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bella33
#1 Posted : Thursday, February 25, 2010 9:56:27 PM Quote
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...hope i've spelt that correctlyLOL
Has anyone had any experience of this drug??
As you'll probably be aware from another thread, I'm taking oral prednisolone and experiencing flare after flare. We are currently trying for a baby. Rheummy nurse called me today and after speaking to consultant has told me to increase to 10mg pred and reduce back to 5mg a week before I see the nurse in april. If I am flaring then they will discuss asothyaprin whilst we are TTC.
Clairexx
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Joy
#2 Posted : Thursday, February 25, 2010 10:55:18 PM Quote
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Hi Claire

It is also known as Imuran (I think this is easier to spell). I am a big fan of this drug as I have tried and failed on so many DMARD's. This is the first one to do something for me. I will be on it 2 years in April.

Joy
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#3 Posted : Friday, February 26, 2010 11:56:10 AM Quote
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Hi Claire i tried this drug a few years ago but it didnt control the RA and i also had skin problems too , hope this does not worry you as i have had problems with a lot of the Dmard's and this could be your wonder drug ThumpUp
Best wishes and hope it works for you ,
Sophie x
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#4 Posted : Friday, February 26, 2010 1:45:21 PM Quote
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Hi claire

it is a really good drug for RA and it is used widely for people who have had organ transplants who often go onto TTC so they know it is pretty safe.

they will watch the white cell count and others.

I am on it at the moment, not been able to tollerate a lot of the drugs but tollerance wise this seems to be ok so far.

Jenni xx
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bella33
#5 Posted : Friday, February 26, 2010 2:37:04 PM Quote
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Thankyou all.
good to hear some positivesSmile
Clairexx
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amanda_lewin
#6 Posted : Sunday, February 28, 2010 7:27:19 PM Quote
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Hi Claire,

I spent all my teen years on this med and had NO problem whatsoever with it. Before MTX became as popular this was THE drug to take! LOL

You will need to be weighed as they dose you according to weight and size...and they take bloods usually every 6/8 weeks to check FBC etc.

It is entirely safe throughout pregnancy too as it is used for kidney transplants so women who have had a transplant and then become pregnant obviously are unable to come off this med...

I hope you do very very well on this med, please let me know!

Much love,

Amanda
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bella33
#7 Posted : Monday, March 01, 2010 12:22:16 PM Quote
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Thanks Amanda
My next appointment is 7th April, I'll let you know
Clairexx
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