Can anyone help?

[becky26]

I was diagnosed with RA just over 2 months ago. was on mtx tablets but made me ill so started on the injections last wk. The flu jabs r being done at my GP surgery tomorrow but no one has said if I should have one. Can anyone help???

[Beth58]

Hi

Yes your entitled to the flu jab because your on immunosuppressant, just tell the nurse this and she should give you one if not make an appointment for the doctor and he/she should give it.

Beth xx

[becky26 in reply to Beth58]

thanku iv been given no information about it from the specialist and only just found out the flu jabs are tomorrow

Becky xx

[Beth58 in reply to becky26]

Yeah I had the same problem years ago when I started MTX, I wasn't given any info either. It was only after going to my GP about sickness he asked if I'd had one. He gave me it there and then and I've had it every year since. xx

[becky26 in reply to Beth58]

i think il just go and turn up in the morning then xx

[Sailaway]

Also, ask them about the pneumovax injection. It's only needed once in 10 years and it's recommended for us to have it. It protects against a bug which can cause pneumonia

[becky26 in reply to Sailaway]

Thanku will do

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You should be a priority as you're on MTX - I had mine last week the first of the new batch while I was getting my MTX blood test. Have it done in the arm you use least because mine was really quite sore and swollen afterwards for 3 days. I only started injecting MTX 3 weeks ago after 10 months on the pills and have to do it by myself later today - quite nervous! Tilda x

[becky26]

ul be fine im teriffied of needles but put it into ur stomach it really doesnt hurt just nips for a couple of mins afterwards x

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Thanks - I've done it once myself already last week but that was with the practice nurse watching!

[becky26]

mY FIRST TIME ALONE WAS YESTERDAY AND IT WASNJT TO BAD JUST SIT DOWN AND BREATH WHILE U DO IT