My last SharePost discussed nursing women who suffer from rheumatoid arthritis. Today, it would be worthwhile to discuss the pregnant rheumatoid arthritis patient.
There is an ongoing data base which follows pregnant rheumatoid arthritis patients, maintained by the Organization of Teratology Information Services (OTIS). They have data on 33 pregnant rheumatoid arthritis patients who have been exposed to either Enbrel or Remicade. There was no increased incidence of fetal malformations. ...
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Having a baby can be a joyous celebration. But what happens when the happiness and joy you were expecting to feel is replaced with feelings of... Read more »
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