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@pbk128
I have had blood tests and stool tests and no infection has surfaced yet. That was my first concern. A ct scan scheduled for next week.
Still waiting on one more test but I’m convinced it’s due to the overuse of antacids and possibly sibo which has very complicated testing. Trying to follow a sibo diet. This has really upset my digestive system. Blaming it on the lack of proper gut biome from antacids needed while on prednisone.
Risk of infection is also linked to many prescription medications so it’s an umbrella that they all hide under. My blood counts were fine. Still waiting on answers. See my rheumatologist in August.

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@caroljeand
Sounds like this not in the scope of practice of a rheumatologist but rather a GI specialist and a dietitian specialist…have you consulted these specialists? I am sooo sorry you are experiencing this! If you haven’t been referred to the above specialists maybe you shouldn’t wait til August! Good luck!