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Benepali injections

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david89732
david89732

I've been taking for 7 weeks and up to now have had no improvement in fact if anything I feel worse but rheumatologist tell me it can take up to 3 months to be effective. I have noticed however that I am constantly very thirsty / dry. Does anybody else have this symptom ?

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  • popeye62
    popeye62 david89732

    Posted

    David they changed me to benapali from etanercept it was 3 months before I could walk without my stick I also use morphine patches .your body as to except the new injections it will get better trust me
    • david89732
      david89732 popeye62

      Posted

      Thanks Popeye did you have any problem with being constantly dry / thirsty ? I wake up feeling I have drank sawdust and even after drinking a mug of tea or glass of water I am really dry within 10 to 15 minutes
  • maureen61742
    maureen61742 david89732

    Posted

    I was fortunate and responded quickly to Benepali with the first few weeks. I do get a dry mouth but had this prior to injections, due to numerous meds. I use a dry mouth mouthwash and find I can sleep through most nights. Persevere with the injections, my Rheumy said 3 months, but improvement continues for first 6 months 
    • david89732
      david89732 maureen61742

      Posted

      Ok thanks for this I may try mouthwash I get so dry my throat feels sore.
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