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Those of you with AIH/PBC overlap ....
what have you ben told by specialists about the possible progression of disease? And, if you are on steroid and immunosuppressant treatment, did anyone explain why not urso? And how often do you get bloods checked once on stable dose of whatever? Just interested in anything relevant really as I've been
what have you ben told by specialists about the possible progression of disease? And, if you are on steroid and immunosuppressant treatment, did anyone explain why not urso? And how often do you get bloods checked once on stable dose of whatever? Just interested in anything relevant really as I've been
witchiegirl
in
PBC Foundation
10 years ago
Vaccinations post-splenectomy
Hi, I would be very grateful for any links to ITP Support Association or NHS materials regarding vaccinations required post-splenectomy. I'm in-between immunosuppressant treatments and would like to get finally vaccinated. Many thanks
Hi, I would be very grateful for any links to ITP Support Association or NHS materials regarding vaccinations required post-splenectomy. I'm in-between immunosuppressant treatments and would like to get finally vaccinated. Many thanks
lc12345
in
ITP Support Association
10 years ago
I feel badly that I'm earning "frequent flyer miles" so to speak with all my many recent questions, but if I may ask one more for now: Does
it seem rather extreme that my rheumatologist would pull me off Imuran and tell me I need to be off of 40mg. of prednisone in two weeks time as I've caught a virus accompanied by a fever? I expressed my concern that my uveitis might relapse, etc. but he says I won't get over my virus due to immunosuppression
it seem rather extreme that my rheumatologist would pull me off Imuran and tell me I need to be off of 40mg. of prednisone in two weeks time as I've caught a virus accompanied by a fever? I expressed my concern that my uveitis might relapse, etc. but he says I won't get over my virus due to immunosuppression
Rose138
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Behçet's UK
10 years ago
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However I have had other explanations, it was either due to a urine infection (which i didn't test positive for enough,although I did have some white blood and protein in it) or they also thought it could be down to suppressed immune (im on 4
immunosuppressants
) or amitriptyline i was taking,the first
However I have had other explanations, it was either due to a urine infection (which i didn't test positive for enough,although I did have some white blood and protein in it) or they also thought it could be down to suppressed immune (im on 4
immunosuppressants
) or amitriptyline i was taking,the first
missrosiex
in
Behçet's UK
10 years ago
What is Immune System
What is Immune System The immune system is a network of cells, tissues, and organs that work together to defend the body against attacks by “foreign” invaders. These are primarily microbes—tiny organisms such as bacteria, parasites, and fungi that can cause infections. Viruses also cause infections,
What is Immune System The immune system is a network of cells, tissues, and organs that work together to defend the body against attacks by “foreign” invaders. These are primarily microbes—tiny organisms such as bacteria, parasites, and fungi that can cause infections. Viruses also cause infections,
Hidden
in
Diabetes India
11 years ago
Do I or don't I, what do you think ?
Bit long winded but please bear with me. I fear I have lupus but any mention to docs is met with a raised eyebrow etc... ok,here goes. I get an unmistakable butterfly rash, joint pain usually feet ankles shin area and fingers, sometimes shoulders elbows. Fatigue and tiredness I feel mostly like I've
Bit long winded but please bear with me. I fear I have lupus but any mention to docs is met with a raised eyebrow etc... ok,here goes. I get an unmistakable butterfly rash, joint pain usually feet ankles shin area and fingers, sometimes shoulders elbows. Fatigue and tiredness I feel mostly like I've
ollieman
in
LUPUS UK
11 years ago
being a bowel transplant patient doesn't mean life can't go on
However as I am on heavy
immunosuppressants
the choice of medications available are very limiting. Why? Well because the risk of infection is heighted being a transplant patient. So his view was resect that area as the same time as doing the other surgery.
However as I am on heavy
immunosuppressants
the choice of medications available are very limiting. Why? Well because the risk of infection is heighted being a transplant patient. So his view was resect that area as the same time as doing the other surgery.
michaelseres
in
IBS Network
11 years ago
Shingles Vaccine?
I've just been reading about the shingles vaccine which is recommended for those over 50, yet the NHS is only rolling out a programme for those aged 70 and 79. Surely this is discriminating against those others who can benefit from it (bearing in mind that there appears to be quite a few RA patients
I've just been reading about the shingles vaccine which is recommended for those over 50, yet the NHS is only rolling out a programme for those aged 70 and 79. Surely this is discriminating against those others who can benefit from it (bearing in mind that there appears to be quite a few RA patients
Barrister
in
NRAS
11 years ago
Prednisone and immunosuppressants side effects
I have a question related to prednisone and
immunosuppressants
- has anyone experienced a reactivation of latent infections such as shingles or herpes while on these drugs as a result of immune suppression? If yes, how long after starting treatment? Thanks and best of luck to everyone!
I have a question related to prednisone and
immunosuppressants
- has anyone experienced a reactivation of latent infections such as shingles or herpes while on these drugs as a result of immune suppression? If yes, how long after starting treatment? Thanks and best of luck to everyone!
Lara1
in
Behçet's UK
11 years ago
Shingles vaccine
Its worth thinking about this as she says she was told that we RA patients are on a low enough does of
immunosuppressants
to be OK. So people on other meds may also be able to protect themselves against this horrible disease.
Its worth thinking about this as she says she was told that we RA patients are on a low enough does of
immunosuppressants
to be OK. So people on other meds may also be able to protect themselves against this horrible disease.
cathie
in
NRAS
11 years ago
Food intolerance testing
I've been doing some reading and I've seen that if you take
immunosuppressants
it may affect any results. I take hydroxychloroquine 200mg daily and wondered to what extent this may affect results? I read something about how food intolerance testing is carried out and it said they test for igc???
I've been doing some reading and I've seen that if you take
immunosuppressants
it may affect any results. I take hydroxychloroquine 200mg daily and wondered to what extent this may affect results? I read something about how food intolerance testing is carried out and it said they test for igc???
natal1a
in
LUPUS UK
11 years ago
Severe Sepsis and Septic Shock
A good overview of sepsis just published in the New England Journal of Medicine. [i] 'Risk factors for severe sepsis are related both to a patient's predisposition for infection and to the likelihood of acute organ dysfunction if infection develops. There are many well-known risk factors for the infections
A good overview of sepsis just published in the New England Journal of Medicine. [i] 'Risk factors for severe sepsis are related both to a patient's predisposition for infection and to the likelihood of acute organ dysfunction if infection develops. There are many well-known risk factors for the infections
Cllcanada
Top Poster CURE Hero
in
CLL Support
11 years ago
Has anyone experienced Muscle Atrophy after Transplant, Kidney or otherwise?
Nearly two years into kidney transplant, no rejection episodes but have watched my muscle dissolve away!! Wonder about immunosuppressant doses... Prednisolone 7.5mg, Mycophenolate 1440mg and 2mg Tacrolimus.
Nearly two years into kidney transplant, no rejection episodes but have watched my muscle dissolve away!! Wonder about immunosuppressant doses... Prednisolone 7.5mg, Mycophenolate 1440mg and 2mg Tacrolimus.
bigkid
in
Kidney Transplant Patient Support
11 years ago
Immunosuppressed and chicken pox??
Hi, Maddie (4yrs) has had chicken pox before when she was 2. She has been on maintenance pred dose for 2 yrs now and is immunosuppressed. She has Adrenal insufficiency too.. We are travelling to see my family on fri. However my nephew has now got chicken pox. I know maddie shouldn't be able to catch
Hi, Maddie (4yrs) has had chicken pox before when she was 2. She has been on maintenance pred dose for 2 yrs now and is immunosuppressed. She has Adrenal insufficiency too.. We are travelling to see my family on fri. However my nephew has now got chicken pox. I know maddie shouldn't be able to catch
yaf_user681_15459
in
Asthma Community Forum
11 years ago
Immunosuppressant question
Just trying to get an idea what may be next for me. I have sort of AIH/PBC overlap, well autoimmune cholangiopathy to be precise, diagnosed a while ago, now found to have progressed to fibrosis. Began on steroids earlier this year, now down to 15mgs Pred daily, and LFTs are better though still slightly
Just trying to get an idea what may be next for me. I have sort of AIH/PBC overlap, well autoimmune cholangiopathy to be precise, diagnosed a while ago, now found to have progressed to fibrosis. Began on steroids earlier this year, now down to 15mgs Pred daily, and LFTs are better though still slightly
witchiegirl
in
British Liver Trust
11 years ago
ESR levels and infections
I thought people might be interested to hear about the impact of having a rather longstanding cold on my ESR levels. They have been around 30 for the last six months. I didnt have a cold or flu all the way through the winter, but since the beginning of June I've had a persistent cold which is on the
I thought people might be interested to hear about the impact of having a rather longstanding cold on my ESR levels. They have been around 30 for the last six months. I didnt have a cold or flu all the way through the winter, but since the beginning of June I've had a persistent cold which is on the
cathie
in
NRAS
11 years ago
Hair Loss
I have been off
immunosuppressants
(although I take low dose Pred) for about 16 weeks now, due to intolerance and my hair started to fall out almost immediately I stopped the
immunosuppressants
. Is there a connection?
I have been off
immunosuppressants
(although I take low dose Pred) for about 16 weeks now, due to intolerance and my hair started to fall out almost immediately I stopped the
immunosuppressants
. Is there a connection?
HiveMind
in
Vasculitis UK
11 years ago
Complications After Kidney Transplant
After kidney transplant, the patient is very prone to infection. Three contributive factors are as following. First, the major surgery on blood vessel and urinary system temporarily decrease patient immune ability. Secondly, for kidney failure patients, their absolute immunity is low then normal person
After kidney transplant, the patient is very prone to infection. Three contributive factors are as following. First, the major surgery on blood vessel and urinary system temporarily decrease patient immune ability. Secondly, for kidney failure patients, their absolute immunity is low then normal person
Hidden
in
Early CKD Support
11 years ago
DILEMMA
I have a very dear friend who is very poorly in hospital with necrossa pancreaitis. I am a WG patient in remission, on 10mg prednisolone and azathioprine, so immunosuppressed. My dilemma is do I go to hsp to visit my very close friend (she isn't alone, she has family ) and therefore put myself at risk
I have a very dear friend who is very poorly in hospital with necrossa pancreaitis. I am a WG patient in remission, on 10mg prednisolone and azathioprine, so immunosuppressed. My dilemma is do I go to hsp to visit my very close friend (she isn't alone, she has family ) and therefore put myself at risk
fillyhome
in
Vasculitis UK
11 years ago
Increase in immunosuppressants having some good results.
4-5 weeks ago my rheumy upped the azathioprine to the highest dose I've been on (200mg per day) , slowly but surely I'm able to do more than I have done for around 9 months. Small steps but able to walk a bit further, spend time with friends and family without arriving home exhausted and spending days
4-5 weeks ago my rheumy upped the azathioprine to the highest dose I've been on (200mg per day) , slowly but surely I'm able to do more than I have done for around 9 months. Small steps but able to walk a bit further, spend time with friends and family without arriving home exhausted and spending days
Slowmo
in
LUPUS UK
11 years ago
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