Re: Re: mra

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It is given thru an IV line.

On Mon, 20 Feb 2006 07:46:19 -0000 "Ms radar" <aclavern33@...> writes:

CAn you share more about this treatment? How is it given? I am curious. I am tired of injections and IVs are totally out. Is this a pill?Toni>> I have RA and I'm considering the MRA trial. My rheumatologist is> participating.> I know there is lots of info on the web about it. I'll try to dig up> something to send to the list...I dont' have time tonight...> > > On Sun, 19 Feb 2006 09:34:04 -0000 "Holly" <hollybgroovin2003@...>> writes:> My name is Holly and I am new to the group. I have lupus and> rheumatoid arthritis. My RA is kicking my butt. I started on> prednisone, plaquenil, safasalazin, and volteren 4 months ago, and in> that time my sed rate tripled. The medicine did not work. My doctor> told me that there is a 90% chance that I will be in a wheelchair by> my 27th birthday next December. She wants me to try a experimental> drug called MRA that is supposed to be better than methotrexate. Has> anyone tried this, or even heard about it. I have 2 weeks to make my> decision, and I am really scared, but feel like I have no other> choices as my inflamation is just getting worse. Any thoughts? > Thanks, Holly> > > > > > > > "Have no fear for what tomorrow may bring. The same loving God who cares> for you today will take care of you tomorrow and every day. God will> either shield you from suffering or give you unfailing strength to bear> it. Be at peace, then, and put aside all anxious thoughts and> imaginations."> -St Francis DeSales>

"Have no fear for what tomorrow may bring. The same loving God who cares for you today will take care of you tomorrow and every day. God will either shield you from suffering or give you unfailing strength to bear it. Be at peace, then, and put aside all anxious thoughts and imaginations."-St Francis DeSales