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I hope, I hope, I hope...

It seems to be working. Some of the spots have flattened out and stopped draining, others are lightening in color. I take my next dose on Thursday.

Reminder: I am on Humira for Crohn's Disease, Hidradenitis Suppurativa, psoriasis, and polymyalgia rheumatica.
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