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Gailo

Updated 1y ago

30 Years of RA Treatment: Concerns and Effects

Hi! I’m 68 & have been treated for RA for 30 years. I am concerned about the long term effects of infusion & meds I’m on…(Actermra(sp?)…& prednisone)…

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goggle

2y

I don't know why you doctor has kept you on Prednisone for so long. Have you asked?
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Natacha

2y

I don't take any medication ,the medication is too toxic to my body
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Wendi

2y

I won’t take the medicine either. I already have a few autoimmune diseases. When they gave me the results of this one I just said add it to the list! No more toxic medicine for me. I am on a supplement regiment. I also eat gluten free. Am I better? No! But the medicine that is prescribed doesn’t work either.
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uno

2y

Was diagnosed about 15 yrs ago and all research told me that therapy was necessary because of progression of disease. Amazingly I have never had a Dr who addresses this. Won't do meds as decades of use have given me neuropathy, which is no fun either. I only take magnesium and lots of water to keep joints lubricated best I can.
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Wendi

2y

How are you doing on just magnesium?

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