I was diagnosed with Pemphigus Foliaceus when I was 10 yrs old in 1975 , I had been sick since 8 yr old. I was a solid sore and in pain. They started me off on 100mg of prednisone everyday. Would titrate prednisone down to 20 mg, then would break out again n prednisone dose would go up again. This went on for 5 1/2 years. Then they added methotrexate to the prednisone regimen. After 5 yrs of prednisone and methotrexate, I was in remission!!
I had seizures due to the Pemphigus, and still take phenobarbital for that. I’ve had multiple health issues due to long-term steroid use and methotrexate. Severe osteoporosis at the age of 35, lung issues, glaucoma, seizure disorder, severe allergies (anaphylaxis ) including food, allergies, which still haunt me. But I’m so thankful that I’m still in remission at age 58!