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- Sat Jul 21, 2018 12:39 am
- Forum: Related Conditions
- Topic: Autoimmune diseases narrowing down
- Replies: 6
- Views: 12354
Re: Autoimmune diseases narrowing down
I am talking about DMARDs such as Methotrexate or Biologics such as Humira. Its really important to visit an Iritis specialist - there are fortunately quite a few. Where are you located?
- Wed Jul 18, 2018 9:39 am
- Forum: Related Conditions
- Topic: Autoimmune diseases narrowing down
- Replies: 6
- Views: 12354
Re: Autoimmune diseases narrowing down
Have you tried non steroidal therapy? If you haven't, it might be the best way to move forward.
Disclaimer: I am not a doctor, a fellow sufferer but believe this disease can be managed only if you are able to work with specialized doctors
Disclaimer: I am not a doctor, a fellow sufferer but believe this disease can be managed only if you are able to work with specialized doctors
- Thu Jun 14, 2018 4:45 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Humira + Uveitis
- Replies: 7
- Views: 11824
Re: Humira + Uveitis
Thank you - I hope to survive this and contributing to the community to help others.
- Wed Jun 13, 2018 3:38 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Humira + Uveitis
- Replies: 7
- Views: 11824
Re: Humira + Uveitis
I am HLAB 27 +ve and its chronic uveitis. I am very much hoping the inflammation calms down with increased steroid drops.
- Wed Jun 13, 2018 1:39 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Humira + Uveitis
- Replies: 7
- Views: 11824
Re: Humira + Uveitis
An update to all on progress and lack there-off and as always, your thoughts and wishes count more than anything else: 1. Vision: Vision progressively improved with steroids. Down from every hour to 8 times to 4 times to 2 times. But then at 2 times, some cells re-appeared. Local Uveitis specialist ...
- Fri May 18, 2018 7:40 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Humira + Uveitis
- Replies: 7
- Views: 11824
Humira + Uveitis
I am a remote patient of Dr. Foster's (see him once every 6 months) and was recently put on Humira in addition to Methotrexate to stop the latest bout of Iritis. Have had roughly 5 bouts over last 12 years. I am HLAB27+ve - sleight of fate I suppose. Based on the extensive learnings from people in t...