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What can cause a 8yr/old gain 23 pounds in 16 months? ped said from methotrexate and remacide rheumo said it's not and not normal weight gain
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Weight gain: Anecdotally, 3 of the 4 patients that I have on this combination has had a similar weight gain.
Answered 11/28/2014
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Rapid weight gain: Does your child receive any steroid as a part of treatment for rheumatoid? That could be the reason.
Answered 12/13/2014
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