I totally understand where you are coming from. About three years ago I choose not to take the TNF Blockers. My rhuemy at the time told me not to bother coming back to see him if I was not going to take the treatment he felt I needed. At that time I was 30 years old, had two children,and many of the possible side effects run in my family so I felt I would be doubling my chances of developing side effects. I just felt I was too young to jump straight to the big meds first, I wanted to exhaust all other options first. My best advice is to do your research and become very educated. It really is a personal decision that only you can make. You must be prepared to stand by you decision because there are some that will come down hard on you for your decision. Good Luck, whatever you decide.
God Bless,
La Randa
