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Martin1968
Martin1968

I get blood tests every three months, I am on Sulfasalzine, I have record book to record blood results, I am in the UK, is this the norm for all patients, Thanks

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  • pieter
    pieter Martin1968

    Posted

    Hi Martin,

    Yes it's normal, when i was on Sulfasalzine many moons back I a little yellow card which i had to take along to my gp for fortnightly blood tests, I also had to supply them a urine sample as-well. I think it was all to do with liver levels but don't quote me on that as its has been many moons smile

  • stephen54311
    stephen54311 Martin1968

    Posted

    Yes I have just had mine done this am par for the course you do get used to it
  • frances85589
    frances85589 Martin1968

    Posted

    I have been mine monthly n gets sent to my rheumy.I get mine recorded in my old methotrexate book.just so I can keep check too
  • hayleymac
    hayleymac Martin1968

    Posted

    Hi there,

    Yes that seems to be the norm. I am currently on Methotrexate and have to have my bloods taken every 2 weeks. Although mine get sent straight back to my consultant. This may all change when I see him again in 2 weeks.

    Can I ask how do you record your own bloods in your record book? Who is checking them and how do you get the results back?

    • Martin1968
      Martin1968 hayleymac

      Posted

      I get my blood test results at my Gp, I take my record book in and the Secretary fills it in, this happens every three months. So I have quite of few years of recordings.
    • hayleymac
      hayleymac Martin1968

      Posted

      Oh I see, so the dr would flag up any problems. I feel a little over all this now... It's very daunting to think having regular blood tests, taking meds and having tiredness and pain is forever!
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