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Xeljanz and weight gain?

Started this discussion. Last reply by TJ Aug 11, 2021. 7 Replies

Hello! I was wondering if anyone else has gained weight on xeljanz or had trouble lossing weight? I know my cholesterol has increased because of the medication and I have gained 10-15 pounds that I…Continue

Possible remission?

Started May 28, 2016 0 Replies

Hello all, I am curious for those who have gone into remission what it looked like. I have been AU for 3 years. About 2 years ago I grew some tiny white eye lashes that have never gotten any darker…Continue

Insurance questions

Started Sep 15, 2015 0 Replies

Hello!!I am curious for the people who have gotten xeljanz approved by their insurance, what companies do you have and what all did it take? I have kaiser now and they said it's not even on their…Continue

Summer wigs

Started this discussion. Last reply by Vanessa Jul 29, 2014. 6 Replies

Hello All, I am in need of a wig that works for summer.  I work outside in lovely So Cal which is 100 degrees sometimes.  I am sweating like crazy under my wigs which is ruining my make up (drawn on…Continue

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TJ replied to Cstarr's discussion Xeljanz and weight gain?
"Yes, my doctor said exactly same 2 things: 1. weight gained due to steroids start coming off after 6 months 2. tofacitinib doesn't lead to weight gain I also struggled to lose weight after stopping steroids and I also took more than 6 months to…"
Aug 11, 2021
tomfor replied to Cstarr's discussion Xeljanz and weight gain?
"I did the Yoga Burn program. The diet and exercise helped me improve my figure and lose 5 kg in just 1 month after I started."
Aug 11, 2021
Anna replied to Cstarr's discussion Xeljanz and weight gain?
"Hi there - I too have had horrible weight gain from my JAK inhibitor (I am on ruxolitinib, not Xeljnz - Xeljanz did not work for me). I am fully 20 pounds over my usual weight (which I maintained for 48 years before I went AU) AND I have high…"
May 11, 2020
TJ replied to Cstarr's discussion Xeljanz and weight gain?
"Hello,  Your question is exactly what I wanted to ask today in the forum. I have been on steroids for a long time and gained significant weight since then. 3 months after stopping steriods, I started taking Xeljanz. I having trouble losing…"
May 8, 2020

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About Me:
I am 29 and last year I moved across the country from FL to CA, it was much more stressful than I could have imagined which apparently triggered an auto immune disease. The day after my 29th birthday I noticed my hair rapidly falling out. I was diagnosed with AA, within a month turned into AT and now AU. After more test I also been diagnosed with Celiac Disease.
Do you have alopecia?
Alopecia universalis
Are you age 18 or older?
Yes - I am 18 or older

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At 10:55am on May 14, 2014, LeslieAnn Butler said…

I know! Without my eyebrows and eyelashes I look like a doorknob!

At 12:10am on May 8, 2014, Cheryl, Co-founder said…

Hi, 

I wanted to welcome you to Alopecia World. I can honestly say that we are a great community here and I hope you enjoy the time you spend with us and we look forward to your input. Be sure to check out the “10 tips for getting the most out of Alopecia World” which include a few tips to get you started!

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At 4:51pm on May 7, 2014, LeslieAnn Butler said…

Hello and welcome!

How are you today? I have AU, too.


Leslie Ann

 
 
 

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