Rheumatoid Arthritis Support Group
Rheumatoid arthritis is a chronic, inflammatory, multisystem, autoimmune disorder. It is a disabling and painful condition which can lead to substantial loss of mobility due to pain and joint destruction. The disease is also systemic in that it often also affects many extra-articular tissues throughout the body including the skin, blood vessels, heart, lungs, and...
Hello friends I recently got some test results back and they don't look good. Cholestrol 215 H. Triglycerides 207 L. creatinine 1.10 H. eGFER 53 L. AST 40 H and ALT 62 H. TSH 5.91.H. Can anybody tell me whats these test might mean. I go in for a Ultrasound tommorw on my liver?? My RA Dr is out of town till the 4th of January. Any info would be great. Was wondering if I should stop MXT and the drug Actemra, Thanks sooo much . Marie
Seems like you need to speak to your Dr about whether or not to stop drugs.
I only had Actemra once but couldn't continue due to severe adverse reaction but I do remember that one of the main concerns was that it would increase cholesterol levels. Let us know what are the results of your liver ultrasound & what Dr says.
Sorry that this drug isn't bringing you the results that you hoped for.
Take care, Anna