Benepali and TIA symptoms

[James53]

Hi

I have been on Benepali 3 years now.

Over last two weeks I have developed symptoms similar to a TIA. Weakness, numbness and tingling in arm and dizzy spells. After advice from NHS24 I was admitted to hospital for some checks. Now awaiting TIA clinic to rule out TIA.

Wondering if anyone on here has had a similar issue.

[oldtimer]

I hope that you have good news from the results and that it is not a TIA.

We do tend to blame our medication for everything that happens to us - it could be totally unrelated?

[James53 in reply to oldtimer]

I agree. That said the Benepali leaflet lists such symptoms as possible serious side effects of the drug. Hopefully not a TIA. Not sure what will happen if not TIA? Will Rheumy decide I need to stop Benepali ? It has been a wonder med for me so far.

[crashdoll]

I’m sorry, James. That sounds worrying but glad they’re investigating. Have you spoken to your rheum or rheum nurse? It sounds pretty urgent that they do know what’s happening to make a decision about your meds.

[James53 in reply to crashdoll]

Hi

Thanks yes I have emailed them. Waiting for reply.