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Relaxation

Hi peeps. Sorry I didn’t get to do this yesterday afternoon, I was running out of energy and couldn’t focus on stuff for too long. So am doing it now...

Hi peeps. Sorry I didn’t get to do this yesterday afternoon, I was running o...

Hidden

•13 years ago

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My Trigger Finger Adventure

Most of you have probably experienced trigger finger; but for those who haven't, it is a fairly common "side effect" of RA. The flexor tendon in the finger...

Most of you have probably experienced trigger finger; but for those who haven't,...

Mercedes

•13 years ago

2 Replies

First and with a bit of luck my last blog - 50/50!

A quick update for those here who have advised me in the weeks leading up to my first rheumy appointment this morning. He seemed pretty sharp, although not a...

A quick update for those here who have advised me in the weeks leading up to my ...

Hidden

•13 years ago

24 Replies

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I am of Sulphasazine (Cant Spell it). My Dr just called and said I have to have another blood test as my white blood cells are low.

What are the implications of having a low white blood cell count? If the new results come back the same will the Dr change my medication? Will the low count...

What are the implications of having a low white blood cell count? If the new res...

Marnie87

•13 years ago

4 Replies

Excuse me for being boring.....

I have just spent the night without painkillers, despite the pain! This is because I over dosed yesterday and realised that I had taken far too many...

I have just spent the night without painkillers, despite the pain! This is beca...

Hidden

•13 years ago

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I never learn

What a week. Overdid it the other day cleaning the hob and oven and also polishing the copper kettle which sits on the hob cover as it was filthy,. My...

What a week. Overdid it the other day cleaning the hob and oven and also polish...

LavendarLady

•13 years ago

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A Late Hello!

I remember promising to start blogging back in January - then school happened, life happened, and now we are working on the end of July. OOPS! My name is...

I remember promising to start blogging back in January - then school happened, l...

Mercedes

•13 years ago

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Is low albumin and B12 linked to RA? My GP keeps telling me I must have a poor diet but I eat a healthy varied diet.

Catjones

•13 years ago

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hi i have had ra for 2 years now and in last 3 months gained weight? does anyone knoe if i can take slimming drugs on top of mtx

xtinax

•13 years ago

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Blackpool Area NRAS Meeting 21 July

Hi All! For anyone within travelling distance of the Fylde Coast do come and join us at our next meeting of the Blackpool and District NRAS group...

Hi All! For anyone within travelling distance of the Fylde Coast do come and j...

Hidden

•13 years ago

11 Replies

Nice shoes anyone?

I hope I don't offend posting what may seem as a trivial question but I'm really stuck! I'm due to go back to work in 4 weeks, sounds silly but all my...

I hope I don't offend posting what may seem as a trivial question but I'm really...

Hidden

•13 years ago

21 Replies

Ingrowing eyelashes

Hi everyone long time no blog. I have been suffering with my right eye for months and months. Whilst my Mum was ill I neglected my own health but did visit...

Hi everyone long time no blog. I have been suffering with my right eye for mont...

Sharon56

•13 years ago

10 Replies

i have got a weird cough. can it be caused through my drugs mtx or mayb i have just got a virus

jaqi1

•13 years ago

5 Replies

Coeliac and RA? Just wondered if any of you have both as I do?

Marnie87

•13 years ago

4 Replies

Do any of you have a blue badge or claim disability allowance? Just wondering if it is worth applying?

Marnie87

•13 years ago

7 Replies

No matter how long I sleep for I am still exhausted! Is that normal with RA?

Marnie87

•13 years ago

6 Replies

To blog or not to blog that is the question?

Or should it be what to blog and what not to blog, now that really is the question! So much has happened since my last blog back in March so I will do a...

Or should it be what to blog and what not to blog, now that really is the questi...

Clare-NRAS

Partner•13 years ago

5 Replies

Questions for a first ever rheumatology appointment on Friday morning?

I've finally got my rheumatology appointment on Friday in our local hospital. I haven't even been formally diagnosed yet of course, but does anyone have advice...

I've finally got my rheumatology appointment on Friday in our local hospital. I ...

Hidden

•13 years ago

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PAIN!!!! (Warning: It's a bit long winded-sorry :-( )

Following on from my trysts with the sofa , cat and pill box the other morning…. The replies on the blog threw up (like me after a night out on the tiles)...

Following on from my trysts with the sofa , cat and pill box the other morning…....

Hidden

•13 years ago

20 Replies

Humira...just been approved..bit scared..any advice??

lulul

•13 years ago

6 Replies

Has anybody tried Golimumab (Simponi)?

My Rheumy is talking about putting me on it and I would like to hear if anybody has tried it and if so how it was/is for them? Ax

My Rheumy is talking about putting me on it and I would like to hear if anybody ...

AMDP

•13 years ago

6 Replies

Occupational Health referral from employers?

I have asked my employers if I could have a referral to our Occupational Health team believing that as I work for a large local council we would have our own...

I have asked my employers if I could have a referral to our Occupational Health ...

Widget

•13 years ago

6 Replies

Ant tnf and allergic reactions

youll know that I'm having a photosensitive reaction. And I'm due my ant- tnf when I get back from holiday in about ten days time. Do you think / has anyone...

youll know that I'm having a photosensitive reaction. And I'm due my ant- tnf wh...

cathie

•13 years ago

3 Replies

It's two in the morning.....

Sounds like a good title for a song! However, it does just happen to be the time. I am sat here waiting for my old self to come back. I am feeling quite...

Sounds like a good title for a song! However, it does just happen to be the tim...

Hidden

•13 years ago

13 Replies

eyes

Has anyone heard about having your tear ducts in the lower eye blocked to stop the tears from flowing down your nose and giving you more fluid in your eyes?

Has anyone heard about having your tear ducts in the lower eye blocked to stop t...

sylvi

•13 years ago

11 Replies

Pastimes

I'm looking for something to do that will keep me interested. My hands have ra in them and i can't stand or walk for long. Any ideas please. Sylvia

I'm looking for something to do that will keep me interested. My hands have ra i...

sylvi

•13 years ago

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RA now in hands!!!!! Any tips would be great as I work in an office and keep on loosing grip of everything and get awful pain in my fingers?

Only since Monday my RA now seems to be moving around my body, my right hip is hurting and my both my hands. Any tips or relief for hands???

Only since Monday my RA now seems to be moving around my body, my right hip is h...

Marnie87

•13 years ago

14 Replies

Drugs, Drugs & more Drugs

Been to see GP today for pain management. Before she refers me to the pain clinic, has put me on a pain killer called Gabapentin (Neurontin). The pharmacist...

Been to see GP today for pain management. Before she refers me to the pain clin...

LavendarLady

•13 years ago

5 Replies

SCREAM, SHOUT, SWEAR AND STAMP MY FEET.

I finally went to te GP today with my wife, only to be told that the specialst if I can call him that (Rhuemy consultant) hasnt mentioned any treatment what so...

I finally went to te GP today with my wife, only to be told that the specialst i...

Philip

•13 years ago

13 Replies

Our runners are fab!

What a great weekend we had! Our annual NRAS 10k run took place last Sunday in the beautiful grounds of Hughenden Manor in High Wycombe. It was rather an...

What a great weekend we had! Our annual NRAS 10k run took place last Sunday in ...

Val-NRAS

•13 years ago

3 Replies

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All posts for July 2011

Relaxation

My Trigger Finger Adventure

First and with a bit of luck my last blog - 50/50!

I am of Sulphasazine (Cant Spell it). My Dr just called and said I have to have another blood test as my white blood cells are low.

Excuse me for being boring.....

I never learn

A Late Hello!

Is low albumin and B12 linked to RA? My GP keeps telling me I must have a poor diet but I eat a healthy varied diet.

hi i have had ra for 2 years now and in last 3 months gained weight? does anyone knoe if i can take slimming drugs on top of mtx

Blackpool Area NRAS Meeting 21 July

Nice shoes anyone?

Ingrowing eyelashes

i have got a weird cough. can it be caused through my drugs mtx or mayb i have just got a virus

Coeliac and RA? Just wondered if any of you have both as I do?

Do any of you have a blue badge or claim disability allowance? Just wondering if it is worth applying?

No matter how long I sleep for I am still exhausted! Is that normal with RA?

To blog or not to blog that is the question?

Questions for a first ever rheumatology appointment on Friday morning?

PAIN!!!! (Warning: It's a bit long winded-sorry :-( )

Humira...just been approved..bit scared..any advice??

Has anybody tried Golimumab (Simponi)?

Occupational Health referral from employers?

Ant tnf and allergic reactions

It's two in the morning.....

eyes

Pastimes

RA now in hands!!!!! Any tips would be great as I work in an office and keep on loosing grip of everything and get awful pain in my fingers?

Drugs, Drugs & more Drugs

SCREAM, SHOUT, SWEAR AND STAMP MY FEET.

Our runners are fab!

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