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crp and esr lately only very slightly raise
Was on Arava for 18 months but been off for 1 year due to hospitalisation for infection, also had bad gastrointestinal probs when on so was looking at coming off beforehand. My Rheumy thinks my symptoms don't 'match' my path results recently (been on pred for years) I am in a lot of pain shoulders
Was on Arava for 18 months but been off for 1 year due to hospitalisation for infection, also had bad gastrointestinal probs when on so was looking at coming off beforehand. My Rheumy thinks my symptoms don't 'match' my path results recently (been on pred for years) I am in a lot of pain shoulders
AussiePolyDee
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NRAS
19 days ago
Baricitinib (Olumiant) side effects - did they improve over time?
I finally took the plunge to have Olumiant on Monday 22nd after getting my blood tests/vaccines etc. It's been a bit of an up-and-down story so am wondering what other people's experiences have been like. This is a draft of what I'm going to email my Rheumatologist but thought it was worth hearing some
I finally took the plunge to have Olumiant on Monday 22nd after getting my blood tests/vaccines etc. It's been a bit of an up-and-down story so am wondering what other people's experiences have been like. This is a draft of what I'm going to email my Rheumatologist but thought it was worth hearing some
thomastheEP
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NRAS
2 months ago
Sisters Methotrexate update
My Sister is feeling so much better - not 100% but definitely getting there. She is still very tired and is on 12.5 pred. She saw the Rheumi last week and he has prescribed Arava 10mg which she will increase dosage in time, all being well. Apparently he is young, enthusiastic and very convincing when
My Sister is feeling so much better - not 100% but definitely getting there. She is still very tired and is on 12.5 pred. She saw the Rheumi last week and he has prescribed Arava 10mg which she will increase dosage in time, all being well. Apparently he is young, enthusiastic and very convincing when
jules1955
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PMRGCAuk
8 months ago
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Total Hip Replacement
Hi All, I have had RA since 2013 and have been well-controlled for the last 7 years with Arava (Leflunomide) and Sulfasalazine. I am having a THR in a month's time and I am concerned about stopping these drugs for 2 weeks either side of the op. in case I have a flare while recovering. I am also extremely
Hi All, I have had RA since 2013 and have been well-controlled for the last 7 years with Arava (Leflunomide) and Sulfasalazine. I am having a THR in a month's time and I am concerned about stopping these drugs for 2 weeks either side of the op. in case I have a flare while recovering. I am also extremely
Pat64
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NRAS
10 months ago
RA with Sjorgrens
Hello and thank you for reading or responding. I am 59 and have been on a 2 year journey to get a diagnosis. That’s a long story but now with a move to a new city and a new rheumatologist I am told I have Sjorgrens, a strongly positive diagnosis and RA with a non typical presentation. I am negative for
Hello and thank you for reading or responding. I am 59 and have been on a 2 year journey to get a diagnosis. That’s a long story but now with a move to a new city and a new rheumatologist I am told I have Sjorgrens, a strongly positive diagnosis and RA with a non typical presentation. I am negative for
SLCR
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NRAS
1 year ago
prednisone taper, what to expect
I originally started with this PMR as my diagnosis was presumed PMR. I have since been diagnosed with Sjorgens with a side of RA, not the erosive type RA. I basically have mild Sjorgens symptoms with shoulder pain and costochondroitis type pain. I’m 3 months into Plaquenil and am having some relief.
I originally started with this PMR as my diagnosis was presumed PMR. I have since been diagnosed with Sjorgens with a side of RA, not the erosive type RA. I basically have mild Sjorgens symptoms with shoulder pain and costochondroitis type pain. I’m 3 months into Plaquenil and am having some relief.
SLCR
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PMRGCAuk
2 years ago
Change to Humira injection
I have had rhematoid Athritis for 30 years now and are currently in 20mg methotrexate and 20mg of arava for the last 10 yrs. My bloods are excellent and I feel great. I recently changed my rheumatologist due to moving and she wants to put me on Humira injections. I don’t want to for fear of the reviews
I have had rhematoid Athritis for 30 years now and are currently in 20mg methotrexate and 20mg of arava for the last 10 yrs. My bloods are excellent and I feel great. I recently changed my rheumatologist due to moving and she wants to put me on Humira injections. I don’t want to for fear of the reviews
Lilpurple
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NRAS
2 years ago
Taken off Baricitinib and feeling much worse!
I was taken off Olumiant/Baricitinib (at least for a while) due to high creatinine numbers. I was taking it with Arava and an occasional NSAID. Honestly, I also ate way too much chicken around the time of the blood test. I wonder if anyone here experienced high creatinine numbers due to Baricitinib.
I was taken off Olumiant/Baricitinib (at least for a while) due to high creatinine numbers. I was taking it with Arava and an occasional NSAID. Honestly, I also ate way too much chicken around the time of the blood test. I wonder if anyone here experienced high creatinine numbers due to Baricitinib.
ubound
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NRAS
3 years ago
Failure with multiple biologics for RA
Hi. Has anyone had any failures with multiple biologics and what did you do? I was doing great with Humira for a long time then I had my second child and a huge flare up during pregnancy and after, which has not settled down 1 year later. I can’t be on methotrexate and Arava caused major hair loss so
Hi. Has anyone had any failures with multiple biologics and what did you do? I was doing great with Humira for a long time then I had my second child and a huge flare up during pregnancy and after, which has not settled down 1 year later. I can’t be on methotrexate and Arava caused major hair loss so
Esti
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Behçet's UK
4 years ago
Branded meds - not allowed...
Hi All Firstly a sunny hello - looking forward to the weekend. Just wondered if anyone has ever been refused a brand of meds and told ’because it's too expensive and my consultant needs to write the brand name on the prescription.’ I have always used the brand Arava Leflunomide 10mg as it works for
Hi All Firstly a sunny hello - looking forward to the weekend. Just wondered if anyone has ever been refused a brand of meds and told ’because it's too expensive and my consultant needs to write the brand name on the prescription.’ I have always used the brand Arava Leflunomide 10mg as it works for
Hessie5
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NRAS
4 years ago
Arava
Has anyone been on arava I've started last week just wondering of the side effects
Has anyone been on arava I've started last week just wondering of the side effects
Hidden
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NRAS
4 years ago
Change of brand of meds
Hi Hope someone can help please I normally take leflunomide 20 mg and at moment no after effects and brand is Arava Today gone to pick up my meds and they have given me leflunomide but in a different box with leflunomide on so not arava. Is this just as good Thank you
Hi Hope someone can help please I normally take leflunomide 20 mg and at moment no after effects and brand is Arava Today gone to pick up my meds and they have given me leflunomide but in a different box with leflunomide on so not arava. Is this just as good Thank you
Legley
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NRAS
4 years ago
Strange Pains with RA medication?
Lately I have been experiencing these random sharp pains all over my body at random times during the day. I take Arava for my RA. My wrists hurt and it was working like a charm and now suddenly it doesn't work well. I thought these random pains which are like sharp nerve pains were weird and are getting
Lately I have been experiencing these random sharp pains all over my body at random times during the day. I take Arava for my RA. My wrists hurt and it was working like a charm and now suddenly it doesn't work well. I thought these random pains which are like sharp nerve pains were weird and are getting
turtlemom2
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NRAS
4 years ago
Flu - Metrotrexate and Arava
Since Jun 2014 after I was diagnosed RA, this is the second time I had flu during my holiday in China. I had fever but I did not see any doctor there, I merely had the panadol to control my fever. I came back home and had my appointment to see my rheumy 2 days ago, I had no further fever but I still
Since Jun 2014 after I was diagnosed RA, this is the second time I had flu during my holiday in China. I had fever but I did not see any doctor there, I merely had the panadol to control my fever. I came back home and had my appointment to see my rheumy 2 days ago, I had no further fever but I still
Amy_Lee
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NRAS
5 years ago
ARAVA
Hey guys! This morning I went to see my rheumy. After 2 months of MTX 20 mg which made a lot of bruises appear on my legs without reason and no improvement in joint pain/stiffness, she decided to switch treatment to ARAVA. I've been told that Arava isn't as toxic as MTX, but I read on the internet that
Hey guys! This morning I went to see my rheumy. After 2 months of MTX 20 mg which made a lot of bruises appear on my legs without reason and no improvement in joint pain/stiffness, she decided to switch treatment to ARAVA. I've been told that Arava isn't as toxic as MTX, but I read on the internet that
cosana
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NRAS
5 years ago
Soft Tissue Inflammation Vs. Arthritis. Is this part of Bechet?
Hi all I have been MIA for some time now. Workload,reality of disease and then being just blown away by some symptoms. Have had X-rays done on my hands and hips Lo and behold the bones look apparently great (so here if feel embarrassed) if it was not for my Specialist that literally has been giving me
Hi all I have been MIA for some time now. Workload,reality of disease and then being just blown away by some symptoms. Have had X-rays done on my hands and hips Lo and behold the bones look apparently great (so here if feel embarrassed) if it was not for my Specialist that literally has been giving me
Zuzu798
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Behçet's UK
5 years ago
Feeling lost
I’m not one to reach out like this, so this is really difficult. Diagnosed with RA a couple of years ago during a 4 year bout with PMR that began Jan 2015. Was on prednisone for 2.5 years for the PMR. Have since tried Methotrexate (gave me severe mouth sores and hair loss); then Plaquenil (caused
I’m not one to reach out like this, so this is really difficult. Diagnosed with RA a couple of years ago during a 4 year bout with PMR that began Jan 2015. Was on prednisone for 2.5 years for the PMR. Have since tried Methotrexate (gave me severe mouth sores and hair loss); then Plaquenil (caused
Gracie2019
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NRAS
5 years ago
Moringa supplement
Hi everyone! I hope everyone is feeling well. I have been having some health problems and I am unable to have Rituxan infusions due to the complications of double chemo. It seems that back when I was on Arava almost two years ago It helped to get old pancreatic cancer started in my body. I have two
Hi everyone! I hope everyone is feeling well. I have been having some health problems and I am unable to have Rituxan infusions due to the complications of double chemo. It seems that back when I was on Arava almost two years ago It helped to get old pancreatic cancer started in my body. I have two
Maat2002
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NRAS
5 years ago
Arava &ldn for RA
Is anyone on Arava & LDN?
Is anyone on Arava & LDN?
Marciejo
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NRAS
6 years ago
ARAVA... Help!
Started Arava. 3 weeks in. Went off prednisone. I am shuffling and have poor cognitive functioning!!!! Did not have this. I have had episodes in the past that last a day or so but NONE the likes of this one! I feel like a space cadet and I have shuffling like and a mild tenor. I stopped the drug.
Started Arava. 3 weeks in. Went off prednisone. I am shuffling and have poor cognitive functioning!!!! Did not have this. I have had episodes in the past that last a day or so but NONE the likes of this one! I feel like a space cadet and I have shuffling like and a mild tenor. I stopped the drug.
Kk22
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PMRGCAuk
6 years ago
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