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My skin reaction to sunlight/glare has returned. I'm on methotrexate and infliximab - any suggestions?

Yesterday I went out for a picnic. Fifteen minutes in the car, five between carpark and shady place and back again. I had factor 50 on and a shady brimmed hat....

Yesterday I went out for a picnic. Fifteen minutes in the car, five between carp...

cathie

•12 years ago

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The Information Standard

Share your stories about good or bad health information. Have you or a family member been mislead and suffered at the hands of poor quality health...

Share your stories about good or bad health information. Have you or a famil...

Hidden

•12 years ago

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Co-codamol recall - batch LL11701 - Expiry September 2014

According to the BBC (on red button) in the health section Co-codamol batch No LL11701 with an expiry date of September 2014 made by Wockhart UK Ltd. are...

According to the BBC (on red button) in the health section Co-codamol batch No L...

Judi

•12 years ago

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Having just read about a swimming group in the north east, I was woundering if there was anything similar in the Huddersfield area.

andrea-GN

•12 years ago

2 Replies

Can anybody recommened effective Analgesia?

My Mum is suffering severe pain in her hands and shoulders re RA. She is taking Tramadol which is very sedating and Paracetamol. Last week she had an...

My Mum is suffering severe pain in her hands and shoulders re RA. She is taking ...

NinaB

•12 years ago

9 Replies

I need some advice please.

I have had RA for 18 yrs, bilateral knee replacement, both done at same time, . and my rt. hip needs replacing. I have severe ulnar deviation in my left hand...

I have had RA for 18 yrs, bilateral knee replacement, both done at same time, . ...

siskin

•12 years ago

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swimming.....come and join us

just to let people who live in the newcastle/gateshead/northumberland area know that the NRAS north east group go swimming every monday morning, at Gosforth...

just to let people who live in the newcastle/gateshead/northumberland area know ...

aston

•12 years ago

1 Reply

embarrassing question.

I have recently went back on arava 10mg after coming off it for about 6 weeks due to itching and just general wierdness on it. NOw 5 days in I have a big puss...

I have recently went back on arava 10mg after coming off it for about 6 weeks du...

Hidden

•12 years ago

17 Replies

fighting pain

Sometimes when RA is flaring up,l feel like curling up in a ball,and keeping away from my family, l know its wrong but cant help it,l go to see RA doc all l...

Sometimes when RA is flaring up,l feel like curling up in a ball,and keeping awa...

beaker

•12 years ago

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Beautiful sunday

Good morning everyone,the sun is already up and no fog in the midlands. I was washed out yesterday due to doing a bit of garedening on friday. The annoying...

Good morning everyone,the sun is already up and no fog in the midlands. I was wa...

sylvi

•12 years ago

14 Replies

Check out RA chicks.

Hi all, On Facebook there is a page called RA chicks which is for all women with RA, the page has been going for a while, check it out. x

Hi all, On Facebook there is a page called RA chicks which is for all women wit...

Jetblack

•12 years ago

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Amazing challenge on behalf of RA sufferers

Hi, I'm back after my wrist surgery and wondered if you were all aware of this amazing challenge being undertaken to try to raise £100k for NRAS?...

Hi, I'm back after my wrist surgery and wondered if you were all aware of th...

rheumatoidymummy

•12 years ago

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MTX and depression.

I've been dumping on Mads's blog about all this but just wanted to paste this link on here because I feel a lot less alone for reading about the almost...

I've been dumping on Mads's blog about all this but just wanted to paste this li...

Hidden

•12 years ago

23 Replies

I don't know if I have RA or something else?

Hi, I've just found this site, and have been reading through the questions and blogs. It makes worrying reading and I hope, if I do have RA, that I can cope...

Hi, I've just found this site, and have been reading through the questions and ...

lin256

•12 years ago

7 Replies

I wrote this, and a risk sharing, but wanted you to read it.

Human Beings. We see the world in a different way, We wish our disabilites would simply go away, Lables we're stuck with, treated as such, Hey we're...

Human Beings. We see the world in a different way, We wish our disabilites w...

Jetblack

•12 years ago

9 Replies

How to avoid reinfection

3 weeks ago I was refused anti tnf as I had a cold. After a course of antibiotics it's pretty much clear, but now my husband is sprouting what seems like the...

3 weeks ago I was refused anti tnf as I had a cold. After a course of antibiotic...

cathie

•12 years ago

12 Replies

Hi, I think I am finally back!

Hello everyone, I havent been on in a while. I hate to report that I had a stroke. was in the hospital for a little over a week, then to rehab. for a week. I...

Hello everyone, I havent been on in a while. I hate to report that I had a strok...

Grammie

•12 years ago

14 Replies

I've been diagnosed nearly a year with RA, but nothing seems to be slowing it's progress. I'm so exhausted with it, any helpful ideas?

Hidden

•12 years ago

4 Replies

time out

I have just been signed off for 2 weeks to rest by my GP. Totally his idea bless him. i am starting to feel better but when I rang my boss to tell her all I...

I have just been signed off for 2 weeks to rest by my GP. Totally his idea bless...

kathgallagher

•12 years ago

15 Replies

Lowered the dose of MTX - big improvement in energy levels and mind working. But can't walk, sciatica, flares, pain...dose back up.

I live alone, need my mind to be working, and need to be able to reach the toilet in time, to clean, to cook.A little gardening would be great too! I have been...

I live alone, need my mind to be working, and need to be able to reach the toile...

MaryLockhart

•12 years ago

8 Replies

Nice day outside,so why am i in constant pain

Morning all,here we are another lovely day and i am in agony. I ache in places that haven't ached before. I am not making so many noises since i've been on...

Morning all,here we are another lovely day and i am in agony. I ache in places t...

sylvi

•12 years ago

8 Replies

Infections Fed Up

I am feeling a bit fed up, I am on cimzia and it has really helped but because it makes you prone to infections I have had to have antibiotics and steroids...

I am feeling a bit fed up, I am on cimzia and it has really helped but because i...

ann57

•12 years ago

9 Replies

Eye troubles

I have sore stinging eyes. Have spoken to my nurse and had the Schirmers test which was fine. Optician said it was dry eye but the nurse said not. I have tried...

I have sore stinging eyes. Have spoken to my nurse and had the Schirmers test wh...

Mags126

•12 years ago

7 Replies

Sulphsalazine - not sure I want to continue taking it!

I've been on sulphsalazine for a few months now along with Hydroxycloroquine, plus amytriptiline & meloxicam as well as co codamol. For the last 4-5 weeks I...

I've been on sulphsalazine for a few months now along with Hydroxycloroquine, pl...

Hidden

•12 years ago

11 Replies

Why do I feel so unwell since starting treatment? Not sure I want to take more pills.

Diagnosed with RA 2 weeks ago. Put on sulphsalazine but have had severe skin reaction so thats stopped. Worried about starring methotrexate as it says you cant...

Diagnosed with RA 2 weeks ago. Put on sulphsalazine but have had severe skin rea...

jo100

•12 years ago

23 Replies

washed out

the weathers been a bit better last few days but why do i feel so tired and washed out i spent yesterday in bed all day my body ached so much my ankles and...

the weathers been a bit better last few days but why do i feel so tired and wash...

mildy

•12 years ago

6 Replies

Left hand numb all the time now. Any ideas why?

I know that I will need carpal tunnel op in the future but my left hand is constantly numb, itchy and I have no feeling in my fintertips whatsoever. My hand...

I know that I will need carpal tunnel op in the future but my left hand is const...

PattiB

•12 years ago

4 Replies

And on it goes, and on...and on...

Well its official I am an enigma, have been taking Methotrexate for 6mths to combat Feltys (chronic neutropenia) and assist RA, despite several significant...

Well its official I am an enigma, have been taking Methotrexate for 6mths to com...

elrose

•12 years ago

11 Replies

Double jointed and beyond - yiuck!?

Hi all - wonder if you can advise me. Last night at big choir practice I go to the woman sitting next to me (don't know her) suddenly got her hand tugged her...

Hi all - wonder if you can advise me. Last night at big choir practice I go to t...

Hidden

•12 years ago

8 Replies

How long do I have to be like this

Hi guys I'm a bit wound up so thought I'd throw it open. I've still no proper diagnoses as of yet, I've got my next app with rheumy con next month. Felt a...

Hi guys I'm a bit wound up so thought I'd throw it open. I've still no proper d...

KathH

•12 years ago

6 Replies

Posts - NRAS | HealthUnlocked

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All posts for March 2012

My skin reaction to sunlight/glare has returned. I'm on methotrexate and infliximab - any suggestions?

The Information Standard

Co-codamol recall - batch LL11701 - Expiry September 2014

Having just read about a swimming group in the north east, I was woundering if there was anything similar in the Huddersfield area.

Can anybody recommened effective Analgesia?

I need some advice please.

swimming.....come and join us

embarrassing question.

fighting pain

Beautiful sunday

Check out RA chicks.

Amazing challenge on behalf of RA sufferers

MTX and depression.

I don't know if I have RA or something else?

I wrote this, and a risk sharing, but wanted you to read it.

How to avoid reinfection

Hi, I think I am finally back!

I've been diagnosed nearly a year with RA, but nothing seems to be slowing it's progress. I'm so exhausted with it, any helpful ideas?

time out

Lowered the dose of MTX - big improvement in energy levels and mind working. But can't walk, sciatica, flares, pain...dose back up.

Nice day outside,so why am i in constant pain

Infections Fed Up

Eye troubles

Sulphsalazine - not sure I want to continue taking it!

Why do I feel so unwell since starting treatment? Not sure I want to take more pills.

washed out

Left hand numb all the time now. Any ideas why?

And on it goes, and on...and on...

Double jointed and beyond - yiuck!?

How long do I have to be like this

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