Hi all, havent posted for a while, have been away on holiday (lovely time but weather not too kind!). Anyway, saw my rheummy consultant on tuesday and we discussed my ra still being active and my ast level being up. So she has taken me off leflunomide and has told me to have fortnightly blood tests. the previous day I had been for a filling as was having pain in a tooth. the dentist had a good look and couldnt see anything wrong but re-filled it for me. He said it may be a bit sore for a couple of days. WELL!!! Ihave known pain as we all have in our joints, but the pain of the toothache for the last 2 days has been awful!!!!! Anyway, went back again this morning, and he says I have an abcess on the tooth and has given me antibiotics. Question I have for you all, is it ok to take mx when taking antibiotics and are the ab's (along with copious amounts of painkillers!) going to push to AST level up even more!!??

Do you know the worst thing? I cant even have a cup of tea as the slightest bit of hot liquid just sends the tooth into orbit and me with it!!!

Ho Hum,

Hope you are all well and having some lovely sunshine!!

Heather xxxxx

Hiya ...sorry to hear of the trouble.
I had a dentist appt this morning .. and need 3 fillings :O
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I made the point of changing my meds with her and asked if MTX or leflunomide is an issue or having RA .
Reply was .. we are only concerned if you are taking steroids ..:(

I am not sure that this is correct .
I was even more concerned when she said "we are only concerned about your mouth" :O

So apparently no worries about infection /depleted immune system etc :O

I am off to research
R:)

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