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Feeling rough
I have recently upped my dose of
leflunomide
to 20 mgs instead of the 10mg I've been on for 2 years. It was a week ago and I've been feeling awful ever since. So tired and my head feels like I'm swimming thru mud. Plus joints if anything feel worse.
I have recently upped my dose of
leflunomide
to 20 mgs instead of the 10mg I've been on for 2 years. It was a week ago and I've been feeling awful ever since. So tired and my head feels like I'm swimming thru mud. Plus joints if anything feel worse.
sanje48
in
NRAS
11 years ago
Cancelled appointment update
He said it was no wonder that I felt so rough and miserable but assures me that coming off the
Leflunomide
and taking the steroids will help and will also bring the liver levels down.
He said it was no wonder that I felt so rough and miserable but assures me that coming off the
Leflunomide
and taking the steroids will help and will also bring the liver levels down.
Mags126
in
NRAS
11 years ago
Leflunomide and Hydroxy
Today I have walked up the side of our house in agony. Just a short walk it felt like I was walking on the beach barefooted. I should have gone for my Rhume appointment 3 weeks ago but cancelled on the day, Now I have to wait til July to see the consultant. My fingers are painfull,stiff,and achy. I
Today I have walked up the side of our house in agony. Just a short walk it felt like I was walking on the beach barefooted. I should have gone for my Rhume appointment 3 weeks ago but cancelled on the day, Now I have to wait til July to see the consultant. My fingers are painfull,stiff,and achy. I
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Help about which meds as alternative to Gold please.
In the past i have had Sulphaz, Methotrex up to 25 mgs injected,
leflunomide
, none of which lowered my ESR, was 40-60. Then i was put on Gold injections which actually lowered my ESR, i was on it for 3 yrs, but was still having flares although more infrequent and pain in other joints in general.
In the past i have had Sulphaz, Methotrex up to 25 mgs injected,
leflunomide
, none of which lowered my ESR, was 40-60. Then i was put on Gold injections which actually lowered my ESR, i was on it for 3 yrs, but was still having flares although more infrequent and pain in other joints in general.
Vonnie55
in
NRAS
11 years ago
Hacked off
Since having to come off mtx in Nov my RA has been very active and not responsive to
Leflunomide
which I was subsequently put on. I am on a low dose and they won't increase it becasue of raised liver levels. I'm living on painkillers and totally fed up.
Since having to come off mtx in Nov my RA has been very active and not responsive to
Leflunomide
which I was subsequently put on. I am on a low dose and they won't increase it becasue of raised liver levels. I'm living on painkillers and totally fed up.
Mags126
in
NRAS
11 years ago
Leflunomide side effects - PsA
I started taking Arava two weeks ago after intolerance issues with both sulphalazine and methotrexate. All was well until today when I have suffered a few bouts of almost passing out - no pre warning signs just hit out of the blue. I am now left this evening with a headache and generally feel out of
I started taking Arava two weeks ago after intolerance issues with both sulphalazine and methotrexate. All was well until today when I have suffered a few bouts of almost passing out - no pre warning signs just hit out of the blue. I am now left this evening with a headache and generally feel out of
Sophie123
in
NRAS
12 years ago
alibonura
hi im new on here, hello everyone im Ali, i am 47, ive had RA for 7yrs ive been on salazopyrin 5oomg 2 twice a day for almost all of that time,
Leflunomide
10mg 1 a day, lots of different pain killers, many steriod jabs that were amazing but now have no affect, arthritisis so active i was also started
hi im new on here, hello everyone im Ali, i am 47, ive had RA for 7yrs ive been on salazopyrin 5oomg 2 twice a day for almost all of that time,
Leflunomide
10mg 1 a day, lots of different pain killers, many steriod jabs that were amazing but now have no affect, arthritisis so active i was also started
alibonura
in
NRAS
12 years ago
Conflicting autoimmune diseases
I have gone through the usual treatments - MTX,
Leflunomide
, Cimzia, Enbrel and Rituximab, which I tolerated till my 3rd session at the end of December. I then had a bad reaction near the end of the 1st infusion and am unable to have it any more.
I have gone through the usual treatments - MTX,
Leflunomide
, Cimzia, Enbrel and Rituximab, which I tolerated till my 3rd session at the end of December. I then had a bad reaction near the end of the 1st infusion and am unable to have it any more.
beaches3
in
NRAS
12 years ago
Feeling Positive
I came away from appointment with new meds, being
leflunomide
(would love to hear others experience with this one) and having had one of the general all over steriod injections. Seeing an understanding doctor who genuinly appears to care makes all the difference.
I came away from appointment with new meds, being
leflunomide
(would love to hear others experience with this one) and having had one of the general all over steriod injections. Seeing an understanding doctor who genuinly appears to care makes all the difference.
Sophie123
in
NRAS
12 years ago
leflunomide tabs with hydroxychloriquin tabs ....
My combo tabs are ok ... ive been on lef only 1 week but hydrx for 2/3 months. ( I got high liver on mthx ( twice ) so was really poorly for month or so .) Im feeling much better and able to cope more. ive got lots of physio for all my joints ( which im doing ) . Walking my dogs daily , makes
My combo tabs are ok ... ive been on lef only 1 week but hydrx for 2/3 months. ( I got high liver on mthx ( twice ) so was really poorly for month or so .) Im feeling much better and able to cope more. ive got lots of physio for all my joints ( which im doing ) . Walking my dogs daily , makes
mollie123
in
NRAS
12 years ago
leflunomide tabs
just started lef last night on secound tab tonight . im feeling ok in myself so far, not noticing any side effects .
just started lef last night on secound tab tonight . im feeling ok in myself so far, not noticing any side effects .
mollie123
in
NRAS
12 years ago
Can i take...
Have only just started hydroxy since coming off
leflunomide
and am now flaring in both shoulders, badly in my left wrist, toes and now this morning my knuckles are starting boohoo. Have tried reading leaflet for tablets but am rubbish working out what i can and cant take. Thanks Jo Xxx
Have only just started hydroxy since coming off
leflunomide
and am now flaring in both shoulders, badly in my left wrist, toes and now this morning my knuckles are starting boohoo. Have tried reading leaflet for tablets but am rubbish working out what i can and cant take. Thanks Jo Xxx
Josie2
in
NRAS
12 years ago
Will I get hair loss taking leflunomide
Guppy
in
NRAS
12 years ago
Steroids - how much can you take without doing any lasting damage?
I was taken off
Leflunomide
last Autumn as it was causing severe high blood pressure and put on track to start Humira. To bridge the gap I was given a reducing dose of Prednisolone - 2 weeks 20mg/daily, 2 weeks 15mg, 2 weeks 10mg and 4 weeks 5mg.
I was taken off
Leflunomide
last Autumn as it was causing severe high blood pressure and put on track to start Humira. To bridge the gap I was given a reducing dose of Prednisolone - 2 weeks 20mg/daily, 2 weeks 15mg, 2 weeks 10mg and 4 weeks 5mg.
Dogrose
in
NRAS
12 years ago
Scared to take a biologic
Is there another drug on a similar level to MTX and
Leflunomide
which I could take instead? I understand my consultant wanting the best treatment for me but so far reading some articles for the biologics, all I can think of are those possible side effects.
Is there another drug on a similar level to MTX and
Leflunomide
which I could take instead? I understand my consultant wanting the best treatment for me but so far reading some articles for the biologics, all I can think of are those possible side effects.
Neonkitty
in
NRAS
12 years ago
Combination Therapy
I've been on combination therapy before - methotrexate and
leflunomide
. The result was emergency admission to hospital. It was a great shame because for the two weeks before it nearly killed me this combo had me feeling better than I had in years. So, anybody?
I've been on combination therapy before - methotrexate and
leflunomide
. The result was emergency admission to hospital. It was a great shame because for the two weeks before it nearly killed me this combo had me feeling better than I had in years. So, anybody?
devonshiredumpling
in
Behçet's UK
12 years ago
happy new year????
hi everyone hope you all had a pain free xmas & new year. cant wait to start me meds on 14th january seems like everything is hurting just to prove the point that i have ra lol. just wanted to no when i start
leflunomide
will i be given anymore medication?
hi everyone hope you all had a pain free xmas & new year. cant wait to start me meds on 14th january seems like everything is hurting just to prove the point that i have ra lol. just wanted to no when i start
leflunomide
will i be given anymore medication?
chemar
in
NRAS
12 years ago
Could this point to fibro?
Had steroid injection wednesday as rheumy and i decided
leflunomide
not working so came off those. Rheumy thought i could also have fibro (sorry cant spell or pronounce it lol). Most symptoms had gone with steroid but today my jaw is aching.
Had steroid injection wednesday as rheumy and i decided
leflunomide
not working so came off those. Rheumy thought i could also have fibro (sorry cant spell or pronounce it lol). Most symptoms had gone with steroid but today my jaw is aching.
Josie2
in
NRAS
12 years ago
just wont to run away ,
hi not been on her in lately , as i feel so alone , been so poorly gain as was put on
leflunomide
, after bad side affect , so fed up of the tablet and all the side affects , was on salazopyrin that make me ill , was on hydoxychiloroquine that make me relay poorly , my tummy is so pain feel very
hi not been on her in lately , as i feel so alone , been so poorly gain as was put on
leflunomide
, after bad side affect , so fed up of the tablet and all the side affects , was on salazopyrin that make me ill , was on hydoxychiloroquine that make me relay poorly , my tummy is so pain feel very
missmopp
in
NRAS
12 years ago
has anyone used leflunomide?
i have just been recently diaginosed and see my rheummy nurse on 14th january which is when i gonna start using this drug. its just not one of the ones that people on this site seemed to have used or mentioned when i told my gp thats what i was starting she said thats one of the new ones. would appreciate
i have just been recently diaginosed and see my rheummy nurse on 14th january which is when i gonna start using this drug. its just not one of the ones that people on this site seemed to have used or mentioned when i told my gp thats what i was starting she said thats one of the new ones. would appreciate
chemar
in
NRAS
12 years ago
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