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Hi All, I’m in a bit of a dilemma and would welcome opinions on my current situation. I have recently been invited for a Covid vaccination due to being on...

I've given consent to try Rituximab after Prednisolone isn't getting ra under control. I've learnt will be 4/5 hour infusion at hospital. And clothing tip,...

Good morning lovely people and what a glorious morning it is. I just had to share our newest adoption 'cos she is so beautiful. May I introduce Purdey, a...

Just wondering how many people carried on with their normal jobs after RA diagnosis or went part time or gave up work? After spending 10 years building up my...

morning all!! I have RA and I’m booked in for my annual covid booster!my concern is that from day one I’ve always had Pfizer vaccine but apparently there not...

Well it's been a long time since I had awful flares. 4 weeks of severe asthma chrmest inflammation, skin inflammation, bowel inflammation, joint inflammation,...

Hi everyone I have been on Methotrexate since about 2018 plus Hydroxy, I have had my love of my life dog for 10 years , she saved me and my mental health now...

Things are accumulating. Loss of trust in new part time gp. Not been seen in cardiology for 3 years( I have had mitralvslve repair snd persistent AF for 8...

Hi, I haven’t posted for a long time. I have inflammatory arthritis for a year now. Had my first appointment with an NHS rheumatologist last week, he gave me a...

Just got a phone call from GP booking me in for my shingles vaccine as I fit the criteria.Has anyone had any experience of the jab. Do I need to ask...

i have had a chest infection for over 8 weeks. I have had two lots of antibiotics, and stopped methotrexte at the time. I went to the docs tuesday, monday i...

Feeling miffed! Seems being CEV has gone out the window as far as inviting me for the booster this year. My hubby, who is 75, keeps getting reminders to book...

I don’t know if this will be allowed but I have just joined a Facebook page called: B*****s to Blister Packs I’m drowning under bags full of blister packs...

I was diagnosed with rheaumatiod 18months ago ,still haven't found me a medication to help with this dreadful pain ,having said that I take paracetamol,...

I have RA (many years ) and now likely OA also in knees. Can anyone give me some advice on how to help my poor knees! Rheumatology have frankly been quite...

Had a review with my rheumy yesterday. She really is lovely and was most apologetic that, although she has my RA pretty much under control, she couldn't really...

I had my latest Covid Vaccination yesterday and have had no side affects. I had the Moderna this time. Before with the Pfizer I was quite unwell the night...

Hello All. I know what a wealth of experience and help there is on this forum. I’m on Mtx injections and Hydroxychloroquine for RA. I have been experiencing...

diagnosed 9 years ago and up until 6 months ago the medication has controlled it. Apart from the pain, the feeling of my legs going numb and being unable to...

I've just had a thought about my folic acid. I have mild covid and my rheumy nurse told me to stop mtx for 2 weeks. I forgot to ask if I should continue taking...

Hi I posted about 6 weeks ago as I was really at rock bottom and just didn't know where to turn and felt like giving up, I just wanted to say a belated thanks...

Hi everyone When Dougal met Eric! I had a chance meeting with another Maltipoo owner in my local town last year, whose dog ended up being Dougal’s brother....

I have my first Rheumatology appointment tomorrow in over two years and consequently have countless questions which I need to ask regarding my illness over...

Last autumn, while we were each recovering from surgery, I planted some daffodil bulbs while thinking about Stbernhard and sending him good wishes, and to...

About to start with this style of pen.Any tips to make it as comfortable as possible??

It seems to be worse these days, even though I'm sleeping a bit better than have been. But while rituximab has been great for me, the irregularity of getting...

I’m having spinal surgery today in my neck. So glad it’s finally happening but rather nervous too. I have cervical stenosis and myelopathy so I’m hoping this...

I rarely get time to read or comment on posts here ...but this morning I have and have been struck by the number of us who suffer from Acid Reflux ... Is this...

I'm 81 and on 22.5 mg Methotrexate self-injected once a week plus 200mg daily of Hydroxychloroquine. Then I was put on 5mg Prednisone steroid tablets for 6...

Hi so after 3.5 years of being ignored , pushed from pillar to post I got my diagnosis in February and started on methotrexate and given the so called 8-12...