Ali,

yes, traffic has increased recently.

TKA? - probably tumor necrosis factor blocker TNF - I think it comes from cancer chemotherapy and suppresses the immune system. There is an article in the current Journal of Rheumatology about it and it refers to concerns about dangerous infections resulting in some cases from its use. The pharmies are pushing it because it costs a fortune and want to expand the market for it and the rheumies are starting to play.

Ebringer prescribed sulphasalazine EN in addition to NSAIDs, I took it to get my ESR down to managable levels then stopped. A few people are allergic but taken for a few months say could help a lot together with the diet. You wouldn't have to take it indefinitely, once your ESR is down and staying on the diet you shouldn't need it. Your bigger problem will be staying starch free in the jungle.

As for the junk science - its discussed in the latest textbooks; so we'll be kind and say the toss pot was responding to the internet...



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