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Should I shield or not??

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clare17565
clare17565

Hello, I have Rheumatoid Arthritis, Asthma, High Blood Pressure, Ive had a TIA & a history of DVT in the past. I'm on quite a few medicines including Sulfasalazine & Methotrexate for my RA. I have a malabsorption problem so am chronically anaemic & have low calcium levels.

So with all that taken in to account should I be shielding? National Rheumatoid Arthritis Society says yes, Gov't doesnt seem to think so & I'm loathe to harass my GP, Consultant or Nurse Specialist when they're all under so much pressure.

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  • moon53540
    moon53540 clare17565

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    In the UK they are saying no one should leave their house unless necessary, is this what you are asking? What did you want to contact your gp about? Do you have a dry cough or fever? In the UK, I think the advice is to stay indoors and if you are worried phone 111.

  • debbie77995
    debbie77995 clare17565

    Edited

    The bit I meant to add was on the gov website it states 'severe asthma' what is defined as severe x

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