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Can someone please tell me the side effects of mtx.

sylvi

•13 years ago

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Twenty four hours of misery!

Had a sStudy Club meeting to go to at 10:30 am Weds. Was really having a hard time getting a move on to get ready to go out, not sure why so much more...

Had a sStudy Club meeting to go to at 10:30 am Weds. Was really having a hard t...

Hidden

•13 years ago

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not been on for a while

Last time I was on several months ago I was feeling sorry for myself due to the pain in both my knees, After receiving support from other members I have...

Last time I was on several months ago I was feeling sorry for myself due to the...

Janice53

•13 years ago

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Folic Acid ?

Does anyone think my fuzzy headachee days are caused by the folic acid tablet I have to take once a week. I am on MTX and Hyroxychloroquine and one folic to...

Does anyone think my fuzzy headachee days are caused by the folic acid tablet I ...

wendywoo

•13 years ago

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New to Rituximab and scared....

hi im 23 and ive been told by my consultant that the next step for me is to have rituximab infusions, i have had RA for 4 years now and have tried numerous...

hi im 23 and ive been told by my consultant that the next step for me is to have...

Gwen

•13 years ago

5 Replies

Taking control...a little

I've been making an effort this week to take more control of my health. I phoned the GP surgery and confirmed my rheumatology referral has been done at last....

I've been making an effort this week to take more control of my health. I phoned...

Hidden

•13 years ago

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hi everyone i would like to ask if anyone can give me sum advice i had to go hospital today for my 2nd course of rituxmab whilst was there

i saw the o.t and she informed me that the tendons in my right hand are strecthin iand i need to wear a splint see called it a complete resting splint and told...

i saw the o.t and she informed me that the tendons in my right hand are strecthi...

mark45

•13 years ago

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Been up all night again.

I have been up all night again. I don't know if my chest infection is starting to break as i feel awful. I have had only about two hours sleep. I have been on...

I have been up all night again. I don't know if my chest infection is starting t...

sylvi

•13 years ago

11 Replies

manuka honey

I was just wondering if anyone has tried manuka honey, as read a few things that it really helps with RA and helps your immune system but its expensive so...

I was just wondering if anyone has tried manuka honey, as read a few things that...

nicki18

•13 years ago

10 Replies

Foot operation

Hi,I have had RA for less than 2 years and already require an operation on my right foot with my left not far behind.I was told they would do a bone graph and...

Hi,I have had RA for less than 2 years and already require an operation on my ri...

Julie1

•13 years ago

5 Replies

ra

does anyone else suffer fron tight calves and finding it so hard to walk help

ords

•13 years ago

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Disappointed with my hospital appointment...

I had my regular visit to the RA consultant today and came away feeling that I had been kicked in the stomach. He hardly had anytime for me. I went in with a...

I had my regular visit to the RA consultant today and came away feeling that I h...

Widget

•13 years ago

19 Replies

Hi all i"m new to this

I was diagnosed with ra in dec 11 it took about 8 months before they knew what was wrong with me. I have been put on methotrexate ,plaquenil i was given a...

I was diagnosed with ra in dec 11 it took about 8 months before they knew what w...

marce

•13 years ago

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Re drifting fingers and freezing cold flushes

Just back from my Tai Chi and 2 friends observed afterwards that not only are my pinkys both very blue/ purple at the middle joints and swollen (and painful!)...

Just back from my Tai Chi and 2 friends observed afterwards that not only are my...

Hidden

•13 years ago

19 Replies

Last day at work

Hi Friday is my last day at work sadly, not that I have been going in due to a chest infection I caught over Xmas. But my last day is as I have said I was...

Hi Friday is my last day at work sadly, not that I have been going in due to ...

Beeper

•13 years ago

5 Replies

Looking for anyone that can tell me if thier child with RA has sleeping problems and if so, what does the Dr. prescribe to help them sleep?

Melatonin doesnt work.

sonwithRA

•13 years ago

6 Replies

Are you a member of the social network site facebook & newly diagnosed with R.A.

I hope I am not breaking any rules here, but you might like to make friends on FB with the American 'Rheumatoid Arthritis Warrior'. Kelly regularly posts...

I hope I am not breaking any rules here, but you might like to make friends on F...

Gina_K

•13 years ago

14 Replies

Help for my Nan please

Hi, my Nan is 85 and has rheumatoid arthiritis in her hip and her left hand. She is a great deal of pain in her hip despite her GP trying her on a variety if...

Hi, my Nan is 85 and has rheumatoid arthiritis in her hip and her left hand. She...

alexisemma31

•13 years ago

7 Replies

sorry to moan

Bloody awful day. My legs are so painful and sore due to the injections I had weekend. I have large read marks and bruises around the 2 injection area. I...

Bloody awful day. My legs are so painful and sore due to the injections I had we...

susanh

•13 years ago

14 Replies

Honeymoon or not to Honeymoon

Ok i am in a complete nightmare and i hate my life right now and i just need to vent and get some support from you guys.... As most of you know i am due to...

Ok i am in a complete nightmare and i hate my life right now and i just need to ...

Ella32

•13 years ago

16 Replies

hiya does anyone wake up with blotchy skin on their face and neck every morning

jaqi1

•13 years ago

5 Replies

Saw my GP today and I could scream!

I wrote a question a little while ago about how long a first rheumatology appointment should last as mine was very short and sweet with a negative diagnosis....

I wrote a question a little while ago about how long a first rheumatology appoin...

Hidden

•13 years ago

20 Replies

The Welfare Reform Bill and the Hardest Hit Campaign - we need your help!

Unless you've had your head buried in the sand, you are likely to have heard something in the press about the Welfare Reform Bill, which is currently going...

Unless you've had your head buried in the sand, you are likely to have heard som...

Hidden

•13 years ago

7 Replies

Hi I'm newish on here

I'm not still not sure if I should be on here or not! My blood markers for the RA factor are always negative although I do have OA. However my consultant...

I'm not still not sure if I should be on here or not! My blood markers for the ...

Hidden

•13 years ago

8 Replies

Hello there, Iam so glad that i found the NRAS and this site, your are all so helpful and friendly

I have been diagnosed for 2 years now and the last 8 months have not been that good, what with flare ups and the hospital cancelling my last 2 appointments. I...

I have been diagnosed for 2 years now and the last 8 months have not been that g...

carrieanne

•13 years ago

9 Replies

Ankle supports

Hello all, could anyone please tell me as to where I can get some sort of ankle supports from? or do the OT provide anything? Thank you all in advance,...

Hello all, could anyone please tell me as to where I can get some sort of ankle ...

Philip

•13 years ago

5 Replies

I just don't know what to do

The last time I saw my rheumy nurse was October 19th. I told her that my foot was ery painful, not in the joints but underneath. She examined it and told me...

The last time I saw my rheumy nurse was October 19th. I told her that my foot wa...

CaroleHe

•13 years ago

14 Replies

Anti TNF appeal...update....

moving on from my last blog (moan) about my anti TNF rejection, I wrote to my consultants requesting an appeal against the decision. I listed my reasoning for...

moving on from my last blog (moan) about my anti TNF rejection, I wrote to my co...

Mel_

•13 years ago

5 Replies

MTX and Gallbladder problems/ abdominal pains anyone?

Hi I wonder if anyone else has experienced abdominal pain or discomfort since taking MTX? I have had gallstones for 10 years now but have been trouble/ pain...

Hi I wonder if anyone else has experienced abdominal pain or discomfort since ta...

Hidden

•13 years ago

8 Replies

What Next

Just got back from the doctors,you are never going to believe this. I have another chest infection. More antibiotics for 7 days again. This will be my third...

Just got back from the doctors,you are never going to believe this. I have anoth...

sylvi

•13 years ago

11 Replies

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All posts for January 2012

Can someone please tell me the side effects of mtx.

Twenty four hours of misery!

not been on for a while

Folic Acid ?

New to Rituximab and scared....

Taking control...a little

hi everyone i would like to ask if anyone can give me sum advice i had to go hospital today for my 2nd course of rituxmab whilst was there

Been up all night again.

manuka honey

Foot operation

ra

Disappointed with my hospital appointment...

Hi all i"m new to this

Re drifting fingers and freezing cold flushes

Last day at work

Looking for anyone that can tell me if thier child with RA has sleeping problems and if so, what does the Dr. prescribe to help them sleep?

Are you a member of the social network site facebook & newly diagnosed with R.A.

Help for my Nan please

sorry to moan

Honeymoon or not to Honeymoon

hiya does anyone wake up with blotchy skin on their face and neck every morning

Saw my GP today and I could scream!

The Welfare Reform Bill and the Hardest Hit Campaign - we need your help!

Hi I'm newish on here

Hello there, Iam so glad that i found the NRAS and this site, your are all so helpful and friendly

Ankle supports

I just don't know what to do

Anti TNF appeal...update....

MTX and Gallbladder problems/ abdominal pains anyone?

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