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Mark Borigini, M.D.

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posted 11/03/2009, comments (2)

Update on Novel Rheumatoid Arthritis Treatments

American College of Rheumatology (ACR) National Meeting, 2009: Update on Novel Rheumatoid Arthritis Treatments A year ago I discussed the Janus Kinases (JAKs), a family of enzymes discovered in 1988. Some of these enzymes located in cells can play a role in the control of biochemicals which are involved with diseases,... Read more Chevron

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Alice

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posted 10/29/2009, comments (18)

Anyone taking methotrexate and prednisone?

I went to see my rheum and she put me on methotrexate and prednisone and I was just wondering if anyone else is taking these kinds of meds or have taking them in the past and if there is anything I should know about them. I just started 2 days ago but I cant take the methotrexate yet because I am sick and she wants me to get better... Read more Chevron

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Diagnosed in September 2009

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posted 10/23/2009, comment (1)

Methotrexate "ClingOns"

Hi Everyone - I've just switched to having Methotrexate on Friday nite (20mg) and I have a few questions about the side-effects.. Is it REALLY possible to be feeling Fog Brain right up until Wednesday the next week? I manage about 20 staff, and they will come and talk to me and its like I'm peering at them through a mental cloud! I haven't... Read more Chevron

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pmedrano

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I have had RA since i was 4. Have flare ups every 7 years or so.

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posted 10/15/2009, comments (4)

Feeling a LOT better

Hi All, I get the impression that most people flock to these RA sites when their condition is deteriorating and they feel depressed. I know that is the case for me. However, I am here today to give you an update on my RA that made it very hard to walk; I had swelling from my ankles through my knees and stiffness and fatigue. Four months... Read more Chevron

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