Health Boards
Tue-26-07-2016, 19:00 PM
Today I have been to the hospital to see the rheumatologist we had a frank discussion and I informed her again that I was reluctant to come off my psoriasis drug ( Fumaderm ) as it works so well . I'm on 4x 120mg tablets a day
But have noticed joint pain recently and have been diagnosed with psoriatic arthritis, the hospital are passing me between dermatology and rheumatology
The rheumatologist wanted me back on methotrexate but I have refused that.
I asked about Cosentyx and Otezla and was told to suggest something she could prescribe ....I mentioned Humira but I haven't got three swollen joints and haven't failed enough oral treatments to get them
Now I'll get to the point I have also been offered leflunomide or Sulfasalazine ....now as I've never been on a DMARD I have no experience of what to expect, and I'm hoping for some guidance here
But have noticed joint pain recently and have been diagnosed with psoriatic arthritis, the hospital are passing me between dermatology and rheumatology
The rheumatologist wanted me back on methotrexate but I have refused that.
I asked about Cosentyx and Otezla and was told to suggest something she could prescribe ....I mentioned Humira but I haven't got three swollen joints and haven't failed enough oral treatments to get them
Now I'll get to the point I have also been offered leflunomide or Sulfasalazine ....now as I've never been on a DMARD I have no experience of what to expect, and I'm hoping for some guidance here