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Thu-21-01-2016, 18:23 PM
21 January 2026
Well I went to see the rheumatologist today but I will tell of that shortly first I will update on my Fumaderm dosing and blood results
My early January blood results my kidney and liver functions are all within normal limits and my lymphocyte count has improved again to 1.45. ( normal between 1-3)
At the moment I am still following a regime with my Fumaderm where I am now taking my 2 Fumaderm tablets morning and 2 tablets in the evening with meals Monday to Friday. Then giving my blood a rest Saturday and Sunday and resuming again on Monday 2 tablets morning and 2 evening.
I have been doing it for 5 weeks and I haven't noticed my psoriasis or my aches getting any worse
Met the rheumatologist today a Doctor Hamilton, she gave me a good examination and looked at my shoulders feet and hands and said she would reserve judgement until I had some extra tests so had X-rays today and booked an ultra sound, for later ...will have to wait for an appointment for that
She was happy with me staying on Fumaderm as my bloods were good and I'm tolerating it well.
I asked if it did turn out to be PsA could I try upping the dose of Fumaderm. I explained that it should work on the disease, and if it didn't we could talk again ......it was decided not to make any decisions until the results were in, and made another appointment for July but said as there was room to increase the dose, it could be the first option
She did say it could be wear and tear and suggested as I wasn't in pain to get plenty of exercise and keep the joints moving
Gave her a card about the club so she might visit the club
Well I went to see the rheumatologist today but I will tell of that shortly first I will update on my Fumaderm dosing and blood results
My early January blood results my kidney and liver functions are all within normal limits and my lymphocyte count has improved again to 1.45. ( normal between 1-3)
At the moment I am still following a regime with my Fumaderm where I am now taking my 2 Fumaderm tablets morning and 2 tablets in the evening with meals Monday to Friday. Then giving my blood a rest Saturday and Sunday and resuming again on Monday 2 tablets morning and 2 evening.
I have been doing it for 5 weeks and I haven't noticed my psoriasis or my aches getting any worse
Met the rheumatologist today a Doctor Hamilton, she gave me a good examination and looked at my shoulders feet and hands and said she would reserve judgement until I had some extra tests so had X-rays today and booked an ultra sound, for later ...will have to wait for an appointment for that
She was happy with me staying on Fumaderm as my bloods were good and I'm tolerating it well.
I asked if it did turn out to be PsA could I try upping the dose of Fumaderm. I explained that it should work on the disease, and if it didn't we could talk again ......it was decided not to make any decisions until the results were in, and made another appointment for July but said as there was room to increase the dose, it could be the first option
She did say it could be wear and tear and suggested as I wasn't in pain to get plenty of exercise and keep the joints moving
Gave her a card about the club so she might visit the club