) Right Now For Triple Bypass Heart Surgery.

^^ woah,,, you got this

Jesus rob

mike

zoners

...better feels for all

Shocking, Rob. Wishing you the best possible outcome.

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