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Instead of seeing a new rheumy doctor, I would ask your primary care doctor get you in with a Gastrointestinal, liver disease specialist. This is their medical field and I think would be better at treating AIH. This is who my primary care doctor called in when my AIH started. This doctor did my biopsy and I didn't think it was a big deal...but that could be because he does many of them. How many does a Rheumy doctor do a year? You want to be able to trust that your doctor is doing the best treatment out there for you. It will help to keep you in a positive way of thinking. And never give up on the thought of remission...it is your hope for the future.
I'm here any time you need to talk.
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No I have never had those symptoms. I hope someone else can help with that question.
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When I was diagnosed with AIH it was after having a CAT scan, MRI and finally the biopsy. It was uncommon to have AIH then. And my ALT and AST levels were very high.
I didn't have any pain with the biopsy. To me it felt like I got sucker punched in my side. I actually said that to my doctor.
I was sent to the University of Michigan after the diagnosis to make sure the Imuran and Prednisone was the right treatment for my AIH. I have never gone back to U of Mich. because they said my local GI doc was doing everything correct for me, and that I was responding good to treatment.
Remission is where I am today and I will deal with whatever the future holds. Worrying about the future only adds stress to your mind, soul and body...and stress is not healthy.
Keep a journal and ask questions over and over again if you have doubts. I have been trying to rack my brain for the name of the perscription I was on for the ostioperosis. It was not the monthly one that Sally Fields advertises for. When I was in the hospital I took it daily and had to sit up for a 1/2 hour afterwards. A month later I started on the once a week dose.
I hope this helps more.
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My daughter has just been diagnosed with Localized Scleroderma...but has had Rheumatoid Arthristis for 7 years.
It doesn't seem fair, does it?
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The prednisone really helped to kick in and bring down the inflamation in the liver.
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It is worth fighting for.
Please keep us posted about your next lab work and doctor appointment.
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Keeping my fingers crossed for you, and saying prayers.
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The sister drug to Imuran I was allergic to. mercaptopurine purinethol Be careful if they put you on that one. I'm guessing it might not be used as much any more. I never hear it mentioned anymore.
I hope you find something to help with the vomiting.
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