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@kimh

Hi, I am writing from Canada. I have a question, if you don't mind sharing. I have been out of remission from MP since August 2017 and on a daily dosage of Prednisone. I was beginning to feel some improvement in February, but relapsed by the end of February where my GI increased my dosage of Prednisone to 20 mg. daily. I was wondering if the Mayo Clinic offers any other treatment for MP besides Prednisone? I am concerned that my body is not responding to the typical steroid treatment and if the Mayo Clinic 'thinks outside the box' for treatment options.

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denia | @denia | Apr 8, 2018

I have had good luck with Meloxican. My doctor is a GI doc currently treating 4 patients with this therapy. It doesn't have the side effects of the prednisone and is much safer. I normally take it every two or three days unless I am having a flare, then I take it daily until things settle down. Between that and a strict diet it minimizes my discomfort and help keep the inflammation at bay.

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Scott T @ Skywave | @skywave | Apr 8, 2018

Have you heard of any other types of medications that are not in the family of NSAIDS or Steroids. I have a severe issue taking these types of drugs as I loose the ability to see. This is a rare but devastating side effect to NSAIDS and Steroids. I'm a unfortunate few who have this problem. Thank you for your time

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kimh | @kimh | Apr 9, 2018

Thanks! That's one medication that I hadn't heard about!

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kimh | @kimh | Apr 9, 2018

I have only ever been on Prednisone. Unfortunately, it has not been very effective this bout...

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