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[campolad]

I was prescribed Adalimumbad last year & it seemed to work a little bit but unfortunately I had a fall & it now doesn't seem to be doing anything.The problem is I had an appt. for a check up a short while ago but couldn't keep it because I had a stomach bug that was doing the rounds.My new appt.is months away (to my disgust) so I don't know if the fall has knocked everything out.I've asked my G.P. He doesn't think it is the fall but I'm not so sure & there is no hope of being able to speak with the specialist.I wondered if anyone had experienced the same thing.

[Runrig01]

can you not ring the secretary, and explain. They may be able to bring your appointment forward. Did your gp offer any analgesia or tests to get answers.

[Leics]

I’ve had a similar experience with biologics after an infection. Sometimes it takes a few weeks /months to stabilise again as most infections put me in a flare which is very long lasting. So maybe keep taking the meds and see if your inflammation settles ? I would say that the usual 12 weeks is a guide as to whether they are going to work again. Reach out to rheumy secretary or advice line and see what they think, maybe you need a short course of pred or perhaps an injection to tide you over. Hope you feel better soon.

[Happy5]

I have an advice line number I call when I'm concerned about anything RA. Don't you have one? I also email the RA dept if unable to access by phone. The specialist nurses get back within a couple of days and are very knowledgeable they would know why, if your medication appears not to be effective?

Not sure why a fall would cause the problem , unless you stopped taking it? If so have you resumed again? It takes bit of time the meds to get back in your system I believe?