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Daina

posted 05/30/2008, comments (2)

Doctor's Visit

OK. Went to the new rheumy yesterday. He was fine, He agreed that I probably have developed a tolerance to Enbrel, so it's time to find something new. We're trying remicade first, rituxin will come after remicade, if we have bad results. He also put be on Mobic (which, surprisingly, I had never even heard of). So we'll see. I'm waking up with a... Read more Chevron

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Christine Miller

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posted 04/28/2008, comment (1)

Rheumatoid Arthritis Treatment, Work Disability and Employability

The pain, fatigue and limited mobility associated with RA affect all parts of a persons' life, especially the ability to work productively. Several studies in the past few years have shown that people with Rheumatoid Arthritis tend to have a much higher rate of functional limitation in work activities, use more sick days than people without... Read more Chevron

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Mark Borigini, M.D.

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posted 04/06/2008, comment (1)

What is the "Best" Rheumatoid Arthritis Treatment?

I am often asked what treatment or combination of treatments should be used in rheumatoid arthritis. The honest answer is that there is, for now, no best treatment. The best treatment is the treatment that allows the rheumatoid arthritis patient to feel back to normal once again-or at least as close to back to normal as the treatment... Read more Chevron

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posted 03/17/2008, comments (7)

The price I must pay, and my hope for the future!

I am beginning a new journey. This is a journey that is filled with fear and insecurities, but one that is mostly filled with hope. I can’t afford my medications Almost a year ago now, my Rheumatologist prescribed Enbrel for me. Shortly after I received my prescription, my insurance company notified me that the cost... Read more Chevron

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Mark Borigini, M.D.

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posted 03/03/2008, comments (0)

I've Got Rhythm, I've Got Rheumatoid Arthritis

With apologies to George Gershwin, I thought it might be nice to review with you the importance of the circadian rhythm in rheumatoid arthritis. I am often asked by my patients why they have more pain and stiffness in the morning. After all, I never ask about "evening stiffness." It's always morning stiffness on my mind... Read more Chevron

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