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Side effects of Methotrexate for Autoimmune Diseases.
Autoimmune Diseases | Last Active: May 27, 2016 | Replies (14)Comment receiving replies
You may have to take methotrexate and courses of prednisone at first, but if you are lucky, your liver will not be able to handle those dirty drugs and you will be able to escalate to the biologics. In this day and age, you should be offered the biologics, but if not, you should definately advocate for a prescription of this classification of medications so you don't place undue burden on your liver and other vital organs.
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If you are 53, like me, you are "ahead of the game". I started biologics<br>after methotrexate and prednisone and celebrex. Doctor said "Humor me, and<br>keep taking them." But, they did nothing. The pain and the disability<br>progressed. Liver enzymes soared. It's been a great run for me. 15 years on<br>the biologics. No problems. Dancing to my favorite music. Working full time<br>when I could. I don't really know. But I am having horrible times right now<br>with chronic infections. UTIs. And now bowel infections. Diverticuli? We<br>each have our own journey. But I urge you to give your body a test and give<br>them a try because for me, I had a quality of life that I would not have<br>known without this miracle of the biologics. You will know when it is right<br>for you. Right now, I am "skipping" doses of Humera. My rheumatologist is<br>mostly leaving the decision up to me between appointments of I should<br>inject or not. Arthritis symptoms are not coming back, yet! I've skipped 2<br>so far while having the colonoscopy and endoscopy. Let's stay in touch, ok?<br><br>
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Hi again. Is using biologicals for alkolizing spondylitis? How far had it progressed before u started on them? Did u try older DMARDS first? Were there seriously no problems biologicals, what happened at 15 years? I am 53 years old and quite afraid of commiting to any medications at all!