Health Boards
Tue-11-07-2017, 12:16 PM
Hey folks...
After starting Leflunomide 6 weeks or so ago, last monday, i noticed my sense of taste was diminishing.. a few days later, it has all but gone and replaced with a metallic taste.
after charting my bloods (bi-weekly), my Urea count is up each test and currently at 10 as well as a bit of kidney ache.
Since last Friday, i have upped my water intake to 4 litres (not easy) to try to help flush my system a bit.
I called my rheumy specialist nurse this morning but she wasn't available, so left a message and am awaiting a call back.
Looks like Leflunomide isn't for me, as was Sulphasalazine... i don't know if they'll swap me to Methotrexate next or maybe try Bioligics ?
the joys of PsA
After starting Leflunomide 6 weeks or so ago, last monday, i noticed my sense of taste was diminishing.. a few days later, it has all but gone and replaced with a metallic taste.
after charting my bloods (bi-weekly), my Urea count is up each test and currently at 10 as well as a bit of kidney ache.
Since last Friday, i have upped my water intake to 4 litres (not easy) to try to help flush my system a bit.
I called my rheumy specialist nurse this morning but she wasn't available, so left a message and am awaiting a call back.
Looks like Leflunomide isn't for me, as was Sulphasalazine... i don't know if they'll swap me to Methotrexate next or maybe try Bioligics ?
the joys of PsA