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Sue

posted 07/25/2008, comments (4)

I went to my RA doctor today!

my blood work showed the inflammation in my blood is still high but came down a little. So it shows the Trexall is working. He said not enough though, and instead of upping the Trexall he is just going to put me on Remicade. He said he has had a lot of good results from it. So now off I go to get a TB test. He is going to see if my insurance will... Read more Chevron

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lisad

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posted 07/16/2008, comments (5)

methotrexate

I am on my 6th week of methotrexate and the doctor had said that the side effects should only last a few weeks to a month. I am still sickly.....very tired and achy like I miss at least 2 days a week of work and upset stomach. Does this feeling ever go away????

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posted 07/05/2008, comments (0)

New Rheumatoid Arthritis Treatment Guidelines

The American College of Rheumatology recently issued new guidelines for rheumatologists to use in their patient treatment decisions about the use on non-biologic and biologic disease modifying anti-rheumatic drugs (DMARDs). The recommendations and guidelines were published in the June issue of the journal, Arthritis Care &... Read more Chevron

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posted 06/27/2008, comments (12)

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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posted 06/20/2008, comments (0)

Golimumab Phase III Clinical Trials Show Promising Results

Centocor, a pharmaceutical company, issued two press releases on June 11, touting the positive results of its new TNF-inhibitor drug golimumab in three separate Phase III clinical trials. The results of the trials may help Centocor and Schering-Plough (working together to develop and market the drug) to move closer to receiving FDA approval... Read more Chevron

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