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My Name is David



Earlier on this year, after suffering with many different aspects of my health I was diagnosed with Psoriatic Arthritis. The Psoriatic Arthritis affects my hands, elbows, back and bowels.

I keep myself fairly fit and healthy and aside from the arthritis I don't really have any medical issues, I lead an active lifestyle, I coach football and I like to Walk, Run, Mountain Bike, all without much difficulty.

I was started on a medication called Sulfasalazine approximately 5 weeks ago, I had to step up my dosage whilst watching for any side effects.

The medication was not expected to take effect and work until between 2 and 3 months but apparently its a very safe and effective medication and side effects are rare.

The following blog details the reaction I had towards this medication and the subsequent complications, treatment and recovery.

Thankyou for reading, please feel free to leave me a comment or a question.

David

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