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Staph

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7. I've got RA, but not in the usual way.

Reply to Jilly_in_VA (Original post)

Tue Oct 12, 2021, 01:54 PM

Oct 2021

I'm on immunotherapy treatment for my cancer, and that appears to have kicked off the RA - I have none of the usual markers or antibodies in the blood. My oncologist's office is going to write a paper on me!

I wonder how the vaccine would work for me.

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Scientists stumble on rheumatoid arthritis vaccine with huge potential [View all] Jilly_in_VA Oct 2021 OP

science... it's a thing getagrip_already Oct 2021 #1

As someone with RA, Lupus, Polymyositis,( and others I'm sure,) I welcome this with watering eyes. NightWatcher Oct 2021 #2

boy howdy. i bet we could charter a bus. mopinko Oct 2021 #3

I inherited mine from my father and I'd love to know my kid stands a chance of a better life. NightWatcher Oct 2021 #4

I have a couple of relatively un-serious Jilly_in_VA Oct 2021 #5

My husband developed RA in his early 40s Dr. Shepper Oct 2021 #6

I've got RA, but not in the usual way. Staph Oct 2021 #7

Interesting. Hope it pans out. PoindexterOglethorpe Oct 2021 #8

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