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Tired beyond words!

Hi all, Its a while since I blogged, as seem to only have time to look at questions and volunteer my limited experiences of RA. I have to tell you that as you...

Hi all, Its a while since I blogged, as seem to only have time to look at quest...

Gina_K

•13 years ago

35 Replies

Escapee at last.

Finally escaped the clutches of Hotel NHS with strict instructions not to break my parole conditions. As if I have the energy to do so with no RA meds still &...

Finally escaped the clutches of Hotel NHS with strict instructions not to break ...

Chatsi

•13 years ago

28 Replies

CRP levels

I had a telephone call from my Dr at 7.30 this evening telling me that in addition to being anemic my CRP level has gone from 56 to 76. When I last spoke to my...

I had a telephone call from my Dr at 7.30 this evening telling me that in additi...

Hidden

•13 years ago

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Types of RA?

In the spirit of ' no question is a stupid question': I have seen mentioned on a few blogs here people mentioning different types of RA. I have to confess I...

In the spirit of ' no question is a stupid question': I have seen mentioned on a...

Hidden

•13 years ago

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DLA .the guilt trip

I've read over and again people on DLA spending their lives afraid to actually go out and enjoy their good days lest anyone should report them for...

I've read over and again people on DLA spending their lives afraid to actually ...

Hidden

•13 years ago

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Choo Choo.. A shameless plug.

I hope people don't mind me posting this here. It's 1 week to go until I embark on my latest rail race for NRAS, after my last one the staff at the NRAS...

I hope people don't mind me posting this here. It's 1 week to go until I embark...

Hidden

•13 years ago

10 Replies

Book or reader, which is best

Hi Beeper Which is best, well I am a gadget geek but still buy the odd book so I can pass onto a friend. But I have a iPad and reader and a iPhone. The Sony...

Hi Beeper Which is best, well I am a gadget geek but still buy the odd book so I...

Beeper

•13 years ago

6 Replies

A more exciting blog!!!. first aider.. exciting day

Had a bad night friday night.. but suddenly realised on saturday my 3 library books on arthritis needed renewal! at 3pm.. library closed at 4pm.. got in car...

Had a bad night friday night.. but suddenly realised on saturday my 3 library b...

Hidden

•13 years ago

8 Replies

What percentage of people burn out or experience mild RA ?

Hidden

•13 years ago

10 Replies

can we(RA) expect to be mobile till we die using medicines prescribed and being under doctor cunsultation

jhansiranisurineni

•13 years ago

15 Replies

ipad or kindle .... what should I do?

Hi Everybody I am an avid book reader and am now finding reading books in bed, very heavy!! I do love my little apple mac... but it's a little large for...

Hi Everybody I am an avid book reader and am now finding reading books in bed, v...

abednegomonkey

•13 years ago

24 Replies

I was talking to someone here about Nuffield Hosp in Oxford a while ago and someone gave me someones name think a nice nurse???

If you could message me if this is the hosp you attend? Please my sister needs help!

If you could message me if this is the hosp you attend? Please my sister needs h...

Gina_K

•13 years ago

7 Replies

Missing things (where they turn up)

My daily fight with the ivy continues and whilst snipping away today I discovered my Mums old pick up thingy. Its been missing for years and years I borrowed...

My daily fight with the ivy continues and whilst snipping away today I discover...

Sharon56

•13 years ago

6 Replies

How did RA progress for you?

After Gina's last question (when did you realise there was something seriously wrong?), I started to wonder how it then progressed for you? Compared to 5,10,15...

After Gina's last question (when did you realise there was something seriously w...

Hidden

•13 years ago

21 Replies

Not what you expected

Well, it’s that time again. I knew it would happen at some point and they’ve finally caught up with me. I always think I have nothing interesting to say and...

Well, it’s that time again. I knew it would happen at some point and they’ve fin...

Sue-NRAS

•13 years ago

4 Replies

Think of number one

Hi this may seem selfish but I have had RA for 14 years now and up till then I put family and work before anything. Then one day my knee swollen up and I could...

Hi this may seem selfish but I have had RA for 14 years now and up till then I p...

Beeper

•13 years ago

8 Replies

Positive, Negative, Neutral

I thought I would let you know about my appointment with the Occupational Therapist. Now apparently, I should have been referred to this department when I...

I thought I would let you know about my appointment with the Occupational Therap...

Hidden

•13 years ago

10 Replies

When did you realise there was something seriously wrong with you? Where were you when you realised this can't be right?

Gina_K

•13 years ago

23 Replies

Counting my Blessings

Today I read a post in which Lulul declared her acceptance of the fact that she had RA. I am 12 months down the line and suppose I could say I'm nearly there....

Today I read a post in which Lulul declared her acceptance of the fact that she ...

caroline777

•13 years ago

13 Replies

What supplements can I safely take?

It's just impossible for me to stay away from sick people whilst taking mtx...with two children and a teacher for a partner I get most things going and it...

It's just impossible for me to stay away from sick people whilst taking mtx...wi...

emandedmum

•13 years ago

25 Replies

My little star has gone out.

Had to take my cat to the vet this afternoon, as I thought he was crying with constipation. He had a tumour in his bladder & his body had filled with sacks of...

Had to take my cat to the vet this afternoon, as I thought he was crying with co...

Andrea_Shapiro

•13 years ago

14 Replies

New start

Well it may have taken a mere 8 months but I think I am slowly approaching the long sought after place called 'acceptance'. Having done everything from...

Well it may have taken a mere 8 months but I think I am slowly approaching the l...

lulul

•13 years ago

24 Replies

Do they have to keep my job for me?

I have been off work for 7 months and I think realistically I will not be able to return to my previous role. However surely I can go back with adaptions and...

I have been off work for 7 months and I think realistically I will not be able t...

lulul

•13 years ago

11 Replies

Dressed myself today!!!

Have had the most awful few days. My legs gave way under me when I was out with my son on Monday. Was completely unable to move by Monday evening. Called RA...

Have had the most awful few days. My legs gave way under me when I was out with ...

Hidden

•13 years ago

9 Replies

How long would a steroid injection normally last?

Hi again, Todays questions :) I was given my last injections in my knees 6 weeks ago now and wondered if that should have worn off by now? I suppose it's...

Hi again, Todays questions :) I was given my last injections in my knees 6 week...

Hidden

•13 years ago

9 Replies

All Change

Hi Not been on a while good to be back. Last time my son was moving out and down because he was going. Did not know how I would get by as the wife does not...

Hi Not been on a while good to be back. Last time my son was moving out and down...

Beeper

•13 years ago

9 Replies

Hang on a minute...

Sat here waiting for my body to catch up with my mind...... whistling... show me the way to go home. I should be with me girlies by now... Old RH will be...

Sat here waiting for my body to catch up with my mind...... whistling... show m...

Hidden

•13 years ago

10 Replies

Elbows report

Been to hospital hardly slept cause I was scared of overlaying. Its quite a drive from where I live. Anyway made it on time. Had x rays on hands and feet...

Been to hospital hardly slept cause I was scared of overlaying. Its quite a dri...

Sharon56

•13 years ago

8 Replies

Aggressive Targeted B cell Approach to RA

As some of you may know I have been trying to understand why my consultant has deviated from standard NICE prescibing guidelines for RA and missed out Anti TNF...

As some of you may know I have been trying to understand why my consultant has d...

Hidden

•13 years ago

38 Replies

Hya, Im Starting a new Job just a week before first RA consultation. What frequency of appointment should I expect initially?

I've told the new contract about my 6th june appointment, but im worried that I might not be as available as I need to be for the duration of the job (its only...

I've told the new contract about my 6th june appointment, but im worried that I ...

Custard

•13 years ago

23 Replies

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All posts for May 2011

Tired beyond words!

Escapee at last.

CRP levels

Types of RA?

DLA .the guilt trip

Choo Choo.. A shameless plug.

Book or reader, which is best

A more exciting blog!!!. first aider.. exciting day

What percentage of people burn out or experience mild RA ?

can we(RA) expect to be mobile till we die using medicines prescribed and being under doctor cunsultation

ipad or kindle .... what should I do?

I was talking to someone here about Nuffield Hosp in Oxford a while ago and someone gave me someones name think a nice nurse???

Missing things (where they turn up)

How did RA progress for you?

Not what you expected

Think of number one

Positive, Negative, Neutral

When did you realise there was something seriously wrong with you? Where were you when you realised this can't be right?

Counting my Blessings

What supplements can I safely take?

My little star has gone out.

New start

Do they have to keep my job for me?

Dressed myself today!!!

How long would a steroid injection normally last?

All Change

Hang on a minute...

Elbows report

Aggressive Targeted B cell Approach to RA

Hya, Im Starting a new Job just a week before first RA consultation. What frequency of appointment should I expect initially?

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