Feedback re Shielding

DebWel

HI all,

Is anyone else on Methrotrexate and Sulfasalazine and been told to shield. I am on both these meds but never been told to shield.

My friend is on sulfasalazine only and been told to shield so worry that I should be or I have been missed somewhere along the line.

welcome any feedback please

chrisb

Hi @DebWel ,

Welcome to the Versus Arthritis forum.

I note that you are taking Methrotrexate and Sulfasalazine, you haven’t been told to shield and are concerned that perhaps you should be.

I couldn’t find any specific advice on our website that answers your query but here’s some general government guidance that my help:

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/guidance-on-shielding-and-protecting-extremely-vulnerable-persons-from-covid-19/guidance-on-shielding-and-protecting-extremely-vulnerable-persons-from-covid-19#cev

I suggest that you contact your GP who should be able to advise you. Alternatively you could contact our helpline who may be able to provide you with the answer – details below.

Our free Helpline on 0800 5200 520, or email helpline@versusarthritis.org (Mon - Fri 9:00am – 8:00pm).

Best Wishes

ChrisB (Moderator)

Ellen

Hi @DebWel

https://www.versusarthritis.org/covid-19-updates/covid-19-assessing-your-risk/

The above link will tell you which medications mean you need to shield.

It is possible that your friend has another condition which means he/she needs to shield it might not just be the sulfasalazine.

Best wishes

Ellen.