A few weeks ago, I started my new once weekly biologic, Enbrel.

As I mentioned in my post about beginning therapy, I am having to be very cautious as I am even more immunocompromised than usual – and, at the same time, COVID is on the rise right now in our area, with a more easily transmissible strain present.

(I have several spoonie friends in our area who are really sick with it and it is terrible.)

In addition to being aware of immune issues – and very cautious as a result – I am also having labs drawn tomorrow to be sure my body is handling the medication well enough.

As for side effects I can feel, so far I have a persistent sore throat – and I am SO freaking exhausted.

Bear in mind, the post-COVID and post-pneumonia fatigue has never fully lifted – so, many days, I required almost 12 hours of sleep, counting naps, anyway – BEFORE this medication.

Now?

Oh my goodness, I can’t even. . .

This kind of fatigue brings all kinds of body aches and just a sort of flu-like syndrome for lack of a better way to explain it. When my body feels like this, there is nothing else I can do but sleep as much as I have to – and even then I don’t feel rested.

Prayerfully – as this is only my second week of therapy – this will improve as my body adapts to the treatment. Also, hopefully, all of my blood counts will be good after lab work tomorrow.

It has fallen to where I actually have three other appointments later this week as well – it just could not be helped – but, coupled with the fatigue, a busy doctor schedule will be a challenge.

Still, I know the Lord will carry me through this as He always has.

We trust Him. ❤

And, as always, onward.

Be well, everybody. Take care of yourselves and each other.

Grace and Blessings.