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Mark Borigini, M.D.

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posted 09/24/2007, comments (0)

Ask the Expert: My Pain Medication No Longer Works, What Should I Do Now?

Question: I have been living with RA since 1991. For the last 5-6 years I have been on Vicodin of various strengths. The Vicodin no longer works, not even taking the edge off of the pain anymore. My doctor is hesitant to give me anything stronger. He says the next step is narcotics and there is the danger of addition. I frankly don't care... Read more Chevron

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posted 09/14/2007, comments (4)

Resveratrol put my arthritis in remission. It might work for you too!

It is difficult to explain to someone the pain and stiffness that you experience when you have rheumatoid arthritis. Excercising every day used to be a painful event that felt more like self mutilation than self enrichment. Celebrex took away the bulk of my pain and suffering.So I resigned myself to the fact that Aleve or naproxem sodium would be... Read more Chevron

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posted 09/07/2007, comments (0)

How to quickly and easily fix Childproof caps

This is NOT for households with children or where children visit. If you live in a household where children are never around your medications, why not fix them so they open easily?I wrote a little lesson on how to fix 3 different types of caps. Quickly (less than 1 minute for most) and cheaply (free or less than 1 cent each).How to fix evil... Read more Chevron

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posted 09/04/2007, comments (2)

Ask the Expert: Are There Any Diets You Can Recommend to Reduce the Symptoms of RA?

Question: In an effort to try to have control over something in my life, I've decided that maybe I will try changing my diet to improve the RA symptoms. The Humira is not doing what I thought it would... Are there any diets you can recommend to reduce the symptoms of RA, or the inflammation and flare-ups? Answer: The... Read more Chevron

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posted 08/27/2007, comments (0)

Are There Any Drugs Patients Can Take and Still Drink Alcohol?

Question: I was diagnosed with RA more than 2 years ago and opted not to go on Methotrexate or any other "serious" drugs because you have to stop drinking. I'm on Hydroxychloroquine but can feel my condition getting worse, especially in my shoulders. Are there any drugs patients can take and still have cocktails or beers on the... Read more Chevron

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