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? RA with low RF & CCp readings

Is it possible to have RA with high ESR 40, CPC 43 & IGA 4.15 reading but lowish RF 12 & CCP 3 readings. Rheum.not convinced RA as when scanned my joints...

Is it possible to have RA with high ESR 40, CPC 43 & IGA 4.15 reading but lowish...

Jazz69

•12 years ago

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Does RA cause memory loss?

I have my follow up appt. next week (please give me some drugs!!) and will mention it to them but I'm wondering if anyone else suffers from memory loss? I can...

I have my follow up appt. next week (please give me some drugs!!) and will menti...

Hidden

•12 years ago

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ESR, MTX AND PAIN

Hey guys my first question on this site, im so hoping im not alone as i really think im going of my head, been diagnosed since 2006, on mtx for about a year...

Hey guys my first question on this site, im so hoping im not alone as i really t...

TIPPER40

•12 years ago

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HAND STIFFNESS

Do any of us fellow sufferers have trouble with finger stiffness? I get this daily, only on my right hand, its like I cannot straighten my fingers, they...

Do any of us fellow sufferers have trouble with finger stiffness? I get this...

Hidden

•12 years ago

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Thank you

I thought that I would start by saying thank you to you ALL rather than answering indivual blogs. Syvlia I am on DLA at cares level but my husband upto a...

I thought that I would start by saying thank you to you ALL rather than answerin...

susanh

•12 years ago

17 Replies

ESR results and fatigue

Hi All I wondered if anyone can tell me about ESR results and whether my GP is right to say that the raised inflammation might be the cause of my current...

Hi All I wondered if anyone can tell me about ESR results and whether my GP is r...

Hidden

•12 years ago

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So tired...

I have been so busy attending a CHIP-Comprehensive Health Improvement Program 3 times a week all month, and then an intense 3 day CERT-Community Emergency...

I have been so busy attending a CHIP-Comprehensive Health Improvement Program 3 ...

Tinwoman2

•12 years ago

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HAIR LOSS and METHATREXATE

I am on MTX injections (long term) and my hair is getting thinner by the week, I even have small patches where my hair is missing altogether. I'm wondering if...

I am on MTX injections (long term) and my hair is getting thinner by the week, I...

Hidden

•12 years ago

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Is light headedness a side effect of taking MTX?

Quite happily sitting down watching TV and suddenly this strange feelingof light headedness came over me and lasted only a few minutes, but quite disconcerting!

Quite happily sitting down watching TV and suddenly this strange feelingof light...

Hidden

•12 years ago

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ANYONE WITH HIP PROBLEMS!

DOES ANY ONE HAVE RA IN THE HIP I HAVE BEEN EXPERIENCING TERRIBLE PAIN ,CANT PUT MY SOCKS ON, BEND DOWN ETC;NEVER EXPERIENCED ANYTHING LIKE THIS BEFORE,USUALLY...

DOES ANY ONE HAVE RA IN THE HIP I HAVE BEEN EXPERIENCING TERRIBLE PAIN ,CANT PUT...

thinkpositive

•12 years ago

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One of the lucky ones

This is my first blog, so bear with me! I think I must be one of the 'lucky' people with RA, because, from what I have read, I have had an aggressive...

This is my first blog, so bear with me! I think I must be one of the 'lucky' pe...

tiger

•12 years ago

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Can I Insist On My Diclofenac?

Doc wrote to me, saying my repeat prescription for Diclofenac would not be continued. I only use approx 10 tablets a month (as Doc would know from re-order...

Doc wrote to me, saying my repeat prescription for Diclofenac would not be conti...

-ian-

•12 years ago

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advice needed please, for my 15 year old newly diagnosed.

My daughter has been diagnosed with RA & is taking it (undersandably) pretty badly. We are waiting a `emergency` referral to consultant after receiving blood...

My daughter has been diagnosed with RA & is taking it (undersandably) pretty bad...

Northerner123

•12 years ago

7 Replies

What do I do now

Hi everyone I haven,t been on for a while as I have had a lot happening Tuesday of this week I took my husband to have his Lumber punchure procedure. One...

Hi everyone I haven,t been on for a while as I have had a lot happening Tu...

susanh

•12 years ago

7 Replies

RA and pneumoccle vacination.

Has anyone on this site with RA, but not on biologics, been advised by GP to have pneumococcle vacination, if so did they have "the jab" and and had they...

Has anyone on this site with RA, but not on biologics, been advised by GP to hav...

siskin

•12 years ago

22 Replies

Good sunday.

Here i am on a sunday afternoon sitting listening to adele. I am in a good mood,sun shining. Still got aches and pains,but what the hell its a lovely day and...

Here i am on a sunday afternoon sitting listening to adele. I am in a good mood,...

sylvi

•12 years ago

3 Replies

Arcoxia

Hi Folks, Does anyone else take Arcoxia , I have found that I have got so depressed since I have been on these and just wondered if anyone else has been the...

Hi Folks, Does anyone else take Arcoxia , I have found that I have got so dep...

nanniejan

•12 years ago

37 Replies

lump in my mouth

i dont think this has anything to do with my condtition but thought id ask if anyone has had it before, for the last week or so ive noticed a lump on the roof...

i dont think this has anything to do with my condtition but thought id ask if an...

Gwen

•12 years ago

4 Replies

In between cleaning, cooking and writing an art review;Severe RA v Mild RA (RA Warrior blog)

http://rawarrior.com/severe-rheumatoid-arthritis-versus-mild-rheumatoid-arthritis/ Always mindful that I describe myself as having mild RA I spotted this...

http://rawarrior.com/severe-rheumatoid-arthritis-versus-mild-rheumatoid-arthriti...

Hidden

•12 years ago

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Skydive

It is nearly a year since I was diagnosed with sudden onset RA. Out of the blue my joints became unbearably painful, everyday tasks took a huge and often...

It is nearly a year since I was diagnosed with sudden onset RA. Out of the blue ...

Mags126

•12 years ago

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How long does methetrexate stay in your system for or before you feel symptoms come back?

Hidden

•12 years ago

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NEEDLE PHOBIA

Hi folks As I suffer the above.......terrified of injections, what does any of you brave ones suggest when having the steroid injections? My Rheumy...

Hi folks As I suffer the above.......terrified of injections, what does any o...

Hidden

•12 years ago

28 Replies

Why did I move to the top of a hill?

In less than 2 weeks, I will have been with NRAS a full year and what a year it has been; I have moved house, twice; I had my first Christmas away from home; I...

In less than 2 weeks, I will have been with NRAS a full year and what a year it ...

Oli-NRAS

•12 years ago

9 Replies

Adult Stem Cells

Just a question if Arthritis is being cured in Dogs using adult stem cell's why not Human's

Just a question if Arthritis is being cured in Dogs using adult stem cell's why...

johnsarn

•12 years ago

3 Replies

Some Good news at last.

Saw the Podiatrist yesterday. Firstly, I no longer have plantar fasciitis in both feet! I did at the start of the RA 4 years ago but he said that would...

Saw the Podiatrist yesterday. Firstly, I no longer have plantar fasciitis in bo...

LavendarLady

•12 years ago

12 Replies

knees are playing up : (

hi, ive started lately having very swollen knees all the time. i find them very uncomfortable, i used to just get swollen knees if i was walking but now its...

hi, ive started lately having very swollen knees all the time. i find them very ...

Gwen

•12 years ago

9 Replies

Feel like I've been mummified!!

Does anyone else regularly have to bandage up their sore joints? Today I'm running out of them. 2 on my arms/wrists and 2 on my feet. Would love to find one...

Does anyone else regularly have to bandage up their sore joints? Today I'm runn...

Mandos67

•12 years ago

2 Replies

No accidents today.

Well every one i went out to asda today and used their scooter, and i didn't hit bang or bash anyone. Is this a miracle or what. Now i'm going to try to...

Well every one i went out to asda today and used their scooter, and i didn't hit...

sylvi

•12 years ago

10 Replies

What are the pros and cons of MTX injections as opposed to tablets?

I have to speak to my nurse about MTX injections next week as I have been suffering from nausea, loss of appetite and have lost weight in the last 2-3 months....

I have to speak to my nurse about MTX injections next week as I have been suffer...

Mags126

•12 years ago

8 Replies

salt cravings

hi when i eat food i constintly have to add salt i never seem to get enough..then after a few shakes the food is too salted..what could cause salt cravings?...

hi when i eat food i constintly have to add salt i never seem to get enough..th...

coonsanders

•12 years ago

10 Replies

Posts - NRAS | HealthUnlocked

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All posts for February 2012

? RA with low RF & CCp readings

Does RA cause memory loss?

ESR, MTX AND PAIN

HAND STIFFNESS

Thank you

ESR results and fatigue

So tired...

HAIR LOSS and METHATREXATE

Is light headedness a side effect of taking MTX?

ANYONE WITH HIP PROBLEMS!

One of the lucky ones

Can I Insist On My Diclofenac?

advice needed please, for my 15 year old newly diagnosed.

What do I do now

RA and pneumoccle vacination.

Good sunday.

Arcoxia

lump in my mouth

In between cleaning, cooking and writing an art review;Severe RA v Mild RA (RA Warrior blog)

Skydive

How long does methetrexate stay in your system for or before you feel symptoms come back?

NEEDLE PHOBIA

Why did I move to the top of a hill?

Adult Stem Cells

Some Good news at last.

knees are playing up : (

Feel like I've been mummified!!

No accidents today.

What are the pros and cons of MTX injections as opposed to tablets?

salt cravings

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