hello!

hazmatrec

hello!

it's good to know there are people out there. a rheumy has said I've definitely got something going on, but I'm not ticking boxes for a specific dignos. i have just started leflunomide which I'm hoping i get along with, but at the moment is giving me the sleeps.

I'm gonna ask about that. with pain, I've been 'taught', or whatever, I've learned not to react to pain, and basically not trust what i think my body tells me. i started leflunomide, and only after a week have i her these sleeps. it's irresistible o sleep. and it's molasses when I'm awake. fatigue and lethargy were things that bright me to the rheumy. heh, do i now go complain I'm more?

I'm willing to describe my paths, but I'll take a bit if time. it's all a bit contorted.

CarylW

Hello @hazmatrec

I am glad you have found our online community. We are a friendly group and will offer you support and help when we can. I am posting some information from our website on Leflunomide which I hope will help you as you get used to taking it.

https://www.versusarthritis.org/about-arthritis/treatments/drugs/leflunomide/

https://www.versusarthritis.org/news/2022/april/everyday-tips-for-living-with-arthritis/

Do keep posting and let us know how you are getting on.

Best wishes

Caryl

Louisa77

Hi @hazmatrec

Fatigue is such a struggle sorry you are dealing with this, here's some info hope it helps as there are some suggestion of how to raise with GP and also suggestions to help:-

https://www.versusarthritis.org/about-arthritis/managing-symptoms/managing-fatigue/

Best wishes

Louisa77