Hi TYler, Don't mean to butt in here, but I wanted to tell you that Enbrel can also increase your risk for lymphoma and other forms of cancer. The tumor...
Ann: I just attended the AJAO conference in San Diego and this issue was brought up. There has been a 'scare' about TNF blocker, but apparently, with...
Hi Tauna, Your rheumatologist or immunologist can test you for certain antibodies (Anti Sjogrens SSA/Ro and SSB/La) that are related to sjogrens. Ann...
Hi Maria, Thanks for the info...I just read the advertisement for Enbrel and that is where I saw the warning. It is good to know, but I would still worry...
Based on conversations with my Rhuemy, the incidence of MS among Enbrel users is less than that on the general population. In other words in all probablity the...
I'm on 1000MG of Naproxen a day. I go back to my Dr. this month because this isn't working for me anymore. Almost didn't go to work today. I'm going to a...
Yes the incidence of MS being caused by or triggered by Enbrel is minimal, but none the less its still there. I was according to my rheumy the 21st patient...
Hiya folks.. It's that time of year again where the kiddo's go back to school and us parents get to exhale and breath freely again Yippee!.. Since My...
Steve, I am sorry about your MS. I can identify to a certain extent, only with Remicade. I have had numerous infusions because of Crohn's and no one will...
I have a friend who is on Remicade and she was having odd reactions after the infusion. At the AJAO conference (sorry to harp on it so much, but I learned a...
Rebecca; There is a publication available from the Arthritis Foundation called When Your Student Has Arthritis. You can actually print out a copy directly from...
After my wife (bio chem degree) read the package insert that came with the enbrel she found that it is derived from chinese hamster ovaries, not sure if that...
Well, this mess is getting the best of me! I've had problems with my right hand for about 4 yrs now and for sometime it was no better yet no worse. This past...
DFI.. is dietary Fructose intolerance.. basically from what the GI says.. part of her IBS.. irritable bowel.. can't eat anything with fructose.. ... From:...
Becca, you haven't mentioned whether or not you've checked out the information that the Spondylitis Association has. The Arthitis Foundation has gained a...
Betty, I am glad to hear that you are finally going back to see a rheumy! It sounds as though you really need to get some of this stuff under control. I hope...
To all those interested in the Texas conference: Annual Scientific Meeting of the American College of Rheumatology October 9, 2004 – October 12, 2004 Texas,...
Do you know if the SAA conference will present info on childhood spondy? (I am a member, its a good organization, though I haven't seen much in the way of info...
In a message dated 8/3/2004 11:21:28 PM Eastern Daylight Time, ... Tyler, Gosh, I know whay you mean. I have thought about you a lot. You've worked so hard,...
Becca, Here is the info you are looking for. The forum is from 1-4:30. I don't think the location has been set yet. Debbie Announcing SAA's Annual Patient...
OH MY... I'm sure you did leave out some of the unpleasant things... I am so glad you have already gotten some of this past you and have some relief of some...
Hi Betty; <p>The website didn't come through. The only way (I've discovered) that a website will show up consistently on Yahoo! is if you type the entire...
In a message dated 8/5/2004 12:37:55 AM Eastern Daylight Time, ... oook I'm gonna try it this way! lol so to see a pretty little baby.... just cut and...
Betty~ Cute little baby girl! Congrats, Granny ;-) Tyler ... In a message dated 8/5/2004 12:37:55 AM Eastern Daylight Time, ... oook I'm gonna try it this way!...
This Week at the Spondy Cafe: Blueberry Pancakes!! Join a splendiferous spasm of 'specially sporty Spondiacs for a friendly, supportive chat EVERY Saturday...
Well, it's August and things are a little quiet here, so I guess it is time for another patented Message Board Perk-Me-Up ... Trivia Question #1: What was the...