Yesterday I went to see my rheumatoligist, Dr.O for a check up. Last time I saw Dr. O, I didn't get good news and this time wasn't any different. She said there was still inflammation in my right wrist and ankle which is not a good sign. After discussing several treatment options Dr. O, my mom, and I decided on Enbrel.
Enbrel is an anti-tumor necrosis factor drug or anti-TNF for short. TNF is a substance that your body naturally produces. For people without an inflammatory condition excess TNF is blocked naturally but, for patients with an inflammatory condition such as JIA excess TNF can lead to more inflammation or even joint damage. Enbrel, or any anti-TNF drug, will reduce the ammount of TNF the body produces.
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