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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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Dr. Tracy Lovell
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Internal Medicine - rheumatology 23 years experience
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