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The PAPAA Forum: Coronavirus (COVID-19)
Sulfasalasine and Covid-19 infection
- Author: Dr David Ashton
- Topic: Coronavirus (COVID-19)
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
- Author: Website user
- Topic: Coronavirus (COVID-19)
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
- Author: Dr David Ashton
- Topic: Coronavirus (COVID-19)
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
- Author: Dr David Ashton
- Topic: Coronavirus (COVID-19)
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…