Experiences with

Anti TNF

Based on these observations, the researchers conclude that people taking anti-TNF drugs should be considered a priority for a second vaccination. https://www.imperial.ac.uk/news/220253/covid-19-vaccine-response-blunted-common-inflammatory/

You may have read the brilliant news that the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) has issued draft guidance that gives approval for certain anti-TNF therapies to be prescribed for people with so-called ‘moderate’ rheumatoid arthritis (see https://nras.org.uk/2021/06/10/biggest-change-to-treatment-of-ra-since-the-introduction-of-biologics-in-the-early

The research measured antibody responses after vaccination with the Pfizer/BioNTech or the Oxford/AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine in 865 people treated with infliximab, an anti-tumour necrosis factor (anti-TNF) biologic drug, prescribed to around two million people worldwide.

On 30th March GPs were written to by the NHS to say that those who are immunosuppressed for various reasons including those on anti-TNF biologics are needing all adults in their households offered to be vaccinated too. These people are now classified as group 6.

I am on Olumiant for RA and a a beta blocker for past heart failure that was caused long term use of an Anti TNF drug.. Thank you..

However, I had to have a break from Anti TNF from April-December '20 and gradually realised that the balance problem seemed to have decreased considerably. I re-started the Imraldi in early December and the problem has returned.

Hello I got a letter through this morning from my rheumatologist asking for the rheumatologist nurse specialist to see me and calculate a scare to see if I qualify for anti-TNF treatment? does anyone know what this is or can explain it to me as google doesn't really explain it well lol!

Anti-TNF biologics include such medications as Cimzia, Enbrel, Humira, Remicade, and Simoni/Simponi Aria. Researchers collected blood from participants before their first vaccine dose and one to two weeks after their second vaccine dose.

I have had RA for the last 50 years and since 2005 have been on Anti TNF biological infusions every 6 weeks at the hospital. However since a few weeks ago when my next infusion was due and because of the COVID situation my appointment has been cancelled until further notice.

I have been on all the main anti-TNF drugs for my PsA, but they all loose their efficacy quite quickly. I'm now in limbo as I've had all the latest injection drugs and am waiting for the release of a new one.

Hello me again! Sorry this is all really new to me. I ve just a week ago had a macula bleed with suspected myopic maculopathy and my health board is slow to send an urgent appt despite me being an NHS worker and being off work with it. They have classed me as needing an appt in a few weeks but I m aware

However, this article (and others similar to it) have really muddied the waters concerning adulumimab/ anti TNF therapies, Covid 19 and (un)necessary shielding. Any answers?

I am feeling a bit nervous, l have been on anti TNF for over 10 years, it no longer works for me now. My consultant wants me to try olumiant,does anyone have any experience on this,? I have had RA for 38 years with lots of issues fatigue pain dry eyes and quite a few operations.

However, this article (and others similar to it) have really muddied the waters concerning adulumimab/ anti TNF therapies, Covid 19 and (un)necessary shielding. Any answers?

Does this apply I am under the impression we have high AMH, in March I had a scan they said my AMH was good had 20 follicles in one ovary

Hi all I’m 40 years old with quite a few autoimmune conditions. The last couple of years I have been TTC, kind of on / off though. But, the last year I have made it my priority. Originally, we thought it was my overactive thyroid and endometriosis causing problems. I have since found out that I have

Hello, I've just been through my 3rd fresh cycle. I got 10 eggs, 9 mature and 9 fertilised. On day 5 none had reached blastocyst. We transferred 2 compacting morulas which resulted in BFN. My question is, what now? Has anyone been in a similar situation and found out why their embryos stopped progressing

Hi, after TTC for a year we contacted a private fertility clinic in Jan 2021. After the initial consultation I had blood tests and my partner semen analysis. Very slightly low AMH came back but it was recorded as unexplained infertility. After 3 failed cycles and 1 success that ended in a MC I saw a

Hello wonderful women, I am very scared I have the EC on Monday and my AMH is high so my response of the stimulation was high, although the dr has always been careful . I had many follicles and now I am scared… so far I am feeling good just a bit bloating but so far I am good. I do not know what to

Has anyone else had this? We start our third cycle next month. Everything had changed including the clinic but we’ve just had our meeting and they told me my new AMH. I don’t know how I feel about it. Everything about this round feels weird, like I haven't had time to think about it and haven’t over