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Medication not working
I’ve tried, methotrexate,
Arava
, adalimimab, entanercept, ruituxan, filgotinib, baracitinib and a few others that aren’t biologics. The problem is, they don’t work for me. Has anyone else had this issue and if so what are you taking now.
I’ve tried, methotrexate,
Arava
, adalimimab, entanercept, ruituxan, filgotinib, baracitinib and a few others that aren’t biologics. The problem is, they don’t work for me. Has anyone else had this issue and if so what are you taking now.
Lornap1
in
NRAS
3 months ago
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.
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.
AussiePolyDee
in
NRAS
4 months ago
Baricitinib (Olumiant) side effects - did they improve over time?
Have failed MTX and
Arava
due to reactions/bad side effects. Needing 10mg Pred to keep symptoms at bay and live a normal life.
Side effects
I started it Monday night (22nd). I didn’t have any side effects for a while and then developed some lower abdominal/lower back discomfort overnight.
Have failed MTX and
Arava
due to reactions/bad side effects. Needing 10mg Pred to keep symptoms at bay and live a normal life.
Side effects
I started it Monday night (22nd). I didn’t have any side effects for a while and then developed some lower abdominal/lower back discomfort overnight.
thomastheEP
in
NRAS
5 months ago
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Sisters Methotrexate update
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 he tells her these will make her feel better. As you can imagine she is reluctant to take them.
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 he tells her these will make her feel better. As you can imagine she is reluctant to take them.
jules1955
in
PMRGCAuk
11 months ago
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.
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.
Pat64
in
NRAS
1 year ago
RA with Sjorgrens
I failed methotrexate and
Arava
and Imuran. I’m simmering at tolerable pain with 7.5mg of prednisone and plaquenil and some occasional ibuprofen. It’s not ideal and I suffer but it’s what I have right now. My new doctor is ready to get approval for Orencia.
I failed methotrexate and
Arava
and Imuran. I’m simmering at tolerable pain with 7.5mg of prednisone and plaquenil and some occasional ibuprofen. It’s not ideal and I suffer but it’s what I have right now. My new doctor is ready to get approval for Orencia.
SLCR
in
NRAS
1 year ago
Leflunomide and Shingrix vaccine (non live shingles vaccine)
Hello, Has anyone on Leflunomide (
Arava
) had the shingrix vaccine and if so, did they have to stop the leflunomide at all before and after? Interested to hear how many different bits of advice are out there from Rheumatologists.
Hello, Has anyone on Leflunomide (
Arava
) had the shingrix vaccine and if so, did they have to stop the leflunomide at all before and after? Interested to hear how many different bits of advice are out there from Rheumatologists.
Wannabeabago
in
NRAS
1 year 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 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.
Lilpurple
in
NRAS
2 years ago
prednisone taper, what to expect
I tried to add Methotrexate and then
Arava
, failed both due to GI upset. Next up, Imuran, but I talked my doctor into letting me give Plaquenil a full 6 months while I taper prednisone. I started 20 mg prednisone in April and I’m down to 13 mg.
I tried to add Methotrexate and then
Arava
, failed both due to GI upset. Next up, Imuran, but I talked my doctor into letting me give Plaquenil a full 6 months while I taper prednisone. I started 20 mg prednisone in April and I’m down to 13 mg.
SLCR
in
PMRGCAuk
2 years ago
Taken off Baricitinib and feeling much worse!
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 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
in
NRAS
4 years ago
Should You Get the COVID-19 Vaccine During a Disease Flare-Up?
You should keep taking the following medications as prescribed: Hydroxychloroquine (Plaquenil) IVIG Low-dose glucocorticoids (ex: prednisone, daily dose < 20 mg) Sulfasalazine (Azulfidine) Leflunomide (
Arava
) Mycophenolate (CellCept) Azathioprine (Imuran) Cyclophosphamide (Cytoxan) (oral) TNF biologics
You should keep taking the following medications as prescribed: Hydroxychloroquine (Plaquenil) IVIG Low-dose glucocorticoids (ex: prednisone, daily dose < 20 mg) Sulfasalazine (Azulfidine) Leflunomide (
Arava
) Mycophenolate (CellCept) Azathioprine (Imuran) Cyclophosphamide (Cytoxan) (oral) TNF biologics
lupus-support1
Administrator
in
LUpus Patients Understanding and Support
3 years ago
7 Questions to Ask Your Rheumatologist If You’re Nervous About Getting the COVID-19 Vaccine
The ACR guidance states that you should keep taking the following medications as prescribed: Hydroxychloroquine (Plaquenil) IVIG Low-dose glucocorticoids (ex: prednisone, daily dose < 20 mg) Sulfasalazine (Azulfidine) Leflunomide (
Arava
) Mycophenolate (CellCept) Azathioprine (Imuran) Cyclophosphamide
The ACR guidance states that you should keep taking the following medications as prescribed: Hydroxychloroquine (Plaquenil) IVIG Low-dose glucocorticoids (ex: prednisone, daily dose < 20 mg) Sulfasalazine (Azulfidine) Leflunomide (
Arava
) Mycophenolate (CellCept) Azathioprine (Imuran) Cyclophosphamide
lupus-support1
Administrator
in
LUpus Patients Understanding and Support
3 years ago
Failure with multiple biologics for RA
I can’t be on methotrexate and
Arava
caused major hair loss so I’m relying on on a biologic,prednisone and hydrochloroquine. I tried xeljanz, not much relief. Now on Actemra and it’s not working much either. Is there anything that can work for me???
I can’t be on methotrexate and
Arava
caused major hair loss so I’m relying on on a biologic,prednisone and hydrochloroquine. I tried xeljanz, not much relief. Now on Actemra and it’s not working much either. Is there anything that can work for me???
Esti
in
Behçet's UK
4 years ago
Getting a COVID-19 Vaccine with Autoimmune or Inflammatory Rheumatic Disease: New Guidance from the American College of Rheumatology
This applies to: Hydroxychloroquine (Plaquenil) IVIG Low-dose glucocorticoids (ex: prednisone, daily dose < 20 mg) Sulfasalazine (Azulfidine) Leflunomide (
Arava
) Mycophenolate (CellCept) Azathioprine (Imuran) Cyclophosphamide (Cytoxan) (oral) TNF biologics (ex: Cimzia, Enbrel, Humira, Remicade, Simponi
This applies to: Hydroxychloroquine (Plaquenil) IVIG Low-dose glucocorticoids (ex: prednisone, daily dose < 20 mg) Sulfasalazine (Azulfidine) Leflunomide (
Arava
) Mycophenolate (CellCept) Azathioprine (Imuran) Cyclophosphamide (Cytoxan) (oral) TNF biologics (ex: Cimzia, Enbrel, Humira, Remicade, Simponi
lupus-support1
Administrator
in
LUpus Patients Understanding and Support
4 years ago
Branded meds - not allowed...
I have always used the brand
Arava
Leflunomide 10mg as it works for me. Drove to hospital Hobbs Pharmacy said not that brand but can have a cheaper one. I am somewhat astounded to be honest.
I have always used the brand
Arava
Leflunomide 10mg as it works for me. Drove to hospital Hobbs Pharmacy said not that brand but can have a cheaper one. I am somewhat astounded to be honest.
Hessie5
in
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
in
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
in
NRAS
5 years ago
Strange Pains with RA medication?
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 hard to ignore. Has anyone else had this problem?
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 hard to ignore. Has anyone else had this problem?
turtlemom2
in
NRAS
5 years ago
Leflunomide/Arava
Hello! Has anyone taken lefunomide and methotrexate simultaneously? What was your experience as far as side effects and effectiveness? I have mixed connective tissue disease, and my rheumatologist just put me on 10mg of lefunomide as I am still showing disease activity despite 25 mg methotrexate, 5mg
Hello! Has anyone taken lefunomide and methotrexate simultaneously? What was your experience as far as side effects and effectiveness? I have mixed connective tissue disease, and my rheumatologist just put me on 10mg of lefunomide as I am still showing disease activity despite 25 mg methotrexate, 5mg
searcher24
in
NRAS
5 years ago
Flu - Metrotrexate and Arava
He gave me antibiotic and advised me to stop both metrotrexate and
arava
temporary until I finish the antibiotic. I told him that I did stop metrotrexate while I had fever but I did not stop
arava
. He said that I should stop both and see a doctor immediately.
He gave me antibiotic and advised me to stop both metrotrexate and
arava
temporary until I finish the antibiotic. I told him that I did stop metrotrexate while I had fever but I did not stop
arava
. He said that I should stop both and see a doctor immediately.
Amy_Lee
in
NRAS
5 years ago
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