Rheumatoid Arthritis: Infusion Therapy Brings New Hope
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- Опубликовано: 11 ноя 2008
- creakyjoints.org
This 12-minute video captures the feelings and experiences of Elizabeth, a rheumatoid arthritis (RA) patient, undergoing infusion therapy, as she regains a more normal lifestyle, and decides to compete in her first triathlon. Hosted by CreakyJoints.org co-founder and person with arthritis, Seth Ginsberg, this upbeat DVD is used by physicians, nurses, patients, and care partners to educate and inspire.
"This DVD video is an essential component for any IV infusion site, in a physician's office, or in a hospital setting. Short of hands-on therapy, it is the best clinical aid I've encountered in my 32 years of practice."
- Matthew Heller, MD, FACR
Peabody, Mass.
This DVD was made possible by a grant from Genentech, Inc. and Biogen Idec.
first off many thanks to you for sharing this much informative video ...I was diagnosed with RA 4 years ago ... my number when diagnosed was 593 ... .ive been on retuxin / rituximab four times a year at oncology .. as a last form of treatment and it has kept me walking and pain at a minimal ... I always Say God first then the medicine ...for all the RA warriors ...I love and care for you and pray the cure for this disease will one day be found ..
this is a treatment I desperately need but can't afford. You are lucky.
Thank you so much for sharing this video! My mom has RA and I am currently doing research on the different types of treatments available for her. Her physician recommended Rituxan after very few/no benefits from TNF's. We were very concerned once her physician recommended infusion therapy as it sounds so much more "intense" than a pill or injection regiment. It is nice, however, to see that this therapy is not as scary as it sounds.
Does Elizabeth have a website or another way I can get in touch with her? My doctors think I have RA, and I'm a writer. I'm extremely inspired by her and her bravery!
till then stay strong and keep care of yourself ... and again thank you Elizabeth for this site ..I head to oncology tomorrow ...have a sweet night :)
Very interesting i have stills disease and I also get a monthly infusion its hard and difficult
I have an appointment with a rheumatologist until June. I've been getting bad flare ups at least twice a month for the past year. My primary doctor just thinks I'm making up my pain so I can get narcotics. Sucks!!
There’s not a chance I could run...
When did you start wit TNFa blocker ?