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Suggest Treatment For Systemic Sclerosis

hello, my name is chimene, Am 27 years old and I have scleroderma systematic. right now I m taking Methotrexate 2.5mg , 6tablets every wednesday. my question is : for how long do you think I will be in this medication ? Any way I can manage my desease without taking any strong medication like Methotrexate ? please help. thanks
Fri, 1 Sep 2017
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Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic.
I can understand your concern.
Systemic sclerosis is autoimmune connective tissue disease (CTD).
It is progressive and chronic disease.
So treatment is life long.
Methotrexate is immunosuppressive drug. Other less toxic immunosuppressive drugs are also available for systemic sclerosis.
You should consult rheumatologist and start newer (azathioprine, rituximab etc) for your disease.
Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.
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Suggest Treatment For Systemic Sclerosis

Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic. I can understand your concern. Systemic sclerosis is autoimmune connective tissue disease (CTD). It is progressive and chronic disease. So treatment is life long. Methotrexate is immunosuppressive drug. Other less toxic immunosuppressive drugs are also available for systemic sclerosis. You should consult rheumatologist and start newer (azathioprine, rituximab etc) for your disease. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.