As of yesterday, Mom began an increased dosage of the drug Methotrexate from five pills to eight pills (four in the morning and four at night). If she is able to tolerate the increase of Methotrexate then they will begin to reduce the steroids (Prednisone). He will still have her take it every day and not do like it was reduced before. Before, it was reduced from 30 MG a day to 15 MG every other day. He thinks that her body could not take being without any for a day. The doctor considered prescribing Cyclophosphomide(Cytoxan) for Mom. It has been used in treating some Wegner's Vasculitus. But, he thinks it is too toxic for treating Mom's Vasculitus.
Mom's next appointment is scheduled for Monday Oct. 26 at 1:40. At this point, Dr. Waltuck will evaluate how she has handled the increased dosage and hopefully make a plan for reducing the steroids.
Mom's next appointment is scheduled for Monday Oct. 26 at 1:40. At this point, Dr. Waltuck will evaluate how she has handled the increased dosage and hopefully make a plan for reducing the steroids.
