Autoimmune Disorders Questions

What are monoclonal antibodies?

Depression - Does Prednisone effect your sex drive?

Or is it just from the depression side effect... I know my doctor warned me about the depression that may start after I had to increase my dosage to 20mg a day. She did not however warn me about any other side effects and I think I am losing my sex drive, either as a direct side effect or it is... read more

Has anyone experience significant hair loss w/Predisone?

I took it for oral erosive lichen planus (autoimmune in origin). It is diagnosed by a dentist, but treated by a dermatologist. The prednisone did not make a dent in my problem; I still have eroded gum and buccal tissue in my mouth, I also have atrophy on the left inside of my cheek. Now that I have... read more

I've had a rash for over 2 months and it's getting worse?

I've had a rash for over 2 months now. It looks like very tiny red raised bumps all over, and they are very itchy. At first they were all over my legs, but after seeing a doctor and being prescribed prednisone it went away and I felt so relieved. Unfortunately, a few days after I finished my... read more

I was just put on cellcept last week. Does the insomnia get better?

I have been on weekly doses of 1g methylprednisolone that are gradually being reduced. I have an autoimmune disease that's in remission and now the cellcept is to keep the disease at bay. I have started on 500mg cellcept twice a day, and I now have insomnia, apparently from the cellcept. I... read more

What painkillers are safe for people with autoimmune liver disease?

my L-5 S-1 disk has completely disintegrated (started 11 years ago) my primary Dr. had me on different pain meds most recently Norco (4-5years) until i was hospitalized (sept.3 2012) with liver failure, then diagnosed with autoimmune hepatitis Sept. 11 2012 then was put on Vicoprofen for pain, and... read more

Is there any side effects on 4 Life Transfer Factor Advanced Formula product?

My son was taking the 4 Life Transfer Factor Advanced formula (colostrum and egg york extract) for 4 months since June-Oct 2009. Due to the expensive costs, i stopped giving him this product since Nov 2009. I found that he is easily getting sick after a few months stopped taking this product. Is... read more

Are huge clots normal after Plan B?

I took a Plan B pill on Jan 20th. Started my period a week later and bled for 16 days straight. Then stopped for 7 days and now started again a few days ago.And I just passed the biggest clot I've ever seen. I am cramping, my back hurts, no appetite and fatigued.

On both oxycontin and celebrex, how long must I wait after taking celebrex to not interfere with ox?

My mother has a severe autoimmune disease that has symptoms of rheumatoid, lupus, and severe ankylizing spondilosis. She doesn't have any contraindications with her medications except that she was recently prescribed celebrex. According to the interactions checker, the celebrex can interfere... read more

Can pepcid make your eyes and skin very dry?

I have severe dry eyes, my nose, mouth and skin are also dry. I have been taking pepcid for a long time. I don't remember when i started taking it. I have had blood tests for autoimmune disorders and they were all negative. This is the only acid reducing medicine i can take because im allergic... read more