Hi everyone,
I have been taking prednisone for a little over 2 years and methotrexate (25 mg) for at least a year. The metho seemed to work great at first, but is no longer doing the job as I'm trying to wean off the prednisone. I haven't had pericarditis for over a year, but now it's back. I just reduced my prednisone 2 weeks ago, to 8 mg from 9 mgso I suspect this has something to do with it. I am super sensivite to prednisone, so I can only reduce it 1 mg a month.
I was recently diagnosed with diabetes from the prednisone; however, my doctor didn't want to change my meds then until my blood sugars were under control. They are now, so I suspect it's time for a drug change. Imuran was suggested at one point, but I'm really worried about the possible cancer side effects. The doc said there were a lot of drugs available to try out.
Is there anyone else who suffers with serositis that is on different medications? I can't take any anti-inflammorities though as I am on coumedin for a blood clotting disorder.
Thanks.
Nutty
I have been taking prednisone for a little over 2 years and methotrexate (25 mg) for at least a year. The metho seemed to work great at first, but is no longer doing the job as I'm trying to wean off the prednisone. I haven't had pericarditis for over a year, but now it's back. I just reduced my prednisone 2 weeks ago, to 8 mg from 9 mgso I suspect this has something to do with it. I am super sensivite to prednisone, so I can only reduce it 1 mg a month.
I was recently diagnosed with diabetes from the prednisone; however, my doctor didn't want to change my meds then until my blood sugars were under control. They are now, so I suspect it's time for a drug change. Imuran was suggested at one point, but I'm really worried about the possible cancer side effects. The doc said there were a lot of drugs available to try out.
Is there anyone else who suffers with serositis that is on different medications? I can't take any anti-inflammorities though as I am on coumedin for a blood clotting disorder.
Thanks.
Nutty