Pregnant on Gold Injections

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JasminHolly
JasminHolly Member Posts: 7
edited 19. Dec 2010, 17:07 in Living with Arthritis archive
I am 20, and recently discovered that i was pregnant. I am over the moon! The only thing that is really bothering me, is the fact that i am receiving Gold Injections. I am still only recieving my 'once every two week' injection, but i don't know how this is going to affect my unborn baby. My consultant is going to get back to me by Monday, but i can't bare a weekend of not knowing if my baby is going to have birth defects. Has anyone got any advice? It would be much apprieiated. Thank you! Jaz.

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  • tjt6768
    tjt6768 Member Posts: 12,170
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
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    Congratulations Jaz, n015.gif hope you get some answers, sure you will, there is always the helpline on here...

    Best wishes and hope you're 'both' well today

    Tony :))
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  • JasminHolly
    JasminHolly Member Posts: 7
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
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    Thank you! I am just at a loss at what to do. I am expecting a call sometime now from my consultant to see if there will be any major problems! I have got everything crossed.
  • tjt6768
    tjt6768 Member Posts: 12,170
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
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    I am sure I won't be the only crossing things for you too hun... Keep us up to date on what happens..


    Tony :))
    e050.gifMe-Tony
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    Cleo - 1996 to 2011. RIP
  • cthornley
    cthornley Member Posts: 627
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
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    Congrats - If your anything like me I'm guessing its all a bit scary and good, more of the latter than the former I hope
    Re the gold - I believe its not advised - http://www.arthritisresearchuk.org/arthritis_information/arthritis_drugs__medication/gold.aspx
    but most drugs aren't as they for obvious reasons don't tend to test on pregnant women
    I have no idea of the actual risks associated with it tho so hopefully your dr can give you more in depth info
    I was on MTX when we decided to have my son and obviously i had to come off it and exist with steroids (which was just about bearable) and is generally considered safe although you need monitoring and may end up with more scans than a 'normal' pregnant woman , as is paraceatamol although NSAIDs aren't (at a particular stage beginning or end of pregnancy I can't remember which)
    I don't know how bad your arthritis is but it may also be worth asking your GP if they can refer you for care under a specialist obstetrician just to keep an eye on your pregnancy.....your not under any increased risk you just might find the strain on your body more troublesome than most and its worth having somebody who can keep an eye on this....mine was invaluable as i had problems with my hips
    I can only tell you what it was like for me but If you have any questions give me a buzz but keep asking doctors until you are happy with the answers - Pregnancy with arthritis is going to be a team effort with your rheumy, GP and obstetrician working together to help you with drugs, pregnancy and all that comes with it
    good luck and best wishes
    Chrissie :grin:
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