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Immunosuppressives

Immunosuppressives prevent or reduce the body's normal reaction to invasion by disease or foreign tissues. They are used to treat autoimmune diseases and to help prevent rejection of organ transplants. Zathioprine, adrenal corticosteroid hormones, and cyclosporin are the most widely used immunosuppressive drugs.

Cortisone shot 1 week ago, would it cause muscle aches

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I had a cortisone shot a week ago and I keep having muscle cramps and aching in both calves, is this a concern?

by User avatar 1slbmitch@comcast.net

Immunosuppressive mechanism

I’ve just heard that my cousin will need to get some kind of treatment with Immunosuppressive. I heard about Immunosuppressive long time ago and I know a little bit about it but I’m not sure that I totally understand how it works. Tell me, please, something more about Immunosuppressive...

by User avatar thor118361554

whats up with this predisone

:'( for months now my boyfriend who has bad asthma has been given predisone by his doctors wich is all well and good as far as they are concerned. my concern is that doctors dont tell those who seek help about the REAL side effects. I began to notice as his dose would increas that his moods wld...

by User avatar Guest

Imuran for Ulcerative Colitis

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I am being put on Imuran for ulcerative colitis. Is there anyone here that is now on it? I understand it is approved by the FDA for leukemia but not for UC or Crohns even though they have been proven to be very beneficial. I would like to talk with someone that is taking it.

by User avatar Guest

Anyone else had nightmares from Copaxone?

I started to take Copaxone for multiple sclerosis few months ago. First I had a really strong flu like symptoms and since then I use paracetamol before Copaxone injection when I need to go somewhere that day. But recently I started to have terrifying nightmares. I think it’s happening because...

by User avatar yves34214

Does Prednisone make you urinate more?

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I'm using Prednisone to treat my rheumatoid arthritis. I'm currently on the 8th day of 30mg. The dosage will be increased gradually until it reaches 50mg. However, since I've been taking Prednisone, I have been going to the bathroom very frequently. I have urge to urinate for like every half an...

by User avatar Guest

side effects of prednisone

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There must be somebody who can tell me about the side effects of prednisone heree, right? It is such a commonly used anti inflammatory with so many uses, but I have also heard that it is quite heavy and quite nasty. I suffer from asthma and use salbutamol, but now that my lungs are deteriorating I...

by User avatar kristen_153587153587

Copaxone vs interferons regarding side effects?

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My mother has just been diagnosed with multiple sclerosis. She is so desperate now and she can not make right what kind of treatment she will take. Her doctor thinks that she should try with Copaxone because it’s better then interferons when we speak about side effects. Copaxone vs interferons...

by User avatar laurent34961429

imuran (azathioprine) or methotrexate for Bowel disease

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Hi, my friend is 46 years old and he is suffering from Bowel disease. Last time when he visited his doctor he told him about dilemma which medication to prescribe him. He was thinking about two medications. One is Imuran and the other is Methotrexate. I would like to know if someone has experience...

by User avatar yale45499

Immunosuppressives and HIV

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My friend is HIV positive. He told me that few days ago. You probably can imagine how I feel but I try to not panic. I think I’m desperate. I don’t know what kind of treatment is necessary for people with HIV. I heard something about Immunosuppressives. Does anybody know something about...

by User avatar ellissa139962651