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What Causes Headaches While On Methotrexate And Prednisone?

hi i have had polyarteritis nodosa for 18 years now i currently take 20mg methatrexate a week and 7.5mg prednislone daily . lately i have had soe headaches and temperal pain i am worried this may be giant cell arteritis my question is would the medication im on prevent or treat giant cell arteritis
Mon, 8 May 2017
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your problem is autoimune disorder and you are taking right treatment.followup may be done by eye doctor.
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What Causes Headaches While On Methotrexate And Prednisone?

your problem is autoimune disorder and you are taking right treatment.followup may be done by eye doctor.