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Puffy face

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wendy4016
wendy4016

i have been on salfasalazine and methotrexate for a while. My face has just puffed up. Should I reduce my dose.

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  • shirlee86000
    shirlee86000 wendy4016

    Posted

    Hi Wendy that's alwful bless you, I would ring the hospital first I think and see what they say, I hate all these side effects they are worse than the condition at times and mess your body up in my opinion. I hope you get sorted soon

  • wendy4016
    wendy4016

    Posted

    Thank you. I am away in Lanzarote but will ring my rheumatologist when I get back. 
  • timothy11402
    timothy11402 wendy4016

    Posted

    Sorry to hear of your plight. But you do not know if it is due to your meds or you if you have something else going on. You should ask your rheumatologist, not us non-medical people.

     

  • ihavenonickname
    ihavenonickname wendy4016

    Posted

    :ouch

    I would telephone your physician first.

    Not to worry, many other effective medication is available.

    hugs

  • tony09890
    tony09890 wendy4016

    Posted

    Puffy or moon face is usually attributed to steroids such as prednisone, are uou taking steroids?
  • pami82
    pami82 wendy4016

    Posted

    I have been on prednisone for a while now. My face is all puffy from the moon face prednisone can give you. It is pretty common, but I would still call your Dr. Anyway to rule out an allergic reaction.
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