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Leflunomide.. ?
My consultant would consider switching me to
Leflunomide
.. this would be my third DMARD in 10 months. I really can’t face another new medication - I’m sensitive to most - but any experiences (I know everyone is different) would be appreciated. Thank you
My consultant would consider switching me to
Leflunomide
.. this would be my third DMARD in 10 months. I really can’t face another new medication - I’m sensitive to most - but any experiences (I know everyone is different) would be appreciated. Thank you
Sapphire1701
in
NRAS
6 months ago
Leflunomide and GCA
I have to discuss taking
leflunomide
with my rheumy team this month so I've been researching here and elsewhere. I came across this paper which I didn't find on this forum and thought others may be interested. (Of course it may have been linked before and I simply didn't find it!)
I have to discuss taking
leflunomide
with my rheumy team this month so I've been researching here and elsewhere. I came across this paper which I didn't find on this forum and thought others may be interested. (Of course it may have been linked before and I simply didn't find it!)
DogAgilityObsessed
in
PMRGCAuk
5 months ago
PMR cough
I have had PMR for 6 years and on the whole controlled with
Leflunomide
. Recently I have had a cough for about a month , checked by Gp who didnt feel it was an infection maybe viral but given antibiotics as a precaution .
I have had PMR for 6 years and on the whole controlled with
Leflunomide
. Recently I have had a cough for about a month , checked by Gp who didnt feel it was an infection maybe viral but given antibiotics as a precaution .
Ritz02
in
PMRGCAuk
25 days ago
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update on statins, Leflunomide & biphosphates
Medic 2 - my Rheumy who I expected to press me to take
Leflunomide
to help reduce prednisolone as I’ve struggled to get below 20mg for any length of time. She listened, agreed when I said I wanted to give my system a breather from any new drug.
Medic 2 - my Rheumy who I expected to press me to take
Leflunomide
to help reduce prednisolone as I’ve struggled to get below 20mg for any length of time. She listened, agreed when I said I wanted to give my system a breather from any new drug.
Japsquar
in
PMRGCAuk
3 months ago
Leflunomide
I suspected that
Leflunomide
used as a steroid saver along with my pred for GCA was causing a few problems so got it reduced in May 23 and then I said I wanted to stop it altogether when I
I suspected that
Leflunomide
used as a steroid saver along with my pred for GCA was causing a few problems so got it reduced in May 23 and then I said I wanted to stop it altogether when I
Steal
in
PMRGCAuk
7 months ago
Skin sensitivity to the sun when taking methotrexate
I've just had a message from my GP practice reminding me that certain drugs including methotrexate and
leflunomide
make your skin more susceptible to damage from the sun.https://www.arthritis.org/drug-guide/medication-topics/sun-sensitivity
I've just had a message from my GP practice reminding me that certain drugs including methotrexate and
leflunomide
make your skin more susceptible to damage from the sun.https://www.arthritis.org/drug-guide/medication-topics/sun-sensitivity
PMRrunner
in
PMRGCAuk
6 months ago
Blood pressure monitor advice
I started taking
Leflunomide
today and know one of the regular things to be monitored is my blood pressure. To save the 8 mile (45 minute) round trip to the GP surgery I was wondering if it was worth me purchasing a monitor. But the choice is bewildering and prices seem to vary considerably.
I started taking
Leflunomide
today and know one of the regular things to be monitored is my blood pressure. To save the 8 mile (45 minute) round trip to the GP surgery I was wondering if it was worth me purchasing a monitor. But the choice is bewildering and prices seem to vary considerably.
DogAgilityObsessed
in
PMRGCAuk
4 months ago
leflunomide
hi New to this so here goes I have been put on
leflunomide
20mg I’m have really bad headaches and pains down my left side of my face , I also wake up and see things crawling on the black beams in my bedroom I have only started having this since I started my medication..
hi New to this so here goes I have been put on
leflunomide
20mg I’m have really bad headaches and pains down my left side of my face , I also wake up and see things crawling on the black beams in my bedroom I have only started having this since I started my medication..
Pricetowers
in
NRAS
8 months ago
GCA and prednisolone reduction while taking Leflunomide
GCA diagnosed last December (PMR previously diagnosed 2020). 60mg pred for a few days then reduced to 40mg and then reductions down to 25mg by the end of January when I started 10mg
Leflunomide
. After a month LEF increased to 20mg.
GCA diagnosed last December (PMR previously diagnosed 2020). 60mg pred for a few days then reduced to 40mg and then reductions down to 25mg by the end of January when I started 10mg
Leflunomide
. After a month LEF increased to 20mg.
DogAgilityObsessed
in
PMRGCAuk
15 days ago
reducing Prednisolone
I’m worried about taking
leflunomide
and feel confused as to what I should do?
I’m worried about taking
leflunomide
and feel confused as to what I should do?
Bobbikins
in
PMRGCAuk
5 months ago
How long for Leflunomide to work?
I had a gap of about 6 weeks with no medication, and symptoms re-started.. then started on
Leflunomide
a month ago.
I had a gap of about 6 weeks with no medication, and symptoms re-started.. then started on
Leflunomide
a month ago.
Sapphire1701
in
NRAS
5 months ago
Coopersmummy7
Hi,I am new to this awful condition.Had nearly a year of being undiagnosed and finally rushed into hospital Dec.22 with GCAand loss of sight in one eye.Long story short,2 relapses,yo yo ing of f prednisilone,could not tolerate Metho, or
leflunomide
,and now looks like I will be starting on Tocilzumab.Am
Hi,I am new to this awful condition.Had nearly a year of being undiagnosed and finally rushed into hospital Dec.22 with GCAand loss of sight in one eye.Long story short,2 relapses,yo yo ing of f prednisilone,could not tolerate Metho, or
leflunomide
,and now looks like I will be starting on Tocilzumab.Am
Angelsmummy
in
PMRGCAuk
1 month ago
Still trying to keep up the optimism
She’s added
Leflunomide
and said to try it and see how it goes and be optimistic! Whilst I am usually a sunny and optimistic person I feel my glass of optimism is actually quite empty at the moment so I’m looking for a refill.
She’s added
Leflunomide
and said to try it and see how it goes and be optimistic! Whilst I am usually a sunny and optimistic person I feel my glass of optimism is actually quite empty at the moment so I’m looking for a refill.
HeadInASpin
in
NRAS
2 months ago
Finally a little light!
A few weeks ago I had another steroid injection and
leflunomide
added to my MTX. I hardly dare say this but I'm actually starting to feel better. My joints have gone down so much that I put my wedding ring back on yesterday!
A few weeks ago I had another steroid injection and
leflunomide
added to my MTX. I hardly dare say this but I'm actually starting to feel better. My joints have gone down so much that I put my wedding ring back on yesterday!
HeadInASpin
in
NRAS
1 month ago
Morning cortisol test results have arrived.
(I should mention that I’m still taking
Leflunomide
10mg daily for Aortitis.)
(I should mention that I’m still taking
Leflunomide
10mg daily for Aortitis.)
123-go
in
PMRGCAuk
29 days ago
Leflunomide thanks
Thank you allfor replies on
Leflunomide
and peripheral neuropathy. I did look on forum but didn't find anything that seemed as alarming as I felt mine was, with the muscle wasting and skeletal hands.
Thank you allfor replies on
Leflunomide
and peripheral neuropathy. I did look on forum but didn't find anything that seemed as alarming as I felt mine was, with the muscle wasting and skeletal hands.
Steal
in
PMRGCAuk
7 months ago
Leflunomide neuropathy
Various initial tests, and I plucked up courage to mention
Leflunomide
without sounding as if I had been seeing Dr Google or was encroaching on his area of expertise.
Various initial tests, and I plucked up courage to mention
Leflunomide
without sounding as if I had been seeing Dr Google or was encroaching on his area of expertise.
Steal
in
PMRGCAuk
7 months ago
DAS score increase
I was on MTX for nearly a year, but couldn’t tolerate side effects.. then been on
Leflunomide
for 5 months. Rheumy now wants me to start on biologic. I have always had low CRP but have active disease and swollen right hand, and very painful knees.
I was on MTX for nearly a year, but couldn’t tolerate side effects.. then been on
Leflunomide
for 5 months. Rheumy now wants me to start on biologic. I have always had low CRP but have active disease and swollen right hand, and very painful knees.
Sapphire1701
in
NRAS
3 months ago
tapering, optimistic or impatient?
And when to admit to my Rheumy that I need the
Leflunomide
? All advice very welcome!
And when to admit to my Rheumy that I need the
Leflunomide
? All advice very welcome!
Japsquar
in
PMRGCAuk
29 days ago
Side Effects Damaging Kidneys and Liver
I have been on
Leflunomide
, which is supposed to be kinder to liver and kidneys, for six months. So far that drug has the most side effects and has been the least effective controlling symptoms.
I have been on
Leflunomide
, which is supposed to be kinder to liver and kidneys, for six months. So far that drug has the most side effects and has been the least effective controlling symptoms.
MaryinFL
in
NRAS
5 months ago
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