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Date Posted: 16:29:00 12/01/06 Fri
Author: Heide
Subject: Re: Endo appt update
In reply to: Ivy 's message, "Re: Endo appt update" on 14:04:57 12/01/06 Fri

My endo said he has dealt with Imuran since it first came out many years ago! He also brought up the drug Enbrel? He said it had less side effects, but I need to look into that. I think what is going on is he used to be in private practice, but is now employed by Ochsner and he said he wanted to be absolutely certain he could prescribe this drug "off label" w/o fear of being fired! I guess he was imaging the worst case scenario as far as side effects and wants to be able to justify it?

When he told me "if I were taking 60-80 mg of pred" he would feel more comfortable about making the decision I wanted to scream "but Ivy is getting it and she was on a much lower dose and is doing great!" Ha ha ha

Anyhow, I am ecstatic you are doing so well. I haven't given up yet, I will definitely pursue this.

As always, thanks for your words of encouragement.
Heide

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