Tag: dmards
Onwards to Arava (leflunomide) to treat my Rheumatoid Arthritis
I went to my new rheumatologist yesterday. And I survived!I always get very stressed before seeing a new doctor. Starting from the beginning, explaining...
Rheumatoid Arthritis on holiday
Ok, bad headline. Rheumatoid Arthritis, the way that I have it, is NEVER on holiday. Maybe it’s too lazy sometimes to make me really...
Rheumatoid Arthritis and life with no first line DMARDS
It has been two weeks since I last took methotrexate and life has gone steadily downhill. The pain is worse. I am not sleeping...
Rheumatoid arthritis treatments – adverse drug reactions
Drugs can be amazing, life restoring, magical things. With rheumatoid arthritis, and similar diseases, drug treatments can give people their lives back. The right...
DMARD choices – Management of Rheumatoid Arthritis
There are many medications prescribed for Rheumatoid Arthritis. No two cases are exactly the same, and the treatment approach will depend on the severity...