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I was on pred for 3 years for p m a.I reduced very slowly but it was extremely difficult once I hit 5mgms I then reduced by half a mgm every 2 months.At each...

I was on pred for 3 years for p m a.I reduced very slowly but it was extremely d...

•40 minutes ago

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Which Bio?

Which biologic is administered by infusion twice a year? My rheumy has said I might need to try it in the future but I can't remember the name of it.

Which biologic is administered by infusion twice a year? My rheumy has said I m...

•2 hours ago

Weight Gain

I have been on Sarilumab for around a year and have gained a lot of abdominal fat. Is there a connection?

I have been on Sarilumab for around a year and have gained a lot of abdominal fa...

•3 hours ago

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RA pain & inflammation causing terrible anxiety: pacing, insomnia

Experiencing terrible anxiety & insomnia when RA pain flares up- but gp & rheum won’t give sedatives. They act like I’m an addict; so I take a few glasses...

Experiencing terrible anxiety & insomnia when RA pain flares up- but gp & rheum...

•5 hours ago

what is a flare?

i was diagnosed 4 years ago and finally was in remission thanks to sulfasalazine and hydroxychloroquine. The consultant suggested I take less...

i was diagnosed 4 years ago and finally was in remission thanks to sulfasalazine...

•10 hours ago

Cooking Club trial biscuits! 😋

As some of you lovely people might already know, I work in a primary school. A friend and I run an after-school cooking club. We are making jammy biscuits this...

As some of you lovely people might already know, I work in a primary school. A f...

•21 hours ago

Prednisolone dosage

I have been trying to come odd prednisolone only low dosage 2.5 so I have tried taking it every other day but have been getting weird depresive feelings but I...

I have been trying to come odd prednisolone only low dosage 2.5 so I have tried ...

•1 day ago

Blocked sinus side effects of benepali/methotrexate?

Hi, please can anyone help me regarding a terrible sinus/breathing problem Im suffering.Have been on methotrexate for 3 years and benepali for 2 years....

Hi, please can anyone help me regarding a terrible sinus/breathing problem Im su...

•1 day ago

Mental health

Hi all, This post is not arthritis related....however I am really struggling with my mental health lately, feeling constantly down and no motivation to do...

Hi all, This post is not arthritis related....however I am really struggling wit...

•2 days ago

🌟 Unlock the Power of Giving! 💚✨

Why volunteer for NRAS? Volunteers are at the heart of all NRAS activity whether that is providing telephone support, contributing patient perspectives or...

Why volunteer for NRAS? Volunteers are at the heart of all NRAS activity whether...

Partner•2 days ago

Blood test results delays

Is this a nationwide problem? I used to get my results within 24-48 hours for simple DMARD monitoring. Sometimes an FBC result would be available on the same...

Is this a nationwide problem? I used to get my results within 24-48 hours for si...

•2 days ago

Covid booster

I have had 6 jabs so far and just been called for my spring booster. Has anyone had 7 or their booster yet? Do you think I really need another one?

I have had 6 jabs so far and just been called for my spring booster. Has anyone ...

•2 days ago

tocilizimab worsening symptoms AOSD

I have Adult inset Stills disease and have been through a huge amount of DMARDs and JAKS. Following a review I have returned to tocilizimab but during this...

I have Adult inset Stills disease and have been through a huge amount of DMARDs ...

•2 days ago

Travel Insurance

Thank you, kind people for your responses. I will certainly check all your suggestions for the best deal for me. Best wishes ❤️🙏🏻

Thank you, kind people for your responses. I will certainly check all your sugge...

•2 days ago

Carpel tunnel syndrome

Hi hope everyone is enjoying this lovely weather and pain free, me however its never ending lately my question i is CTS a complications of RD and is it a...

Hi hope everyone is enjoying this lovely weather and pain free, me however its ...

•3 days ago

🌟 Gratitude shines bright! 🌟

A heartfelt shoutout to all the incredible volunteers at NRAS who make a world of difference! 🙌✨ Your selflessness, dedication, and unwavering support is...

A heartfelt shoutout to all the incredible volunteers at NRAS who make a world o...

Partner•3 days ago

ORENCIA INJECTIONS

I have been on these injections for over12 months now and they work for me. The trouble is I am having problems with my vision. Everything is blurred and my...

I have been on these injections for over12 months now and they work for me. The ...

•3 days ago

Travel Insurance

Good Morning everyone! Though I don’t post often, I read all your posts and have learnt a lot from your advice and tips for living with RA. I’m going on...

Good Morning everyone! Though I don’t post often, I read all your posts and h...

•3 days ago

First NHS RA appointment soon

Hi all, I'm new here and have suffered with joint issues for some time. Things came to a head recently when the pain was so bad in my hands at times (comes and...

Hi all, I'm new here and have suffered with joint issues for some time. Things c...

•4 days ago

2nd rheumy video appt & update re nodules.

Hi everyone hope you are all well enough to enjoy the lovely weather u are having at the minute :) Had my 2nd rheumy video consult earlie, rheumy say we,re...

Hi everyone hope you are all well enough to enjoy the lovely weather u are havin...

•4 days ago

How can I reduce the swelling in my foot and ankle?

Hello I was diagnosed with RA about six weeks ago and am on 20 mg methotrexate and 5 mg folic acid and have had a steroid injection. I can see improvement in...

Hello I was diagnosed with RA about six weeks ago and am on 20 mg methotrexate ...

•4 days ago

sulfasalazine side effects

Hi everyone 😊. Please can I ask if anyone has had side effects from sulfasalazine? I’m taking enteracoated sulfasalazine as I can’t stomach regular...

Hi everyone 😊. Please can I ask if anyone has had side effects from sulfasalazi...

•4 days ago

Wrist supports

Hi All This is my first post, I have been lurking for a bit and was wondering if anyone could recommend a good wrist support? I have RA and my left wrist...

Hi All This is my first post, I have been lurking for a bit and was wondering i...

•4 days ago

Bunions! 🦶🏻🦶🏻

Morning Peeps 🙂 I hope this post finds you rested and as well as you can be today 🥰 I have bunions on both of my big toes. Over a year ago, my...

Morning Peeps 🙂 I hope this post finds you rested and as well as you can be to...

•4 days ago

skin flare up - drug side effects? Or just auto immune?

I take 20mg MTX and 5mg Folic Acid once a week for RA. Also on just ibuprofen (naproxen affected my tummy too much even though I’m taking omeprazole) and...

I take 20mg MTX and 5mg Folic Acid once a week for RA. Also on just ibuprofen (n...

•5 days ago

Off topic...we made it to Menorca!

Hi all. I think the Sulfasalazine has finally knicked in, just in time for our Menorca holiday. The weather has been raining on and off with a massive storm...

Hi all. I think the Sulfasalazine has finally knicked in, just in time for our M...

•5 days ago

Tendon ruptures in hand due to long-term RA

I'm 67 and things have reached a chronic stage in my left, dominant hand due to several tendon ruptures affecting middle and ring fingers, which I can no...

I'm 67 and things have reached a chronic stage in my left, dominant hand due to ...

•5 days ago

filgotinib and antibiotics

I have an infection on my face and have been prescribed antibiotics by g.p.She did not know whether to stop filgotinib for a few days.No reply from rheumy...

I have an infection on my face and have been prescribed antibiotics by g.p.She d...

•5 days ago

Hydroxychloroquine shortage #2

Hi guys, I'm still having problems with Hydroxy prescriptions - it's come back again from the pharmacy saying unobtainable. My GP says the current info is 'not...

Hi guys, I'm still having problems with Hydroxy prescriptions - it's come back a...

•5 days ago

Morton’s neuroma pain or my RA?

Hi, I don’t know if anyone else has Morton’s neuromas & RA.. but I have neuromas in both feet. Had progressive pain in both for 2/3 years now. Then last...

Hi, I don’t know if anyone else has Morton’s neuromas & RA.. but I have neurom...

•6 days ago

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