What Causes Gluten Intolerance While On Prednisone?

Posted on Sun, 26 Jun 2016

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Question : I am experiencing a rash beginning 2 weeks after increase of remicade for my RA. (I had a similar reax to Actemra last year). My current rash is 17 days old. No resolution with tapering prednisone prescribed by local GP. Triamcinolone 0.1% cream appears to have no effect. Rash seems to worsen with heat as well as sunlight. Rash worse on bilateral elbows & knees. I wonder if I may have become gluten intolerant? I can provide photos.

Answered by Dr. Suresh Heijebu (6 hours later)

Brief Answer:
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Detailed Answer:
Hello, Sir.

I can understand your concern.

I have worked through your query in detail and attached images.

Before guiding you further, I would like to know have you ever taken test for ANA (anti nuclear antibody) for connective tissue disorders?

If yes kindly upload the reports.

After receiving your reply, I will process your request further.

Thank you.

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