Hello Has anyone else experienced reduction in smell and taste due to Covid and wondered if recovery is hindered by having RA and all that goes with it? Many thanks Moira
As a person who is immunocompromised I am very concerned about the possibility of getting infections and in fact I currently have a non serious but annoying gum infection and am taking antibiotics. It goes without saying that overwhelmingly the biggest worry over the past couple of years has been about contracting Covid…
So, I have psoaratic arthritis so caused by my immune system. Week before last it was flaring really bad especially my hands. On the 19th tested covid +, but this week my hands have been so much better. I'm wondering if this is unusual ? Maybe my immune system is too busy fighting the covid to affect my hands.
I’m sure this topic has been discussed previously but to save me searching I would like to ask whether anyone has been given advice around withholding MTX before having a Covid vaccine. I have already had six vaccinations and have never been given advice to withhold MTX before having it. A friend recently told me that he…
me waiting for my 6th jab and my mum her 5th jab. Once again a cockup by our GP we was contacted 6 weeks ago by our GP for a home visit for my mum who is 96 to get her 5th jab. was told we would hear back within a few days for a time slot and we are still waiting. contacted the gp a month ago and was told my mum was not on…
I've just received my invitation for the winter covid vaccine booster and flu vaccine and thought I should check the latest guidance on the timing of vaccines and treatment - specifically in my case for MTX and Adalimumab. I came across references to the VROOM study results from June 2022 which I hadn't heard of before. It…
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Hi , some of you may have seen my post a few days ago where I tested positive for covid just a week after starting methotrexate. Well today I got a call from the antiviral team and have been prescribed paxlovid. I'm hoping it will help without any of the possible side effects of diarrhoea and vomiting 🤢. Still feeling a…
About a month ago Mr SW contacted our local M.P. asking if he could do something to expedite the prescription of Evusheld for immuunocompromised patients. The M.P. duly contacted the Dept. of Health and Social Care(less?) and here are a few quotes from the long reply. "The expert panel that advises the Government has made…
Hi, I'm still relatively new to Psa so just wanting some other experiences really. As I said I'm recently diagnosed and last week I started on methotrexate. I took my first dose on Monday and I tested positive for covid the following Sunday. I've avoided covid up until now but the aches and pains I'm experiencing feels…
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