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Hello - New Member
by erica14, Feb 17, 2008 09:50PM
Wow, I've learned there are a lot of people out there going through the same thing I am. It's nice to know I am not the only one who feels like a Macy's Thanksgiving balloon because on the medicine. I am just coming to terms with this whole disease. I learned I have autoimmune hepatitis in June of 2007...and it's been a nightmear since. The medicines are working but the side effects are wicked. My family is a huge support system, however I feel they can not understand how I am feeling. So that is why I am here. Anyone care to say hello, please do.
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I also have autoimmune hepatitis & was diagnosed in 2002. The meds are first were tremedous & packed about 30-40 lbs on me. Now I am back down to normal size because they do cut bk on the prednisone ( I am now on 5 mg) in addition to the imuran of 50 mgs. The gastric side effects aren't so bad any longer. I really don't remember too much in the way of side effects myself other then the terrible heartburn. What kind of side effects are you experiencing?
Jo