Re: Remicade & breathing problems

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Hi Jan, Remicade hasn't given me breathing problems but methotrexate does. Metho causes pneumonia patches are your lungs, which can make it difficult to breathe. Before beginning Remicade, you should have received a TB test too.

Take care,

Steph in VA

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> >Has anyone on Remicade experienced any breathing problems? I've had them >for several weeks, so my doctor ordered a chest x-ray, but I haven't heard >the results yet. Until I hear, I'm curious to know if any of you had to >give up Remicade because of breathing problems and what your doctor >recommended as an alternate treatment. > >Thanks! >Jan > > > > >