Reader Discussion > A possible RA treatment
John: I think I rsponded to you by e-mail, but in case I forgot, thank you for the suggestions. It's good to hear that your treatment is working well for you.
Larry
March 17, 2008 |
Larry Van Guilder
Larry Van Guilder
Dear Sir, I have had RA since 1997. I was initially able to put it in remission by thrice weekly doses of Minocin. After being mostly free of RA for several years I had a remission in early 2006 which included shortness of breath. I had a whole battery of tests which confirmed the return of RA along with lung involvement in the form of COPD. A rheumatologist in Albuquerque, New Mexico started me on quarterly infusions of rituxan,along with twice daily 500mg of cellcept for the RA and prednisone for the RA related lung involvement. I am essentially pain free and my lung function has improved considerably.
I would suggest you speak with your wife's physician about this type of treatment.
Good luck,
John