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Taken Folic Acid on MTX day. Should I worry?

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•12 years ago

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How long before my RA is under control??

I have been taking Methotrexate for 5 months and Sulfasalazine for 5 weeks. I was diagnosed with RA in November last year after having symptoms, on and off,...

I have been taking Methotrexate for 5 months and Sulfasalazine for 5 weeks. I w...

SARAHG

•12 years ago

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Blue Badge Assesment

Has anyone had an assesment for a blue badge? I applied for my first one 8 weeks ago, and i got a telephone call today asking me to go for an assesment on 23...

Has anyone had an assesment for a blue badge? I applied for my first one 8 week...

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•12 years ago

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I hope i haven't done any damage.

I have had a couple of good days and my head is very clear. I went to bedworth this morning to get hubby some new slippers and order some prescriptions as...

I have had a couple of good days and my head is very clear. I went to bedworth ...

sylvi

•12 years ago

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Why only Sulphasalazine?

Hi - I wonder if anyone can think of a reason why my rheumy and GP only offer me Sulpha as an alternative or a combi drug to the MTX I'm taking? I took it for...

Hi - I wonder if anyone can think of a reason why my rheumy and GP only offer me...

Hidden

•12 years ago

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RA Success

Went to see my wonderful RA Consultant last week. I take Enbrel and it has made such a difference to my life. I have been taking in for about 7 years and...

Went to see my wonderful RA Consultant last week. I take Enbrel and it has made...

muffin

•12 years ago

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return to work

I returned to work yesterday after three weeks off due to exhaustion and pain. Had return to work interview by manager who left me feeling that I was doing...

I returned to work yesterday after three weeks off due to exhaustion and pain. H...

kathgallagher

•12 years ago

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Had knees aspirated and steriod for past 3 years...

Had my knees aspirated for the last 3 years, they swell up and make me just not able to dress myself, bend down, drive etc.. I dont like ringing rhumy...

Had my knees aspirated for the last 3 years, they swell up and make me just not ...

gallini

•12 years ago

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Hi all, just been diagnosed with RA. Just waiting for the hodpital, at Hillingdon, to arrange my first appointment. What now, worried!

I had planned to retire in 2 months time and play lots of golf. Not sure whether I will be able to now, play golf that is definately going to retire. Any...

I had planned to retire in 2 months time and play lots of golf. Not sure whether...

RichardL60

•12 years ago

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Self injecting MTX

Hi Not been on for a while but keeping up with all the news. Anyway I am still feeling much better with the MTX injections although still suffering with...

Hi Not been on for a while but keeping up with all the news. Anyway I am stil...

BossyB

•12 years ago

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Everything was looking rosy and then....................

The progress I have made in the last 3 and a half years is astounding. All thanks to my team of RA carers, all the medication and positive thinking! From being...

The progress I have made in the last 3 and a half years is astounding. All thank...

stbernhard

•12 years ago

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Lower back pains, hip aches and heavy/tingly right arm and leg

Hi... I'm 23 f and I'm a support worker/care assistant 4years ago while at work I was pulled down to the ground by a client, thus caused by back to first...

Hi... I'm 23 f and I'm a support worker/care assistant 4years ago while at wor...

Colly88

•12 years ago

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About to start Methotrexate.....

I'm about to start Methotrexate in a month's time, I'm having to stop Sulpha due to some side effects, tomorrow I will have blood tests & a steroid injection....

I'm about to start Methotrexate in a month's time, I'm having to stop Sulpha due...

Hidden

•12 years ago

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That MTX feeling

I had to stop the MTX for a while due to high ALT readings. I took 15mg last night and woke up this morning with that familiar MTX feeling, just like a...

I had to stop the MTX for a while due to high ALT readings. I took 15mg last nig...

CaroleHe

•12 years ago

6 Replies

A flare up!

Well i should of known, i wondered why i was feeling so tired n rotten, the flare up of my ankylosing spodylitis n RA, my hands are agony, n every joint is...

Well i should of known, i wondered why i was feeling so tired n rotten, the flar...

aston

•12 years ago

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Is it sun i see outside

This morning i got up after having for me a good nights sleep. So good that i put make-up on for a change. Just some eye-shadow and a bit of lippy,boy does iit...

This morning i got up after having for me a good nights sleep. So good that i pu...

sylvi

•12 years ago

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Is it over yet?

Have had a lovely few days with the family here (2 children + OHs, and 3 grandchildren) but my stamina certainly isn't what it used to be! So now achy and...

Have had a lovely few days with the family here (2 children + OHs, and 3 grandch...

helixhelix

•12 years ago

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Shanni

Have not been around lately. Caught my foot in a drain and went flying AGAIN !! Wot am I like Well for several days Felt realy down and worried about going...

Have not been around lately. Caught my foot in a drain and went flying AGAIN !! ...

shanni

•12 years ago

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Feeling Reasonable well at mo!!!

Happy Easter All Just wanted to write a more positive blog for me any ways. Been away for 4 days, visiting inlaws in yorkshire. The trip up was mainly in...

Happy Easter All Just wanted to write a more positive blog for me any ways. ...

sciqueen

•12 years ago

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injection kenalog for leg and knee pain

I have had a kenalog injection via knee on wed , still in pain after 2 days of completly resting, when walking , sleeping/crying all the...

I have had a kenalog injection via knee on wed , still in pain after ...

mac1313

•12 years ago

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RA, Lupus & Sjorgrens syndrome ?

Just wondering if anyone else has Lupus & Sjorgrens along with the RA ? Ellie (my 15 yr old daughter) is having bouts of sheer exhaustion, sometimes 4-5 days...

Just wondering if anyone else has Lupus & Sjorgrens along with the RA ? Ellie (m...

Northerner123

•12 years ago

11 Replies

Going to rheumy soon

I have been recording my little flares visually, any unusual, excessive or new swellings go onto my camera! Don't know whether it's allowed but I'm taking it...

I have been recording my little flares visually, any unusual, excessive or new s...

casapp

•12 years ago

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Wednesday I had a steriod injection ...

Hi Last Weds I had a steriod injection in the muscle on the left bottom cheek. It was supposed to alleviate any joint pain. Since Weds eve I have had...

Hi Last Weds I had a steriod injection in the muscle on the left bottom che...

Traceyanne

•12 years ago

11 Replies

Mouth Ulcers - what is the cause?

Hi all, A bit confused here. I am suffering mouth ulcers, under my tongue, on the cheeks and around inside my lips. Having read a few past blogs, folic acid...

Hi all, A bit confused here. I am suffering mouth ulcers, under my tongue, on ...

wendywoo

•12 years ago

14 Replies

blue badge

dunno if anyone can help me i have a blue badge, i live in a walk way wen parking my car cant get close to the walk way finding it harder and harder to get to...

dunno if anyone can help me i have a blue badge, i live in a walk way wen parki...

gerri-1966

•12 years ago

6 Replies

achilles pain

hi all, well ive had a rotten day with pains in my achilles, on both feet, not sure what is causing it, if it's the ankylosing spondilytis or the RA or the...

hi all, well ive had a rotten day with pains in my achilles, on both feet, not s...

aston

•12 years ago

8 Replies

What pain meds for flashes of pain?

Hi again all - sorry for firing questions left right and centre. I've been having these intense flashes of pain all day in the knuckles and palms of my hands...

Hi again all - sorry for firing questions left right and centre. I've been havin...

Hidden

•12 years ago

21 Replies

Good friday or not

Happy easter to one and all. I hope this finds you fit and well or wellish!! I have been up since 5.00am this morning as i had tossed and turned most of the...

Happy easter to one and all. I hope this finds you fit and well or wellish!! I h...

sylvi

•12 years ago

12 Replies

Bruising?

My thighs have huge brown bruises. Is it anything to do with RA?

elsa123

•12 years ago

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Just been diagnosed with Rheumatoid Arthritis

I was diagnosed yesterday and am finding it hard to come to grips with this fact and the pain. I'm trying to be positive and am putting up a brave front when...

I was diagnosed yesterday and am finding it hard to come to grips with this fact...

Traceyanne

•12 years ago

29 Replies

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All posts for April 2012

Taken Folic Acid on MTX day. Should I worry?

How long before my RA is under control??

Blue Badge Assesment

I hope i haven't done any damage.

Why only Sulphasalazine?

RA Success

return to work

Had knees aspirated and steriod for past 3 years...

Hi all, just been diagnosed with RA. Just waiting for the hodpital, at Hillingdon, to arrange my first appointment. What now, worried!

Self injecting MTX

Everything was looking rosy and then....................

Lower back pains, hip aches and heavy/tingly right arm and leg

About to start Methotrexate.....

That MTX feeling

A flare up!

Is it sun i see outside

Is it over yet?

Shanni

Feeling Reasonable well at mo!!!

injection kenalog for leg and knee pain

RA, Lupus & Sjorgrens syndrome ?

Going to rheumy soon

Wednesday I had a steriod injection ...

Mouth Ulcers - what is the cause?

blue badge

achilles pain

What pain meds for flashes of pain?

Good friday or not

Bruising?

Just been diagnosed with Rheumatoid Arthritis

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