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valval
valval Member Posts: 14,911
edited 15. Dec 2011, 13:53 in Living with Arthritis archive
well had app. with rhummy went ok talked about still getting flares he said what about taking sulfasalazine we talked about it before :shock: not that i remember but did not say this just said will give it ago if it will help. so he gave me prescription went to pharmacy we can only give you 5 days as he has not put quantity on phoned docs well you better get intouch with hospital as there letter never gets here that quick lol phone hospital spoke to lovely lady oh letters go out within 24 hours so contact docs in couple of days great do i start taking them or not do not want to then stop ??????? had bloods done go back in 8 weeks to see him can only get a afternoon appointment great lol at work that will go down well.
went to ladies as arrived and could feel all these positive vibes coming my way thankyou val
val

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  • julie47
    julie47 Member Posts: 6,041
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Typical val x:roll: could they not have phoned through to the consultant? it was the hospital pharmacy yes?

    I think I would wait to start taking them until your own gp gets the go ahead to prescribe them to you. That way you won't have a break in taking them. Hopefully the letter will come through really quickly. Keep ringing them to see if it has arrived

    Juliepf x
  • CJHunter
    CJHunter Member Posts: 1,038
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    I agree with J, if you cant remember dose and its not written wait til u see or hear from them
    Have you got consultants secretary's no, cant he/she just ask consult??

    Take care val
    Clare xxeyeore-1.jpg
  • frogmorton
    frogmorton Member Posts: 30,026
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Safety first Val

    you gotta get the info before you start.

    All the very best on them though

    Love

    Toni xx
  • suzygirl
    suzygirl Member Posts: 2,005
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Val, hope you can get it sorted. What a nuisance for you. You need to start slowly with the sulfa, so make sure you get full info.

    Take care
  • dreamdaisy
    dreamdaisy Member Posts: 31,520
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Safety first indeed: the usual drill with sulph is one in the morning for one week, then one in the morning and one in the evening for one week, then a double dose in the morning and one in the evening for one week etc until you reach the stipulated dose but yes, wait until you get clarification from the hospital. Hopefully you will be able to start them soon. DD
    Have you got the despatches? No, I always walk like this. Eddie Braben
  • skezier
    skezier Member Posts: 11,333
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    hi Val,

    i think its better to wait till you have a months worth or at least got the docs to confirm its on repeat.... better to be late starting than start, stop and re-start i think. silly though isn;t it cus well they could confirm the quantify they want fairly easily..... hang in there and hope they will work for you. Cris xx
  • resusjan
    resusjan Member Posts: 290
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hi Valval,

    I started on this a few weeks ago and the regime was as stated above - 1 tablet per day for 1 week, then 2 per day for 1 week, then 3 per day for 1 week and 4 per day afterwards. I agree, keep chasing your GP to see if they have got the letter to prescribe, especially with the christmas break on its way.

    One thing I wasn't warned about but is apparently normal - it sends you wee BRIGHT ORANGE - bit of a shock if you're not expecting it.

    Good luck
    Jan xx
  • dibdab
    dibdab Member Posts: 1,498
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    The orange thing surprised me too!
    Make sure you take them with or after food so that they aren't as harsh on your tummy. They take a while to click in but they certainly help my RA-just that I rattle from all the pills now!
    Good luck with them, hope they help.
    xx
  • dreamdaisy
    dreamdaisy Member Posts: 31,520
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    No-one warned you about the yellow wee? :shock: Now that is surprising as it is a standard effect but they can also affect soft contact lenses - it's worth a read of the label that comes with the pills as that should give you the full information. DD
    Have you got the despatches? No, I always walk like this. Eddie Braben
  • valval
    valval Member Posts: 14,911
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    thankyou all for replies well after all those phone calls and rhummy bloods etc had to go visit steves mum she had day op but they keeping her in and she got alzimas so she got her coat on when visiting finished she was not staying with out john it was awful they have arranged to find side ward so he can stay only way she will stay what a day
    val
  • julie47
    julie47 Member Posts: 6,041
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hi val

    I am sorry that your mil has had to stay in hospital and I do hope that she is allowed home soon.
    Hugs to you (((((())))))) and....a reminder to chase up your tablets :wink:

    take care
    love juliepf x
  • valval
    valval Member Posts: 14,911
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    thanks will phone tomorrow if they not heard anything will get phone app with doc see what she says he did write down to take one twice a day for first week theb two twice a day(got him to write it on leaflet) so know what to take have started them and yes it is yellow lol will stick to one twice a day till get more of them then up dose see him again in 8 weeks he wanted to see me ??? thought nurse would have done lol val
    val
  • ironic
    ironic Member Posts: 2,361
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hi Val,
    I hope your MIL is all sorted and you have a better day tomorrow. Such a worry for everyone.

    Fingers crossed you get some more positive information re the new meds, it does sound as if your rheumy is going to keep an eye on you.
    Lv, I x
  • valval
    valval Member Posts: 14,911
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    mil out yay
    phoned docs letter here so meds will be here tomorrow val
    val

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