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Just taking prednisone. Adding another medication to prednisone has always worried me. Another drug with new side effects was something I decided against last year. I don't see anyone talking about getting off their biologic once they start on it, yet the long term effects are unknown. And I have latent tuberculosis - was exposed to it as a teen but never developed the illness - and biologics can make latent TB become active apparently.
I'm feeling pretty good. One problem that started after last year's flare was a stabbing nerve pain down my right leg, but that's improved a lot lately which is a big relief. Like you, I look forward to enjoying more health improvements when I get to 0 pred. Good to hear you're doing well yourself. Fingers crossed for both of us.