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As in title, really confused. Had strange symptoms last summer.... Fatigue tingling around bra line, muscle ache upper back. Same weekend had rash over cheeks. General malaise. Never recovered. Many symtoms followed, palps, short of breath, dizzy, no appetite. Maybe it wasn't covid but start of lupus

last Friday I had a covid jab. I informed the nurse I wasn't well I had a cough and cold. she said its OK to still have it. 2hrs later ish I became quite poorly. very painful gastritis and joint pain especially my right hip.. I was feverish a drop in temperature on my skin caused acute pain. I was bringing

A little while ago, someone published guidance for getting free Covid tests. I do qualify and was able to pick up a box of tests at our local vaccination site (the golf course) this morning. There was a list of conditions for which tests could be obtained. So it may be worth seeing if tests are

I’m getting txts from the NHS saying that as I have a weakened immune system I should consider taking of a free jab to top up my reduced covid protection. What is the view on this. I haven’t yet asked my doctor about this one but the last time this came up she was not a big fan on the basis that little

Good morning, I had a spring covid jab yesterday. I don't have many side effects and the ones I have are mild, but I am feeling a return of the PMR discomfort in my shoulders, arms and hips. Would you advise not tapering for a while and staying at 6.75 mg or even increasing the dose a little? Many

Hi, I’m wondering if anyone can give any advice on my daughters (14) blood results. Long history of symptoms due to long Covid with chronic fatigue but I’m most interested in her thyroid levels. March 24 TSH - 0.57 T4 - 14.5 Feb 25 TSH - 3.66 T4 - 14.1 She had a whole load of other bloods

I have a COVID vaccination booked for tomorrow but am not certain whether to go ahead. I have recently received two 1mg doses of rituximab and am aware that vaccinations should be avoided close to receiving rituximab. I haven’t been able to get a response from the hospital where I’m treated. Does

Another lovely sunny day in paradise to keep our spirits up - mostly! Just a quick poll - has anyone else had the latest Covid booster jab, and how have you got on? I’m going away for a few days after mine, and I’m hoping I don’t feel unwell as a result. I felt fine after the autumn/winter one, so

Hi all — after 5 years of trying to stabilise on T4/T3 combined treatment with LDN for 3 years, my endocrinologist has suggested I try NDT (EFRA). I am extremely concerned given my past experience of not feeling any better on T4, and then only marginally better on T3 for periods of time (the latest

Hi folks, It's vaccine time again. Arrangements for Covid vaccines for immunosuppressed people vary around the UK. In Scotland we have generally been advised to wait to be contacted, when we will be sent an appointment or invitation to book. But in Spring 2025 Scottish immunosuppressed people are able

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hican you take benepali and methotrexate inj. as normal when having covid booster

Good Evening all .x Question …I got a call for the Covid Vaccine Is it still important we get the spring jab ? I’ve never missed one . Just wondering what the majority think .. I’m always quite poorly after having it ,, Thanks xxx

Thank you all for your responses to my Covid and Paxlovid inquiries. Since my symptoms are much like a head cold and I don’t feel comfortable going off my brukinsa for 2 weeks I’ve decided not to take the paxlovid. My doctor is ok with my decision. . I had it in 2022 with similar symptoms after 3 vaccinations

I'm still going through a flare and Pred has been lowered to 12mg since 22nd March, I am suffering with exhaustion, absolute tiredness, brain fog and memory loss which appear to be getting worse but joint and muscle pain are not as bad as they were when I was initially diagnosed. I have an appointment

Just tested positive for Covid. Is it treated like anyone else who has covid? I called the weekend on call nurse at MD Anderson. She told me to go to urgent care and get paxlovid. She also told me to not take my brukinsa while on it and talk to my doctor Monday. I’ve been taking Tylenol for fevers and

Hello helpful people, I'm sorry but I've completely forgotten.... should I skip a week of Methotrexate before the covid jab, or after it, or not skip at all ?

I was perfectly healthy prior but had my Flu and Covid jab Oct 5th 2024. 14 days later I go down with PMR and although tappering I am currently on 11mg daily. I think thats was a triggered it. So I'll skip my jab.

I am writing for my sister who is reluctant to communicate with anything other than facebook. Hopefully she will see the value in this forum. I have been subscribed to the advanced prostate cancer forum and have found it very useful. My sister was having all sorts of symptoms including postural orthostatic

hi, can someone please remind me how long should I leave my spring Covid booster before or after Rituximab infusion I have just been invited but I am hoping for my infusion the middle of April Thank you 😉