Information for Patients

Useful information can be found via the external website links below:

Requesting repeat medication from rheumatology department

This new online option will appear here shortly.

Patient initated followup

Some patients are placed on a pathway called patient initiated followup. This will be made clear to you at the time of your appointment and documented in your letter.
 
Contact rheumatology general number or email to get in contact with rheumatology.
 
Rheumatology
Clinic 3D
Whittington Health
Magdala Avenue
London
N19 5NF
 
020 7288 5259/5740

Useful information

Vaccinations

We would usually recommend that you have a yearly flu vaccination if you are taking immunosuppressive therapy. We would also advise that you have the Pneumococcal vaccination which you can obtained from your GP. Neither of these vaccines are live.
 
The nonlive shingles vaccine would also be advised depending on age.
 
Coronavirus vaccination, would be advised in accordance with national guidelines.

Bacterial/Viral Infections

In the event of a bacterial/viral infection, it is advisable that you hold your certain immunosuppressant therapies until fully recovered. You or your GP and contact rheumatology to seek advice if needed.

Pregnancy and DMARDs (Disease Modifying Anti-Rheumatic Drugs)

If you are intending on trying to conceive, Sulfasalazine and Hydroxychloroquine are compatible throughout conception, pregnancy and breast feeding. However, if you are taking any other therapies you need to discuss this with your nurse specialist/consultant before attempting to conceive.
 
For chronic pain and mental health complaints.
 
Help can be found
 
For Islington patients
ICOP
 
For Haringey patients
Let’s talk Haringey
 
Patients can self refer for simple musculoskeletal complaints and physiotherapy to MSK CATS
Last updated23 Sep 2024
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