Experiences with

Virus infections

Should he continue with MMF or stop until he feels better like with other infections? Any help greatly received thank you

Has anyone experienced chronic fatigue while off Mtx for any length of time. And if so, have you resumed Trex treatment and found the chronic fatigue is not so bad?

I have Graves’ disease and another blood condition . When I get a vaccine it reactivates my Graves which otherwise stays in remission. I have been advised to get the shingles non live vaccine which is two jabs. However someone mentioned that I might not need it, that it’s possible to get a blood test

Has anyone on trex been diagnosed with chronic fatigue ? I have been off it for 5 months with no RA pain or symptoms except chronic weakness/fatigue almost every day.

I'm currently under diagnosis for bechets. I have been good in keeping a symptoms diary ... in a nutshell I experience: IBD Alopecia aereta Mouth ulcers frequently Muscle/bone pain Stiff sore legs particularly around my ankles and calves. Chronic fatigue Genital ulcers.... So with the Genital

Hi, I need some advice please. My son started developing spots yesterday and more today. I have SLE and on azathiaprine and 5mg prednisolone. I’ve had the chicken pox vaccine. I was always told to be careful and avoid. If chicken pox he has been infectious already. I know he will continue to be when

Hello, I’ve got shingles I believe so researching about it. The pain is unbelievable and can only compare to an episode of back pain by trapped nerves some years ago. Will I ever recover from this pain I ask myself now that the rash is calming down?

plz anyone could share his or her experiences of having shingles or other skin rash when taking Baritinicib. Did you stop taking it immediately till the symptoms disappeared.And how did you manage this painful period I am not sure but my symptoms are indicating me it might be the beginning of shingle

https://www.science.org/doi/10.1126/sciimmunol.adl3604 This is the link to the study. It could open the door for more targeted treatment. Obviously tons of people get EBV and don’t end up with M.S. That’s why I’m saying it is a factor. Other factors come into play too.

Hi all - I realize Kevzara is used in US, so if anyone in the US can chime in, would be appreciated. I have decided to try Kevzara after six years on prednisone and at 7 mg right now. Was anyone out there prescribed Kevzara without first getting a Hepatitis B vaccination? I'm told by pharmacist

Can anyone lists all the current ongoing trials of Hepatitis B for a functional cure? Thank you.

Does anyone know if we are able to have the yellow fever immunisation ?I.have read that its not reccomended if you have RA , but is that only if its not well controlled ? Thanks in advance :)😊

Since last October I have been constantly ill with virus/colds/chest infections/plus a nasty bout of shingles in the head. It seems every three weeks or so I pick something else up! I’m currently recovering from being in bed for three days with yet another virus!

Total antibodies to hepatitis C virus (Anti-HCV-IgM,G) 4. HIV 1/2 + Agp24 antibody levels in blood (IgM, IgG) 5. Blood group and Rhesus factor 6. Ig M and G to Rubella virus 7. Complete blood count (RBC, WBC, Hb, Platelets) 8.

Hi everyone, is there any kind of sinus medication I can take for a head cold that won't exacerbate my RLS? I'm not sleeping well with sinus congestion, and certainly NOT used to being a Mouth-Breather!! 😜Thx

Even though I received 2 shigles vaccinations I now have shingles and it is a real pain. I was told that because I was receving a high dose or steroids at the time I gort vaccinated that the immunity to shigles was compromised. What fun!! Anyone else experieneced this? The antiviral medication Valacyclovir

I got diagnosed with Autoinmune Hepatitis last week and I do not know anything about it and the medication for it.Is anybody has information regarding this?

GET YOUR SHINGLES VACCINE !So, I had chicken pox as a child. A rite of passage in those days. Itching in my ears, between my toes. They put socks on your hands so you wouldnt scratch in your sleep. They also had my younger brothers give me a hug so they'd contract it(which they did)and then they'd have

A friend has just told me she has shingles. I have had the shingles vaccination and had chickenpox as a child. Should I avoid her? I am on Tozilizumab infusions

Hello, I am lucky enough to manage myself to work part time, however every year I have coughs, colds, chest infections and sinus infections. . I qualify for flu and COVID vaccinations from my Doctors and believe that my immune system is compromised due to my illnesses.