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For example, if the standard protocol calls for increasing from 2mg to 4mg after 4 weeks, a skin-sensitive individual might go from 2mg to 3mg, hold for 4 weeks, then move to 4mg
The greatest benefit, reported as a 30% slowing in rate of decline in 6MWD, was observed among patients with 6MWD of 300 to 400 meters at baseline (difference in change compared to placebo, 24.2 meters
There is also a documentation dimension
Finding a site that works for your body and your lifestyle can at least make these injections something you do not hate doing and, ideally, a routine part of your weekly treatment