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The PAPAA Forum: Coronavirus (COVID-19)

Sulfasalasine and Covid-19 infection

Sulfasalasine, a disease-modifying antirheumatic drug (DMARD), has a well-established role in the treatment of patients with chronic inflammatory diseases, such a rheumatoid arthritis, inflammatory bowel disease and psoriatic arthritis.  It is often used in patients who are unable to tolerate methotrexate. Sulfasalasine has anti-inflammatory,…

COVID vaccine and ESR

Since having the covid vaccine my ESR as gone down from 35 to 5, usually over the years if my ESR went under 20 then I felt so good, and the pain is much less and I could walk more. It made a lot of difference. 

In the 20 years since the hospital has been checking my bloods my esr has never been 5 always over 20. Has anyone else’s ESR And CRP…

Update to COVID-19 FAQs

COVID-19 remains a serious health risk. You should stay cautious to help protect yourself and others. The latest advice from the UK Government says:

  • Let fresh air in if you meet indoors. Meeting outdoors is safer
  • You must wear a face covering in shops and on all public transport (check local differences)
  • Get tested and self-isolate, if…
Lung disease and psoriasis

Introduction

One of the significant symptoms of Covid-19 is a persistent cough and, in severe cases, shortness of breath.  Whilst this is not the place to discuss the specific features or details of coronavirus infection, it’s a useful moment to review the various lung conditions associated with psoriasis and whether any of the current systemic…

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