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Experience of Yuflyma

Hello everyone My lovely rheumatologist has suggested I start taking Yuflyma, and I’d like to get an insight into other peoples experience of this biologic....

Hello everyone My lovely rheumatologist has suggested I start taking Yuflyma, a...

Deerblue

•4 months ago

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Rinvoq

Has anyone used the medication Rinvoq? Was currently on Humira and was still having pain, stiffness and my inflammation was up. Starting Rinvoq next week

Has anyone used the medication Rinvoq? Was currently on Humira and was still hav...

1bozyact2

•4 months ago

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Rejoining the site at the weekend under another name.

I’m sure anyone who is following recent events will know that recently a member was banned. They then rejoined to post extremely offensive abuse which I...

I’m sure anyone who is following recent events will know that recently a member...

medway-lady

•4 months ago

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Raised liver levels

Oh my, don’t you just love GPs. Mine called me yesterday to say my liver level was slightly raised (2 points). He then proceeded to ask me if I had night...

Oh my, don’t you just love GPs. Mine called me yesterday to say my liver leve...

HappykindaGal

•4 months ago

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National shortage of Hyrimoz

I have been told by my delivery company (Healthnet) that there is a national shortage of Hyrimoz (Adalimumab) which is why they were unable to deliver the full...

I have been told by my delivery company (Healthnet) that there is a national sho...

reactivewarrior

•4 months ago

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RA and (periodontitis)gum disease 😱

morning all! So yesterday I went to the dentist because a large filling on a back tooth that I’ve had for many years fell out!when I got there the dentist...

morning all! So yesterday I went to the dentist because a large filling on a ba...

Mybirthday1975

•4 months ago

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Why did my infusions get stopped?

I’ve had several Rituximab infusions, usually every 9 months to a year apart; the last one was in 2021. In 2022 I was informed that Rituximab would be replaced...

I’ve had several Rituximab infusions, usually every 9 months to a year apart; th...

SwimmerBTC

•4 months ago

9 Replies

Seronegative RA with OA in the Lumbar and Cervical Spine

I have a diagnosis of Seronegative Rheumatoid Arthritis with underlying Osteoarthritis in the lumbar and cervical spine. My question is one of exercise - The...

I have a diagnosis of Seronegative Rheumatoid Arthritis with underlying Osteoart...

Hopeful66

•4 months ago

11 Replies

Benepali on a plane

Hello this is my first time travelling while on medication and I was wondering if you can tell me some cooler bags I can use for a 24hr flight to Australia I...

Hello this is my first time travelling while on medication and I was wondering i...

DylanRohde

•4 months ago

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Sorry it’s Kate again

Can anyone help me, does anyone know if Etoricoxib works straight away or does it take a time to work, taken it for 2 days still many swollen joints my whole...

Can anyone help me, does anyone know if Etoricoxib works straight away or does ...

Kate2628

•4 months ago

34 Replies

1st time methotrexate s/c side effects help

hi everybody I have just done my 1st Mtx injection 10mgs and felt fine the whole day after and got on with my life, wow this is easy, I thought, I’ve got...

hi everybody I have just done my 1st Mtx injection 10mgs and felt fine the who...

Mrsmouse8

•4 months ago

15 Replies

Technical issues - Health Unlocked

Good morning all, I know some of you have had some technical issues with HealthUnlocked. I have been in contact with their technical team, they have asked...

Good morning all, I know some of you have had some technical issues with Health...

Hidden

•4 months ago

1 Reply

methotrexate with sulfasalazine

I have been on methotrexate for five weeks and today I took the first tablet of sulfasalazine 500. After about 6 hours my neck started to hurt and I couldn't...

I have been on methotrexate for five weeks and today I took the first tablet of ...

Beata0102

•4 months ago

5 Replies

Nose sores

Good morning, Can anyone tell me what you do for nose sores. I've had one at the inside tip for weeks. They come and go but when they come they last for...

Good morning, Can anyone tell me what you do for nose sores. I've had one at t...

Tessie62

•4 months ago

22 Replies

Reported issues with HU access

Dear All, I appreciate your feedback and concerns regarding the HealthUnlocked site. I understand that some of you have experienced issues with accessing or...

Dear All, I appreciate your feedback and concerns regarding the HealthUnlocke...

Hidden

•4 months ago

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Nasal Sores with Mtx

I inject 15mg of Methotrexate weekly and take folic acid 6 times per week. Recently I keep getting nasal sores in both nostrils which are sore and painful. I...

I inject 15mg of Methotrexate weekly and take folic acid 6 times per week. Recen...

mole147

•4 months ago

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new to methotrexate: will my MTX fatigue fade or continue?

I'm just a beginner here, having received an RA diagnosis in December on the basis of blood tests (I have no joint pain or problems, but my blood markers agree...

I'm just a beginner here, having received an RA diagnosis in December on the bas...

benhemp

•4 months ago

12 Replies

Synovectomy

Has anyone ever had carpal tunnel surgery with synovectomy?

CherryLou

•4 months ago

2 Replies

CRP and meds

hi all! I’ve just been to the hospital for my weekly dose of metratrexate 15 ml (injection)my last CRP reading was 12..today it’s back up to 17 😟 I mentioned...

hi all! I’ve just been to the hospital for my weekly dose of metratrexate 15 ml...

Mybirthday1975

•4 months ago

28 Replies

Switching from Enbrel to Benepali

Questions a) Does anyone know if there are any alternative delivery mechanisms available for Enbrel (it seems to be possible to get 2 different mechanisms...

Questions a) Does anyone know if there are any alternative delivery mechanisms...

Hezekiah

•4 months ago

7 Replies

Conquering MTX

So, I'm about to embark on a 2nd stint of mtx after a 9mth break. I'm going to take it by mouth again, likely 15mg + 10mg folic acid a day later, maybe...

So, I'm about to embark on a 2nd stint of mtx after a 9mth break. I'm going to ...

Robejo

•4 months ago

11 Replies

NRAS Relationships Matter Online Focus Group Tuesday 6th Feb 7pm – 8pm. Deadline January 30th

NRAS is looking for 10 to 12 people to give feedback on our development of a new printed resource called ‘Relationships Matter’. In this new resource we are...

NRAS is looking for 10 to 12 people to give feedback on our development of a new...

Aribah-NRAS

Partner•4 months ago

4 Replies

infections

I’m in 20mg mtx.. had bad chest infection so was on antibiotics. They didn’t clear it so was on prednisone and it got better, two weeks later it was back .. no...

I’m in 20mg mtx.. had bad chest infection so was on antibiotics. They didn’t cle...

Jakey2020

•4 months ago

9 Replies

Metoject Pen

Hi everyone, been a while since i posted. I have for the last two years almost had my RA under control. Not flaring and pain well under control. Back in...

Hi everyone, been a while since i posted. I have for the last two years almost ...

runningbracken

•4 months ago

15 Replies

Need advice on Etoricoxib, can anyone help please !

I went to AE and was prescibeEtorcoxib , the main problem l have is in my knee, lve had pain with flares before, but nothing like this , it seems to lock...

I went to AE and was prescibeEtorcoxib , the main problem l have is in my knee, ...

Kate2628

•4 months ago

10 Replies

is elective surgery safe to have when you are having an Ra flare ?

hello I am due to have surgery soon, my flare is still ongoing, waiting for new drugs to work, added hydroxy 200mg daily to my ongoing mtx 15mg weekly because...

hello I am due to have surgery soon, my flare is still ongoing, waiting for new...

lindyloo2018

•4 months ago

22 Replies

Knee replacement - biologics

Had an appt with knee consultant today. Need a replacement done but he won’t commit to doing it until I get a ‘meds plan’ from my rheumatologist re biologics...

Had an appt with knee consultant today. Need a replacement done but he won’t com...

Pepperpot22

•4 months ago

11 Replies

RA, gout and colonoscopy prep.

just sharing that with two hours of drinking the acidic powder purge mix prior to colonoscopy my big tie joint:knuckle which is already rigid with RA became...

just sharing that with two hours of drinking the acidic powder purge mix prior t...

Stills

•4 months ago

9 Replies

Other elderly RA diagnoses -

How many over 80s have been diagnosed with RA after they turned 80? How are you coping?

How many over 80s have been diagnosed with RA after they turned 80? How are you ...

Samwise91

•4 months ago

9 Replies

Tai chi or me on line

Anyone doing this on versus arthritis I seem to remember someone recommended it I started 4 beginners sessions which lead on to other sessions some of it is...

Anyone doing this on versus arthritis I seem to remember someone recommended it ...

welsh12

•4 months ago

14 Replies

Posts - NRAS | HealthUnlocked

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All posts for January 2024

Experience of Yuflyma

Rinvoq

Rejoining the site at the weekend under another name.

Raised liver levels

National shortage of Hyrimoz

RA and (periodontitis)gum disease 😱

Why did my infusions get stopped?

Seronegative RA with OA in the Lumbar and Cervical Spine

Benepali on a plane

Sorry it’s Kate again

1st time methotrexate s/c side effects help

Technical issues - Health Unlocked

methotrexate with sulfasalazine

Nose sores

Reported issues with HU access

Nasal Sores with Mtx

new to methotrexate: will my MTX fatigue fade or continue?

Synovectomy

CRP and meds

Switching from Enbrel to Benepali

Conquering MTX

NRAS Relationships Matter Online Focus Group Tuesday 6th Feb 7pm – 8pm. Deadline January 30th

infections

Metoject Pen

Need advice on Etoricoxib, can anyone help please !

is elective surgery safe to have when you are having an Ra flare ?

Knee replacement - biologics

RA, gout and colonoscopy prep.

Other elderly RA diagnoses -

Tai chi or me on line

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