Shielding from Virus?

[masymae]

I have rheumatoid arthritis and I am taking Sulphasalazine, does this mean I have to shield myself from this virus? I have not received any letter. I work in a GP surgery on reception and come into contact with a lot of patients. Am I at risk?

[Beckywood89]

I’m not sure with your meds. I had a letter telling me I need to shield and then a week later had a letter telling me it was sent to me in error and I don’t need to shield. So some RA patients aren’t classed as high risk but not sure what meds make you low or high risk

[masymae in reply to Beckywood89]

Thanks

[Lyndy]

I was told that sulfasalazine scores no points on the risk scale if that helps.

[masymae in reply to Lyndy]

Thanks

[helixhelix]

Sulphasalazine is not seen as a risk. If you are under 70 and with no other significant diseases then just take normal precautions. Here’s a scoring chart

rheumatology.org.uk/Portals...

[masymae in reply to helixhelix]

Thanjs

[Hidden in reply to helixhelix]

Thank you Helix, that was extremely helpful. By my calculations I have 3 points because of Pred, 2 points because of MTX and Leflunomide and 1 point because of my lung disease (Bronchiectasis) . Or have I got that wrong?

[masymae]

Thanks guys for your replies