Just saw my rheumy yesterday, he recommended a fourth shot (second booster). Had my third in November, so have to wait a few weeks. No idea what my antibody count is, tbh.
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Just saw my rheumy yesterday, he recommended a fourth shot (second booster). Had my third in November, so have to wait a few weeks. No idea what my antibody count is, tbh.
Hello all,
after two shots of AZ in March and July, I asked my rheumy about a booster shot, and he heartily agreed that it was for the best - with one stipulation. I’m on 2000mg Mycophenolate...
Had my second AZ dose start of July, looking at RTX November or December (still up in the air due to lockdowns and work). Had no effects apart from a sore arm. I’ve been acting as if I didn’t have a...
My first symptoms were a massive skin rash and focused chronic joint pain (left side, shoulder, elbow, hip, knee), two years ago. Recently I’ve had acute recurring left hip and lower back pain, had...
It’s scary, isn’t it? But don’t worry, you’ll get to know what’s happening in record time. Did your doc put you on steroids or immunosuppressant therapy? They started me on mycophenolate a month...
Good to at least see you starting to get back out. As far as the masks and vaccines are concerned, I’m with you %100. I’ve had both shots of AZ, didn’t have any sort of physical reaction, so I’m...
There’s a few different possibilities going here. I heard another forum member mention they felt queasy once after Rituxan. Personally I’m on maintenance doses as well, also 1x6 months, and haven’t...
I have no idea if this may be related, but I was wondering if the itching occurs in the same spot each time? I’ve been experiencing recurring itchy spots on my neck for several months, sometimes I’ll...
Nice to hear you’re getting off the drugs! Your nephrologist is right, there’s no point giving an immunosuppressant if there’s no need. The Rituxan infusions pretty much come down to individual cases...
I may ask my rheumatologist if he can check that after my next infusion (end of May/start June at this stage) . Second COVID shot is July 1. Remind me before then, otherwise I’ll forget.
Yeah, Facebook is not really a great resource for in-depth analyses of rare diseases. More likely than not, you’ll get roped into a group trying to sell you Activated Water or something (there are...
From what I’ve heard of cryotherapy, it seems a bit like the kinetic tape craze from a few years ago, but with more danger of injury. It probably will decrease inflammation temporarily, but it won’t...
I was hit with a sudden pervasive rash and joint pain. No real trigger that I can pinpoint. Fortunately I live not five minutes from an excellent rheumy who got the diagnosis back within a few weeks,...
I got my first AstraZenica jab ten days ago (phase 1B in Australia), then was told I should wait four weeks before getting the flu shot. I didn’t know what to expect, felt like I had a headache (but...
Thanks me2, I thought it might have been you, but couldn’t find the thread. Hopefully it never comes to surgery.
Here’s the thing. Your specialist, no matter how good, is not living your life and experiences. If your sleep is being interrupted, and you have a collapsed nostril, there may be sinus issues...
yes, isn’t it strange and wonderful how this disease can appear in soooooo many different ways? Just makes me weep with joy at the variety of life.
Generally, I wouldn’t trust anything I read on...
Skin irritation (along with joint pain) was one of my first symptoms. I had angry red rashes come up over my torso and upper arms, itchy as hell and no indication of their cause. A dermatologist did...
Dude, sorry to hear about the flare, it’s something we all have to monitor for. Taking notes was a good idea as soon as you felt strange. In answer to your query; Wegs loves kidneys so much because...
Just be aware the second dose can induce a stronger reaction, very flu like for a day or two. If so, that’s a good sign, means your immune system is working against the vaccine as it should. Just...
It sounds like it might be a syndrome called Long COVID, some recovered patients are reporting odd symptoms for months after the infection. Best thing to do is rule out Wegs first if that’s your main...
The worst part of Rituximab for me was manhandling the bag hanger into the toilet. Apart from that, it’s just a log boring day. I’ve never heard of anyone having any adverse reaction, though it’s...
Just click the link. I promise, it’s not a Russian hack or anything....
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https://youtu.be/fn3KWM1kuAw
Don’t know about elsewhere, but in Australia we start rolling out mid February. We’re vaccinating essential/health workers first, then over 70s and people with comorbidities, then decreasing risk/age...
Thanks for the info and link, makes good bedtime reading. Am I being presumptuous in thinking 2021 may just be a tad better than that other year?