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Ibuprofen with MTX?

As some of you know I've just started on MTX. My GP put a repeat prescription for Ibuprofen in with the MTX and folic acid. In the pamphlet it says care should...

As some of you know I've just started on MTX. My GP put a repeat prescription fo...

Hidden

•12 years ago

23 Replies

Miserable day at the hospital today!!!

Hi Went and had my pulmonary function test today. That did not go so well as after 30-35 mins of blowing and holding my breath etc, I was tired, felt faint...

Hi Went and had my pulmonary function test today. That did not go so well as ...

sciqueen

•12 years ago

9 Replies

Has anyone heard about his treatment....

I was just looking online at the Daily Mail (I don't take this newspaper hence looking online) for the article that should have appeared yesturday (which I...

I was just looking online at the Daily Mail (I don't take this newspaper hence l...

Mel_

•12 years ago

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A New Day!!!

Good Morning My Friends: I pray that all had a restful night. I also pray that each and everyone has a pain free day as possible. RA is a painful, tiring...

Good Morning My Friends: I pray that all had a restful night. I also pray that...

Grammie

•12 years ago

11 Replies

"Mum you have HANDS "

Well seems my new meds working well so far is , as my daughter said to me "mum you have hands " in a shrill and surprised voice . Still swollen but not so much...

Well seems my new meds working well so far is , as my daughter said to me "mum y...

pottypam

•12 years ago

7 Replies

Eye infection

I know chloramphenical cannot be used as an antibiotic for infection when taking MTX but does this apply to chloramphenical eye drops?

I know chloramphenical cannot be used as an antibiotic for infection when taking...

Treesha

•12 years ago

6 Replies

How do I answer a friend who asks if I am recovering ok?

I have told her of the diagnosis of severe RA but obviously she does not understand the disease. I would love to be recovering but fat chance of that. I have...

I have told her of the diagnosis of severe RA but obviously she does not underst...

salem974

•12 years ago

8 Replies

how long will i be taking embrel?

how long, i heard two years, ive also heard a lifetime, i am taking the 25mg twice a week

how long, i heard two years, ive also heard a lifetime, i am taking the 25mg twi...

shanex1

•12 years ago

2 Replies

Leflunomide

I am fairly new to this site. Having RA for thirty years I am about to start Leflunomide, I have taken, Methotrexate and Sulfasalazine in the past, I also...

I am fairly new to this site. Having RA for thirty years I am about to start Le...

Ockle

•12 years ago

20 Replies

Das scores

I am on my 6 th week of MTx and had my first ads score recorded. I scored 3.8 and my rheumy nurse said she needs to get me to 2.6 to get me in remission. I hav...

I am on my 6 th week of MTx and had my first ads score recorded. I scored 3.8 an...

BossyB

•12 years ago

9 Replies

Hand wax baths from Argos - What are these?

I have really painful hands - especially both thumbs - at the moment and did a search on the site for advice. Lots of people suggested a hand wax bath...

I have really painful hands - especially both thumbs - at the moment and did a s...

Erika

•12 years ago

11 Replies

Good Morning, can having a virus cause one to flare up and feel worse than ever?

What I believed to be a 24 hr bug has turned into 3 days of sickness. I hurt all over, nausea. Anyone else have these problems? It seems to take forever to...

What I believed to be a 24 hr bug has turned into 3 days of sickness. I hurt all...

Grammie

•12 years ago

6 Replies

Bad tempered and very tired.

Cat is driving me mad, keeps jumping onto things and knocking everything down. Berry keeps whining - don't know why - he has been out constantly today. Hubby...

Cat is driving me mad, keeps jumping onto things and knocking everything down. ...

LavendarLady

•12 years ago

20 Replies

How much alcohol with MTX?

My rheumy nurse said no alchol on MTX day or within 2 days after. I am going to a champagne dinner on new years eve so was wondering if I can join in with the...

My rheumy nurse said no alchol on MTX day or within 2 days after. I am going to ...

Treesha

•12 years ago

33 Replies

the penalties of overdoing it.

I know you all told me to not over do it and me thinking because i felt well i did the opposite. Well i'm paying for it now. I'll start with the ot...

I know you all told me to not over do it and me thinking because i felt well i d...

sylvi

•12 years ago

8 Replies

hihas anyone ever experiance wideing feet?

i have cowboy boots that before i could wear but my feet changed their size to a wider size but yet my regular shoes are ok.has anyone experiance this?what...

i have cowboy boots that before i could wear but my feet changed their size to ...

coonsanders

•12 years ago

4 Replies

anyone know how to stop being scared of going to the dentist, it actually makes me feel sick and have palputations really bad

jaqi1

•12 years ago

8 Replies

What should I expect?

I've got my first rheumatology appointment on Wednesday; I know I need to take a urine sample and a list of my current medication, but I don't really know what...

I've got my first rheumatology appointment on Wednesday; I know I need to take a...

SootyB

•12 years ago

10 Replies

Over done it again!!!

Its been a few days since i've blogged as since i had a steroid injection i've been making hay while the sun shines as they say. Let me begin at the start....

Its been a few days since i've blogged as since i had a steroid injection i've b...

sylvi

•12 years ago

11 Replies

Nomadic Pain for the Winter Months!

I was wondering exactly why I randomly ended up with pain in my hands (and only my hands) after 31 years of reasonably perfect health. Whilst they're still...

I was wondering exactly why I randomly ended up with pain in my hands (and only ...

SootyB

•12 years ago

7 Replies

Just thought I would say 'Hi!'

Hello everyone, I thought i would stop by to just say hi! I have now had two lots of my Cimzia, I didn't cry so much this time, I can't say I have...

Hello everyone, I thought i would stop by to just say hi! I have now had t...

PJ68

•12 years ago

15 Replies

Why this Kolavery D??

Just listen this song.. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YR12Z8f1Dh8&feature=aso you will definitely laugh.. This song is a mix of Tamil (One of Indian...

Just listen this song.. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YR12Z8f1Dh8&feature=a...

Kapil

•12 years ago

1 Reply

My feet are killing me!

I went to our company Graduation Ceremony last night. It was held in a smart London hotel and I was determined to dress to impress. I haven't worn a dress and...

I went to our company Graduation Ceremony last night. It was held in a smart Lon...

CaroleHe

•12 years ago

6 Replies

My Rhixmib my first infusion (snap with Charlie )

Well after a false start last year for this treatment , I went on friday and after 4 attemps to get the canular in (took 8 last year before they gave up ). All...

Well after a false start last year for this treatment , I went on friday and aft...

pottypam

•12 years ago

6 Replies

Nutrition. Cooking aids. Blenders that heat.

I am researching these blenders that heat the ingredients and then blend all in the machine automatically to make soup. I don't get enough veg and find...

I am researching these blenders that heat the ingredients and then blend all in ...

Charlie36

•12 years ago

17 Replies

Tight spot

Have decided recently that I am fed up with wearing trousers all the time so I bought a couple of winter skirts,mid calf length.Also treated myself to a pair...

Have decided recently that I am fed up with wearing trousers all the time so I b...

avjh

•12 years ago

16 Replies

My scooter christmasfied

I have pimped my ride. Something to make everyone laugh. Enjoy.

sylvi

•12 years ago

6 Replies

Has anyone else been made to feel they're making it up??:(

I've had my 1st appt on tuesday at the hospital after being referred by my doctor after blood tests and previous hstory. I ache and hurt all over, can't get...

I've had my 1st appt on tuesday at the hospital after being referred by my docto...

Hidden

•12 years ago

9 Replies

NRAS Media request

As part of the media campaign highlighting the importance of early diagnosis i.e. The S Factor Campaign, NRAS require someone who has been fairly recently...

As part of the media campaign highlighting the importance of early diagnosis i.e...

Clare-NRAS

Partner•12 years ago

4 Replies

Maimie's Blog - Festive Cookie Cutter of Great Britain

Interestingly, this cookie cutter is missing Northern Ireland and we are planning to add NI to our arsenal next year . This means I’ll need a new shape for...

Interestingly, this cookie cutter is missing Northern Ireland and we are plannin...

Hidden

•12 years ago

2 Replies

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All posts for November 2011

Ibuprofen with MTX?

Miserable day at the hospital today!!!

Has anyone heard about his treatment....

A New Day!!!

"Mum you have HANDS "

Eye infection

How do I answer a friend who asks if I am recovering ok?

how long will i be taking embrel?

Leflunomide

Das scores

Hand wax baths from Argos - What are these?

Good Morning, can having a virus cause one to flare up and feel worse than ever?

Bad tempered and very tired.

How much alcohol with MTX?

the penalties of overdoing it.

hihas anyone ever experiance wideing feet?

anyone know how to stop being scared of going to the dentist, it actually makes me feel sick and have palputations really bad

What should I expect?

Over done it again!!!

Nomadic Pain for the Winter Months!

Just thought I would say 'Hi!'

Why this Kolavery D??

My feet are killing me!

My Rhixmib my first infusion (snap with Charlie )

Nutrition. Cooking aids. Blenders that heat.

Tight spot

My scooter christmasfied

Has anyone else been made to feel they're making it up??:(

NRAS Media request

Maimie's Blog - Festive Cookie Cutter of Great Britain

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