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Christine Miller

posted 06/04/2008, comment (1)

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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Mark Borigini, M.D.

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posted 05/19/2008, comments (0)

Are There Any Arthritis Drugs that Slow Down Joint Deterioration?

ANSWER TO QUESTION REGARDING "OVERLAPPING ARTHRITIS" From a reader: "I have an overlapping arthritis, based on my last x-rays, I have deterioration in all of the fingers on my left hand, as well as my knuckles and wrists on both hands. I also have deterioration in 3 fingers on my right hand. ... I would like to know if you... Read more Chevron

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Lenora Taylor

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posted 05/14/2008, comments (11)

New to this site!

I'm 42 years old and I was officially diagnosed with RA in January 2008, buthad slight symptoms since 2006. Once I was diagnosed, I started reading asmuch as possible about this disease and was very disappointed to find outthat the medications out there are very harmful to your body. SinceJanuary I've had two cortisone... Read more Chevron

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Lene Andersen

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posted 04/30/2008, comments (4)

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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