Re: I need medical help and no one seems to be able to figure out what's wrong with

Going Crazy wrote:

> Thank you very much. That is an excellent suggestion. I had a DEXA a few
> years ago and it did show that I was missing 25% of my bone density in my
> hips because of long term usage of prednisone. But prednisone is also a lot
> stronger than Entocort. I was also recently taken off Imuran b/c it was
> causing a toxic reaction, but I've been off of it 4 over 2 months now. Do
> you think it could still be related?

what related to what?
if you put your reply below my reply, it sometimes goes easier.

as far as I know less than 25% is osteoporotic and since that was 2 years ago, you're
probably osteoporotic and someone should be advising you on how to mitigate (and
prevent fractures - lifestyle adjustment) more bone loss. That person would be one of
your doctors.

You may or may not have some type of fracture in your ankle or foot.
As I said that should be checked out.
Some fractures they (usually) do nothing (hairline or small bone).
http://www.scoi.com/anklanat.htm
In your situation, I don't know.

Sore joints are mentioned for Imuran
http://www.medsafe.govt.nz/consumers/cmi/i/Imuran.htm
Does your ankle pain feel like joint pain?

What was the toxic reaction?
I suppose clot might be something else to wonder about. (re ankle pain)
J

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