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