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Familial mediterranean fever: can the basic problem be treated?
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Yes: There are available and effective treatments for fmf including Colchicine and anti-tnf drugs.
Answered 6/24/2014
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Get treated: It's genetic and incurable. But even if your fmf seems to be a trivial, nuisance-illness not worth taking medication for, the dread, very common complication is amyloidosis which will first ruin and then end your life. Colchicine in particular prevents or a least delays this. I'm glad you are taking a proactive approach to your health. Good luck.
Answered 6/24/2014
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