Baricitinib vs LEFLUNOMIDE

My father 60M developed symptoms of Covid-19 in Mid-April. On the tenth day of his symptoms, his saturation fell too much and we got him hospitalised (April 26th) he was shifted to the ICU 2 days later and he has remained there. He was first on NRBM up to 15L high flow oxygen, following which he wa

(For posting reasons: Age:35 / Male / Malta EU / 163cm 72.5kg / Non smoker for 3 years, started again 4 days ago) Hi all - I felt I need to talk to someone - I have posted numerous times about needed help regarding a left sided swelling and full body flushing. Some replied and some ignored and I und

What is you opinion on Baricitinib as COVID treatment in patients with bacterial co-infection (e.g. Sepsis from an alternative source) ? Should it still be contraindicated or is that acceptable as a short course?

Hi all - me again (35/Male/Europe/70kg) - sorry I post a lot - but I have no one to talk to regarding my situation. I'm supposedly the first in the world with this condition. My left side of my body seem to be slowly spreading an inflammation - which is pain full, and feel like it weakens your muscl

35 Male - with an un-diagnosed illness which is rapidly spreading. I have done MRI's, CT Scans, Bloods and Skin Biopsies. **Irregular Blood tests: C-Reactive protein Range 0-5** In February 2024 it was 2.1 / March 2024 it went up to 5 / April 2024 it is now 24.9. I am currently on Predisone 10mg -

• Age - 50 • Sex - F • Height - 178cm • Weight - 95kg • Race - caucasian • Duration of complaint - 11 months • Location - bloodwork • Any existing relevant medical issues (if any) - seronegative RA, eosinophilic esophagitis, possible pituitary tumor (non-functioning), central hypothyroidism, seconda

In the UK it's known as Humira, Trudexa, Amgevita, Hyrimoz, Idacio, Imraldi and Yuflyma. After about two years on Methotrexate and one year on leflunomide I was really worried about starting Adalimumab. The other two drugs ravaged my body for a long time and made me feel like less of a person. They

RA is unapologetially kicking my ass both directly and indirectly lately. It makes my life so inconvenient in so many creative ways that it's almost funny. So to both vent some frustration and hopefully give you all a chuckle, here are some of the downright ridiculous things that are pushing me to t

Hey, just going to share my story as a warning for others. I’ve been on mtx for years, with good effect and usually prepare my meds in a dispense pack so I’m not getting a bunch of tabs out every morning. Ironically, a big part of the reason I do this is to minimise the risk of accidental incorrect

I’m honestly feeling lost and scared for my mom right now. She was diagnosed recently with seronegative rheumatoid arthritis after suffering from joint pain for almost a year. Her rheumatologist started her on the following medications: 1. Methotrexate 15 mg (once a week) 2. Folvite 5 mg (daily exce

I'm in SO MUCH PAIN right now. Preface. Ha. Saw rheumatologist yesterday for follow up. On Rinvoq & Leflunomide. Rinvoq isn't the miracle I'd hoped it would be but I'm so tired of switching meds and I need a break from injectables. Trying to make it work. Using Celebrex/celecoxib as needed. So r

hi yall! 23yrs, seropositive & 2.5 years into diagnosis here! this is my first real post in the sub! i wanted to share some positivity that has finally come my way!!! after cycling through a plethora of treatments - methotrexate (which put me in the er & resulted in nearly 70lbs of weight lo