Guest guest Posted February 16, 2000 Report Share Posted February 16, 2000 Bonnie: Welcome to the group. It's important to treat the disease aggresively to prevent long-term joint damage. Nutrition is important, but it can't replicate the potency of the types of drugs used for JRA. Our son Elliot, age 5, is also on prednisone, methotrexate and alternate-day steroids. He's was diagnosed 3 1/2 years ago by Dr. Jerry s, who was at Columbia Presbytarian. Dr. s died 2 1/2 years ago, and Dr. Immundo took over the practice. She follows his protocol, and is supposed to be very bright and capable. Is she the doctor you are seeing? Now we live in N.J. and see Dr. Kimura in Hackensack (who also trained under Dr. s). Dr. Immundo also shares an office with Dr. Kimura in N.J. My wife, Rena, who is also on this list, can give you more details, and better answer any questions you have. Good luck. Please keep us posted. Charlie _______________________________________________________ Get 100% FREE Internet Access powered by Excite Visit http://freeworld.excite.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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