Thanks for your info.....yes I have been diagnosed with RA (although I do not have the RA positive factor), and as far as I'm concerned you are partially right....the immune system is over-REACTING to an invader, so there are immunity problems, however, I do not think "beefing" up my immune system in the way I am is the problem. The problem is WHAT is causing my immune system to react the way it is....that's what I'm trying to get to the bottom of. Knowing my history.....food allergies, asthma like reactions, colon polyps, etc. over the last 15 years I really do think there might be something to the "leaky gut" problem for me. I'm not one of those who NEEDS an IMMEDIATE FIX just to feel better (although it sure would be nice)...I need a long term solution for my health. Are you a doctor/pharmacist? Just wondering.
I looked at your info on Imuran and did other searches.....I'll bring it up with my doc, but from the possible side effects, it looks like a last resort....I'm still going to pursue other avenues first. Thanks again.
gw
There is no question that Imuran is dangerous, but in my case the only alternative is the steroid Prednisone, and the long-term side-effects of that puppy makes Imuran look like Jujyfruits. (I try to avoid taking drugs that have their very own psychosis associated with them.) I've been on Imuran for a couple of years with no obvious side-effects, and I follow the safety regime religiously - regular blood tests and dermatologist visits, and yearly cancer screenings.
If you can avoid getting on Imuran, you should, as it is very much a second-to-last resort. I just thought that you should know the information, in case it might spare you some pain.