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Has anyone ever had surgery and not stopped their Rheum meds? ie. Methotrexate & Humira.

My surgeon's policy is to keep you on your meds for surgery, has anyone else ever had this and did it make any difference? He says a flare could interfere/...

My surgeon's policy is to keep you on your meds for surgery, has anyone else eve...

Gina_K

•13 years ago

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i have just been diagnosed with RA and have started methatrexate 2 days ago anyone in the same situation ?

ohbother69uk

•13 years ago

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Hi all-I get pain in my jaw and the corner of my eye swells as does the side of my nose

.Does anyone else experience this . have had RA for 14 months.

Julie1

•13 years ago

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Effect of RA on heart and lungs

Hi been on mtx for 9 months and Humira for 6 weeks. Have gone downhill this week and had chest xrays. Now been told I need heart scan and Ct lungs. They are...

Hi been on mtx for 9 months and Humira for 6 weeks. Have gone downhill this week...

lulul

•13 years ago

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Work issue

Hi all New to this but not to RA -i've been diagnosed about 6 years and on the usual meds-MTX injections,naproxen,plaquenil and pain dullers.i'm normally...

Hi all New to this but not to RA -i've been diagnosed about 6 years and on the ...

julieporter

•13 years ago

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Its going to be a long winter!

Hello, After being confirmed by MRI that I need a triple fusion of ankle, arthrodesis. I have been trying to wriggle out of getting it done. Asked...

Hello, After being confirmed by MRI that I need a triple fusion of ankle,...

Gina_K

•13 years ago

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Knee supports

Nhs have told me as there is no scientific research that knee splints actually work they Wont supply them. Can anybody reccommend a good place or brand?

Nhs have told me as there is no scientific research that knee splints actually w...

Marnie87

•13 years ago

5 Replies

question

am having a bad day, tell me will this happen with fibromyalgia. I'm so tired and i ache , my head is all funny as well.I'm very weepy as well. Its not very...

am having a bad day, tell me will this happen with fibromyalgia. I'm so tired an...

sylvi

•13 years ago

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Map of Medicine

I just had a look at the Map of Medicine sections on RA and was really impressed. These were last updated in July 2011 and seems to be much more up to date...

I just had a look at the Map of Medicine sections on RA and was really impressed...

tjrb2612

•13 years ago

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hiya where do i stand if my work place is trying to make me do extra hous to cover my hospital appointments. and can ra just suddenly make

your neck and shoulder hurt

jaqi1

•13 years ago

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New sofa and chairs...any advice on heights and styles ?

We really need to replace our sofa and chairs as I can get down into them but struggle to get back up again which isn't ideal at all. We're searching for a new...

We really need to replace our sofa and chairs as I can get down into them but st...

emandedmum

•13 years ago

15 Replies

What's next!

Hi everyone I had a steroid injection about 6 weeks ago and this has helped the inflammation go down on my feet, the flare ups have also become less, only...

Hi everyone I had a steroid injection about 6 weeks ago and this has helped...

BossyB

•13 years ago

5 Replies

What adjustments has everybody made?

I have the chance to tell dr and ot what adjustments I need and would like. Please can you tell me adjustments you have made at home or things that make life...

I have the chance to tell dr and ot what adjustments I need and would like. Plea...

Marnie87

•13 years ago

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wedding reception

We had an invite to a friends wedding reception last night. They have lived together for 23yrs and now they were getting married. The wedding was held at the...

We had an invite to a friends wedding reception last night. They have lived toge...

sylvi

•13 years ago

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Methotrexate and sun sensitivity

I have been taking methotrexate at different doses for a couple of years now without too much problem apart from 24 hours of "uncomfortable" tummy. However...

I have been taking methotrexate at different doses for a couple of years now wit...

RichardG

•13 years ago

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Trousers or skirt?

Big day tomorrow - I have got my first consultation with the specialist at the hospital tomorrow. I have prepared my list of questions - discussed them with...

Big day tomorrow - I have got my first consultation with the specialist at the h...

Erika

•13 years ago

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Kilimanjaro or bust!!

Hi everyone, I decided earlier this year to undertake a major challenge for someone with RA...to climb Kilimanjaro!! I was diagnosed with RA in...

Hi everyone, I decided earlier this year to undertake a major challenge...

Jojo06

•13 years ago

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Clinical Trial on RA treatment may be of interest to some.

Hi, Just to clarify I just came accross a clinical trial for RA, when I was perusing the net so I accept no responsibility although it all looks above...

Hi, Just to clarify I just came accross a clinical trial for RA, when I was p...

Gina_K

•13 years ago

3 Replies

Need a good RA doc in the northwest Chicago area.

Many RA doctors are ridiculous as many would know on here. Need to find a good Doc in my area. This is the best rout to go with RA. Finding a good doctor....

Many RA doctors are ridiculous as many would know on here. Need to find a good D...

Edie

•13 years ago

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Life 'pre-babies'

Especially for Gina_K !!!!!!!

Lillibet

•13 years ago

6 Replies

Some good news...

Just a quick update for you at the end of what has been a trying week! Had bloods done Tuesday, but not in time for them to get to the lab that day....

Just a quick update for you at the end of what has been a trying week! Had...

Lillibet

•13 years ago

4 Replies

Worried about having to give up work now I have RA and Fibromyagia

Anybody work 9-5 job with both? I'm really worried about having to give up work now I know I have fibro aswel as RA!

Anybody work 9-5 job with both? I'm really worried about having to give up work ...

Marnie87

•13 years ago

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Just been diagnosed with fibromyalgia

Since being admitted to hospital 4 days ago my RA pain is having a field day and munching on the morphine like it's sweets. A dr visited me yesterday and told...

Since being admitted to hospital 4 days ago my RA pain is having a field day and...

Marnie87

•13 years ago

6 Replies

new day for achy breaky mum

Good morning lovely people, Well its 5.30am what sleep that i have had has been good. Hubby got up at 4.30. to go to work and i...

Good morning lovely people, Well its 5.30am what sleep...

sylvi

•13 years ago

4 Replies

Methotrexate

Hi all i am new to this website and have been reading other peoples entries and thought i may get some advice for myself. I was diagnosed in April...

Hi all i am new to this website and have been reading other peoples e...

Nickylou4

•13 years ago

8 Replies

Is it safe to come off Methetrexate and tnf together...

i want to try alternative meds, i have been reading about serraptese, which fights inflammation, and lots of other problems we may have in our body. I do want...

i want to try alternative meds, i have been reading about serraptese, which figh...

gallini

•13 years ago

12 Replies

achy breaky day

Well everyone here i am in pain and lack of sleep. Where do i start. It starts with my youngest son george having qualified as a croupier and working at the...

Well everyone here i am in pain and lack of sleep. Where do i start. It starts w...

sylvi

•13 years ago

5 Replies

Ups and Downs of Life

Feeling better today and thought I would write a more cheerful blog having been all doom and gloom the last fortnight. The pain is much less thanks to the...

Feeling better today and thought I would write a more cheerful blog having been ...

LavendarLady

•13 years ago

10 Replies

Pins & needles in left hand little finger side, does RA cause?

Recently, I notice I often get pins & needles down left hand under little finger and palm beneath little finger, seems worse when I am resting elbow on a table...

Recently, I notice I often get pins & needles down left hand under little finger...

Gina_K

•13 years ago

25 Replies

The Hardest Hit campaign continues...at Liberal Democrat Conference on Saturday, 17 September, 1.30pm

I normally try and say something humorous, or incorporate an interesting piece of trivia, to start off my blog posts, but on this occasion I thought I would...

I normally try and say something humorous, or incorporate an interesting piece o...

Jamie-NRAS

•13 years ago

1 Reply

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All posts for September 2011

Has anyone ever had surgery and not stopped their Rheum meds? ie. Methotrexate & Humira.

i have just been diagnosed with RA and have started methatrexate 2 days ago anyone in the same situation ?

Hi all-I get pain in my jaw and the corner of my eye swells as does the side of my nose

Effect of RA on heart and lungs

Work issue

Its going to be a long winter!

Knee supports

question

Map of Medicine

hiya where do i stand if my work place is trying to make me do extra hous to cover my hospital appointments. and can ra just suddenly make

New sofa and chairs...any advice on heights and styles ?

What's next!

What adjustments has everybody made?

wedding reception

Methotrexate and sun sensitivity

Trousers or skirt?

Kilimanjaro or bust!!

Clinical Trial on RA treatment may be of interest to some.

Need a good RA doc in the northwest Chicago area.

Life 'pre-babies'

Some good news...

Worried about having to give up work now I have RA and Fibromyagia

Just been diagnosed with fibromyalgia

new day for achy breaky mum

Methotrexate

Is it safe to come off Methetrexate and tnf together...

achy breaky day

Ups and Downs of Life

Pins & needles in left hand little finger side, does RA cause?

The Hardest Hit campaign continues...at Liberal Democrat Conference on Saturday, 17 September, 1.30pm

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