My BP has been rising steadily while I've been on Leflunomide. Last week it was 150/100 so the rheumy nurse said I have to come off. I went to my GP to ask if I could take BP tablets to bring it down whilst continuing on Leflunomide and he said no, it doesn't work like that! I'm really confused now as it seems like it was ok for Rose - and maybe others - but not for me! Anyone any idea why this might be (I know I should have asked! I was in a rush to get back to my parents as my Dad is not so good at the moment)

I don't see the Rhemy till mid October. My GP ( who has been fantastic all along) said that perhaps it was no bad thing as I have now failed on HydroxyC, MTX and now Leflunomide so should be eligible for the Biologics. He wants to see me again this week to check BP again.

I haven't really taken much in about biologics as I was so sure things would work out. Now I want to know what might happen next, but I'm not sure where to look. I can find info on all the various drugs but can't find an overview. I don't really understand what anti-TNFs/biologics etc are. Any advice where to look for info?

Also, any ideas how long the Lefl. will stay in my system? I've been much better on it and got my ESR down from 119 to 87. I dread the thought of going back to where I was in May and June. Sorry for all the questions yet again - I really value everyone's input. I still don't know another person with RA apart from my friends on here. XX Ailsa