Originally Posted by
Ruotsi1
Anybody taking both of these meds? I have been on aza for almost 3 years and have done 4 rounds of Rituxan. I am down to 2.5 mg pred. Fatigue is my main symptom. Labs have stabilized. Sed rate hangs out between 30-45, creatinine down to normal range for the first time.
My question is, aren't both of these considered maintenance meds? I am wondering if I need both...but too scared to "stir the pot" and discontinue the aza. (The aza by itself was not working, hence starting the Rituxan. )
TIA,
Angela
Your sed rate still seems high for the standards my labs use. Is it? If so, why such a low pred dosage? More pred might help you reduce fatigue and inflammation markers if they are too high.
As long as I am doing fairly well and tolerating the meds my doctors including the Mayo expert say no changes. Don't fix what isn't broken.
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