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Diagnosed With Rheumatoid Arthritis, Bruising, Fatigue. Taking Enbrel. Go For Low Dose Antibiotic Therapy?
I am diagnoised with RA am currently taking enbrel. I have experienced unusual bruising and extreme faitgue. Rheumolotist denies any relationship between RA/Enbrel and these conditions, as well as indicating liver functioning tests are not necessary while on Enbrel, only an annual PPD test. I was wonerding about low dose antibiotic therapy.
Thu, 22 Aug 2013
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The symptoms that you have are more likely to be due to an immune related disorder rather than an infection. A low dose antibiotic therapy is not likely to help you much.
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Dr. Praveen Tayal
drtayal72@gmail.com
Thanks for writing to us.
The symptoms that you have are more likely to be due to an immune related disorder rather than an infection. A low dose antibiotic therapy is not likely to help you much.
I hope this information has been both informative and helpful for you. You can consult me again directly through my profile URL http://bit.ly/Dr-Praveen-Tayal
Regards,
Dr. Praveen Tayal
drtayal72@gmail.com
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