Guest guest Posted November 8, 2008 Report Share Posted November 8, 2008 Hi Tina! Welcome to the group. I'm in Virginia. I'm 31 and was dx'd with JRA with adult persistence when I was 22 and in my last semester in college. It was 1999 and, fortunately for me, the new biologic drugs had just been approved in 1998. I started Remicade, an IV every 6 weeks, in March 2000 and I have been in a " medically induced " remission ever since. Besides Remicade, I take Ibuprofen, Methotrexate, Flexerill and Folic Acid. I know it is hard but the newer drugs can help slow down further joint damage. You really should see a rheumy. Besides, it isn't healthy to take your son's meds even if they help. A recent article of research introduced at the American College of Rheumatology meeting last week showed that the biologics do not increase the occurence of cancer (Here is a link to an article on About Arthritis: http://arthritis.about.com/b/2008/10/29/tnf-alpha-blockers-not-associated-with-i\ ncreased-cancer-risk-in-rheumatoid-arthritis-patients.htm). Take care, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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