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Will there be a light at the end of the tunnel?

Hello everyone I wrote last week that I now qualify for the anti tnf drug but have got to have a second high DAS score before I can actually go on it. I am...

Hello everyone I wrote last week that I now qualify for the anti tnf drug but h...

Pandora

•13 years ago

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does anyone know if it is ok to take 2mg diazepam when i am being sedated at the dentist

jaqi1

•13 years ago

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Vitamins, minerals and other self help ideas.

Hi, I have been prescribed Vit D and calcium by the hospital (as RA is a risk factor for osteoporosis.) And suddenly my nails are strong and no longer...

Hi, I have been prescribed Vit D and calcium by the hospital (as RA is a risk f...

Hidden

•13 years ago

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I am currently taking Luflunomide for my RA and am experiencing hair loss. Is this reversible if I stop taking Laflunomide and go to Orencia

I took Methotrexate for around 8 to 9 weeks and began experiencing anaphylactic shock on several occasions. Was then placed on Laflunomide but experienced...

I took Methotrexate for around 8 to 9 weeks and began experiencing anaphylactic ...

BSMGA

•13 years ago

14 Replies

Having a bad few days!

Hi, my daughter, Molly, is really suffering, especially today. She was sent home from school today as both her knees were having spasms/stabbing pains and her...

Hi, my daughter, Molly, is really suffering, especially today. She was sent home...

Becsy

•13 years ago

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Packing my bag

Hi all just popped on for a bit of support As you all know i've not been well for a while. Saw rhuemy twice last week and he is concerned i;ve got an...

Hi all just popped on for a bit of support As you all know i've not been well ...

julieporter

•13 years ago

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I have done it!!!!!

Hi everyone I have done it I had a meeting today with HR, Ocupational Health, my manager and my supervisor. The following has been agreeded. From...

Hi everyone I have done it I had a meeting today with HR, Ocupational Heal...

susanh

•13 years ago

22 Replies

Knees!!!

Hi All I've been wearing 100 denier tights to work and so far they have managed to keep my feet and in particular my knees warm - so far. At work I was...

Hi All I've been wearing 100 denier tights to work and so far they have manag...

sciqueen

•13 years ago

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Winter wonderland

I've been a bit quiet recently as battling with a series of sad and miserable events, and of course the RA never likes being ignored so has been making itself...

I've been a bit quiet recently as battling with a series of sad and miserable ev...

helixhelix

•13 years ago

12 Replies

At the bottom of the waiting list agin

Good morning all x I spoke to Pals today at my local hospital to find out how long I will need to wait for a second opinion. All they could tell me was that I...

Good morning all x I spoke to Pals today at my local hospital to find out how lo...

Hidden

•13 years ago

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Who would you be

Its about time i tried to lighten us all up. The question is,if you could have a body transplant who would you swap your body?

Its about time i tried to lighten us all up. The question is,if you could ha...

sylvi

•13 years ago

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MTX and hair loss

I am horrified to find that my usually very thick hair is thinning and i still have problems with red spots in my mouth and a sore on my tongue so i have...

I am horrified to find that my usually very thick hair is thinning and i still h...

Treesha

•13 years ago

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45 AND CLAPPED OUT!

At the age of 40 life was good i had been working since i was 15 and all was well, now i 45 am clapped out! 3 years ago i fell down the stairs and hurt the...

At the age of 40 life was good i had been working since i was 15 and all was wel...

gaspajack

•13 years ago

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TW x 3

For those of us who are old enough to remember this means "That was the week that was" programme which just about sums up this last week for me. My right...

For those of us who are old enough to remember this means "That was the week tha...

LavendarLady

•13 years ago

8 Replies

Eyes......

Good morning everyone,hope you are all well?!! I saw my RA nurse on Fri and mentioned to her that my eyes have been very dry,itchy and sore recently and I...

Good morning everyone,hope you are all well?!! I saw my RA nurse on Fri and m...

clair

•13 years ago

13 Replies

Back pain

I had a virus at Christmas that went on for some time, it's left me feeling very tired with little energy. The arthritis has flared up so I've been very sore...

I had a virus at Christmas that went on for some time, it's left me feeling very...

Hidden

•13 years ago

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LIFE'S A BEETCH!

It's 1:00 pm Saturday. I will be going to my son's home across town to join with the other grandparents, cousins, aunts and uncles to celebrate Jared's 14th...

It's 1:00 pm Saturday. I will be going to my son's home across town to join wi...

Hidden

•13 years ago

16 Replies

JIA??????

Hi, my daughter is 12 years old and 18 months ago started experiencing pains and spasms in her left knee. We went to doctors and was told that it was bursitis....

Hi, my daughter is 12 years old and 18 months ago started experiencing pains and...

Becsy

•13 years ago

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feeling sick on hydroxychloroquine?

I have just restarted hydroxychloroquine (one a day due to increase to two in two days time). I was on this alone for some years about twenty years ago and...

I have just restarted hydroxychloroquine (one a day due to increase to two in t...

oldtimer

•13 years ago

7 Replies

Have you got RA extras?

Hi all, I’ve not blogged for quite a while that’s not because I don’t like you or fed up with you all, I have read with great interest what’s been...

Hi all, I’ve not blogged for quite a while that’s not because I don’t like...

Tricia-P

•13 years ago

15 Replies

Nice sunny day

Well here we are with a nice sunny and cold day. I don't know what to do with myself. Don't know whether i want to go out or not. My head is telling it wants...

Well here we are with a nice sunny and cold day. I don't know what to do with my...

sylvi

•13 years ago

8 Replies

Fed Up

I am so sick of this pain and constant tierdness. Today my knee hurts and my hands are swollen and sore. Having to wear my splints for the first time in ages....

I am so sick of this pain and constant tierdness. Today my knee hurts and my han...

kathgallagher

•13 years ago

11 Replies

Will my hands ever be able to clench again?

Hi all - had second from last physio session on the short wave device today and the physio will review my case after the last one next week. The physio...

Hi all - had second from last physio session on the short wave device today and ...

Hidden

•13 years ago

19 Replies

is there anything i can do / take to keep me awake?

hiya im new on here. im 43 and was diagnosed with RA about 18 months ago. looking back i think ive been suffering for a lot longer than that but id put the...

hiya im new on here. im 43 and was diagnosed with RA about 18 months ago. lookin...

pinkdee

•13 years ago

14 Replies

Tea and Empathy

All through my life, tea has been a constant. We Irish love our tea and that’s for sure. The United Kingdom Tea Council confirms the Republic of Ireland is...

All through my life, tea has been a constant. We Irish love our tea and that’s ...

Hidden

•13 years ago

10 Replies

ESR levels

My ESR levels have been steadily rising. I was just wondering at what point would I be contacted by hospital or gp if at all? Xxxx

My ESR levels have been steadily rising. I was just wondering at what point woul...

Treesha

•13 years ago

18 Replies

What to do? What to say?

So the song goes!! So I stopped the sulfasalazine myself, nasty side effects went away, got blessing officially from my RA nurse, and just on MTX now, no side...

So the song goes!! So I stopped the sulfasalazine myself, nasty side effects we...

casapp

•13 years ago

10 Replies

Yess progress

Hi all I just wanted to give you a more positive update. I managed to pluck up the courage to speak to HR today. They suggested that there are options...

Hi all I just wanted to give you a more positive update. I managed to plu...

susanh

•13 years ago

9 Replies

Struck out at cooking again

I tried to make an omelete this morning, because I was so hungry. I accidentally added way too much milk, then it wouldn't solidify so that I could turn it...

I tried to make an omelete this morning, because I was so hungry. I accidentally...

Tinwoman2

•13 years ago

2 Replies

How do you manage the constant tiredness?

I am trying to hold down a part time, (sometimes closer to full time) job, look after my doggies, do weekly shop etc. Pretty standard stuff and yet I am so...

I am trying to hold down a part time, (sometimes closer to full time) job, look ...

WiseSarah

•13 years ago

13 Replies

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All posts for January 2012

Will there be a light at the end of the tunnel?

does anyone know if it is ok to take 2mg diazepam when i am being sedated at the dentist

Vitamins, minerals and other self help ideas.

I am currently taking Luflunomide for my RA and am experiencing hair loss. Is this reversible if I stop taking Laflunomide and go to Orencia

Having a bad few days!

Packing my bag

I have done it!!!!!

Knees!!!

Winter wonderland

At the bottom of the waiting list agin

Who would you be

MTX and hair loss

45 AND CLAPPED OUT!

TW x 3

Eyes......

Back pain

LIFE'S A BEETCH!

JIA??????

feeling sick on hydroxychloroquine?

Have you got RA extras?

Nice sunny day

Fed Up

Will my hands ever be able to clench again?

is there anything i can do / take to keep me awake?

Tea and Empathy

ESR levels

What to do? What to say?

Yess progress

Struck out at cooking again

How do you manage the constant tiredness?

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