Date: 23.04.2016
From: Nicola
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Subject: Coming off hydroxy & Sulpha
Has anyone had experience coming off Hydroxychloroquine and Sulfasalazine at the same time? I've been really struggling for the last 5-6 months and have pretty much begged my dr for relief with a steroid injection and told him that my meds don't feel like they're working as well as they used to. I got the steroid injection yesterday but have also told to stop both my meds because regarding joint erosion he thinks we have time. Stopping the meds in the past is something I've wanted to try but I'm nervous. Has anyone got any thoughts or has had a similar experience. TIA
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Date: 23.04.2016
From: lucy
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Subject: Re: Coming off hydroxy & Sulpha
Hi Nicola, Are you stopping the med because they don't seem to be working? or is there another reason? I had to stop all my meds for around 6 weeks when I had a hip operation and didn't feel any the worse for it although I also get a biologic drug so that's maybe why. These drugs can take a wee while to work so they will also take a wee while to get out your system. Have you tried methotrexate or been offered any of the biologic drugs? x
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