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Seeing specialist about RA ?

Hi thought id say hello to everyone , Dont really know where to start . Firstly got blood results RF was positive, but specialist said he s not sure if it...Hi thought id say hello to everyone , Dont really know where to start . Firstly...

bradford•7 years ago

ESR AND CRP count?

Hi girls and guys ! I have had ra for 6 years now but cant remember what is the average score for esr and crp ! stupid i know but have got all mixed - does...Hi girls and guys ! I have had ra for 6 years now but cant remember what is the...

beachbabe•7 years ago

What is a DAS ? I have been attending the arthritis clinic for quite a while and have not come across this? How is it calculated?

healeyf•7 years ago

Hi Have appt with Rheummy nurse this week and wondering whether to ask about methotrexate injections.

Been on 25mgs orally for nearly 6 months now ans so fed up with sickness etc. Anyone changed to injections and felt more human?! Any advice would be welcomed.Been on 25mgs orally for nearly 6 months now ans so fed up with sickness etc. A...

Susanbet•7 years ago

aloe vera?

hi, just wondered if anyone had any experience of aloe vera.....you know how people like to recommend this and that....aloe vera being one of them....I've read...hi, just wondered if anyone had any experience of aloe vera.....you know how peo...

fizzy•7 years ago

Another operation

Some of you might remember I had a wrist synovectomy about a month ago - the aim was to tidy up the joint, shave down the ulna bone and try to protect my...Some of you might remember I had a wrist synovectomy about a month ago - the aim...

rheumatoidymummy•7 years ago

Day out after effects

Had a full day out at Llangollen yesterday at the Steam Trains OH hobby not my thing but thought it would be a day out so went along.It was a long day from...Had a full day out at Llangollen yesterday at the Steam Trains OH hobby not my...

Ladybird47•7 years ago

Enbrel needles

I have been on Enbrel plus methatrexate for 3 years and it has transformed my life and I am so grateful that I am on it. But has anyone over the last few...I have been on Enbrel plus methatrexate for 3 years and it has transformed my li...

samuffin•7 years ago

HEART PROBLEMS, SIDE EFFECTS, STRANGE FEELINGS WITH HEART BEATS, , anyone had any problems while TAKING MTX HYDRO

mac1313•7 years ago

I'm staying put today

I'm not stepping outside of the door today, why,because for starters i ache my knees ache. I didn't realise that having a false knee would cause as much pain....I'm not stepping outside of the door today, why,because for starters i ache my k...

sylvi•7 years ago

Partial Knee Replacement

well i was in to see the orthopaedic surgeon yesterday and he has decided the only thing to do with my knee is a partial knee replacement, not sure of a date...well i was in to see the orthopaedic surgeon yesterday and he has decided the on...

aston•7 years ago

Dr Martin Lee

Dr Martin Lee doing a fantastic job to raise awareness of RA and NRAS. Lets see if we can show our support, http://www.martinkayaking.co.uk/#!Dr Martin Lee doing a fantastic job to raise awareness of RA and NRAS. Lets s...

aston•7 years ago

spondalosis

apart from medication is there anything to relieve the neck pain .apart from medication is there anything to relieve the neck pain .

alias•7 years ago

voice activated software

Hi, any recommendations please? I can't do this typing malarky at the moment, so would love to hear people's experiences.Hi, any recommendations please? I can't do this typing malarky at the moment, s...

elsa123•7 years ago

cholesterol shock

Has anybody had a problem with raised cholesterol since starting meds? I take 20mg MTX. And 5mg folic acid 5X wkly. My gp surgery has just informed me that my...Has anybody had a problem with raised cholesterol since starting meds? I take 20...

Treesha•7 years ago

Not moved.

Here i am laying here in my recliner and i haven't stepped foot outside at all today. I had a bit of a bad night last night. I got up this morning feling like...Here i am laying here in my recliner and i haven't stepped foot outside at all t...

sylvi•7 years ago

I slept for 36 hours....

Hi one and all How are things in your worlds today? The weather appears to have turned into stormy season rather then spring. I went to bed on Tuesday...Hi one and all How are things in your worlds today? The weather appears to ha...

Hidden•7 years ago

Since taking Arava 6 yrs ago I PU 2 hrly through the night. Full bladder every time. Is this a common side effect. No fluids after 5pm

magglen•7 years ago

MTX

Hi ... does anyone just take MTX and no other drug with itHi ... does anyone just take MTX and no other drug with it

essexgirl•7 years ago

More news from the castle.

Hi Everyone. It is a long time since I last put up a blog so thought I would bring you all up to date. Saw my consultant last week and he believes that I...Hi Everyone. It is a long time since I last put up a blog so thought I would br...

LavendarLady•7 years ago

AHOY There Mateys!

I am delighted to tell you that I have been rescued! Along with four lovely seafaring colleagues in a wee boat, our merry team, The Jilly Rogers – so named...I am delighted to tell you that I have been rescued! Along with four lovely ...

Maimie-NRAS•7 years ago

HEAVEY LEGS!

Hello can any one help ,this week i have been experiencing painful joints in wrists and forefingers which I put down to RA,but something i havnt experienced...Hello can any one help ,this week i have been experiencing painful joints in wri...

thinkpositive•7 years ago

Help-amputation?

Well 20 wks in a cast to try and fuse my broken ankle AND hindfoot nail fusion, has not worked.(It all broke 6 wks after walking in orthotic shoes following...Well 20 wks in a cast to try and fuse my broken ankle AND hindfoot nail fusion, ...

Hidden•7 years ago

Started Rituximab today

Hi everyone, I haven't been on much for a while, I blogged a while ago as it was my 2 year ra anniversary and I'd been having a pretty tough few months....Hi everyone, I haven't been on much for a while, I blogged a while ago as it ...

MrsFitz17•7 years ago

Good to see you all

I've been missing for a little while I know. I suppose the reason for this is I feel a little unworthy since not knowing yet what the hell is going on with me....I've been missing for a little while I know. I suppose the reason for this is I ...

paulywoo•7 years ago

First do no harm????

Sorry need to sound off, have had a so called professional being very nasty on the phone to me. I was diagnosed with RA at the beginning of April and have...Sorry need to sound off, have had a so called professional being very nasty on t...

Traceyanne•7 years ago

New hair

Well everybody here is my new hair for you to view. I spent the morning having pre-lightened and then the colour went on. I got home just after 1pm this...Well everybody here is my new hair for you to view. I spent the morning having p...

sylvi•7 years ago

really ill

hi everyone i have been really ill with my ra and have been in hospital for 2 weeks on fluids and a had 2 blood trafusions my immflamation was over a 100 i can...hi everyone i have been really ill with my ra and have been in hospital for 2 we...

ords•7 years ago

Kenalog jab

Hi, I had this in my bum on Monday. The pain is so much better which is a blessed relief as the weekend was horrible. I have strange feelings in my hands...Hi, I had this in my bum on Monday. The pain is so much better which is a bles...

elsa123•7 years ago

a side effect of Sulphazalazine?

I've been on Sulfa for a few months now but have just stopped as it may have been giving me a bad taste/smell, although as the taste is still there I'm now not...I've been on Sulfa for a few months now but have just stopped as it may have bee...

PaulineS•7 years ago

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