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Any Medicine Other Than Methotrexate And Prednisone For Spondylitis ?

i am recently diagnosed with spondylitis. i have to take methotrexate 2.5 mg once a week, prednisone 5 mg everyday and folic acid 1mg too. After taking those medicines my hand is not swodlen big and not stiff however i gain weight a lot. Is there any other medicine that i can take instead of those for my disease?
thanks
Ann
Thu, 20 Feb 2014
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Orthopaedic Surgeon, Joint Replacement 's  Response
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What is your age .the weight gain is because of 5mg steroid tab.please stop it.if you are adult and weigh more than 60 kg my advice would be take methotrexate 7.5mg once a week after discussing with your treating doctor.
Take care dear.
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Any Medicine Other Than Methotrexate And Prednisone For Spondylitis ?

Hi What is your age .the weight gain is because of 5mg steroid tab.please stop it.if you are adult and weigh more than 60 kg my advice would be take methotrexate 7.5mg once a week after discussing with your treating doctor. Take care dear.