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4th Rheumy appointment

Had my 4th appt yesterday and more blood tests etc. My doctor was discussing putting me on Mtx as i had been on Hydroxy but it did not suit me. I had more...

Had my 4th appt yesterday and more blood tests etc. My doctor was discussing pu...

•13 years ago

I have been getting pain in the balls of my feet. It seems to vary from one foot to the other on different days so could it RA related?

•13 years ago

review

I saw my consultant 2 weeks ago and asked about a finger joint replacement and was informed that it is usually done for people with osteoarthritis but because...

I saw my consultant 2 weeks ago and asked about a finger joint replacement and w...

•13 years ago

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Prednisolone - what side effects can be felt from the 'modest' daily dose of 7mg?

I know this probably seems a really low dose to many who have had to put up with so much more, but my rheumy is thinking of introducing this on an ongoing...

I know this probably seems a really low dose to many who have had to put up with...

•13 years ago

World Arthritis Day webchat with NRAS and CSP

I am looking forward to taking part in a webchat with Ailsa Bosworth of the National Rheumatoid Arthritis Society and Phil Gray of the Chartered Society of...

I am looking forward to taking part in a webchat with Ailsa Bosworth of the Nati...

•13 years ago

why did I say I felt fine

Had a bad year with quite a few flares.Am now on cimzia as well as methotrexate injections.Really big improvement in last couple of months and managed without...

Had a bad year with quite a few flares.Am now on cimzia as well as methotrexate ...

•13 years ago

RA and Physiotherapy - Live webchat with Health Minister Paul Burstow MP on World Arthritis Day (12 October) from 11.45-12.30pm.

NRAS and the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy (CSP) are delighted to announce that Health Minister, Paul Burstow MP, has agreed to take part in a live...

NRAS and the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy (CSP) are delighted to announce ...

•13 years ago

Is my pain in my hand and knee ra or fibromyalgia, how do i look after myself with this pain. sylvia

•13 years ago

Been away

Hi since my last blog about two weeks ago, things have changed after having RA for 14years. My meds were changed two months ago. I was put on methotrexate...

Hi since my last blog about two weeks ago, things have changed after having RA f...

•13 years ago

A new NRAS Support Group!!

Please spare me a moment, NRAS is looking to increase its presence in its local area of Maidenhead by holding an information day promoting NRAS and our...

Please spare me a moment, NRAS is looking to increase its presence in its loc...

•13 years ago

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swimming

Morning everyone, just got back from the swimming pool. Been downstairs since 1.30am, couldn't sleep or get settled so down i came. I managed to get settled...

Morning everyone, just got back from the swimming pool. Been downstairs since 1....

•13 years ago

Do you have flushes with RA

Hello Can anyone enlighten me as I am due to go to the Rheumy clinic tomorrow and over the last couple of weeks, i have been having flushes but not sure if...

Hello Can anyone enlighten me as I am due to go to the Rheumy clinic tomorro...

•13 years ago

Back to the Grindstone

Hi Everyone. It's me again. Back from our river cruise in Portugal down the Douro watching vineyards pass by. Once you've seen one, you've seen the lot but...

Hi Everyone. It's me again. Back from our river cruise in Portugal down the Do...

•13 years ago

Oohps i have taken folic acid on methotrexate day what shall i do x

•13 years ago

Since starting treatment for RA in April, my cycle has been all over the place.

Since starting treatment for RA in April, my cycle has been all over the place. From being pretty regular at 28/29 days, everything has now gone completely...

Since starting treatment for RA in April, my cycle has been all over the place. ...

•13 years ago

hair pieces and wigs?

any suggestions where to go/websites to use? would the RA nurse be able to help? (I would ring but she's so busy and this isn't urgent) I'm going to...

any suggestions where to go/websites to use? would the RA nurse be able to help?...

•13 years ago

Disability and job prospects. 2

But are things different for a patient with mobility disabilities who at the same time has a MA and Ph.D in Philosophy? Do they still discriminate? I mean what...

But are things different for a patient with mobility disabilities who at the sam...

•13 years ago

Who's a silly billy!!!!!!

Having rested all day yesterday, couldn't do anything. Husband and i went out for a meal. It was lovely evening so we sat outside enjoying the evening sun....

Having rested all day yesterday, couldn't do anything. Husband and i went out fo...

•13 years ago

What sort of mattress to get?

I know this looks like a petty question, but I'm making a big buy. I was speaking to my sister today, and she said she tried this £1000 mattress, but it was...

I know this looks like a petty question, but I'm making a big buy. I was speakin...

•13 years ago

Hello. I,m on 20mg inj MXT, and still rattle with painkillers, Naproxen etc... and still in pain. Any one have any ideas whats next ?

•13 years ago

Hot week

Well what a week we're having with this lovely sun. I've been getting the garden ready for the winter. I wonder why when its this hot. I have felt able to do a...

Well what a week we're having with this lovely sun. I've been getting the garden...

•13 years ago

The Return from La la Land!!

Haven't written anything on the site for weeks although I have continued to read various comments and blogs. I went to our Occupational Health Department...

Haven't written anything on the site for weeks although I have continued to read...

•13 years ago

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