Experiences with

Anti–vascular endothelial growth factor (Anti-VEGF)

Any of you folks notice vision decrease after a delay in your anti-VEGF injection? Thanks. Edman

I recently had an anti VEGF as it was identified I had myopic macular degeneration. For those that saw improvements in their vision after anti. VEGF injection? How long did it take? Thanks in advance

It is well documented that anti-vegf injections diminish the body's nitric oxide levels. This could likely have an effect on BP levels.

Hi all, I had my first anti VEGF injection yesterday and I was wondering if it is normal that your vision becomes blurry after the injection and how long it last for? Thanks in advance

Hi All I was wondering if any of the clinics are using the new drug as I believe it has a long duration between injections after the initial 3 loading ones of up up t 12 weeks. It has. Been passed by the FDA I believe. Wishing everyone well Ann

"A reminder that anti-VEGF injections are urgent medical appointments. During lockdown patients should still attend their injections if they are well enough to do so and haven’t been told to self isolate #covid19"

Hi,I just wondered if anyone has experienced any problems with their balance since starting anti TNF? I was on Humira and am now on Imraldi once a fortnight. I have had balance problems for a while now, but always assumed it was related to my hearing loss problems. However, I had to have a break from

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 understand from the Rheumy

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! I'm already

Hi everyone. I'm new on here, so please bear with me. Following the removal of my left thyroid (it had been engulfed by a tumour - benign thankfully) in October, I have never felt more unwell in my life! I had a thyroid blood test on 5th Nov, which hospital said was 'in range, but at the very bottom'

Hello all, I am 15 weeks pregnant with my second and things went very smoothly so far, no major problems, just general symptoms of nausea and tiredness which now at 15 weeks faded being able to even restart my running (more like a jogging now to be honest). My problem now is that, I am Rhd negative,

/ I currently take adulumimab for RA. I am told to shield because along with Methotrexate 10mg weekly. I am immuno-suppressed. Yet this article https://pharmaphorum.com/news/uk-scientists-trial-anti-tnf-drug-for-covid-19-in-care-homes would seem to suggest that adulumimab is being used to treat elderly

https://pharmaphorum.com/news/uk-scientists-trial-anti-tnf-drug-for-covid-19-in-care-homes/ I currently take adulumimab for RA. I am told to shield because along with Methotrexate 10mg weekly. I am immuno-suppressed. Yet this article suggests that adulumimab is being used to treat elderly Covid sufferers

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.

Hi, I'm new here, I have not read this whole year posts but I notice very few here are taking what is considered as the best treatment for Behcet: anti TNF alpha, best know as Infliximab or Humira and others. Studies from the past years are giving an 80% of success (full recovery) with these meds. If

The only appointment they can give me is when I’m 27+2 but all the information I can find stipulates it must be 28weeks or over to receive anti-D injection. Anyone had it early, any problems?? Getting a bit stressed regarding this. Thanks

Hi all. Please I want to know if there is anyone here who has an rh negative blood and had an abortion or miscarriage but did not have the rhogam shot and went ahead and become pregnant and your blood is not rhesus sensitized. When do you visit the clinic to be checked if you have the anti D antibodies

I was on Sulphasalazine, Hydroxy and MTX for four months but had to stop the MTX in February owing to two major infections, one of which required a small operation. My RA nurse said I was to be put forward for a new treatment plan, with a Biologic or Anti-TNF in place of the MTX. Then Covid19 happened

Hi All, Had my 2nd egg collection yesterday and we got 4 eggs. I have a low AMH so this was expected. The clinic called this morning and advised only 1 fertilised, little bit disappointed as we managed to get 3 of out 5 fertilised on the 1st go. The clinic have said they would be happy for me to do a

Hey so as time isn't a factor for us, I'm 37 soon, we've been told to go for IVF as soon as possible, but to be eligible for NHS my BMI needs to be below 30. Currently my BMI is 34, I have hypothyroidism which I didn't know was causing my weight gain, I'm getting that under control, it'll probably need