Guest guest Posted October 29, 2002 Report Share Posted October 29, 2002 Shazan Shah wrote: This is what I just received from my brother in London - has anyone heard of this? Zanash I read this article and then a few of the groups follow-up emails. After doing a search on the medicine, rituximab, I found that there seems to be some very serious side effects. http://www.rituxan.com/ But to my dismay I also found that this med is used in the treatment of non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma. So here's the rub. My paternal aunt died 1 year ago from this disease but she also suffered from severe heartburn, at least all of my life. She started with esophageal/ stomach cancer. She was always taking antacids AND had a mild form of arthritis (fingers slightly deformed). My dad, on the other hand, had a severe case of RA and always always always had indigestion/heartburn. I was diagnosed with Lupus in 1983 and H-Pylori in 2000. Now I find that H-Pylori causes a esophageal/stomach cancer and is sometimes, as well as somehow related to this type of lymphoma. The arrogance of the medical community is absolutely astounding, in that they are allowed to rely on the statement " I am a scientist first and foremost. When there is no proof of the AP efficacy, I must " treat " my patients according to proven scientific methods! " OK, so would " ROCKET SCIENTIST " fit in here somewhere? How much " gray matter " would one need to complete a detailed family history and somehow find a connection? No one will ever convince me that these doctors don't already know this but I AM convinced they are sniveling cowards for not standing up to big government on behalf of their patients. You can bet if someone they loved, or better yet if one of them personally got sick, (I'm not so sure they would care as much about a son or daughters' pain as much as their own pain) they would get the treatment for themselves. I apologize for the rant but when I found the information on this drug and it's former use and the fact that they're now trying it for rheumatic diseases I could no longer hold it in. Plus, I knew all of you would understand the passion. Thanks, Roneice SCIENTISTS FIND CURE FOR ARTHRITIS A CURE for rheumatoid arthritis is on the horizon following the success of a new drug trial, it is claimed. Initial results show the treatment works and confirms a scientific theory about the cause of the debilitating disease. The drug, rituximab, acts by suppressing antibody production within the immune system. More than 50% of patients treated in the trial showed " major improvements " and a further 23% demonstrated a " brilliant response " . Professor Jo , from University College London, presented the findings to an American College of Rheumatology meeting in the US. He set up the trial with colleagues after initial research suggested that limiting the number of white blood cells called B-cells in the body might halt the development of rheumatoid arthritis. The early results emerged from the first 122 out of a total o f 161 patients recruited to the study who had not responded well to other treatments. Professor said today: " An arthritis cure is now firmly on the agenda. This study proves the scientific validity of the benefits of rituximab to rheumatoid arthritis sufferers. " It's like having a bug in your computer. rituximab re-boots part of your immune system and when you switch it back on the bug is gone. " The study conducted at centres in Europe, Australia, Israel and Canada, compared a number of different treatment options, including rituximab combined with other drugs. The most encouraging results were obtained when rituximab was given in conjunction with another anti-arthritis drug called methotrexate. Confidentiality Notice This message is being sent by or on behalf of a lawyer. It is intended exclusively for the individual or entity to which it is addressed. This communication may contain information that is proprietary, privileged or confidential or otherwise legally exempt from disclosure. If you are not the named addressee, you are not authorized to read, print, retain, copy or disseminate this message or any part of it. If you have received this message in error, please notify the sender immediately by e-mail and delete all copies of the message. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 29, 2002 Report Share Posted October 29, 2002 Hi Zanash! Geoff here. I think the point to which your attention should be drawn is this: " ...The drug, rituximab, acts by suppressing antibody production within the immune system. " The cards are on the table, bet or fold. Do you believe your immune system is " confused? " If so, go for it. If not, leave the game while you still have something to leave with... your life. Geoff soli Deo gloria www.HealingYou.org - Your nonprofit source for remedies and aids in fighting these diseases, information on weaning from drugs, and nutritional kits for repairing damage; 100% volunteer staffed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 19, 2010 Report Share Posted November 19, 2010 Please read my blog on rheumatologistdelhi.com Regards, Dr. OP Garg, VSM Blog . Facebook . Twitter Senior Consultant Rheumatologist BLK Hospital, Pusa Rd. Rajendra Place New Delhi - 110005 RheuMed, The Arthritis Clinic 65A, DDA Pocket 2 Sector 6, Dwarka New Delhi - 110075 ________________________________ From: keenoy1979 <KEENOY13@...> Sent: Fri, 19 November, 2010 6:43:41 PM Subject: [ ] CURE FOR RA Anybody read anything lately about a cure for RA in the future? rob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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