RA nurse

[megant]

I got diagnosed in Feb, how do I get give a RA nurse?? I have so many questions about everything to ask someone but don't know who to turn to

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[sylvi]

Your hospital where you were diagnosed will give you a rheumy nurse. Let us have a list of your questions and i know someone on here will able able to answer you,so don't be afraid to ask anything no matter how trivial you think it is.

Sylvi.xx

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Your GP and the NRAS helpline might be the best places to start? As Sylvi said I'm sure others on here will have suggestions too but I don't have a rheumy nurse so I'm often all at sea too. Tilda x

[helixhelix]

My hospital does have a rheumy nurse - but she's actually busier than the doctors so I've only ever seen her once! There are also a couple of books that you can get from your local library about RA that I've found useful. One's called "How to Live a Full Life with Rheumatoid Arthritis: How to Manage Your Rheumatoid Arthritis by Becoming an Expert Patient" by Jasmine Jenkins

[bpeal1]

Give the NRAS help line a call. They are really friendly and helpful and have loafs of information. Their number is 0800 2987650.

Becky

[Victoria-NRAS Partner Moderator NRAS]

Hi Megant

Unfortunately not all hospitals have rheumatology specialist nurses, but many do, so it's worth asking at the hospital. Also, some of them have a nurse-run helpline, so if there is a nurse, ask about this, as there may be a number that you can call if you need medical advice between appointments.

The NRAS helpline are not medically trained, so cannot give medical advice, but we do have a lot of information on RA and can offer you support, so please call us if we can be of any help.

Kind regards

Victoria

(NRAS Helpline & Information Coordinator)