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ARAVA

After 2 months of MTX 20 mg which made a lot of bruises appear on my legs without reason and no improvement in joint pain/stiffness, she decided to switch treatment to ARAVA. I've been told that Arava isn't as toxic as MTX, but I read on the internet that this medication has lots of side effects.After 2 months of MTX 20 mg which made a lot of bruises appear on my legs without reason and no improvement in joint pain/stiffness, she decided to switch treatment to ARAVA. I've been told that Arava isn't as toxic as MTX, but I read on the internet that this medication has lots of side effects.

Flu - Metrotrexate and Arava

He gave me antibiotic and advised me to stop both metrotrexate and arava temporary until I finish the antibiotic. I told him that I did stop metrotrexate while I had fever but I did not stop arava. He said that I should stop both and see a doctor immediately.He gave me antibiotic and advised me to stop both metrotrexate and arava temporary until I finish the antibiotic. I told him that I did stop metrotrexate while I had fever but I did not stop arava. He said that I should stop both and see a doctor immediately.

Soft Tissue Inflammation Vs. Arthritis. Is this part of Bechet?

Besides that I am now back on Methotrexate too besides my Arava and Trustan and the occasional Cortisone drip for my hectic flares. Sorry for the negativity X #Arava #Cortisone #MethotrexateBesides that I am now back on Methotrexate too besides my Arava and Trustan and the occasional Cortisone drip for my hectic flares. Sorry for the negativity X #Arava #Cortisone #Methotrexate

Zuzu798in Behçet's UK

Leflunomide/Arava

Hello! Has anyone taken lefunomide and methotrexate simultaneously? What was your experience as far as side effects and effectiveness? I have mixed connective tissue disease, and my rheumatologist just put me on 10mg of lefunomide as I am still showing disease activity despite 25 mg methotrexate, 5mgHello! Has anyone taken lefunomide and methotrexate simultaneously? What was your experience as far as side effects and effectiveness? I have mixed connective tissue disease, and my rheumatologist just put me on 10mg of lefunomide as I am still showing disease activity despite 25 mg methotrexate, 5mg

searcher24in NRAS

Medication for OA

Does anyone have experience with Leflunomide (Arava) prescribed for OA, and the results, good and bad?Does anyone have experience with Leflunomide (Arava) prescribed for OA, and the results, good and bad?

blaine1964in Osteoarthritis Action

Feeling lost

Now I’m waiting on my rheumatologist to tell me what I should try next (and I now have a 90 day supply of Arava that cost me $200 that I’ll need to toss away). I’m married to an otherwise pretty wonderful man who has no clue.Now I’m waiting on my rheumatologist to tell me what I should try next (and I now have a 90 day supply of Arava that cost me $200 that I’ll need to toss away). I’m married to an otherwise pretty wonderful man who has no clue.

Gracie2019in NRAS

Arava &ldn for RA

Is anyone on Arava & LDN?Is anyone on Arava & LDN?

Marciejoin NRAS

Adalimumab and leflunomide

Hi just been to rheumatology I currently take sulfa and leflunomide(Arava). Still getting bad flares so they are suggesting above biologics. I'm scared to be honest as it's says on google bad combination. I can't tolerate methotrexate.Hi just been to rheumatology I currently take sulfa and leflunomide(Arava). Still getting bad flares so they are suggesting above biologics. I'm scared to be honest as it's says on google bad combination. I can't tolerate methotrexate.

sabrejanin NRAS

Moringa supplement

It seems that back when I was on Arava almost two years ago It helped to get old pancreatic cancer started in my body. I have two tumors in my pancreas, a nodule on my liver and one on my lung. The doctors are talking about taking part of my panceas out. That’s gonna be a tough surgery.It seems that back when I was on Arava almost two years ago It helped to get old pancreatic cancer started in my body. I have two tumors in my pancreas, a nodule on my liver and one on my lung. The doctors are talking about taking part of my panceas out. That’s gonna be a tough surgery.

Maat2002in NRAS

Anyone taking leflunomide (ARAVA) for PMR?

Has anyone taken leflunomide (ARAVA) as a Methotrexate substitute? I didn't do very well on Mtx. so my rheumy ordered leflunomide. The bottle is sitting on the counter as I am hesitant to start taking it.Has anyone taken leflunomide (ARAVA) as a Methotrexate substitute? I didn't do very well on Mtx. so my rheumy ordered leflunomide. The bottle is sitting on the counter as I am hesitant to start taking it.

lizg0017in PMRGCAuk

ARAVA... Help!

Started Arava. 3 weeks in. Went off prednisone. I am shuffling and have poor cognitive functioning!!!! Did not have this. I have had episodes in the past that last a day or so but NONE the likes of this one! I feel like a space cadet and I have shuffling like and a mild tenor. I stopped the drug.Started Arava. 3 weeks in. Went off prednisone. I am shuffling and have poor cognitive functioning!!!! Did not have this. I have had episodes in the past that last a day or so but NONE the likes of this one! I feel like a space cadet and I have shuffling like and a mild tenor. I stopped the drug.

Kk22in PMRGCAuk

Advice for Rituxan plus adding Arava?

So, my dr. has added Arava to my Rituxan infusions. Any hope out there? I could sure use some hope. Thanks.So, my dr. has added Arava to my Rituxan infusions. Any hope out there? I could sure use some hope. Thanks.

Horrible Rash

I’ve been on Arava (Leflunomide) for over 8 months. The only major side effect was my hands being terrible itchy.Two months ago my doctor started me Cimzia injections also. I was briefly exposed to the sun 2 1/2 weeks ago.I’ve been on Arava (Leflunomide) for over 8 months. The only major side effect was my hands being terrible itchy.Two months ago my doctor started me Cimzia injections also. I was briefly exposed to the sun 2 1/2 weeks ago.

Lincroft242in NRAS

remicade and arava still have joint pain

weeks to 400mg. is this normal,I do work hard with my hands, they cannot go up any more as I am 155lbs. is this from working full time,they raised arava to 20mg. until my blood pressure went thru the roof,drop to 10mg. any answers would be gratefull.....weeks to 400mg. is this normal,I do work hard with my hands, they cannot go up any more as I am 155lbs. is this from working full time,they raised arava to 20mg. until my blood pressure went thru the roof,drop to 10mg. any answers would be gratefull.....

dersert1030in Arthritis Action

Hello there...

Just recently I was prescribed Arava for RA to see if we could get my pain and fatigue under control... have been on Arava for just on two weeks and I'm experiencing debilitating fatigue... head anyone else experienced this?Just recently I was prescribed Arava for RA to see if we could get my pain and fatigue under control... have been on Arava for just on two weeks and I'm experiencing debilitating fatigue... head anyone else experienced this?

lizmey62in NRAS

Cholestyramine

Hi all New member 👋 My partner has rheumatoid arthritis long term since childhood... he has been on leflunomide (arava) for almost 2 years after trying every biological and other medications this is the best one get has tried it's totally transformed him which is great... we have 2 children alreadyHi all New member 👋 My partner has rheumatoid arthritis long term since childhood... he has been on leflunomide (arava) for almost 2 years after trying every biological and other medications this is the best one get has tried it's totally transformed him which is great... we have 2 children already

knee replacements with RA

I am now just started taking arava(leflunomide 10mg.along with 2 5mg prednisone in the morning. Prednisone for 2 weeks than taper down to one. Anyway, I have appt with orthopedic today to see about getting both knees replaced.I am now just started taking arava(leflunomide 10mg.along with 2 5mg prednisone in the morning. Prednisone for 2 weeks than taper down to one. Anyway, I have appt with orthopedic today to see about getting both knees replaced.

mickeysmom34472in NRAS

Bad reflux

The acid reflux began 3 weeks ago and is so bad I think I need to change from MTX back to Arava. My chemo day is today and doc did not yet call back to say how much Arava equals 17 mg MTX. What to do?The acid reflux began 3 weeks ago and is so bad I think I need to change from MTX back to Arava. My chemo day is today and doc did not yet call back to say how much Arava equals 17 mg MTX. What to do?

PattyMPAin Vasculitis UK

CBD Oil and RA medication

Recently, a friend of mine suggested I try CBD Oil for my pains, but I´m in treatment with Arava and Prednisolona. My rheumy tells me to be patient (I started treatment in Nov. 17 and had to change mtx to arava one month ago ... like starting from zero) and not try anything else..Recently, a friend of mine suggested I try CBD Oil for my pains, but I´m in treatment with Arava and Prednisolona. My rheumy tells me to be patient (I started treatment in Nov. 17 and had to change mtx to arava one month ago ... like starting from zero) and not try anything else..

Xeljanz / Tofacitinib

I was on Leflunomide / Arava since October but I have been flaring to frequently so doctor thought it was best to switch to a biologic. On the Leflunomide I also noticed I lost a lot of hair. I was very nervous about being able to give myself the Humira shot so that’s why we didn’t go with that.I was on Leflunomide / Arava since October but I have been flaring to frequently so doctor thought it was best to switch to a biologic. On the Leflunomide I also noticed I lost a lot of hair. I was very nervous about being able to give myself the Humira shot so that’s why we didn’t go with that.

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