Re: Cheryl in ID

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..... I researched purinethol and found that it originally was used

as a cancer drug esp. leukemia... but now, as you have told me, is used

in autoimmune disease as well and is used in Crohn`s which sounds as if

it may be a major problem of Cheryl ID so you may be on the money with

your advice you sly boots you. Hope she gets the right treatment

whatever it may be.

Jerry

P.S. I sent under separate cover a synopsis of purinethol (6MP) and its

use in Crohn`s.

It's rough not to have a clear-cut diagnosis. I would ask your doctor about taking Imuran or Purinethol along with the Pred. Maybe he is waiting to see that the Pred works and helps confirm the diagnosis. Most AIH ers take 2 meds. Also, Purinethol is used for inflamation of the intestines even for people without liver disease.(My doctor once mentioned that) Hope you are on the right track and improving.