Arava & Exhaustion

[VMorava]

Hello! I have Lupus & RA and just recently I have been taken off of methotraxe & placed on Arava. I am completely exhausted! Is this normal and will it pass once my body has adjusted to the new meds? I am also on Remicade infusions every 4 weeks! Hoping this will new drug will help with the extreme RA pain I am living with. Any insight will be helpful!

[lupus-support1 Administrator]

Welcome to LUpus Patients Understanding & Support (LUPUS) at HealthUnlocked.

You are taking some very powerful immunosuppressants and this is bound to take its toll on you. The fact you have extreme pain will also place a high toll on your body. Therefore, I am not surprised you feel exhausted. It is very important that you rest as much as you can and not over do what you think you should be doing! Listen to your body and if you are anxious, talk to your doctor.

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I look forward to talking with you more!

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With good wishes!

Ros