Tag: side effects
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A New Diagnosis – Secondary Adrenal Insufficiency
Please note: I am not a medical professional and this post is based on my experience. Contact a medical professional if you have any concerns about your own health. Good morning and happy Monday! I hope you all had an amazing weekend! If you follow me on social media you will have seen that earlier…
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Methotrexate
Low dose Methotrexate (25mg or less once a week) is used to treat a range of joint, skin and bowel conditions. This includes rheumatoid diseases, Crohn’s disease and severe psoriasis. In higher doses it is used to treat cancer. I was put on Methotrexate when I was 14 years of age. I remember it being the first time…
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10 Things I Hate About Pred
Pred (Prednisolone) is a steroid drug and has been used over the years in IV, tablet and injection form for all of my conditions. It can be a wonderful thing, and has often helped me greatly, but the downside is the awful side effects that come with it. When I started planning this post it…
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What A Difference A Fortnight Makes…
Today hasn’t been a great day – arthritis pain is at an all time high and is really taking it out if me. Luckily my belly is not behaving too badly so counting small blessings. It may sound shallow but I am struggling with the visible symptoms of my illnesses at the moment. Struggling to…
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The Spoonie Mummy 