Ruxalitinib

[Harley22]

Husband taking 30 mg Ruxalitinib daily for PV and JAX 2 positive. Going along OK but he would now Like to sort His knee out and have a Steroid injection and maybe start playing golf again. Is this OK to do

[francesb]

Hi, I'm on Pegasys, not Rux but I need a steroid injection for my shoulder and the physio said I have to get written confirmation from my haematologist that this is ok before it can be done. I think it best to ask the haematologist before your husband proceeds. Best wishes, Frances

[bordeauxgirl in reply to francesb]

Good Morning,

Wonder why you needed an authorisation ? I have just seen the ortho doc, he knew about my PV JAK2Pos and just injected my shoulder with the steroid. No side effects!!

[francesb in reply to bordeauxgirl]

Hi, no idea, just told my consultant they want written confirmation and he was amazed! Hey ho. Glad your shoulder jab went well.

[hollymae]

Why is he on Ruxalitanib for PV? is he on a trial. I thought it was only approved for advanced MF

[Harley22 in reply to hollymae]

No he is jak 2 positive and having polycythaemia vera and had been granted Ruxolitinib

[Mazcd Partner MPNVoice]

Your husband will need to ask his haematologist if he can have steroid injections whilst on Ruxolitinib. Best wishes, Maz

[Harley22]

Thanks Maz will do that