Re:Remicade and other options after Metho

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Hi all,

Since I am currently on the hi dose of 20 mg of Arava with 200 mg of Imuran,

If I get a bad flare on this combo in the near future, we will be trying

remicade also. I understand that it is a long 2-3 hour transfusion around

once a month and that it is antibodies to TNF . It may even work on those

that have failed Enbrel.

My question would be this- why would not you try Arava or Enbrel first?? They

are considered steps up the ladder way before Remicade...much less

invasive... Especially Arava can be combined with metho or imuran for an

enhanced effect if

needed. I suppose getting the drugs approved can be the sticking point, but

having the doctor call your condition sero-negative rheumatoid arthritis may

just do the trick!

Best wishes,

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