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Dexamethasone ( Steroid) side effects - Prednisone like

Hi, so finally a doctor prescribed me with a pill form steroid called Dexamethasone because I am allergic to Prednisone. The side effects are interesting in a way and just...

Warning, always check with your chemist, about what medication you get from your rheumatologist nurse or your general doctor

First wrong dosage. Hi, everyone, one of the family doctors i saw, misread the prescription that i got from my rheumatologist nurse at the hospital, she wrote 20mg of methotrexate...

Hairfall

Hello. I am new to this Forum. I have RA and am on Biologics. I have recently been experiencing hairfall. Is this normal. What can I do to stop it...

Tapering down, rash?

Hi, has anyone tapered down of prednisone and experienced a rash? I've been on pred for 6 weeks and am down to 10mg a day. Stopping altogether now. My rash...

Arava and side effects

Hi everyone, Has anyone been on Arava and had side effects from it!? I was started on it at 10mg and did okay but was still having stiffness and pain...

Over the counter pain meds

What is the best over the counter pain med that won't affect my GERD?...

RA Stomach Pain

I started methotrexate once a week now for 4 weeks. Since then I am having terrible stomach and esophogus pain. Has anyone experienced this?...

I have started shots with Cimzia

Hi everyone - I was on Cimzia back in January and February and told my Rheumatologist that I was afraid of the effect it may have on my right eye...

Covid Vaccine And RA Flare???

I am sixty-six and have had severe JRA for over sixty years. My disease was 'burned out' according to my Dr's and I have not had inflamed joints since my...

Humira and face rashes

I have been on Humira since March 2021. I am doing incredibly well but have developed the most distressing rashes on my face that seem to appear and disappear...sometimes itchy...

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