Guest guest Posted January 24, 2005 Report Share Posted January 24, 2005 - No problem from me - I often sign from MI because periodically there have been other " s " posting to the group. Given your background and my posts in the last couple of days on the biologicals- your posts indicate a professional researcher- so easy to distinguish from me. I am an amateur researcher out of necessity. I have been posting here intermittently since about 1999. I am an attorney (poverty law firm, 23 years exp.), 50 years old, an identical twin, have Rheumatoid Arthritis and asthma and GERD as a result of the meds- mild osteoporosis and some related and unrelated surgeries and side effects - anemia, hysterectomy, and pulmonary emboli - result of meds we think- and as a result mild COPD. Suspected to have had RA or another inflammatory disorder since I was in college - only 20 years old- most of my knowledge here from the school of practical experience- and I come from a family and group of friends that are medical professionals. Positive rheumatoid factor since 1988- prior to that inconclusive - but was treated as RA. My only professional " training " comes in the area of disability discrimination and SSI and RSDI apps. Currently I am on prednisone, MTX, Remicade, folic acid, aciphex, advair, any number of vitamin supplements including calcium and either Vicodin or extra strength Tylenol for pain. Have been on any number of other drugs over the years. Also church involved, write poetry, have 2 kitties as kids. Welcome to you and your knowledge and experience. Now my questions- I thought I knew most of the acronyms- what are CIP and RSD? Thanks, ( from MI.) -------------- Original message ---------------------- From: ANewPlanForYou@... > > > Dear Group, > > Wow I realized that there are two (s) posting; I am a professional > nurse and researcher and a CIPer (RSD etc.) should I sign my name differently?? > > Peace and a PFD to all, > > > > How about? > > G. > > In a message dated 1/24/2005 11:39:20 AM Central Standard Time, > Matsumura_Clan@... writes: > , > > No, MTX is not required. Strongly recommended, suggested by the FDA in the > prescribing guidelines, yes; mandatory, no. > > There are people who can't use MTX and they use a different DMARD. Others > use Remicade alone. There are members in our group who have used Remicade > alone or have used Remicade plus an alternative DMARD (such as Plaquenil or > Arava). > > It's in one's own best interest to use MTX with Remicade (or to use another > DMARD) because, generally speaking, the combination is much more efficacious > than Remicade alone. That's also why some insurers will want MTX or another > DMARD used along with Remicade. If they're going to shell out the money, > they want it to work. > > > > > I'll tell you where to go! > > Mayo Clinic in Rochester > http://www.mayoclinic.org/rochester > > s Hopkins Medicine > > Hallenbeck~Sikorsky~ BS,RN,UM,QC > Owner-Moderator > " AnGeLsInPain " > " OneVoiceInPain " > Interqual Certified > Published Psychiatric Researcher > Advocate for those in CIP, HIV, Psychologic Pain > " The Lord Will NEVER push us beyond what we can endure. " > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 24, 2005 Report Share Posted January 24, 2005 - No problem from me - I often sign from MI because periodically there have been other " s " posting to the group. Given your background and my posts in the last couple of days on the biologicals- your posts indicate a professional researcher- so easy to distinguish from me. I am an amateur researcher out of necessity. I have been posting here intermittently since about 1999. I am an attorney (poverty law firm, 23 years exp.), 50 years old, an identical twin, have Rheumatoid Arthritis and asthma and GERD as a result of the meds- mild osteoporosis and some related and unrelated surgeries and side effects - anemia, hysterectomy, and pulmonary emboli - result of meds we think- and as a result mild COPD. Suspected to have had RA or another inflammatory disorder since I was in college - only 20 years old- most of my knowledge here from the school of practical experience- and I come from a family and group of friends that are medical professionals. Positive rheumatoid factor since 1988- prior to that inconclusive - but was treated as RA. My only professional " training " comes in the area of disability discrimination and SSI and RSDI apps. Currently I am on prednisone, MTX, Remicade, folic acid, aciphex, advair, any number of vitamin supplements including calcium and either Vicodin or extra strength Tylenol for pain. Have been on any number of other drugs over the years. Also church involved, write poetry, have 2 kitties as kids. Welcome to you and your knowledge and experience. Now my questions- I thought I knew most of the acronyms- what are CIP and RSD? Thanks, ( from MI.) -------------- Original message ---------------------- From: ANewPlanForYou@... > > > Dear Group, > > Wow I realized that there are two (s) posting; I am a professional > nurse and researcher and a CIPer (RSD etc.) should I sign my name differently?? > > Peace and a PFD to all, > > > > How about? > > G. > > In a message dated 1/24/2005 11:39:20 AM Central Standard Time, > Matsumura_Clan@... writes: > , > > No, MTX is not required. Strongly recommended, suggested by the FDA in the > prescribing guidelines, yes; mandatory, no. > > There are people who can't use MTX and they use a different DMARD. Others > use Remicade alone. There are members in our group who have used Remicade > alone or have used Remicade plus an alternative DMARD (such as Plaquenil or > Arava). > > It's in one's own best interest to use MTX with Remicade (or to use another > DMARD) because, generally speaking, the combination is much more efficacious > than Remicade alone. That's also why some insurers will want MTX or another > DMARD used along with Remicade. If they're going to shell out the money, > they want it to work. > > > > > I'll tell you where to go! > > Mayo Clinic in Rochester > http://www.mayoclinic.org/rochester > > s Hopkins Medicine > > Hallenbeck~Sikorsky~ BS,RN,UM,QC > Owner-Moderator > " AnGeLsInPain " > " OneVoiceInPain " > Interqual Certified > Published Psychiatric Researcher > Advocate for those in CIP, HIV, Psychologic Pain > " The Lord Will NEVER push us beyond what we can endure. " > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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