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posted 05/04/2008, comments (6)

New to RA, and very curious about others initial symptoms

I have been dealing with my thumbs and wrists hurting for almost 2 yrs now. I went to my doctor, she tested me for lupus and RA and the tests were negative. She then sent me to orthopedics where they made me braces and treated me for tendonitis. I returned to my doc after a long period of constant pain in my hands and now in my ankles and knees.... Read more Chevron

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posted 04/14/2008, comments (2)

FDA Approves Orencia (abatacept) for Children with JIA

As of last week, parents will have one more option to help their children battle Juvenile Idiopathic Arthriti (JIA). The FDA has approved Orencia (abatacept) for the treatment of moderate to severe polyarticular JIA. This may be a very welcome treatment option for children who have not responded to TNF-inhibitors or other drugs already approved... Read more Chevron

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posted 03/26/2008, comments (0)

Cod liver oil to replace NSAIDs?

According to a new study published in the medical journal, Rheumatology, taking two teaspoons (10g) of cod liver oil a day reduced the need for non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) by as much as 30%. NSAIDs, such as ibuprofen and naproxen, have been around for decades and are commonly used to treat Rheumatoid Arthritis and... Read more Chevron

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posted 03/26/2008, comments (0)

Cod liver oil to replace NSAIDs?

According to a new study published in the medical journal, Rheumatology, taking two teaspoons (10g) of cod liver oil a day reduced the need for non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) by as much as 30%. NSAIDs, such as ibuprofen and naproxen, have been around for decades and are commonly used to treat Rheumatoid Arthritis and... Read more Chevron

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posted 03/07/2008, comments (0)

More drug ads may mean more prescriptions filled

I read a recent article by Julie Appleby in USA Today discussing whether the increase in drug advertising benefits patients or costs the country more money in health care spending. According to the article, drug companies spent about $4.8 billion on advertising in 2006, almost double what they spent in 2002. The article stated that ads for... Read more Chevron

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