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Appointments, Sandals and new Friends

Hi everyone, Sorry not narcissistic but if you have been at all concerned no need. I have just been so busy with doctor’s nurse’s therapists and specialists...

Hi everyone, Sorry not narcissistic but if you have been at all concerned no nee...

Tricia-P

•13 years ago

23 Replies

Can anyone advise me on jaw/ear pain?

Hello, I'm assuming it's all connected to RA, my jaw has been niggling for a couple of weeks but now the pain in my ear is very sore, thankfully it only last...

Hello, I'm assuming it's all connected to RA, my jaw has been niggling for a c...

Hidden

•13 years ago

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How long after diagnosis did you find yourself unable to continue with your career?

Did you have the option to work reduced hours or do a phased return?

Hidden

•13 years ago

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How many of us are prescribed multiple DMARDS as opposed to single ie. only methotrexate?

Gina_K

•13 years ago

19 Replies

phased return to work.. how does the idea work?

Im back on phased return.. to work after 6.7 weeks off, no one knows how the short fall in worked hours are made up.. my manager has arranged meeting with...

Im back on phased return.. to work after 6.7 weeks off, no one knows how the sho...

Hidden

•13 years ago

9 Replies

Reducing my MTX!

Went to see my Rheumatologist yesterday and one of the main things I wanted to do was to reduce my methotrexate. Although I've been taking it for years have...

Went to see my Rheumatologist yesterday and one of the main things I wanted to d...

Hidden

•13 years ago

16 Replies

The Hardest Hit ..Disability March

I cannot remember a protest march that was so good natured and amiable. It was more of a gathering of people concerned with highlighting the injustice that is...

I cannot remember a protest march that was so good natured and amiable. It was m...

RichC

•13 years ago

28 Replies

Right then... moving forward

Well that's it then. I am better now. Thank you very much. You know I have been waiting to see the almighty one (my rheummy consultant) since I first saw...

Well that's it then. I am better now. Thank you very much. You know I have be...

Hidden

•13 years ago

27 Replies

Hi, I live in West Cornwall and would like to meet others with RA as we have no support group and perhaps it would be good to chat.

AMDP

•13 years ago

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Hi I was diagnosed Apr 18. I've been reading about early combination therapy using Enbrel and MTX is this option available on the UK NHS?

Hi I was diagnosed Apr 18. I've been reading about early combination therapy using Enbrel and MTX is this option available on the UK NHS? (I havent seen a...

Hi I was diagnosed Apr 18. I've been reading about early combination therapy usi...

Custard

•13 years ago

16 Replies

Back again from the land of the blind:-)

Hi Guys, Had my cataract surgery a week ago and the double vision post-op has finally settled so that I can use a keyboard again - yay! Had some complications...

Hi Guys, Had my cataract surgery a week ago and the double vision post-op has fi...

Hidden

•13 years ago

15 Replies

Has anybody else been on Toxilzumab for a few months and found it has stopped working?

AMDP

•13 years ago

4 Replies

How much choice did you get when choosing which anti tnf?

I've been told by my nurse that patient choice is important when choosing which anti tnf to start on, she gave me some leaflets which seem to be the same other...

I've been told by my nurse that patient choice is important when choosing which ...

mrsb

•13 years ago

9 Replies

it's a 'bear tRAil 4 NRAS' - Fundraising for NRAS 10th Birthday

Hi everyone I am back with my next challenge! Well, I use the word 'challenge' loosely ... but, after all, I did have to come up with all the names and...

Hi everyone I am back with my next challenge! Well, I use the word 'challenge...

Hidden

•13 years ago

18 Replies

Analyptic shock

I am due to have my first Anti TNF and have been reading that some people have experienced analyptic shock after taking it. I know Mand said she had after...

I am due to have my first Anti TNF and have been reading that some people have e...

Hidden

•13 years ago

12 Replies

DLA Forms deep joy

I have finally finished my dam DLA form today. My social worker in the hospital helped me to complete my first one last year. So its been a real a baptism of...

I have finally finished my dam DLA form today. My social worker in the hospital...

Sharon56

•13 years ago

17 Replies

Car.

I've made the sad decision to give up my motorbility car. I've been unable to use it for over 12mths now. As i'm not working i think the money will be better...

I've made the sad decision to give up my motorbility car. I've been unable to us...

sylvi

•13 years ago

14 Replies

Cost of drugs

Can anyone give a definitive list of the cost of each drug/type?

Hidden

•13 years ago

13 Replies

Has anyone had experience of being refused treatment on the grounds of cost?

Its also interesting to know whether we're being steered towards cheaper treatments in this era of cost cutting.

Its also interesting to know whether we're being steered towards cheaper treatme...

cathie

•13 years ago

12 Replies

It's never too late to change your mind.

Because of a long term back problem and RA my mobility and exercise levels has been almost zero for the last 5 yrs. This has resulted in me becoming morbidly...

Because of a long term back problem and RA my mobility and exercise levels has b...

Hidden

•13 years ago

15 Replies

The slippery slope

So who opened her big mouth too soon then? Moi. That's who. Riding high on a wave of euphoria, I had convinced myself I was on the way back up from a long...

So who opened her big mouth too soon then? Moi. That's who. Riding high on a...

Hidden

•13 years ago

28 Replies

Steroidal injection! I'm terrified!

I don't consider myself that much of a softie, as I do my enbrel every week & have my bloods every month. However, my consultant said that he was concerned...

I don't consider myself that much of a softie, as I do my enbrel every week & ha...

Andrea_Shapiro

•13 years ago

16 Replies

My disability rights at work

I've been off work since 21 March (have blog), and have seen my GP regularly, who has been very supportive of bullying issue I've encountered. I had a meeting...

I've been off work since 21 March (have blog), and have seen my GP regularly, wh...

Andrea_Shapiro

•13 years ago

11 Replies

new hair .

This is how i try and cheer myself up by having my hair changed. I have had another rough week with the pain and lack of sleep, but hey ho new hair do should...

This is how i try and cheer myself up by having my hair changed. I have had anot...

sylvi

•13 years ago

7 Replies

NRAS Take to the Skies

So it is the big day tomorrow... Charlotte, Tameena, Emma and I will be making our way to RAF Weston in Bicester to get in a small plane and fly to 13,000...

So it is the big day tomorrow... Charlotte, Tameena, Emma and I will be making o...

Hidden

•13 years ago

3 Replies

Dating with RA

I went on a date last night with a new man I met on the internet. We had a lovelly meal and drinks and talked none stop for about 4 hours. The only subject...

I went on a date last night with a new man I met on the internet. We had a love...

Sharon56

•13 years ago

24 Replies

I think I lost my brain too somewhere...

Is it normal to feel a bit 'foggy' ? Cognitively I feel like I retain less information and find concentation difficult. Is it because I am so very tired or...

Is it normal to feel a bit 'foggy' ? Cognitively I feel like I retain less infor...

lulul

•13 years ago

7 Replies

Coping strategies

I've been reading a few blogs which have sparked off some tangental thoughts which I thought might fit under the heading of coping. Wedding shoes: I've never...

I've been reading a few blogs which have sparked off some tangental thoughts whi...

cathie

•13 years ago

6 Replies

Peter Kay, Weddings & dogs

Hi All, Long time no blog, I had to share this morning, as I went to see Peter Kay last night as did thousands of others for Autism Ireland, was a charity...

Hi All, Long time no blog, I had to share this morning, as I went to see Peter ...

Gina_K

•13 years ago

13 Replies

Too many Methotrexate and a crunchy wrist

So - at my last appointment after giving me steroid jabs underneath the infamed tendons of my wrist and heel my Rheumy asked me to go up from 8 to 9 MTX...

So - at my last appointment after giving me steroid jabs underneath the infamed ...

rheumatoidymummy

•13 years ago

8 Replies

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All posts for May 2011

Appointments, Sandals and new Friends

Can anyone advise me on jaw/ear pain?

How long after diagnosis did you find yourself unable to continue with your career?

How many of us are prescribed multiple DMARDS as opposed to single ie. only methotrexate?

phased return to work.. how does the idea work?

Reducing my MTX!

The Hardest Hit ..Disability March

Right then... moving forward

Hi, I live in West Cornwall and would like to meet others with RA as we have no support group and perhaps it would be good to chat.

Hi I was diagnosed Apr 18. I've been reading about early combination therapy using Enbrel and MTX is this option available on the UK NHS?

Back again from the land of the blind:-)

Has anybody else been on Toxilzumab for a few months and found it has stopped working?

How much choice did you get when choosing which anti tnf?

it's a 'bear tRAil 4 NRAS' - Fundraising for NRAS 10th Birthday

Analyptic shock

DLA Forms deep joy

Car.

Cost of drugs

Has anyone had experience of being refused treatment on the grounds of cost?

It's never too late to change your mind.

The slippery slope

Steroidal injection! I'm terrified!

My disability rights at work

new hair .

NRAS Take to the Skies

Dating with RA

I think I lost my brain too somewhere...

Coping strategies

Peter Kay, Weddings & dogs

Too many Methotrexate and a crunchy wrist

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