Does it get worse before it gets better?

Jade1982

Hello! I have been diagnosed with Seronegative RA. I started 7 days ago on salfasalazine (not sure if I spelt that right!) my hand pain in the morning has gone from a 4/10 to at least a 7/10. It was generally getting worse but it’s really quickly increased. Does this happen when taking this medicine in anyone’s experience?

Chris_R

Hi @Jade1982

Welcome to the online community,glad you have found us.

As you say you have Seronegative RA and you are on Salfasalazine 7 days ago.

Here is a link that may help you.https://www.versusarthritis.org/media/22910/rheumatoid-arthritis-information-booklet.pdf#:~:text=org.%20Full%20blood%20count%20A%20full%20blood%20count,%28an-ee-me-er%29%20and%20is%20common%20in%20people%20with%20RA.

I do hope this helps in any way,meanwhile just chat to others on our forum,a very friendly and informative group

All the best Christine

Jade1982

https://community.versusarthritis.org/discussion/comment/675633#Comment_675633

Hi Chris! Thanks for your reply. There is no link?

Chris_R

Hi @Jade1982

I really don't know what happened I sent you a welcome with a link and it has disappeared. I will try again.

Welcome to the online community great to see you posting.

This is the link I tried to send you before, hope it works.

https://www.versusarthritis.org/about-arthritis/conditions/rheumatoid-arthritis/

I think this is better. Why don't you speak to others on our forums you will find everyone helpful and friendly.The most popular are Living with Arthritis, Chit Chat and vals café.

Please keep in touch and let us know how you get on

Christine

wildflowers

Most RA meds take weeks and sometimes even months to really work and yes in my experience of RA for many years some do make things worse as they build up. Then they just work ! I've never had SULF but it was the case with LEF, AZA and even the biologic Etanercept. So you not to worry a week is not long and you might even feel sick with most RA meds but it passes. If its reslly bad then ask your professional if its possible to have some steroids to reduce inflammation and pain but they are great very short term but not good long term and very hard to stop if taken for long.