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Hi everyone

I was just diagnosed this year with RA and had and I have been put on Sulphasalsine which i have just started taking. Does anyone know anything about this drug? I've heard it is not as bad as some of the others but would prefer to get a first hand view.

I had a bad flare a couple of months ago but at the moment i am not too bad, although I do find it quite funny when I class not too bad as waking up in the morning feeling like i have a broken wrist and can't move my neck, but I guess everyone here knows what I mean.

Don't suppose anyone can tell me how often the flares are likely to occur, I know its probably different for everyone but any info would help

Thanks

When I was first diagnosed I also took Salphasaline and it worked really well

for about 2 years.

Flares happen whenever it wants to. Some people experience more than others

and some can be bad and some not so bad. You may not even have one for years,

everybody is different.

But , best of luck to you and welcome here!!!

I discovered I am allergic to sulphur two days after starting Salazapyren (same drug, different name) when stomach pain started. I had liver damage from it that took 2 years to recover from. But that was my rheumatologists fault. He was bad news on so many levels. If only I hadn't been so naive I would have changed doctors and would still have movement in my right wrist. Hi Jay and welcome

I took Salazapyren for quite a few years and it gave me some relief. Like Janalex, I ended up with Liver problems which soon disappeared after going off it. I tried it again just last year but had the same problem.

Different meds can work brilliantly for some folk with no major problems. Just a matter of trial and error.

Good luck - hope it brings you some reliefI had a near-complete remission for more than 2 years. I get occasional flares - perhaps 2 or 3 a year. Hi Jay...welcome!

I've been taking sulfasalazine for a few years now. I think the only thing I had a problem with while taking this drug was headaches. I found though, that by drinking more water, it seemed to help.

Kelly

Hi Jay, sorry no info, just wanted to welcome you.Hi Jay, I found out when I broke out in itchy huge hives all over my body, that I was allergic to sulfa. I have been allergic to several meds and have allergies to cats, dogs, grass, pollen, dust, just about everything else. Sorry, not much help, but I wish you well.

take care

I take sulphalazine too. I can't tell that it really makes any difference one way or the other. It takes different meds for different people, perhaps this one will work well for you (hope so). As far as flares go, there seems to be no rhyme or reason.Sulphasalizine is a really mild antibiotic. You should look into probiotics - many sites mention to take them with it.

Hugs,

Pip

Not taking sulphasalazine, but wanted to say welcome.
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