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7worlds
7worlds Member Posts: 302
edited 14. Aug 2012, 15:11 in Living with Arthritis archive
Hi all. Been missing for a few days because i was having problems logging on. Think its sorted now. Was at the hospital to see the rhumy today. After a lot of discussion it was decided that i would come off Lef and go on to Salz. This is my third dmard in 12 months and i dont know how i feel. Got the feeling the rhumy didnt know what else to do with me. Imentioned the weight loss and he defo thinks its the RA thats causing it. I think its because it was happening while i was on mex too, although not as bad. I also got a big steroid injection that has made me feel very unwell. Feel like having a good cry but i know its not gonna get me anywhere. Maybe i,ll be lucky this time, who knows. Sorry for the bit of self pity. Feel i havent been on for ages, so hope everyone is as well as can be.Any tips on Salz would be appreciated.

Ta 7worlds xx

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  • dreamdaisy
    dreamdaisy Member Posts: 31,520
    edited 30. Nov -0001, 00:00
    Hello 7worlds, I hope that the new med will help you. Is salz the same as sulphasalazine? I've been on that for ten years now and usually with other meds although I began with with that alone. DD
    Have you got the despatches? No, I always walk like this. Eddie Braben
  • 7worlds
    7worlds Member Posts: 302
    edited 30. Nov -0001, 00:00
    Yes, thats the one, DD. Lovely big orange things. lol. Had a nice bath and several cups of tea so feeling a bit more possitive now. Onwards and upwards methinks.

    7worlds
  • julie47
    julie47 Member Posts: 6,041
    edited 30. Nov -0001, 00:00
    Morning 7worlds

    I hope you are feeling a bit better this morning and that you are now starting to feel the benefits of your steroid injection.

    I hope the sulphasalazine works for you too

    take care
    Love Juliepf x
  • dreamdaisy
    dreamdaisy Member Posts: 31,520
    edited 30. Nov -0001, 00:00
    If I remember correctly, 7worlds, the sulph is gradually built up so it may take some time before youy notice any change in anything. Please let us know how you are getting on with it, yes? You will soon be able to join in with the chorus of that famous Beatles song: 'We're all doing a yellow sulpha wee, a yellow sulpha wee, a yellow sulpha wee.' :lol: (I think it was Colywobble who came up with that!) DD
    Have you got the despatches? No, I always walk like this. Eddie Braben
  • dibdab
    dibdab Member Posts: 1,498
    edited 30. Nov -0001, 00:00
    Good morning- Oh the yellow sulpha wee- it comes as a bit of a surprise to start!!!! I was most panicked when there was bleach in the loo and my wee was bright orange! :o
    Try to remember to take the sulfasalazine with food to avoid it making you nauseous. Hope the steroids kick in soon and you start to feel better. :)

    Deb x
  • 7worlds
    7worlds Member Posts: 302
    edited 30. Nov -0001, 00:00
    Thanks everyone. Defo feel a bit better today. Yes, DD. I have to build it up one a week until im on 4 a day. Been singing " yellow sulpha wee" in the kitchen. My OH dosen.t have a clue what im on about. I have told him ignorance is bliss.. :)

    7worlds
  • valval
    valval Member Posts: 14,911
    edited 30. Nov -0001, 00:00
    i with you on the song it interesting colour
    val

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