Imuran can increase your liver enzymes. I was diagnosed with MG 3 years ago and experienced every symptom. I was originally prescribed Imuran, but my liver enzymes became elevated - which I believe also caused my ankles to swell often. Apparently the increase in liver enzymes is common with Imuran and can potentially cause issues with white blood cells (including lymphoma). My doctor changed my script to Cellcept, which has less side effects, works faster at controlling the antibodies that contribute to the condition, and is becoming more popular over Imuran for MG treatment. So far, it's worked very well for me. You should definitely speak with your neurologist. Let me know how it goes.
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Imuran can increase your liver enzymes. I was diagnosed with MG 3 years ago and experienced every symptom. I was originally prescribed Imuran, but my liver enzymes became elevated - which I believe also caused my ankles to swell often. Apparently the increase in liver enzymes is common with Imuran and can potentially cause issues with white blood cells (including lymphoma). My doctor changed my script to Cellcept, which has less side effects, works faster at controlling the antibodies that contribute to the condition, and is becoming more popular over Imuran for MG treatment. So far, it's worked very well for me. You should definitely speak with your neurologist. Let me know how it goes.
October 27, 2011 - 10:35amThis Comment
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