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A 62-year-old male asked:

Have had ra for 14 years. started enbrel (etanercept) 4 months ago. 1 month ago suddenly developed reynauds? possible connection with beginning enbrel (etanercept)?

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A Verified Doctoranswered

Rheumatology 53 years experience

No: There is no connection between Enbrel (etanercept) and raynauds.

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Dr. Jeffrey Kassanswered

Podiatry 29 years experience

No: There is a connection with the RA and raynaud's though......Do not believe the medication is causing the syndrome...

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