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Aquaris

posted 11/05/2009, comments (3)

Natural supplements for RA

My mom is on the following supplements in addition to methotrexate and NSAIDs (Aleve). - Nordic Naturals Ultimate Omega Liquid (1 - 2 tsp per day) - Glucosamine with Chondroitin- 1.5 gm/day + 600mg (Enzymatic Therapy) - MSM - 2 gm/day (Enzymatic Therapy) - Lyprinol - 4 capsules per day (Enzymatic Therapy) Is there... Read more Chevron

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Mark Borigini, M.D.

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posted 11/03/2009, comments (3)

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 (32)

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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Rita

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posted 10/29/2009, comments (11)

Experience with Ankylosing Spondilitis Onset

Hi, My son who is 13 was recently diagnosed with having a gene for SA but Rheumy said it does not mean that he will get it. However, he has been experiencing RA symptons in his hands and feet along with back pain and weakeness in his legs. It appears that it maybe the onset of AS? From what I have read it's difficult to diagnose... Read more Chevron

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Debra

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posted 10/28/2009, comments (3)

Swine Flu Vacation

Friday afternoon my nose started running. On Saturday the fever hit. My fourteen-year-old went though this a week ago, so I knew what was in store. I called in a week of sick days, not only for myself, but for my eleven-year old whose symptoms mirrored my own. So we've spent the last week on the... Read more Chevron

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