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no history of auto immune disease but have had minor osteoarthritis in one hand for the last couple of years. I spontaneously developed arthritis in right hip and knee five days after my 12th BCG treatment. The proximity to the treatment and the rapid onset of symptoms in two locations led my rheumatologist to suggest that it was reactive. Adding that to the list of side effects that we’re getting worse with every additional BCG treatment prompted my urologist to stop the maintenance program.

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@quahog This is an eye opener for me. I have RA but in remission. Did your rheumatologist put you on any autoimmune meds?