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Actemra

Posted by hoosierlarry @hoosierlarry, Jul 8 6:34am

The more I read about all the crap that can go wrong with this medication the more questions I have. it says you need constant blood tests. OK. What blood tests, how often.
It seems like since everyone reacts differently that we are all on our own identifying side effects and when you take action on them.
I start the med on 8/18 .
The other question is why infusion versus shot???

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jeff97 | @jeff97 | Jul 15 4:54am
In reply to @ropnrose "Glad to hear your taper is going well @jeff97 ! Question. Do you still have any..." + (show)
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Glad to hear your taper is going well @jeff97 ! Question. Do you still have any aches and pains? My inflammatory markers are normal, but I still get some hip, wrist, and shoulder pain. I just started 4 mg. Prednisone today. I was on 5 mg. for over a month, before I stepped down.

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I only have a little pain that I consider normal aging. My hands and knees hurt a little, but it's very minor.

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