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Feb 8, 2013 · Watch and laugh at Phil Mickelson's hilarious ad for Enbrel, an arthritis pain medicine. See him do weird things with clubs, spaghetti sauce, shoes and more.
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- Golfer Phil Mickelson’s mystery pain
- Phil Mickelson’s diagnosis
- How are psoriasis and arthritis connected?
- Mickelson tries a biologic
- Mickelson gets back on the course
- It’s an ongoing process
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Championship pro golfer Phil Mickelson was working out hard, preparing to compete in the 2010 U.S. Open at Pebble Beach. Unexpectedly, his joints started aching. It felt like he’d sprained a wrist on one hand and somehow jammed a finger on the other. His right ankle hurt too.
He hadn’t done anything to injure himself, so he chalked up the pain to years of practicing for and playing pro golf. He figured it would pass — and it did.
One morning just two days before the tournament, Mickelson woke up in such agonizing pain he almost couldn’t get out of bed. Now he was worried.
With his family’s support and encouragement, he found a rheumatologist. This type of doctor specializes in diagnosing and treating arthritis and other diseases of the joints, muscles, and bones.
When the lab tests came back, Mickelson learned he had psoriatic arthritis (PsA).
There are many types of arthritis. Some, like osteoarthritis (OA), are caused by “wear and tear” on the joints over time. Some types of arthritis are autoimmune diseases, such as rheumatoid arthritis (RA). Others, like psoriatic arthritis, may have several different triggers.
Psoriasis
Psoriasis is a fairly common, chronic skin disease that causes patches of new skin to grow too quickly and thicken, mainly over the joints. The patch of skin is covered with silvery-white scales that may be itchy or painful. Another symptom of psoriasis is pitted or crumbling nails, or nails that have separated from the nail bed. Psoriasis is genetic, meaning that it can be passed down through generations. It may be mild or severe. Although it can’t be cured, it can be treated.
Psoriatic arthritis
One in 20 Americans who have psoriasis, usually between the ages of 30 and 50, also get PsA. Rarely, it appears without noticeable signs of the skin condition and can be difficult to diagnose. PsA causes inflammation and pain in joints throughout the body. When the hands or feet are involved, it can make the fingers and toes look like sausages, a condition called dactylitis. Doctors aren’t sure what causes psoriasis and PsA. However, they suspect the conditions may be related to the immune system and how it interacts with the environment in people with genetic susceptibility.
Psoriatic arthritis like Phil Mickelson’s is treated with a variety of medications. Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) and disease modifying antirheumatic drugs (DMARDs) are often tried first.
Because Mickelson’s psoriatic arthritis was so severe, his rheumatologist immediately put him on one of the relatively new biologic response modifying drugs. It was the tumor necrosis factor (TNF) blocking drug, etanercept (Enbrel).
Mickelson has been back on his professional golf game for several years thanks to the early diagnosis and treatment of his psoriatic arthritis. And because he’s a celebrity, he has a large, built-in audience. Mickelson has become a vocal advocate for raising awareness about psoriatic and other types of arthritis.
Phil Mickelson will have psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis for the rest of his life — both diseases are incurable. Like many other forms of arthritis, there are times when PsA flares, and other times when it causes little pain or disability. It can even go into complete remission.
With the help of powerful arthritis medications like methotrexate and biologics like etanercept, a healthy diet, and plenty of exercise, Phil Mickelson should be playing golf — and winning tournaments — for a long time to come.
Learn how the golfer was diagnosed with PsA in 2010 and how he manages it with medication and lifestyle changes. Find out how PsA affects the joints, skin, and nails, and how it differs from other types of arthritis.
May 3, 2018 · Real-Time Video Ad Creative Assessment. Phil Mickelson might be a pro golfer the most, but his daughter just thinks of him as Dad, and she was alarmed when his pain from psoriatic arthritis started flaring up. After he started taking Enbrel, however, she says he's back to being his old self.
Jul 16, 2012 · This commercial features professional golfer Phil Mickelson talking about his joint pain. His arthritis began making things difficult for him. To combat this, he takes Enbrel, which helps relieves pain, stiffness and stops joint damage.
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Aug 29, 2020 · Zarna Mahen Joshi in Commercial for Enbrel - Flash Forward featuring Phil Mickelson Role: Doctor - Rheumatologist "Enbrel (etanercept) for adults with psoriatic arthritis." - Enbrel.com...
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Apr 17, 2011 · Phil Mickelson is Now Regulated by FDA. Mickelson is now a paid, fully branded spokesperson for ENBREL and is featured prominently on the Enbrel Web site, on TV, and in third-party publications such as Arthritis Today (see below). During the 2011 Masters Tournament, Mickelson finished tied for 27th place!
Mar 1, 2011 · ( BUSINESS WIRE )--World-class professional golfer and psoriatic arthritis patient Phil Mickelson today launches “On Course with Phil,” a disease education program for people with certain chronic inflammatory joint and skin conditions, in partnership with Amgen (NASDAQ: AMGN) and Pfizer, Inc. (NYSE:PFE).
