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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,...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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'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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Hi, I have RA and had flare up for the.last 3 months , so doctor prescribed me prednisolone 40gm for 10 weeks ( staggered down every 2 weeks) .The...

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...

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...

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...

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

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...

Hi all when I last saw RA dept (nurse) she mentioned that they want to set up a shared care agreement with my GP, and subsequently BB healthcare. This was...

I used my 1st new injection pen this morning and I can honestly say I found it so much easier than the push button one. You hardly need to press down on it...

Well.. I've tried Famotodine since 1st May 20mg twice a day and 20mg omeprazole every other day to try to wean off it as per GP. I just can't do it! My acid is...

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...

Hi Just wondering whether anyone has ever successfully got a methotrexate prescription from their GP to cover a period longer than 1 month? I have previously...

Well i don't know what happened over the weekend but i was blocked for some strange reason and i couldn't like any of your replies to my previous post. Well...

Hi all.I had an annual (18 months in truth) review with rheumatology yesterday. I wanted to discuss experiencing constant brain fog and chronic fatigue and...

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...

refused renewal of blue badge. Haven’t got an answer as to why. Not quite sure where to go from here. This decision has caused me severe anxiety. Might try...

can anybody here give me any advice please. Applied for the renewal of my blue badge sent off all the relevant information it came back they need more...

Hello,I have been gluten free for 3 weeks now but I do not have any celiac problem and no gluten intolerance/ sensitivity . Will I benefit from being gluten...

Dentist was open this morning. She's cemented the crown and post back in but doesn't know how long it will last. Said original tooth under my gum isn't that...