Leflunomide levels

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Avatar n tn i take the leflunomide (arava) but also take pills for the reflux, which does help. I take renitidine i believe it is called. I found it worked pretty good for the swelling myself. I am also on the Embrel, but still do not have R.A under control. I just wanted to say that the arava was the best drug i have taken up until i was put on the embrel. I live in B.
808815 tn?1254301881 hi is there anyone on the site been on trials for this new med as i have to start this med once i have saw my rematologist apparently its on trial at the moment or has been for a few years it should help with my arthritis as well as slowing down my ms,i started on leflunomide today 100mg for 3 days then 20mgs every day after until i see about going on this new med teriflunomide they are supposed to be similar i read a trial post on another forum and there seems to be good reports on it any info
Avatar f tn He has been on a combination of Arava 20 mg ( Hydroxychloroquine) and Plaquenil (Leflunomide) . He has been going severly downhill since January and has lost 40 pounds, has constant mucous drainage that he chokes on especially after meals, and has severe shortness of breath. Can these symptoms be a result of the medications he is taking? Is it safe for him to take two synthetic DMARDS at the same time?
198419 tn?1360242356 Before people begin taking Aubagio, they should have a blood test, of have had one within six months, to detect levels of liver enzymes and levels of blood cells (Complete Blood Count). They should also have their blood pressure checked, and have a screening test for tuberculosis (tuberculin skin test). It should be verified in women of childbearing potential that they are not pregnant before taking Aubagio.
Avatar f tn Though non steroidal anti-inflammatory agents (NSAID) and steroids are the gold standard of treatment, more emphasis should be laid on physical and occupational therapy, rest, heat pads and use of assistive devices for walking. Biological response modifiers like etanercept, leflunomide (used less often), adalimumab, or infliximab can be added in consultation with doctor.
Avatar m tn Hi I have Psoratric A, Rhu a & Fiber myalgia- diagnosed 2011 Have constantly taken Panodol Osteo up to 6 a day, Methotrexate 2 once a week & Cymbalta in morning but Still had pain so Rhu upped to also include Leflunomide 1 in morning & night last 4 mths also Endep 10mg 2 before bed to help restlessness ....still in pain ....so now about to start Humira but I cannot afford to gain weight,, and the forum makes me afraid to take.......as met have a few years ago ...
Avatar m tn At the age of 33, one day I was fine, healthy etc. Went to bed and the next morning woke up with excruciating pain deep inside my r/knee area. Couldn't get out of bed or walk. That was the start of my (disease)? Went to an orthopedist. Got cortisone injection, gave me anti-inflammatories, sent me home told me to rest. Pain never went away, but it subsided a bit. Pain flared up again after about a month, ortho referred me to rheumatologist. More anit-inflammatories for a while.
808815 tn?1254301881 hi thanks all for your replys, quix i was on infleximab for 5 years and as soon as i reported to them my whole left hand side went numb they stopped it this med could have been the cause of my ms being brought on but theres no proof as my mother had ms, im glad you say its one of the safer ones i saw the research from 2005 and was hopeing to see something alot newer that would be great if you find something newer it has got to the stage that i have to go on something i cant keep getting steroid
256161 tn?1196879046 0) I was wondering if anyone here has taken Arava (Leflunomide) and their side effects? I started it almost 3 weeks ago for the RA and Sjogrens and have started to have nausea, hair loss, skin sensitivity, burning or tingling of skin, and restless legs (already had, but much worse now), vivid dreams, and torso pain like a cramping sensation in back and sides. I have read too much bad stuff about this medicine and I am hoping someone has had a good experience with it.
Avatar m tn At the age of 33, one day I was fine, healthy etc. Went to bed and the next morning woke up with excruciating pain deep inside my r/knee area. Couldn't get out of bed or walk. That was the start of my (disease)? Went to an orthopedist. Got cortisone injection, gave me anti-inflammatories, sent me home told me to rest. Pain never went away, but it subsided a bit. Pain flared up again after about a month, ortho referred me to rheumatologist. More anit-inflammatories for a while.
Avatar f tn hi was just reading your post there i have severe psoriatic arthritis deformed fingers and toes all my fingers have seized completely with arthritis and some are bent over to the side , i was on remacide for 5 years and it made a dramatic change to my life from severe pain to none what so eber i had an iv every 7 weeks of remacide until march this year i woke up with numbness in my left leg which over a few days travelled up my side and face went for an mri and a few months on was diagnosed with
1837090 tn?1328040121 ) but besides all this lol they took my hcg levels again they were 575 on January 8th and yesterday( jan 21st) they were at 61000 so I'm just wondering as I still don't know how far I am haha anyone have a number close to mine and if so how far we're you :) thanks ladies
Avatar f tn I have felt awful for some time now and seem to have so many thyroid symptoms. My levels of tSh have always been 1.2, 2.3... Last year I was feeling awful and it was up to 4.5. My doctor did not see this as a big deal. I am once again feeling INCREDIBLY anxious, not sleeping, hoarse, .... The list goes on... Went for bloodwork yesterday. TSH is 3.7 and Free T4 is 1.2. What does this mean? My mother had thyroid cancer a couple of years ago and had hers removed.
Avatar n tn My hcg levels yesturday where 124 and when I I took the pregnancy test it said 1 - 2 weeks. I just took another Clear Blue now and it says 2 - 3 weeks. I take it that would mean my levels where going up. I know I have to wait till I have my bloods done tomorrow but I was thinking this is good sign. What do you think.
Avatar f tn my levels are ast28 and alt is 21 was just taken off medcine after 2 months body had a complete breakdown of my platelets were down to 26,red and blood counts were also at a critcal levels my platets are now at 60 what do you think?
984847 tn?1253732146 So my DR called today with my levels from Tue. My progesterone is 33.1 and my HCG is 475. I don't go back to the Dr till Tue again and I am SO worried and scared. I usually m/c around the 5th and 6th week. UUUHHHGGG...I CANT TAKE THE STRESS!
Avatar f tn I have been on meds for 6 weeks now and just had blood work done. My TSH levels were at 23.1 and so they increased my meds to 150mcg daily. Is this normal??
Avatar n tn the first day of my last lmp was dec 8 2013 my dr is dating me at 5 weeks my hcg levels 743 is this normal
Avatar m tn hi i have just read your post, i myself was on reacide for 5 years this year in march i woke up with numbness had an mri done a lesion was discovered at c3 area had 5 days of steroids stopped remicide imediately then in july more numbness i couldnt feel my legs at all for 20mins when i woke up 1 morning then the feeling came back another mri discovered another lesion at t11 more 5 days steroids lumbar puncture and diagnosis of ms, before i went on remacide i had to sign a paper in this it stated
Avatar f tn Hi there. I had severe chest pains last week and was admitted to hospital. i was assured that at 38 years old and female, it would most likely be nothing too serious but 12 hours after the pains started a blood test revealed raised Toponin levels.. I had an angiogram which didn't reveal anything too serious, they said that the clot busting drugs must have flushed away the problem. However i am now on lots of tablets each day to prevent another clot forming.
Avatar f tn Progesterone levels fluctuate so much, I honestly don't know. Are you looking for a result to show you ovulated? I am wondering if you are asking about hcg levels? I guess I am wondering what kind of info you are specifically looking for. Are you looking for confirmation of ovulation, or of pregnancy? Best of luck to you.
2022150 tn?1329107140 now since i have started taking diabetic medication; is there any chance my amh levels can improve?should i get them repeated? what are my odds and chances to concieve...
Avatar f tn i have had a blood test and the hormone levels have come back at 44215 how many week would that suggest i am
Avatar f tn It doesn't suggest twins, but it doesn't preclude them either. You can't tell from hCG levels if it's a singleton or multiples.