Prostate Cancer & Rheumatoid Arthritis

Hi Arferitis, sorry to read about your diagnosis.

I have psoriatic arthritis (had it since my 20s) and my rheumatologist told me that biological treatments for the arthritis were now a no go for me due to having cancer. 

I am back on sulphasalasine as I don’t really want to do anything that is contraindicated.

I know that this drug also lowers m6 mood unevsystem but I’m trying to strike a balance.

I was on methotrexate for years and was offered biological as I qualified for them but I decided not to go there.

I tested positive for latent TB when I was being offered the biological therapy and so ended up on a six month treatment for that.

Can you try going back to another drug to see how that works out?

Best wishes,

Thanks for your reply

I can't take Methottrexrate as I react badly to it, I doubt sulphasalazine would work as I took that many years ago with little effect. 
I've been on various biologics for over 10 years, not looking good is it.

It’s a balancing act as far as risk goes. I would think a discussion with your rheumatologist would be worthwhile. 

I hated methotrexate and it wasn’t really helping me after 10 or 11 years on it.

I am not pain free or without issues on sulphasalasine but my choice is to go minimum on  the arthritis, sounds like you have a lot more pain and mobility issues so no easy choices there.

Good news, I am back on rituximab infusions as of today