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A myRAteam Member asked a question 💭
Vernon, CA

Ive been going through the list of meds (methotrexate, Prednisone, plaquinil, humira,and most recently xeljanz) and been taken off the most recent xeljanz xr because of increased liver enzymes. What is a girl to do?? Im running out of hope that something will stick for the long term.

January 30, 2018
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A myRAteam Member

i had probs w/elevated liver enzymes while on methotrexate .... i hated Xeljanz; grew facial hair and always felt bloated and constipated....weird! i am currently only on Orencia and the liver enzymes seem to be staying down...normal. Ask your Rheum if she/he thinks this might be good for you too....All the best

February 1, 2018
A myRAteam Member

Cymbalta can also be used to treat pain associated with Rhumetoid Arthritis, it definitely takes the edge off for me.

January 31, 2018
A myRAteam Member

Cymbalta is an antidepressant often used for Fibro. There are different types of Biologics that wont hurt your liver besides TNF blockers like @humira. Hope you get on one that helps! Never give up.

January 31, 2018 (edited)
A myRAteam Member

Unfortunately mtx isnt an option due to a previous reaction. Humira was fine but didnt provide my numbers a drop or much relief if any on my joints. My GP increased my Cymbalta today and im hoping that provides some relief

January 31, 2018
A myRAteam Member

Biologics, excluding Xeljanz is suppose to be less harmful to your liver. There are many different types of biologics. When you were on the humira did he also have you on mxt or plaquinil? Maybe he will try another biologic that isn't a TNF blocker.

January 31, 2018

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