Isolation letter

[Sheila_G]

Hi. Does,anyone take methotrexate17.5 and have bronchiostasis and received a letter. I am self isolating and will continue to do so regardless but would still like to know which category I am in. Not clear because no-one has ever explained to me what bronchiostasis is. I was told I had slight emphysema a few years ago and given an inhaler. When I went to see my GP some time later with another matter he said I didn't need an inhaler and I was fine but ever since I have had bronchiostasus on my list of conditions. I suppose I should have asked but it has never been a problem and Ihaven't really thought about it since until now.

[charisma]

Hi Sheila

This flowchart will help clarify for you. Letters in some parts of the UK are still to be sent, running late.

leedsth.nhs.uk/assets/226b1...

It has been posted by a few people in the last week. Take care of yourself.

[helixhelix]

There are different scoring charts floating around which are not completely consistent so it is a bit confusing. Here is one of them, and on this you would score 2 as bronchiostasis is a lung disease. But it’s great that its stable, so long may it continue to be.

rheumatology.org.uk/Portals...

[allanah]

Look on the british lung foundation site too Sheila, it will explain bronchiestasis to you and also how to cope with the condition xxx

[Sheila_G in reply to allanah]

Thank you Allahabad. I / will x

[Sheila_G in reply to allanah]

Sorry. Predicted text it drives me mad. Thank you Allanah x

[allanah in reply to Sheila_G]

Quite liked the new name!

[Sheila_G in reply to allanah]

Embarrassing. So sorry. x

[allanah in reply to Sheila_G]

You should see my typos lol!!!!! My hands hurt typing but talking duesnt recognise my Scottish accent lol. You keep talking here it's great to see you xxxxx

[Sheila_G in reply to allanah]

Thanks Allanah. ....yes. right this time. I did look on British Lung Foundation and scared myself. I am extremely fortunate by the sound of it. I have no symptoms at all. I think I am going to get a second opinion when we are back to some sort of normality. I am sure they've made a mistake. Hoping so anyway. x

[allanah in reply to Sheila_G]

Oh yes , maybe googling is not the best !! Lol xx but a lot if people do ok with bronchiestasis !! Xxxx ooops!!