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Old 12-19-2011, 09:39 PM
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Originally Posted by karilann View Post
When I first asked my doc about the drug, he was very unimpressed with it and urged me to continue with the shots. He thought the drug a bit dangerous. HMMMM
That's the issue with these medications. We all know we're playing guinea pig.

I'm glad, karilann, that the shots are working for you, and your doctor gave his honest opinion about the medication (which I haven't looked into, but I imagine carries a heavier price tag than the DMDs).
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