Date: 11.04.2014
From: Emma
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Subject: Vitamin d deficiency and on abatacept and methotrexate
Hi, I wonder if anybody can advise me, I have ra and I am currently on methotrexate and abatacept, I have just been told from the gp that I have a vitamin d deficiency and need supplements, could anybody tell me if I'm allowed to take supplements while on these medication as I thought I heard before that I was not suppose to take supplements over the counter. Your help would be greatly appreciated . Take care everyone emma xx
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Date: 11.04.2014
From: Colin W
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Subject: Re: Vitamin d deficiency and on abatacept and methotrexate
hi emma its pretty normal to have vitamin d deficiency with RA , just take a supplement , how is the abatacept going , are you doing well on it
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Date: 11.04.2014
From: Emma
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Subject: Re: Vitamin d deficiency and on abatacept and methotrexate
Hi Colin thank you for your help can you tell me why you get a deficiency with ra . Yes the abatacept has bought my count down and I am up and walking which is great, I still have fatigue and slight stiffness in my hands but otherwise fingers cross it seems to be doing the trick. How about you how long have you had ra and are you on abatacept . Many thanks emma x
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Date: 11.04.2014
From: Bsk
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Subject: Re: Vitamin d deficiency and on abatacept and methotrexate
Emma, I take Vit D supplements. I get a prescription from my GP. Apparently,some drugs prevent absorption of Vit D (corticoid steroids) but it is also good for your bones and can help pain.
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Date: 12.04.2014
From: Colin W
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Subject: Re: Vitamin d deficiency and on abatacept and methotrexate
hi Emma , like bsk I take vitamin d supplement but not on prescription , myself just started tociilzmab infusions today , just hope it will start to work after problems I had with anti-tnf drugs http://www.arthritisresearchuk.org/arthritis-information/arthritis-and-daily-life/diet-and-arthritis/vitamins-and-minerals.aspx
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Date: 12.04.2014
From: rhona
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Subject: Re: Vitamin d deficiency and on abatacept and methotrexate
Good luck with the infusions Colin, hope it all went well x
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Date: 12.04.2014
From: Emma
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Subject: Re: Vitamin d deficiency and on abatacept and methotrexate
Hi thank you everyone for your help it's much appreciated and good luck with the infusions Colin hope it goes well. Emma x
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Date: 14.04.2014
From: Eve
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Subject: Re: Vitamin d deficiency and on abatacept and methotrexate
I have a recurring vitamin D deficiency, they top it up but it just goes back down again. Will be interested to hear how you get on Colin, I start toci infusions tomorrow, very excited!!! Emma, give your rhumo nurse a call, they will be able to advise you. Hope you get it sorted soon.
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Date: 14.04.2014
From: Colin W
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Subject: Re: Vitamin d deficiency and on abatacept and methotrexate
hi Eve , gl tomorrow , took a long time for first infusion , about 40mins to sort paperwork out & they do few test , infusion is about a hour so take something to read or music & they wanted me to stay for a hour afterwards to keep check on me , but think its only for the first one would take something to drink as well , no side effects & still waiting for this drug to kick in but told it could be a month or two
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