are you taking synthroid? Mine started around that time, and I have read reports that there may be a connection. The makers of synthroid report that a red bumpy rash may be a side effect. And GA research suggest a connection with thyroid disease.
Hi, tests show no thyroid issues. I really want to try Humira; so disappointed that Premera won't approve. It's $6000 a month.
frenglishcarole said she had good clearing going on a bioidentical hormone replacement therapy. That is the natural way, not chemical HRT. This makes sense because my GA started during peri menopause and some women have clearing during (hormonal) pregnancy. BHRT is personally tailored to you after blood tests. I'm trying to see if insurance will cover anything as it's expensive, about $800 to start.
please tell us what insurance you have that covered Humira
I just looked up the Humira site and the illnesses it treats are all autoimmune. A naturopath I consulted told me that GA and LS are autoimmune. Maybe we should be looking at non-orthodox methods of treating autoimmune disease.
I agree. I wonder if Humira would give us a deal if insurance won't. Perhaps we should contact the study doctors for input
I've been approved to use Humira. How long did you have to be on it? How are you doing?
Humira works with about 7 shots. Pentoxyfilline 400mg 3 times per day but it takes much longer, at least 8 months.