Primary Care

Systemic autoimmune diseases

Questions discussed in this category

How do you optimize retinopathy screening schedules for patients on hydroxychloroquine while also prioritizing cost-effectiveness?

This question is part of a collaboration with RheumMadness and is specifically in reference to: Cost Effectiveness of HCQ Screening.

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How do you approach managing nausea and GI side effects when initiating methotrexate?

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What treatments have you found most effective for cholestatic pruritus?

I have a patient with recently diagnosed primary biliary cholangitis/cirrhosis (PBC) with SSc. Her laboratory values are within normal limits, but end...

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What is your approach to monitoring for hepatic fibrosis in chronic methotrexate use?

Do you frequently order liver biopsies for these patients?This question is part of a collaboration with RheumMadness and is specifically in reference ...

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What is your approach to treatment of skin-limited cryoglobulinemic vasculitis in patients with Sjogren's syndrome who lack evidence of neurological or renal involvement?

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Are there special recommendations for the use of hydroxychloroquine and methotrexate together?

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How do you monitor patients with cutaneous lupus for progression to SLE?

Do you do blood work? Or do you rely on review of systems?

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How do you manage injection site reactions in patients on subcutaneous biologics such as TNF inhibitors?

In what cases do you discontinue the medication?

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What treatments have you found helpful in treating recurrent aphthous ulcers?