braellyra
braellyra t1_j2v9g8q wrote
Reply to comment by discgman in Immuno-suppressants may negatively affect SARS-CoV-2 antibody responses. In a study on autoimmune inflammatory rheumatic disease (AIRD) patients, neutralizing antibody levels were significantly lower for AIRD patient than in controls. Arthritis treatments were risk factors for reduced responses by glawgii
I was told not to stop my meds, since I flare really easily and I’ve already failed 2 DMARDs (infections and frequent stopping due to the infections which then made them less effective against the flares) ugh. RA is just the gift that keeps on giving.
braellyra t1_iufjs1s wrote
Reply to comment by TheProfessionalEjit in My grandfather warned people that the Titanic would sink by Forged04
I love that Adam & Jamie actually tested it super thoroughly on Mythbusters. (Turns out it would be impossible to keep the door afloat with 2 people on it, unless they used their life vests to support the door)
braellyra t1_j2x2ncn wrote
Reply to comment by smokinsuzy2000 in Immuno-suppressants may negatively affect SARS-CoV-2 antibody responses. In a study on autoimmune inflammatory rheumatic disease (AIRD) patients, neutralizing antibody levels were significantly lower for AIRD patient than in controls. Arthritis treatments were risk factors for reduced responses by glawgii
Woah, that’s a bit ridiculous. My rheumatologist—and every rheumatologist I’ve spoken with since getting diagnosed almost 10 years ago—has said the more non-live vaccines the better, and I should get vaccinated against as many things as I possibly can. Maybe it varies by the specific action of certain RA meds? (DMARDs vs TNF blockers vs etc)