Thus, once again, I'm ignoring you, my adored blog.
But I saw this article today and it caught my eye, and I thought I should share it - a new PsA drug that's doing well in clinical trials. Here's a description about why it's different:
Apremilast is a novel, orally available small molecule compound that exhibits anti-inflammatory activities through the suppression of multiple pro-inflammatory mediators including, TNF-alpha, interleukins 6, 17 & 23, and interferon-gamma among others.Off to more good times - but I'll be back in Portland and posting regularly soon.
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kiss the bay area for me!
ReplyDeleteI have been taking remicade for nine years (since the beginning) and it works great. Make sure you have a standing order on antibiotics in case you get a upper resp. infection. Also have some NSAIDS in case you get a flare, but it should be mild and only last a couple days. Move your remicade infusion up a couple of weeks and tell your doc if that happens.
ReplyDeleteI have no side effects. Yes you get tired during the infusion, but that is because sitting around for two hours is "boring".
You mentioned a "machine buzzing". What machine? Remicade is usually just dripped.
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Hey Jack! Thanks for reading! It's great to hear you've been on Remicade for 9 years... I had thought most people burn out before then. It has been miraculous, I must say, these last few weeks. I've been playing tag with my kids, bending and lifting, and had more energy than I've had in years.
ReplyDeleteThe machine buzzed a little as it manages the drip - does it not for you?
Jenny
Oh, and Dan. Which part should I kiss?
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