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HIGH ESR & CRP LEVELS....

Does anybody who has high levels of ESR know before they have there bloods taken?? I seem to know, as i feel like my body is like lead, and everything is an...

Does anybody who has high levels of ESR know before they have there bloods taken...

gallini

•12 years ago

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Anyone had problems with high blood pressure.Could it be related to RA medication?I take methotrexate by injection and cimzia.

Never had any problems with blood pressure until this last year.I keep having it monitored but its never under control even with BP tablets.

Never had any problems with blood pressure until this last year.I keep having it...

avjh

•12 years ago

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Is this an RA Nodule ?

I was diagnosed with RA 6 yrs ago and although I do have pain and mobility restrictions, I have never had a 'full blown' flare up - as in severe swelling of...

I was diagnosed with RA 6 yrs ago and although I do have pain and mobility restr...

Jan62

•12 years ago

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anyone had eye problems with Rheumatoid Arthritis/

judyginn

•12 years ago

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The Gym- fitness classes

I was wondering if anyone was an avid fitness finatic, til diagnosed with RA. I was - weight training, cardio, Yoga and Pilates along with power walking. I...

I was wondering if anyone was an avid fitness finatic, til diagnosed with RA. I...

Hidden

•12 years ago

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CRP

So last week my thumbs were so swollen and sore I couldn't write for more than a few minutes cos it was too painful, my elbows hurt and my toes were agony, I...

So last week my thumbs were so swollen and sore I couldn't write for more than a...

casapp

•12 years ago

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Vitamins/Minerals/Supplements for HAIR LOSS

Anyone know of any substances to help thicken hair. I inject 20mg of Methotrexate once a week and take 5mg of folic acid 6 days a week. My hair has become...

Anyone know of any substances to help thicken hair. I inject 20mg of Methotrexa...

Hidden

•12 years ago

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RA specialist and DLA

No surprise this is another question about DLA. I received THE letter this morning saying I had been unsuccessful for both care and mobility. Everything...

No surprise this is another question about DLA. I received THE letter this morn...

kezza

•12 years ago

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Dr John Mansfield

Today i have invested in a book called ARTHRITIS The Allergy Connection by Dr John Mansfield .. Got into reading it and its surprising what he says well worth...

Today i have invested in a book called ARTHRITIS The Allergy Connection by Dr Jo...

essexgirl

•12 years ago

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not the news i was expecting :-(

I went for the follow up appointment today after my knee surgery, to be told that the back of my kneecap was very badly damaged and at some point my knee is...

I went for the follow up appointment today after my knee surgery, to be told tha...

aston

•12 years ago

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My GP says I'm an enigma!

I have been experiencing periods of breathlessness for the last 6 months and my rhuematologist suspected pulmonary fibrosis. After having chest x rays, a high...

I have been experiencing periods of breathlessness for the last 6 months and my ...

John1052

•12 years ago

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Writers block

Sitting here looking at a blank sheet of paper I had the feeling of what writers block might be like, but I’m no author. Perhaps an artist has the same...

Sitting here looking at a blank sheet of paper I had the feeling of what writers...

Sue-NRAS

•12 years ago

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Failed ankle fusion?

As a sufferer of rheumatoid arthritis ..........Following two ankle replacements, each lasting 5 years,I had to have an ankle fusion. Unfortunately I had no...

As a sufferer of rheumatoid arthritis ..........Following two ankle replacements...

Hidden

•12 years ago

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Feeling like a fool......again!

Hi everybody. I saw consultant yesterday and I was explaining about how I couldn't move a few weeks ago due to pain in my lower back and also my neck it was so...

Hi everybody. I saw consultant yesterday and I was explaining about how I couldn...

Treesha

•12 years ago

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BIg Day today

Well every body i'm off to the hosipital today so hopefully will know when i am to get my operation. Thats it all really. Have a good day all.

Well every body i'm off to the hosipital today so hopefully will know when i am ...

sylvi

•12 years ago

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Useless hand!

Thanks to you all who replied to my last post- here we go again regarding the hand. Today has been terrible- I could not peel the veggies for tea, my hubby...

Thanks to you all who replied to my last post- here we go again regarding the ha...

Hidden

•12 years ago

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Hello people!

I was diagnosed with RA 18 months ago - started properly one morning (after a really rubbish 2 years) after waking up and unable to walk due to hip pain. It...

I was diagnosed with RA 18 months ago - started properly one morning (after a re...

Hidden

•12 years ago

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Petition to stop and review widespread cuts in benefits.

As many of us claim benefits and have carers, I thought you might like to add your name to this petition and share on your social network sites. Beth xxx...

As many of us claim benefits and have carers, I thought you might like to add yo...

Beth58

•12 years ago

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Work worries like most of you

Hi Just need advice. As you know I've bee off for the last year and saw Rheunies yesterday. to cut a long story short they don't think the Enbrel is working...

Hi Just need advice. As you know I've bee off for the last year and saw Rheuni...

allanah

•12 years ago

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dla again

hi every1 i have posted my form for dla hope they make the right decision because i am getting so stressed about this thinking allsorts what if they say no how...

hi every1 i have posted my form for dla hope they make the right decision becaus...

ords

•12 years ago

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debbie58

hello all, I have been struggling with RA since Nov last year was misdiagnosed at 1st told I had fybromialia (now been told thats secondary). Where to start?...

hello all, I have been struggling with RA since Nov last year was misdiagnosed ...

debbie58

•12 years ago

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drug knowledge?

My recently diagnosed 15 yr old daughter has just started on Etoricoxib today, anybody else had anything to do with this...? She`s feeling horribly nauseaus so...

My recently diagnosed 15 yr old daughter has just started on Etoricoxib today, a...

Northerner123

•12 years ago

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Work think they can take Libs, but I aint aving it!!!

Hi All Hope you are all well? I've had an up and down couple of wks. After the fall, my ra seems to raise its ugly head which meant the wk leading up...

Hi All Hope you are all well? I've had an up and down couple of wks. Af...

sciqueen

•12 years ago

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Hi . New to blogging, but not RA. had that for 36years.Had my fist cimzia dose 1 wk ago. Today have all over rash; should I worry about it?

R A not responding to treatment and following stomach ulcer not allow any anti inflamitories. Methotrexate made me sick after 5 successful years on it. Take...

R A not responding to treatment and following stomach ulcer not allow any anti i...

Hidden

•12 years ago

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Dr's say my CRP levels seem fine, so why am I in so much pain?

My knees, hips and spine all really hurt, and to top it all my insides are starting to be painful too? MRI scan is booked for march 10th but I then have to...

My knees, hips and spine all really hurt, and to top it all my insides are start...

Mel_

•12 years ago

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I am comng off Leflunomide and the plan is to begin Enbrel Self Injection. Has anyone any comments about Enbrel...pro or con?

I saw my RA doctor yesterday and she began the tests required to qualify me for Enbrel...TB test, Hepatitus, etc. Also, she has to check with Medicare and my...

I saw my RA doctor yesterday and she began the tests required to qualify me for ...

BSMGA

•12 years ago

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new here.....Hello

Hi everyone, I'm new to this site but not to RA, I've had Ankylosing Spondylitis for 7 years, and last year my wrists and hands started to swell and be be...

Hi everyone, I'm new to this site but not to RA, I've had Ankylosing Spondylitis...

aston

•12 years ago

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Has anyone had knuckle reaplacement and ulner deviation corrected?

I have severe ulnar deviation in my left hand and right is clawed right in to my palm, can only open fingers about 1/2 inch. If anyone knows of GOOD...

I have severe ulnar deviation in my left hand and right is clawed right in to my...

siskin

•12 years ago

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Atos Medical, Thank God it's over, now fingers crossed!

Hi All, As I said earlier I had my Atos Medical today, to decide if I can continue getting ESA. I thought I'd blog in case anyone is going for the 1st time....

Hi All, As I said earlier I had my Atos Medical today, to decide if I can conti...

Hidden

•12 years ago

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Back from doctors

I have been to the doctors this morning to see him about my chest. My chest is clear from any infection. He is sending me for a blood test to see if there is...

I have been to the doctors this morning to see him about my chest. My chest is c...

sylvi

•12 years ago

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All posts for February 2012

HIGH ESR & CRP LEVELS....

Anyone had problems with high blood pressure.Could it be related to RA medication?I take methotrexate by injection and cimzia.

Is this an RA Nodule ?

anyone had eye problems with Rheumatoid Arthritis/

The Gym- fitness classes

CRP

Vitamins/Minerals/Supplements for HAIR LOSS

RA specialist and DLA

Dr John Mansfield

not the news i was expecting :-(

My GP says I'm an enigma!

Writers block

Failed ankle fusion?

Feeling like a fool......again!

BIg Day today

Useless hand!

Hello people!

Petition to stop and review widespread cuts in benefits.

Work worries like most of you

dla again

debbie58

drug knowledge?

Work think they can take Libs, but I aint aving it!!!

Hi . New to blogging, but not RA. had that for 36years.Had my fist cimzia dose 1 wk ago. Today have all over rash; should I worry about it?

Dr's say my CRP levels seem fine, so why am I in so much pain?

I am comng off Leflunomide and the plan is to begin Enbrel Self Injection. Has anyone any comments about Enbrel...pro or con?

new here.....Hello

Has anyone had knuckle reaplacement and ulner deviation corrected?

Atos Medical, Thank God it's over, now fingers crossed!

Back from doctors

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