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glosgirl007
glosgirl007 Member Posts: 7
edited 17. Jun 2009, 13:54 in Living with Arthritis archive
Hi im new to this,i have inflammatory arthritus of the knee,thats what docs and specialist call it.ive had several ops last one being a synovectomy where i developed a DVT and blood clots on lungs.i have now been refered by my rhymatologist for Yattrium therapy,has anyone had that as i dont know what to expect.i have had blood test for RA all of which have come back negative,although i am anemic i feel tired constantly and weak my body aches all over,im worried this could be the start of RA but blood test are clear. :cry:

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  • vonski
    vonski Member Posts: 1,292
    edited 30. Nov -0001, 00:00
    Hi Glosgirl

    Sorry I can't help or offer any advice on this, I just wanted to welcome you to the forum.

    I'm sure someone will be able to come up with something :)

    Love
    Vonski x
  • woodbon
    woodbon Member Posts: 4,969
    edited 30. Nov -0001, 00:00
    Hello Just to say welcome. I'm sorry I've not heard of this treatment either but i bet someone on here has! :)
    Love Sue
  • angel1
    angel1 Bots Posts: 1,464
    edited 30. Nov -0001, 00:00
    Welcome to the forum. I`m sorry that I can`t help you either, but I`m sure if you rang the Helpline number - top right hand corner - they would be able to......Ange.
  • j0nn13
    j0nn13 Member Posts: 26
    edited 30. Nov -0001, 00:00
    From some Googling it appears that it is a Monoclonal antibody therapy which is a very specific type of treatment for severe diseases including Rheumatoid Arthritis.

    It comes under the Anti-TNF class of drugs I think so have a look online for that.

    You will have to ask your Rheumatologist which one you will be taking though to find out about side effects and stuff.

    Hope that helps :D
  • glosgirl007
    glosgirl007 Member Posts: 7
    edited 30. Nov -0001, 00:00
    j0nn13 wrote:
    From some Googling it appears that it is a Monoclonal antibody therapy which is a very specific type of treatment for severe diseases including Rheumatoid Arthritis.

    It comes under the Anti-TNF class of drugs I think so have a look online for that.

    You will have to ask your Rheumatologist which one you will be taking though to find out about side effects and stuff.

    Hope that helps :D

    Hi All

    ty all for your support and advice,im so glad i found this site, just have to wait till the end of July to see Rheumy i have to have Yattrium injections thats all i know,of course i will keep you all updated.

    Thanks for :D:D your kindness TC

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