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@tweet, I am so sorry to hear that you are having chest pains. I hope you have mentioned that to your doctor so that you can be appropriately evaluated. Is it possible that the Rinvoq could be causing the chest pain? I understand that chest pain can be a side effect from that medication. I had the same issue with weight gain from Prednisone despite even reducing my caloric intake, but I think that is one of the reasons they want to get us off of it as quickly as possible. Praying that you get some relief from Actemra! ❤️
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@sandiw77 Thank you! I did mention it to doctor. He referred me to a heart specialist. I am in the middle of getting all those test done from doctor. I have high cholesterol and my doctor told me it could be from inflammation and or family. I told the doctor I don’t know why I have high cholesterol because I mainly eat fruits and yogurt and cottage cheese. Lol Then a nice dinner. He said inflammation can cause it.
I know we have to starve ourselves lol on prednisone and probably would still gain which some is water retention.
Are you taking prednisone for GCA.? Anyway,it could be the Rinvoq or clogged arteries which is what they are checking on now. I’m 64 . I told my husband the adverse effects from the Covid vaccine is what is going to kill me.
Take care of yourself. Hope you are doing fine.