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Benepali and Bells Palsy?

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yvonne99533
yvonne99533

After taking Methotrexate since last Sept. I took my first injection of Benepali last Friday and between Saturday and Monday developed Bells Palsy, Dr advises it might just be because immune system is low but it does seem like a coincidence - any one  else experienced this?

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  • chris65956
    chris65956 yvonne99533

    Posted

    What are your symptoms Yvonne and why does Dr think it is Bells Palsy?
  • yvonne99533
    yvonne99533

    Posted

    Hi it is definitely bells palsy with the usual facial paralysis it is just strange that it came on the day after taking their Benepali

     Anyone who has had this along with our ra?

  • chris65956
    chris65956 yvonne99533

    Posted

    I haven't developed anything like that thankfully. Hope you are able to get your treatment sorted out, good luck.

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