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Self love and acceptance
At the end of 2015 I was finally diagnosed with RA. I started feeling pain and fatigue just after my 40th birthday in 2012, my feet would hurt continuously, my hands and wrists hurt just as often but I summed it up to working so much and turning 40. I was diagnosed with migraines as well and until I
At the end of 2015 I was finally diagnosed with RA. I started feeling pain and fatigue just after my 40th birthday in 2012, my feet would hurt continuously, my hands and wrists hurt just as often but I summed it up to working so much and turning 40. I was diagnosed with migraines as well and until I
Dreamer1972
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NRAS
7 years ago
Changed from MTX to Arava
Hi all, I 'm new to this forum, I took MTX for 9 months but because of the hard side effects, I stoped the MTX Methotrexate), My doctor prescribed ARAVA 20 mg tablets (leflunomide), Can someone tell me what is the side effects of ARAVA ?and is it same of MTX? Thanks a lot
Hi all, I 'm new to this forum, I took MTX for 9 months but because of the hard side effects, I stoped the MTX Methotrexate), My doctor prescribed ARAVA 20 mg tablets (leflunomide), Can someone tell me what is the side effects of ARAVA ?and is it same of MTX? Thanks a lot
Ahmed_Alhaideri
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Fibromyalgia Action UK
7 years ago
Arava and hydroxchloroquine
Hello, I have RA and until 6weeks ago I injected methotrexate which I could not tolerate. I am now on above medication. 100mg of arava to begin and 400mg of hydroxchloroquine. Has anyone been put in this. I'm told it's the last one I can try after failing a few others Regards dawn
Hello, I have RA and until 6weeks ago I injected methotrexate which I could not tolerate. I am now on above medication. 100mg of arava to begin and 400mg of hydroxchloroquine. Has anyone been put in this. I'm told it's the last one I can try after failing a few others Regards dawn
dawnee12
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NRAS
7 years ago
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Biologics?
I am new here and I have the opportunity to go on these biologic drugs by injection. It is just like the diabetic injection you do your self so no big deal. Methorexate was working for my RA for years but I was having operations for nodules on my arms and hands which kept re-ocurring! So last July they
I am new here and I have the opportunity to go on these biologic drugs by injection. It is just like the diabetic injection you do your self so no big deal. Methorexate was working for my RA for years but I was having operations for nodules on my arms and hands which kept re-ocurring! So last July they
Brede
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NRAS
7 years ago
Help!
Hi everyone, I have been taking Arava (10mg) for six months now and it has helped a lot with pain and swelling but my hair is noticeably thinning and my scalp can be uncomfortable and itchy at times. I am really worried and getting very depressed about it all, especially as this dmard appears to be working
Hi everyone, I have been taking Arava (10mg) for six months now and it has helped a lot with pain and swelling but my hair is noticeably thinning and my scalp can be uncomfortable and itchy at times. I am really worried and getting very depressed about it all, especially as this dmard appears to be working
Pat64
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NRAS
8 years ago
New medication
Hi has anyone tried ARAVA please need to know what to spect and side affects. Thanks 😜
Hi has anyone tried ARAVA please need to know what to spect and side affects. Thanks 😜
JennyA123
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Cure Arthritis Community
8 years ago
Not sure which drug is best
Hi guys I need some advice again x my rheumy has put my pred up again which is fine but because the results are slow he is concerned that the dose is still too high . I am taking 50 pred but as soon as I get to 40 all my symptoms come back especially the eye problems and jaw claudication . Well the specialist
Hi guys I need some advice again x my rheumy has put my pred up again which is fine but because the results are slow he is concerned that the dose is still too high . I am taking 50 pred but as soon as I get to 40 all my symptoms come back especially the eye problems and jaw claudication . Well the specialist
Woodiesmum
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PMRGCAuk
8 years ago
Questions
Hi yall, I'm on my 7th week of enbril , the pain in my fingers and two toes are feeling alot better, but my question was to enbril users is I was sick for 5 days , awful stomach cramps , exhausted and couldn't sleep but two hours at a time. I don't no if that's the ra and that's what happens now and
Hi yall, I'm on my 7th week of enbril , the pain in my fingers and two toes are feeling alot better, but my question was to enbril users is I was sick for 5 days , awful stomach cramps , exhausted and couldn't sleep but two hours at a time. I don't no if that's the ra and that's what happens now and
Cynthialcj
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NRAS
8 years ago
Diagnosed with Cellular Type Non-Specific Interstitial pneumonia in November 2016. Looking for others with this dx three to six months prior
I'm at home nowon 3l O2 (24/7) Enbrel shots 50mcg per week subcutaneous , 40mg prednisone /day. Arava 20mg/day. Morphin and many other meds. I want to know the earliest date that you as a patient went into remission, as my SaO2 seems to continue to fall instead of getting better. I need to find a good
I'm at home nowon 3l O2 (24/7) Enbrel shots 50mcg per week subcutaneous , 40mg prednisone /day. Arava 20mg/day. Morphin and many other meds. I want to know the earliest date that you as a patient went into remission, as my SaO2 seems to continue to fall instead of getting better. I need to find a good
Bon_Bon_Brown1967
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Lung Conditions Community Forum
8 years ago
Dental work while on Leflunomide
I am taking currently 8mg Predisone and 10mg Leflunomide Arava and feel very well with it. Now I need to extract the last upper tooth because I have an inflammation under the crown. After 6 months my dentist plans a sinus lift, bone augmentation before he will places an implant. Has anybody done that
I am taking currently 8mg Predisone and 10mg Leflunomide Arava and feel very well with it. Now I need to extract the last upper tooth because I have an inflammation under the crown. After 6 months my dentist plans a sinus lift, bone augmentation before he will places an implant. Has anybody done that
Orchid47
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PMRGCAuk
8 years ago
Arava 10mg Leflunomide Braille problem
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Hidden
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Arthritis Action
8 years ago
Leflunomide Arava
Hi I would like to know how Robert17 and others feel with taking now for a few months this DMARD and what experience did you have. What about side effects? I have had PMR/GCA for over 2 years. In August I was at 6mg Predisone. Since then I am again at 10mg and the blood tests are not so good. At 6mg
Hi I would like to know how Robert17 and others feel with taking now for a few months this DMARD and what experience did you have. What about side effects? I have had PMR/GCA for over 2 years. In August I was at 6mg Predisone. Since then I am again at 10mg and the blood tests are not so good. At 6mg
Orchid47
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PMRGCAuk
8 years ago
Don't know?
I am taking arava for my ra .had a little scratch a week ago . it got infection within 12.hours . went to er and they gave me antibiotics but is not working yet . still have the infection . now what do I do
I am taking arava for my ra .had a little scratch a week ago . it got infection within 12.hours . went to er and they gave me antibiotics but is not working yet . still have the infection . now what do I do
Hurtalot
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NRAS
8 years ago
The New Girl
Hi! My name is Bethany. I'm a 37 year old mother of 3. I am a newly diagnosed with RA. I tried methotrexate and that didn't work. I'm now on Arava (Leflunomide) and 6 weeks in, I still do not have any relief. I'm ready to get this under control! You should say hi, I'm pretty friendly ;-)
Hi! My name is Bethany. I'm a 37 year old mother of 3. I am a newly diagnosed with RA. I tried methotrexate and that didn't work. I'm now on Arava (Leflunomide) and 6 weeks in, I still do not have any relief. I'm ready to get this under control! You should say hi, I'm pretty friendly ;-)
sunshinebc79
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Cure Arthritis Community
8 years ago
Yikes
HELP! I was switched to azathrioprine after I failed on Methotrexate and Arava for side effects. I also take plaquenil with the azathrioprine. I have only been on it for three weeks. I am having a huge flare with intense joint pain in my jaw, SI joint hips and shoulder. I have a balky dry cough when
HELP! I was switched to azathrioprine after I failed on Methotrexate and Arava for side effects. I also take plaquenil with the azathrioprine. I have only been on it for three weeks. I am having a huge flare with intense joint pain in my jaw, SI joint hips and shoulder. I have a balky dry cough when
Lorin
in
NRAS
8 years ago
How Long Does Arava Take To Work?
Good Morning All, I started 10 mg of Arava/Leflunomide nearly 2 months ago now, alongside Sulfasalazine which I have been taking for 3 years but which never fully controlled my RA. Although my inflammatory markers have now come down to within the normal range, my wrists are still swollen and I don't
Good Morning All, I started 10 mg of Arava/Leflunomide nearly 2 months ago now, alongside Sulfasalazine which I have been taking for 3 years but which never fully controlled my RA. Although my inflammatory markers have now come down to within the normal range, my wrists are still swollen and I don't
Pat64
in
NRAS
8 years ago
First Biologic
This my first post. I'm in the US, 80 year old male, Type II diabetes. Had an overnight attack of RA last November. Hands were normal when I went to bed, the next morning they looked like clubs and could not lift a cup of coffee with one hand. Was given a course of Prednisone which took all symptoms
This my first post. I'm in the US, 80 year old male, Type II diabetes. Had an overnight attack of RA last November. Hands were normal when I went to bed, the next morning they looked like clubs and could not lift a cup of coffee with one hand. Was given a course of Prednisone which took all symptoms
ezlong
in
NRAS
8 years ago
Newbie to site
I'm new to the site and just saying hello all. Wish I had found this years ago. I'm 47 and have had RA for 22 years. Been on every treatment out there and now am on Rituxan infusions, Arava, methotrexate and Mobic. I'm wondering if anyone else has had significant hair loss and if anything has helped?
I'm new to the site and just saying hello all. Wish I had found this years ago. I'm 47 and have had RA for 22 years. Been on every treatment out there and now am on Rituxan infusions, Arava, methotrexate and Mobic. I'm wondering if anyone else has had significant hair loss and if anything has helped?
kellienix
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Cure Arthritis Community
8 years ago
Pain
Good morning another bad night still in agony when will it end !! The Rhuematology specialist I'm under has no idea of how much pain I'm in .i am injecting fortnightly with Cimzia I'm on 1000 mg of naproxen wearing a butec pain patch waiting for a image guided pain injection to my foot which is now 8
Good morning another bad night still in agony when will it end !! The Rhuematology specialist I'm under has no idea of how much pain I'm in .i am injecting fortnightly with Cimzia I'm on 1000 mg of naproxen wearing a butec pain patch waiting for a image guided pain injection to my foot which is now 8
19602560
in
NRAS
8 years ago
Arava and Sulfasalazine
Hi Everyone, I have been taking Sulfasalazine for three years now but it has become less effective as my RD has progressed. I'm about to start Arava as well but from reading all the posts on this site, It does appear to be a less common drug combination. I would love to hear from anyone who has been
Hi Everyone, I have been taking Sulfasalazine for three years now but it has become less effective as my RD has progressed. I'm about to start Arava as well but from reading all the posts on this site, It does appear to be a less common drug combination. I would love to hear from anyone who has been
Pat64
in
NRAS
8 years ago
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