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ScrapHappy

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46 years old, recently diagnosed, nervous, curious, doubting, hoping to get it under control!

posted 06/26/2008, comments (8)

Medication levels - seems a little crazy!

Since being diagnosed with RA about 4 weeks ago I'm now on MTX (3 doses so far, latest was 17.5 mg and headed to 25 mg), 1 mg folic acid daily, (2) Aleve 2x per day daily, 5 mg prednisone daily and an injection of corticosteroid in each wrist. My rheumatologist gave me a pamphlet on Humira at my last appointment and I believe he will be putting me... Read more Chevron

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Mark Borigini, M.D.

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posted 06/16/2008, comments (0)

Enbrel and the Mystery of the Black Box Warning

No, this is not the title of a Nancy Drew novel that begs solving. But I have had many patients asking me about the significance of the black box warning on Enbrel. And why was there no black box warning before this? Well, to review the facts of this case, up until recently, Enbrel was alone among the anti-tumor necrosis... Read more Chevron

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Christine Miller

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posted 06/04/2008, comments (0)

FDA reviewing Humira, Remicade and Enbrel for cancer risk

According to a notice published today on the Food and Drug Administration website, FDA is investigating the possible association between the use of tumor necrosis factor (TNF) inhibitors and the development of lymphoma and other cancers in children and young adults. These individuals were treated with TNF blockers for Juvenile Idiopathic... Read more Chevron

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Lene Andersen

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posted 04/29/2008, comments (0)

Allow Me to Introduce Myself

My producer, the lovely Joy Buchanan, asked that my first post be about who I am and what I'll be doing here on Health Central. After five days of existential angst, it's occurred to me that perhaps I'm overthinking things. Which, some would argue, describes me to a T. Living with a chronic condition or disability... Read more Chevron

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posted 04/23/2008, comments (8)

Love/Hate relationship with medications

I used to be one of those people who never took medications. If I had a headache, I would lie down and rest, drink water and wait for it to go away. If I had a cold, I stayed hydrated and ate well and let it pass. In hindsight, I'd say I was proud of my immune system and trusted it to work properly. Not any... Read more Chevron

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