Sulfa and periods

HoneyBea

Hey! New here and just started Sulfa after being in remission for 2 years. Sad times... but I started sulfa on Tues but I've came on a week early. Unusual for.me as I've been regular even when on methotrexate...

Anyone else had this problem?

Ellen

Hey @HoneyBea lovely to meet you and welcome you to the online community.

Really bad luck having to restart meds. I really do not remember anyone ever mentioning sulfa affecting their periods I did a search on side effects here:

https://community.versusarthritis.org/search?domain=all_content&query=sulfasalazine%20affecting%20periods&scope=site&source=community

and another one just about medication and periods:

https://community.versusarthritis.org/search?domain=all_content&query=medication%20affecting%20periods&scope=site&source=community

Probably worth a read through.

Hopefully it will have been a one-off, but I'd definitely mention it to your team when you next see someone.

Best of luck

Ellen.

HoneyBea

Sadly it doesn't seem to be a one off as it doesn't seem to be stopping. I'm more concerned so waiting for a call back from rheumatology