Comments on: Is Humira a Wonder Drug? One data point only…

By: Plombier Nice

Plombier Nice — Tue, 09 Nov 2010 20:33:03 +0000

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By: Cher

Cher — Sun, 12 Sep 2010 20:04:05 +0000

My ten year old niece takes Humira for Crohn’s. It seems to be working well for the Crohn’s but does seem to address concomitant Colitis. She is already on an “adult” dose. My best friend also takes Humira for RA and she is nearly symptom free.

Still, I wonder about dietary treatments for my young niece…..

By: adam

adam — Mon, 16 Jun 2008 17:35:17 +0000

Big Pharma is absolutely evil. they are a corporate machine designed to make money. Despite their worst intentions, Humira actually does work, it is an amazing and wonderful drug that I have personally witnessed helping 1000s of patients with various rheumatic diseases. Should it be less expensive? probably… but the better insurance companies cover the cost, and the medication makes a huge difference for many, many people. if you have a rheumatic disease, feel free to go to the non-profit websites for that disease, and read testimonials from doctors, and their patients who believe in the drug (without needing to be paid off by pharmaceutical drug representatives)

By: crohns disease

crohns disease — Mon, 07 Apr 2008 22:48:04 +0000

Over the years, some dietary foods predominant in vegetables and fruit have been thought of as protective. In contrast, fatty foods have been thought as increasing the risk for Crohn’s disease. The literature however has been inconsistent. As such, the controversy continues as the precise cause of Crohn’ s disease remains an enigma.

By: Gary Martin

Gary Martin — Thu, 15 Nov 2007 06:23:12 +0000

This is another data point with n=1. If you’ve got something to say, fine, by all means say it, but at least have the anatomy to take credit for your opinion, whatever it is…

As for that post being solicitous, the Brinks truck won’t be rolling up to Tony’s loaded with big pharma $$$ for that post any time soon. From my perspective it was a happy outcome for one individual who benefited from treatment with one drug that was being shared with those who read this blog. If someone else happens to benefit from learning of that individual’s success, that’s probably more than any of us has a right to hope for.

By: Antony Williams

Antony Williams — Thu, 15 Nov 2007 04:35:43 +0000

No Easter Eggs from me Andrew. Those were Mr Doe’s comments as they arrived today. You know me well enough to engage in a debate (there’s a lot of evidence of that over the months ). I’m glad to see that I haven’t been judged by others for what was simply an informational posting. I wonder whether Mr Doe is actually a user of ChemSpider and enjoys the value it’s bringing him? I’ve never heard from him before so it’s interesting this post produced such ire.
For non-bloggers a piece of education for all…every Comment comes through with an associated IP Address so it’s easy to tell which domain it comes from (and therefore which company). VERY interesting indeed…and kind of amusing actually.

By: Andrew Anderson

Andrew Anderson — Thu, 15 Nov 2007 02:27:17 +0000

Funny: why does john doe confuse ChemSpider and the ChemSpider Blog…er, I don’t think you have to read the blog to use the service, right? Tony, are you putting ChemSpider Easter Eggs in your Blog Now? c’mon john doe, defend yourself!!! Those of us that enjoy this blog enjoy a spirit debate once in a while…

By: Nicko Goncharoff

Nicko Goncharoff — Thu, 15 Nov 2007 01:09:03 +0000

My interpretation differs as well. Like Antony, I have a friend who has suffered from GI disorders for years. I forwarded Tony’s posting to him, and he was very appreciative. Never once did I think Antony was trying to indirectly solicit big pharma to advertise on ChemSpider. I work with big pharma, and I can tell you that it takes far more than a blog posting to get them to spend money on your services.

Furthermore, if one chooses to impugn another’s motives, one should have the fortitude and self respect to do so openly, rather than under the cover of an anonymous name. That’s just cowardly. Now, if the poster’s name truly is John Doe, than I offer an apology in advance!

By: Debra Banville

Debra Banville — Wed, 14 Nov 2007 20:09:44 +0000

John Doe’s interprettation of Antony’s blog differs from my own:

Antony stated that he has an N of 1 in deciding that a drug is great and realizes that is not scientific. However, I thought his point was well stated that drugs can in some cases (not all cases) minimize suffering and when they do minimize suffering they can seem miraculous (my words, my interpretation). I saw Antony’s blog as a celebration and sharing of one such success. I would hope that we can all cite one type of success like this in our life or in the lives of others we know. Its chemistry at its best! Personnally, I was greatful to hear about one such success.

I had a good friend who had a string of different cancers. Drug therapy extended her life another 25 years and sadly the same drugs took their toll on her liver. The fact that she got to raise her daughter in those 25 years was a blessing to her and all who knew her. Consider this an endorsement of life and chemistry!

By: Antony Williams

Antony Williams — Wed, 14 Nov 2007 19:28:06 +0000

John Doe (now that’s an interesting name..is it really your name? Mine is Antony Williams)

As I commented in an earlier post about the nature of blogging (http://www.chemspider.com/blog/?p=221) you have to be thick-skinned sometimes to be in the blogosphere. I get that you don’t like that I posted about Humira. I’m not sure what I am endorsing (maybe the comment about choosing Sharepoint and using WinDirStat). However, this is not done with the intention of garnering money from Abbott labs but rather let people know about this one data point. Until you’ve seen family members and friends in severe pain with this type of problem you won’t appreciate the value of this type of advice. But, if my comment can be of value to help the health of one individual I’m glad. Mission accomplished for the day.
I have made NO attempts to get large pharma to advertise on the site. Can you point to any such requests?
As I commented previously…we all have judgments and opinions and I thank you for yours.