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Methotrexate plus Sulphasalazine

Hello Everyone went to see RA nurse last week she is very good I have been on methotrexate now for 3 and a half months now with no side effects apart from...

Hello Everyone went to see RA nurse last week she is very good I have been on ...

rosedale

•13 years ago

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Taken off Methotrxate, what's next ?

Hi, went to see my consultant yesterday for my 3 month appointment after being on Methotrexate for that time, he said my imflammation had not gone down but how...

Hi, went to see my consultant yesterday for my 3 month appointment after being o...

Kaz1

•13 years ago

15 Replies

Injecting into stomach ?

Have been injecting MTX for 12 months now and have always done it into my thighs. Noticed recently there was a discussion about where to inject and many...

Have been injecting MTX for 12 months now and have always done it into my thighs...

Hidden

•13 years ago

16 Replies

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10th Birthday Celebrations

Hi All At the time of writing this blog, it’s a beautiful sunny day... just like June should be! So it’s been just over a month since I jumped out of a...

Hi All At the time of writing this blog, it’s a beautiful sunny day... just lik...

Tameena-NRAS

•13 years ago

1 Reply

RA travelling round my body with no Sat Nav to guide it,

Hi all A note and catch up from The Mansion dam Julie55 let it out the bag it’s just a house, sorry to those that didn’t guess we were having a josh; it...

Hi all A note and catch up from The Mansion dam Julie55 let it out the bag it’s ...

Tricia-P

•13 years ago

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Advice re non surgical managment of Ulnar nerve entrapment.

Have just been diagnosed with compressed ulnar nerves, probably due to the inflammation & swelling in my elbows from the RA & wondered if anyone has any...

Have just been diagnosed with compressed ulnar nerves, probably due to the infla...

Chatsi

•13 years ago

3 Replies

Fame at last

Tuesday afternoon, sitting quietly working at my computer and envying Julie 55 her trip (!), when received a phone call from our local BBC radio station....

Tuesday afternoon, sitting quietly working at my computer and envying Julie 55 h...

LavendarLady

•13 years ago

6 Replies

I can hardly contain myself..

Oh I don't think I have felt like this since I went on a school trip to Goodrich Castle when I was 7! That was probably a bit of an exageration, but I am...

Oh I don't think I have felt like this since I went on a school trip to Goodrich...

Hidden

•13 years ago

25 Replies

What a Train journey - hope to do it again!

Had a wonderful day on the Orient Express last Friday to celebrate our wedding anniversary. There was a congratulatory card waiting for us at our table on the...

Had a wonderful day on the Orient Express last Friday to celebrate our wedding a...

LavendarLady

•13 years ago

4 Replies

Methotrexate - rashes

Is there a 'common' location for rashes if you are going to get one? But presumably it can be anywhere?

Is there a 'common' location for rashes if you are going to get one? But presum...

Hidden

•13 years ago

11 Replies

Mood swings!

Hi all....probably a very silly question but I was wondering if any of you experienced bad mood swings or am I just being a hormonal teenager!? I know I get...

Hi all....probably a very silly question but I was wondering if any of you exper...

SianLouise

•13 years ago

5 Replies

My Holiday

Hello everybody, Hope you are enjoying the sun. I got back from cornwall saturday afternoon, having had a lovely time, despite all my aches and pains. More...

Hello everybody, Hope you are enjoying the sun. I got back from cornwall saturda...

sylvi

•13 years ago

4 Replies

Advice re waiting game, nodules and pain please.

I am back again with more questions -sorry! A week ago, a few days after the Kenalog jag, nodules started arriving on my finger joints. This unhinged me a bit...

I am back again with more questions -sorry! A week ago, a few days after the Ken...

Hidden

•13 years ago

16 Replies

Silly question perhaps but

what are the risks of not taking any medication because of the side effects and what are the benefits of taking it? Sort of pro`s and con`s Told you it is a...

what are the risks of not taking any medication because of the side effects and ...

Philip

•13 years ago

9 Replies

Please help I don't know what to do for the best

when I was diagnosed with RA five years ago, I was started on sulfasalazine, it didn't seem to suit me so I was given hydrochlorquine( excuse my spelling) I...

when I was diagnosed with RA five years ago, I was started on sulfasalazine, it ...

Hidden

•13 years ago

14 Replies

What we used to be!

I've been having a good old clear out of clothes, books etc. My husband came across trophies in the wardrobe and asked, "who's Andrea Burgess, Low Hill Ladies...

I've been having a good old clear out of clothes, books etc. My husband came acr...

Andrea_Shapiro

•13 years ago

7 Replies

The Pill...

I've had my nose in a book today, hence the questions, and have read that often women that have been on the pill long term have a higher chance of not...

I've had my nose in a book today, hence the questions, and have read that often ...

Mel_

•13 years ago

16 Replies

Food....

It has been suggested for some time that in addition to genetic factors, environmental factors such as certain foods can not only increase the risk of RA but...

It has been suggested for some time that in addition to genetic factors, environ...

Mel_

•13 years ago

8 Replies

I want to buy a new mattress, can anyone recommend? not too soft, not too hard but just right.Goldilocks :)

Gina_K

•13 years ago

12 Replies

Spa day drama

To be honest my social life has taken a dive since the RA kicked in hard. A night out is till 8pm if my poor hubby is lucky and a girls night in usually leads...

To be honest my social life has taken a dive since the RA kicked in hard. A nigh...

lulul

•13 years ago

7 Replies

Your comments, thoughts and opinions please

Ailsa and I are going to a meeting on Tuesday which is being held at the Arthritis Research UK (ARUK) offices in London to present HealthUnlocked to a group of...

Ailsa and I are going to a meeting on Tuesday which is being held at the Arthrit...

Hidden

•13 years ago

20 Replies

Hi I am Judith, I suffer from RA, Fibromyalgia and a few other little illnesses. Here is my story so far

Hi all, my name is Judith or Judy, depending on which one you would like to call me! I’m 46yrs 47 in November . I was diagnosed with RA in 1987, was put on...

Hi all, my name is Judith or Judy, depending on which one you would like to call...

judith-r

•13 years ago

10 Replies

Excuse me

What Ho Folks. Yes it's me again. I almost don't want to blog about me because I am doing so well (at the moment) and I know others are having such a poohy...

What Ho Folks. Yes it's me again. I almost don't want to blog about me because...

Hidden

•13 years ago

9 Replies

Help with DLA appeal

I was receiving the mobility component which I had to reapply for before July 2011. I filled in the forms and have now been told that I can no longer receive...

I was receiving the mobility component which I had to reapply for before July 20...

Sharon56

•13 years ago

6 Replies

Sleep or not to Sleep that is the Question

Ive had Rheumatoid Arthritis for 8 years now, tried as many of the drugs as i could and failed. Im now taking Etanercept anti tnf, tramadols, co dydromols,...

Ive had Rheumatoid Arthritis for 8 years now, tried as many of the drugs as i co...

Visualize

•13 years ago

7 Replies

Hey, first week of mtx and got insomnia and (in polite terms) an upset tummy. I understand the sickness/runs but is sleeplessness usual?

GailH

•13 years ago

8 Replies

Career change

Any one got any positive advice, personal experience or info about a career change? It's a scary prospect but something Im seriously thinking about - but what...

Any one got any positive advice, personal experience or info about a career chan...

Lizz

•13 years ago

5 Replies

Stripping

Knew that would get your attention. Dont worry I havent been removing my clothes in public just started stripping Mums old room today so we can decorate it...

Knew that would get your attention. Dont worry I havent been removing my clothe...

Sharon56

•13 years ago

3 Replies

A day out to the hospital

Today I visited the consultant for the first time since being on MXT. It was a positive visit as lots of my questions got answered and I am now on...

Today I visited the consultant for the first time since being on MXT. It was a ...

Marnie87

•13 years ago

4 Replies

New pain area, advice please

I was diagnosed with RA 2 years ago after having swollen/stiff hands. It has now spread to my feet, toes, knees and the latest to my neck. I am now suffering...

I was diagnosed with RA 2 years ago after having swollen/stiff hands. It has now...

Widget

•13 years ago

10 Replies

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All posts for June 2011

Methotrexate plus Sulphasalazine

Taken off Methotrxate, what's next ?

Injecting into stomach ?

10th Birthday Celebrations

RA travelling round my body with no Sat Nav to guide it,

Advice re non surgical managment of Ulnar nerve entrapment.

Fame at last

I can hardly contain myself..

What a Train journey - hope to do it again!

Methotrexate - rashes

Mood swings!

My Holiday

Advice re waiting game, nodules and pain please.

Silly question perhaps but

Please help I don't know what to do for the best

What we used to be!

The Pill...

Food....

I want to buy a new mattress, can anyone recommend? not too soft, not too hard but just right.Goldilocks :)

Spa day drama

Your comments, thoughts and opinions please

Hi I am Judith, I suffer from RA, Fibromyalgia and a few other little illnesses. Here is my story so far

Excuse me

Help with DLA appeal

Sleep or not to Sleep that is the Question

Hey, first week of mtx and got insomnia and (in polite terms) an upset tummy. I understand the sickness/runs but is sleeplessness usual?

Career change

Stripping

A day out to the hospital

New pain area, advice please

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