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Christine Miller

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posted 07/05/2008, comments (3)

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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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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Christine Miller

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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 04/13/2008, comments (3)

When your Doctor only treats the disease

So, now that the shock of being diagnosed with an auto-immune disease has worn off, I am closely looking at my healthcare situation and analysing my options. When I was refered to a Rheumatologist my presenting symptoms were burning joint pain, stiffness, and exhaustion. Lab results were positive for RF, ANA, and another... Read more Chevron

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Sharte

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posted 03/17/2008, comments (9)

Life with RA

I am 39 years old and was diagnosed 5 yrs ago, and misdiagnosed for the 3 years before that as Burn out. My pain mostly started in my feet and knees. I was so exhausted all the time and thought wow, is this what its like in your 30's. After going to the doc every 6 months and being told it was burn out from working a full time job, running a... Read more Chevron

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