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[Guest guest]

Eva, Would you be kind enough to tell us how you were diagnosed, and what it

was like when you developed this infection. Did your doctors say for sure that

it was caused by one of these medications? Thanks. I just would like some more

information about this. in Poulsbo, WA.

[Guest guest]

 

Hi ,

 

I was diagnosed last January with the fungus, but I am not sure which it is. I

am being tested this coming week. I developed this fungus last year after using

Enbrel, Prednisone and Cellcept. I could hardly walk and my hands looked like

someone used a knife on me.

My sinus cavities also had a fungus and whenever I used a Kleenex to blow my

nose the stuff stunk something terrible that I got out of it.My pulmonary doctor

put me on Biaxin and another doctor that treats people with arthritis with

antibiotics put me on Nizoral (anti fungal antibiotic) and I am doing lots

better. I can walk again without hurting, no sores. my hands look a lot better

and the skin is not as thin and cracked anymore.

Since I took the Enbrel and with this warning just coming out my doctor wants to

make sure it's not the fungus that the FDA is talking about. When I find out

more I will let you know.

 

Take care,hope this will help.

 

Eva

[Guest guest]

Eva, I've had skin fungus spots for which they've put me on Nizoral.  I think I

get it more often from sweating.  I used to think I got it from being overweight

but I've lost much of the extra lbs and still get it.  Right now I have it in my

arm pits.  Is this related to the fungus they're mentioning in the article. 

Also, I'm curious if the skin fungus is somehow linked to psoriasis. 

[Guest guest]

Gilchrist <gilchrist414@...> wrote:

<<I used to think I got it from being overweight but I've lost much of the extra

lbs and still get it.  Right now I have it in my arm pits. <<

Just be certain that it is a fungal infection. If you look on the

Arthritis Foundation website or any other reputable website that

medically discusses the different types of PA, you will note that PA

CAN appear in any of the crease areas (groin, neck, axillae, between

and beneath breasts, antecubital areas, etc). Many physicians will

blame it on sweating or obesity, since that IS the most common cause of

rashes in those areas, and not even consider the possibility of PA,

since that is one of the less common forms of presentation.

" dreimutter1957 " <dreimutter1957@...>

[Guest guest]

Hello Group,

I am new here and this is my first post. I am also new to RA - woke up one

morning last December in a full blown flare that involved nearly all of my

joints. Initial blood tests were inconclusive and the Rheumy I see says that my

symptoms " act like RA " . I was prescribed Mobic, added Prednisone to that a few

months ago , have received injections to relieve inflammation. I saw my Rheumy

last Thursday and he saw that I am not getting better - this is progressing. I

took my first dose of MTX that night and continue with the Mobic & Prednisone.

I wanted to tell you that I have found this group to be so helpful! I have been

wondering about so many things from meds to skin discolorations that so many

seem to share. For me part of this experience has left me feeling very alone &

misunderstood. I so appreciate finding a place where there are people who have

been there, are there and care.

Thanks to all,

Connie