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I have ra. enbrel, (etanercept) tociluzumab unsuccessful and 1st round of rituximab. second round had full effect for 6 weeks. would you suggest repeat or new tnf?

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Difficult to say: You need to meet with your rheumatologist to discuss your treatment options as it is difficult to make recommendations when we do not your full history.

Answered 4/30/2013

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