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Thursday, October, 29, 2009

Medication For Rheumatoid Arthritis

Many new Crohn's treatments in development

October 02, 2008
Patients with Crohn's disease may soon have new treatment options. Medications such as the rheumatoid arthritis drugs Humira and Orencia and the multiple-sclerosis medication Tysabri are just a few of the drugs that may treat Crohn's. The Wall Street Journal explores these new prescription options and discusses other advances in Crohn's disease care. Read more »

Expert & Community Posts

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Ask the Expert: My Pain Medication No Longer Works, What Should I Do Now?
By Mark Borigini, M.D. , Health Expert

...deformities.   There are many disease modifying drugs from which you and your doctor can... Read more »

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Studies Help the Rheumatologist Help the Patient
By Mark Borigini, M.D. , Health Expert

...I am also aware of the potential toxicity of the drugs I prescribe. Obviously, if I can avoid... Read more »

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The 3 Rs Insurance Companies Might Not Like: Repeat Rituxan in Rheumatoid Arthritis
By Mark Borigini, M.D. , Health Expert

...While the tumor necrosis factor (TNF) inhibiting drugs have been a great addition in the... Read more »

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Green Tea for Rheumatoid Arthritis Relief? Maybe.
By Mark Borigini, M.D. , Health Expert

...appears that whenever the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is under fire,... Read more »

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The Case for Writing Things Down
By Christine Miller , Health Expert

...dosage changes,List of any side effects for each drug, dates, and whether it resolved,Effects,... Read more »

Health Guide

Sara Nash and Alternative Therapies for Rheumatoid Arthritis Comic
...Just Sick, I'm Bugged and leave a comment! See all of Sara's Comics Visit the Single Gal's Guide to Rheumatoid Arthritis    Read more »
New Treatments for Rheumatoid Arthritis
On May 20, 2006, The Wall Street Journal (WSJ) ran a story about the drug choices available to people with RA. Reporter David Hamilton reviews the growing number of drug options now available to... Read more »
Christine's Top RA Pages on HealthCentral.com
...Treatments Keep People With Arthritis Moving Find Clinical Trials Top Websites News Drug Combo Works Best for Rheumatoid Arthritis Rheumatoid Arthritis Drugs Won't Boost... Read more »
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...about rheumatoid arthritis. You can learn the Basics of RA, Check a Symptom, learn more about the drugs commonly prescribed for RA, or find answers to frequently asked question in our RA Q & A... Read more »
How to Use This Site
...patient guide to RA, help with checking a symptom, resources for finding the best care, information on drugs, and more. MANAGE In our MANAGE area you’ll find resources to help you... Read more »

Medications

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... your own. This medication belongs to a class of drugs known as immunosuppressants. ... Read more »

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...daily activities. This medication is used with other drugs, rest, and physical therapy in... Read more »

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...rheumatoid arthritis that has not improved with other drugs (disease-modifying antirheumatic... Read more »

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...of a complete treatment program including non-drug therapies (e.g., rest, physical therapy)... Read more »

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...(severe psoriasis). Cyclosporine belongs to a class of drugs known as immunosuppressants. It... Read more »

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Drugmaker UCB is beginning an additional clinical trial for Cimzia, a new medication for rheumatoid arthritis and Crohn's disease. The new trial is... Read summary »

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