Re: mra

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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

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> 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...

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> On Sun, 19 Feb 2006 09:34:04 -0000 " Holly " <hollybgroovin2003@...>

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> 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

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> " 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

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[Guest guest]

Gretchen, I haven't heard of anyone who has had this test. I'm not sure why your doctor wants to do this. Maybe it will help. What does he want to scan? Rogene Magnetic Resonance Angiogram (MRA) MRA (Magnetic Resonance Angiography) Test Overview A magnetic resonance angiogram (MRA) is a type of magnetic resonance image (MRI) scan that uses a magnetic field and pulses of radio wave energy to provide pictures of blood vessels inside the body. In many cases, MRA can provide information that cannot be obtained from an X-ray, ultrasound, or computed tomography (CT) scan. MRA can find problems with the blood vessels that may be causing reduced blood flow. With MRA, both the blood flow and the condition of the blood vessel walls can be seen. The test is often used to look at the blood vessels that go to the brain, kidneys, and legs. Information from an MRA can be saved and stored on a computer for further study. Photographs of selected views can also be made. See an illustration of an MRA . During MRA, the area of the body being studied is placed inside an MRI machine. Contrast material is often used during MRA to make blood vessels show up more clearly.

[Guest guest]

blood flow to the brain since i have so many memory problems i think On 6/8/07, Rogene S <saxony01@...

> wrote:

Gretchen, I haven't heard of anyone who has had this test. I'm not sure why your doctor wants to do this. Maybe it will help.

What does he want to scan? Rogene Magnetic Resonance Angiogram (MRA) MRA (Magnetic Resonance Angiography) Test Overview

A magnetic resonance angiogram (MRA) is a type of magnetic resonance image (MRI) scan that uses a magnetic field and pulses of radio wave energy to provide pictures of blood vessels inside the body. In many cases, MRA can provide information that cannot be obtained from an X-ray, ultrasound, or computed tomography (CT) scan. MRA can find problems with the blood vessels that may be causing reduced blood flow. With MRA, both the blood flow and the condition of the blood vessel walls can be seen. The test is often used to look at the blood vessels that go to the brain, kidneys, and legs. Information from an MRA can be saved and stored on a computer for further study. Photographs of selected views can also be made. See an illustration of an MRA . During MRA, the area of the body being studied is placed inside an MRI machine. Contrast material is often used during MRA to make blood vessels show up more clearly.

-- gretchen