# Enbrel reaction

**URL:** <https://discussion.livingwithpsoriaticarthritis.org/t/enbrel-reaction/931>\
**Category:** General\
**Created:** [September 29, 2012, 4:36am UTC](https://discussion.livingwithpsoriaticarthritis.org/t/enbrel-reaction/931 "2012-09-29T04:36:41Z")\
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**Author:** ![Shutterbug](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/user_avatar/discussion.livingwithpsoriaticarthritis.org/shutterbug/32/631_2.png) [@Shutterbug](https://discussion.livingwithpsoriaticarthritis.org/u/Shutterbug)\
**Post date:** [September 29, 2012, 4:36am UTC](https://discussion.livingwithpsoriaticarthritis.org/t/enbrel-reaction/931/1 "2012-09-29T04:36:41Z")

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My first 2 shots of enbrel were meet with a lot of itching an sneezing so I was told to take benadryl and Tylenol through out the day then my shot at night. I did that today no itching or sneezing but my lips and cheeks are numb.

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**Author:** ![Shutterbug](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/user_avatar/discussion.livingwithpsoriaticarthritis.org/shutterbug/32/631_2.png) [@Shutterbug](https://discussion.livingwithpsoriaticarthritis.org/u/Shutterbug)\
**Post date:** [September 29, 2012, 4:38am UTC](https://discussion.livingwithpsoriaticarthritis.org/t/enbrel-reaction/931/2 "2012-09-29T04:38:02Z")

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(fumbled my phone!). Could this be just a side effect or another possible allergic reaction?

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**Author:** ![nym](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/user_avatar/discussion.livingwithpsoriaticarthritis.org/nym/32/65_2.png) [@nym](https://discussion.livingwithpsoriaticarthritis.org/u/nym)\
**Post date:** [September 29, 2012, 3:30pm UTC](https://discussion.livingwithpsoriaticarthritis.org/t/enbrel-reaction/931/3 "2012-09-29T15:30:40Z")

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I have no idea what the answer is to your question, but wanted to offer HUGS! The things we need to go through to get relief from PsA!!!

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**Author:** ![Shutterbug](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/user_avatar/discussion.livingwithpsoriaticarthritis.org/shutterbug/32/631_2.png) [@Shutterbug](https://discussion.livingwithpsoriaticarthritis.org/u/Shutterbug)\
**Post date:** [September 29, 2012, 4:03pm UTC](https://discussion.livingwithpsoriaticarthritis.org/t/enbrel-reaction/931/4 "2012-09-29T16:03:27Z")

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Well I’m still alive and no numbness, lol guess I will double check with my doctor Monday!

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**Author:** ![tntlamb](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/user_avatar/discussion.livingwithpsoriaticarthritis.org/tntlamb/32/155_2.png) [@tntlamb](https://discussion.livingwithpsoriaticarthritis.org/u/tntlamb)\
**Post date:** [September 29, 2012, 4:11pm UTC](https://discussion.livingwithpsoriaticarthritis.org/t/enbrel-reaction/931/5 "2012-09-29T16:11:06Z")

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Benedryl (and most antihistamines) have that effect.   
   
 Shutterbug said:

> (fumbled my phone!). Could this be just a side effect or another possible allergic reaction?