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Autoimmune Diseases | Last Active: Jan 1 10:21am | Replies (19)

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@twinkie23

I’m familiar with Cytoxin and Rituxin. What will you replace them with? Is your scleroderma controlled now? I was treated with Benlysta for five years but kept having infusion reactions so was taken off it. I was then prescribed Methotrexate which gave me sores in my mouth and nose. It’s been quite a ride. I love my doctor so won’t be changing him, just meds. I may suggest the injectible form of Benlysta. I felt the best when I was on that, minus the infusion reactions.

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Hi
I will probably replace with tocilizumab (Actemra).I had Methotrexate lung when I took Methotrexate, so can’t take that. For lupus I am also on leflumide (Arava). It’s hard to tell if scleroderma is under control because it’s internal. It’s mostly effecting my lungs. What is Benlysta for?