Rheumatoid Arthritis - All People Who Are Interested In "ra"

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Lisa Emrich

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posted 11/30/2009, comments (4)

Rituximab Infusion for RA: My First Experience

On November 19th, I went to the local hospital outpatient infusion clinic to receive the first dose of Rituxan® (rituximab). This Thursday I go back for the second dose which will complete one round of treatment. Rituxan in combination with methotrexate is indicated for the treatment of adult patients with moderately to severely... Read more Chevron

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Brad

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posted 11/23/2009, comments (5)

Starting Rituxin

Hi Guys, I am starting Rituxin on Dec 2nd and wanted to get any suggestions or warnings that you may have for me before I start. I have been through bi weekly Humira, and weekly Humira with nothing but a skin rash to show for it. I was on Arava, then went to Palenquil, and now back to Arava with a good chance of starting MTX with my second dose... Read more Chevron

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Angel

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posted 11/17/2009, comments (3)

Got a ? about RF

I have a ? about rheumatoid factor. I recently recd my blood work results from my rheumy. My RF factor is at 160 though the rest of my blood work looked pretty good. Note I had been taking Prednisone about a week before this blood test. When I was first referred to a rheumatologist by my regular md my RF was at 28. So, I guess my question is... 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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Ellen

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posted 10/14/2009, comments (3)

Not the R-word but some good news....and a question/ about the emotional side of RA

Allow me to share some good news. Just got some blood test results, and for the first time, my neutrophils are on the low end of normal (they're the inflammatory white blood cells...). It's good for RA, yet I wouldn't want them to go any lower (because they also protect against bacterial infection)! and this is 7 days... Read more Chevron

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