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Clawed toes

My RA has been quite well managed with 15g methotrexatrate and hydroxy since diagnosed in 20 14. In the past month, it has suddenly and rapidly spread to my...

My RA has been quite well managed with 15g methotrexatrate and hydroxy since dia...

raggedy3

•2 years ago

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Inflammation

Anyone got any advice on stopping inflammation Ive been told mine is a 5 which is much higher than it's ever been and my arthritis pain is everywhere

Anyone got any advice on stopping inflammation Ive been told mine is a 5 which i...

EileenT

•7 years ago

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Mexo chemo meds?????

Good morning. My 8 yr old has a form of arthritis. We do not know whether it is the auto immune condition that caused the antibodies and the pos ANA last...

Good morning. My 8 yr old has a form of arthritis. We do not know whether it i...

HASHISmom34

•8 years ago

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What to buy OH for Christmas

As Christmas is looming again I thought I'd tell you how to bring back that childhood feeling of the excitement at being faced with a pile of presents not...

As Christmas is looming again I thought I'd tell you how to bring back that chil...

ShellyC23

•8 years ago

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my child has arthritis

Good morning all. I have children and one of them has had unexplained things going on for a long time. We finally had a dr 6 months ago suggest he may have...

Good morning all. I have children and one of them has had unexplained things go...

HASHISmom34

•8 years ago

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Buy Comfortable Riser Recliner Chairs in UK

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Buy branded riser and recliner chairs at unbeatable price. You can have all the ...

Hidden

•8 years ago

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Rituximab

Hi, is anyone with RA on rituximab infusion. My husband has RA he's just been taken off gold injections as not working. He's tried a lot of other drugs. He has...

Hi, is anyone with RA on rituximab infusion. My husband has RA he's just been ta...

karenace1

•8 years ago

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hairloss

hi there I have just joined today my name is Barbara and I am devastated all my hair is falling out I hardly have any on top now very depressing can anyone...

hi there I have just joined today my name is Barbara and I am devastated all my ...

bm1960

•9 years ago

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Hi to all

I looked on the fridge this Morning and Realize that I should have gone yesterday for my xray of my facet joints in my back and painkilling injections so I...

I looked on the fridge this Morning and Realize that I should have gone yesterda...

Diligent500

•9 years ago

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Total wrist fusion

Hi does anyone have advice in total wrist fusion I'm having both my wrist done and need to know if I wil still be able too body build what my limitations on...

Hi does anyone have advice in total wrist fusion I'm having both my wrist done a...

jaco1983

•9 years ago

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Joint pain

Greetings, I'm new here. 😀 I manage joint pain okay with diet and exercise so far with tramadol at night or if I am super sore from being especially active...

Greetings, I'm new here. 😀 I manage joint pain okay with diet and exercise so f...

humorbased

•9 years ago

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Exercise for muscle in Coxarthrosis

I'm 55 and new found with osteoarthritis on the right hip. Did somebody know some exercises for keeping my muscles strong, in order to not affect the...

I'm 55 and new found with osteoarthritis on the right hip. Did somebody know so...

cata

•9 years ago

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Hip replacement

Having had both hips replaced last year and one of them dislocating 3 times in 6 weeks and then replaced again, I feel so nervous about going out on my own....

Having had both hips replaced last year and one of them dislocating 3 times in 6...

grandmamc

•10 years ago

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Spine and leg pain

Hi everyone, I am new to this forum. I have suffered with arthritis on and off for over 10 years now. I look after myself as best I can by exercise and...

Hi everyone, I am new to this forum. I have suffered with arthritis on and off ...

Maximonkey

•10 years ago

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Hair treatment while taking methotrexate & Steriods tablets

Just wondered if anyone's had their hair permed while on these medication as I'm booked in Monday for a perm.

Just wondered if anyone's had their hair permed while on these medication as I'm...

brit2013

•10 years ago

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Full blood count

Anyone had full blood count come back abnormal? Doctor ringing later

brit2013

•10 years ago

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New here

Hi there, I was diagnosed with Reiters Syndrome at age 26 and am now 41... All seemed fine for years, but now I'm struggling to walk and am in constant pain,...

Hi there, I was diagnosed with Reiters Syndrome at age 26 and am now 41... All...

Dschoonbee

•10 years ago

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Question about my thumb.

I have had a swollen thumb for over a year now. The base of my thumb almost to my Palm is twice the size of my other thumb and hurts when press on it or...

I have had a swollen thumb for over a year now. The base of my thumb almost to m...

aray13

•10 years ago

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Life – No Price Too High!

A recent visit to my pharmacy prompted me to think about why it was I was paying so much for the “magic bullet” that was going to rid me of the flu. How is the...

A recent visit to my pharmacy prompted me to think about why it was I was paying...

mike7748

•10 years ago

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Website upgraded

Why not visit our new website at www.arthritis.org.za ? We are also on facebook...

Why not visit our new website at www.arthritis.org.za ? We are also on facebook....

mike7748

•10 years ago

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SHOULDER ARTHRITIS

Hi has anyone had any treatment for shoulder arthritis. The pain is getting really unbearable. Brushing hair, can't stretch across to other shoulder, can't put...

Hi has anyone had any treatment for shoulder arthritis. The pain is getting real...

Hidden

•11 years ago

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I got rid of my arthritis pain by eliminating polyunsaturated oils I also got rid of my psoriasis by eliminating gluten

I also used an alkaline diet

liberator

•11 years ago

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We have recently upgraded our web site.

why not take a look at our newly upgraded web site at www.arthritis.org.za or our facebook page at...

why not take a look at our newly upgraded web site at www.arthritis.org.za or ou...

mike7748

•11 years ago

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Does glucosamine supplements work?

Hi I'm new to this site and was wondering if anyone has first hand experience of glucosamine? I've recently be diagnosed with mild osteoarthritis and I'm...

Hi I'm new to this site and was wondering if anyone has first hand experience of...

W3ndy2159

•11 years ago

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Seasons Greetings

Hi All I would like to wish everyone who help this website run the moderators and the helpers, all it's members and all their loved ones a Wonderful...

Hi All I would like to wish everyone who help this website run the moderators a...

tettridge

•11 years ago

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Arthritis Pain

Have had very bad & excruciating pain in one knee & an MRI has confirmed I have Arthritis plus a few other bits in the knee. My concern here is the Arthritis...

Have had very bad & excruciating pain in one knee & an MRI has confirmed I have ...

MaminaElsie

•11 years ago

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Is Medication Really That Expensive In South Africa?

In their September 2009 press release (Press release 7 of 2009); The CMS (Council for Medical Schemes) stated that a gross of R64.9 Billion had been paid by...

In their September 2009 press release (Press release 7 of 2009); The CMS (Counci...

mike7748

•11 years ago

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See your dentist regularly – you can’t lose!

Ever wondered about your toothbrush? Its European history? Who invented it? The role it plays in your health? I decided to do some research. In the year...

Ever wondered about your toothbrush? Its European history? Who invented it? Th...

mike7748

•11 years ago

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Mangosteen Juice for Arthritis by Naturexan SA PTY Ltd

Please visit our site www.naturexansa.co.za for more info on our Mangosteen Juice. Mangosteen Known as the Queen of fruits, Mangosteen contains more...

Please visit our site www.naturexansa.co.za for more info on our Mangosteen Juic...

Naturexan

•12 years ago

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Do you live in South Africa or somewhere else?

I'm curious how many of you live in SA or other places? Either way I think it's great for people from all over to come together to discuss things.

I'm curious how many of you live in SA or other places? Either way I think it's ...

Hidden

•12 years ago

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Posts - Arthritis Foundation of South Africa | HealthUnlocked

Arthritis Foundation of South Africa

Clawed toes

Inflammation

Mexo chemo meds?????

What to buy OH for Christmas

my child has arthritis

Buy Comfortable Riser Recliner Chairs in UK

Rituximab

hairloss

Hi to all

Total wrist fusion

Joint pain

Exercise for muscle in Coxarthrosis

Hip replacement

Spine and leg pain

Hair treatment while taking methotrexate & Steriods tablets

Full blood count

New here

Question about my thumb.

Life – No Price Too High!

Website upgraded

SHOULDER ARTHRITIS

I got rid of my arthritis pain by eliminating polyunsaturated oils I also got rid of my psoriasis by eliminating gluten

We have recently upgraded our web site.

Does glucosamine supplements work?

Seasons Greetings

Arthritis Pain

Is Medication Really That Expensive In South Africa?

See your dentist regularly – you can’t lose!

Mangosteen Juice for Arthritis by Naturexan SA PTY Ltd

Do you live in South Africa or somewhere else?

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Latest poll

The South African NHI has been well thought out and will benefit all?

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