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RA and the COVID vaccine: What do you think?

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EmmyJane

09/02/2021 at 16:14

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Hi all, I was hoping to hear some of your thoughts about the COVID vaccine.

I just saw my rheumatologist the other day and he assured me that I could get the vaccine with no hesitation. I'm on oral methotrexate.

I for sure do want to get vaccinated but I expect I'm low on the list due to my age. Has anyone here already been vaccinated? How did it go?

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09/02/2021 at 17:27

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Hello @EmmyJane‍, thank you for opening this discussion. emoticon cute

Let me tag a few members here who can possibly share their thoughts with you:

Hi everyone, are you thinking of getting vaccinated against COVID-19? What do your doctors say?
@Anitha‍ @newbie‍ @NannyJo‍ @Marjing‍ @Milne02‍ @Clarer‍ @AntoniaD‍ @Nic8606‍ @Juliana‍ @Rafa76‍ @lizshi‍ @Toya911‍ @yesyes‍ @Mairi1956‍ @Scoobysue1‍ @Layton‍ @noelynn‍ @JRL1965‍ @dilizjo‍ @MarkOrton‍

Feel free to share your thoughts and advice here!

Take care,
Courtney

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Mandy59

22/02/2021 at 16:11

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I am on methotrexate injections & rituxamab infusions x 2 every 6 months. I have seen conflicting advice with regards to having the COVID-19 vaccine. I haven’t been able to contact my rheumatology doctor to see if l should go ahead with it. NRAS say speak to your doctor who deals with your RA before going ahead with the vaccine. Does anyone have any advice for me. Tried my gp surgery but they say it’s the rheumatology department at local hospital for best advice. Will keep trying the hospital but in meantime any help would help.

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23/02/2021 at 16:14

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As far as I am aware it is a mixture of if you have a autoimmune disease /milligrams of steroid & amount of immune suppression drugs you are on.

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24/02/2021 at 13:52

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@KPangela Thank you. I shall book the vaccination & tell them of the methotrexate weekly dosage & of my recent rituxamab infusions. Then take it from there.

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Heavyrheu

15/03/2021 at 19:13

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I'm on the Humira injection and I'm 54. I'm anxiously awaiting the call or message to book my appointment. I'm worried I'll be forgotten as my injection comes via health at home not through my GPS repeat prescription service. Can anyone give me any advice.

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Hi, I'm on methotrexate and Baricitinib and have now had my 2 vaccine jabs. My consultant said I should def get them. Had some side effects but hey if its going to help at least a little it was worth them. Still being really careful and safe I'm 57

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Yvonnesadie

14/04/2021 at 04:38

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Hi I'm 59 and have had one vaccine I'm taking methetrexate and I did have side effects none in the first week second week I had large red arm which was itchy took antihistamines for a week large lump that lasted 3 weeks I had the astrazeneca and was extremely worried at first but know its the right thing to do good luck to you all stay safe get vaccinated great believer in medical science 😊

RA and the COVID vaccine: What do you think? https://www.carenity.co.uk/forum/rheumatoid-arthritis/living-with-rheumatoid-arthritis/ra-and-the-covid-vaccine-what-do-you-think-4015 2021-04-14 04:38:46

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