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Retirement lunch

I had a lovely day and am now over tired but happy. Went for the lunch with the lovely people I worked with and got a lovely card and a gift voucher for...

I had a lovely day and am now over tired but happy. Went for the lunch with the ...

allanah

•12 years ago

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Referred to rheumatologist

Ive been referred to a rheumatologist who I'll see later this month. Little bit nervous about what to expect. Been feeling rough since about 8th April....

Ive been referred to a rheumatologist who I'll see later this month. Little bit ...

Kerry72

•12 years ago

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Can you lose your hair on methotrexate?

Noirin

•12 years ago

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Is bruising normal?

Hi, I have been waiting for diagnosis and treatment since Dec 11. I have now been diagnosed with RA, started steroids 4 weeks ago and I am waiting to start...

Hi, I have been waiting for diagnosis and treatment since Dec 11. I have now b...

Noirin

•12 years ago

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Jubilee Weekend

I unfortunately missed the NRAS Tea for 12 tea party to celebrate the Jubilee. The weather was very good, the photo’s of the food looked great. I hear a fun...

I unfortunately missed the NRAS Tea for 12 tea party to celebrate the Jubilee. T...

Gail-NRAS

•12 years ago

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Jubilee Weekend

I unfortunately missed the NRAS Tea for 12 tea party to celebrate the Jubilee. The weather was very good, the photo’s of the food looked great. I hear a fun...

I unfortunately missed the NRAS Tea for 12 tea party to celebrate the Jubilee. T...

Gail-NRAS

•12 years ago

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In a bit of pain today.....

This is not a good day. I have pain in the front part of my knee,and i found it is difficult to put weight on it. I believe it is only the healing process. I...

This is not a good day. I have pain in the front part of my knee,and i found it ...

sylvi

•12 years ago

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feeling great-------- still going up the ladder

hi all , just a little update,went to see rh/nurse yesterday, [going to go back and explain] last november went to hospital doc, said shoulder was in agony...

hi all , just a little update,went to see rh/nurse yesterday, [going to go back...

flowerpot

•12 years ago

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DLA Good news!

Hi all, I got my letter from DLA and I have been succesful first time. I have been awarded High rate Mobility and low rate care. It is such a relief to be...

Hi all, I got my letter from DLA and I have been succesful first time. I have...

Hidden

•12 years ago

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Amy48

Hi I'm new to this site and found lots of your experiences helpful.I've started a drug Tocilizumab once a month by infusion anyone having this treatment would...

Hi I'm new to this site and found lots of your experiences helpful.I've started ...

Amy48

•12 years ago

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Hi, i've just got my ESR (63), CRP (48). and RA(192). Is this and indication ii have Ra or Lupus?

I've had minor aches and pains in previous years in shoulders and fingers, just to go away in summer. Suddenly, about six months ago, i developed fatigue,...

I've had minor aches and pains in previous years in shoulders and fingers, just...

sammy1

•12 years ago

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Swollen Joints

Hi All I have had swollen joints for about a month now. Sometimes they have been so swollen I look like michelin man/women and found it very difficult to...

Hi All I have had swollen joints for about a month now. Sometimes they have b...

sciqueen

•12 years ago

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can anyone su ggest a strong pain killer can ,t walk today feet are very painful no ibrufin or nurofen thanks

nugget

•12 years ago

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low blood counts

Hi After having to stop MTX twice now due to my bloods dropping, and taking my last ones a month ago, I thought my bloods had picked up. A fortnight ago, I...

Hi After having to stop MTX twice now due to my bloods dropping, and taking my...

megant

•12 years ago

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Nearly two weeks later.......

Well friends here i am again, i'm still alive and doing what i'm known for, overdoing it. Yesterday i walked to next doors twice as we are cat sitting until...

Well friends here i am again, i'm still alive and doing what i'm known for, over...

sylvi

•12 years ago

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Backward steps

I feel as if I am taking backward steps this week and am very low and not sure where to turn to for help or advice. My thumb has swollen up and is useless - I...

I feel as if I am taking backward steps this week and am very low and not sure w...

Mags126

•12 years ago

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What different pain relief methods do you use? I eat bananas

Have you tried different pain relief methods? I (DW of RAsufferer) suddenly developed leg pains at night. Because of the fact that I don't want to take meds...

Have you tried different pain relief methods? I (DW of RAsufferer) suddenly dev...

Hidden

•12 years ago

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Steroid injection doesn't seem to have kicked in!

Hi, I got a Depo-Medrone injection over a week ago but it doesn't seem to have kicked in. Still in a lot of pain. I am on Methtrexate 17.5 mg. Saw the...

Hi, I got a Depo-Medrone injection over a week ago but it doesn't seem to ha...

TishG

•12 years ago

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Continuing to be an enigma...

Where was I? MTX for 6 months - no change, Ciprofloxin - headaches and vomiting, Hydroxychloroquine - ongoing. 3 weeks ago my Haematology consultant prescribed...

Where was I? MTX for 6 months - no change, Ciprofloxin - headaches and vomiting,...

elrose

•12 years ago

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mtx with hydrochloriquin?

Hi. I'm on Cimzia with methotrexate and I am haveing a kajor flare so my rheumy has put me on Hydrochloriquin as well. Does anyone else have this regime and is...

Hi. I'm on Cimzia with methotrexate and I am haveing a kajor flare so my rheumy ...

Alderess

•12 years ago

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Absolutely Fed Up All I want to Do is CRY

Of the few friends I have in the small town where I live, I am losing friend after friend because of my RA and Fibro, It makes me angry at their ignorance and...

Of the few friends I have in the small town where I live, I am losing friend aft...

LuckysJoy

•12 years ago

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That's that then...

Yep, it's all done and dusted. Me and my Monster Slayer have got hitched!!! A very nice day it was too. We stayed in the Holiday inn at Southampton the night...

Yep, it's all done and dusted. Me and my Monster Slayer have got hitched!!! A v...

55Julie

•12 years ago

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I have just finished a 5 week course of steroids, and I'm horrified that even after a short time I appear to have developed the moon face!!

Can anyone tell me if this will disappear and how long it takes?

Hidden

•12 years ago

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Lacking energy this morning!

Hi all, Maybe it's the heat, but boy am I exhausted. Went to bed early and slept quite well but am still tired. My arms and legs feel like lead weights...

Hi all, Maybe it's the heat, but boy am I exhausted. Went to bed early and sle...

Hidden

•12 years ago

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ups and downs

Hello you all! Been a while cos everything has been hard recently. So last time i said i was still not controlled with the RA and getting retired. So that...

Hello you all! Been a while cos everything has been hard recently. So last ti...

allanah

•12 years ago

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Interesting programme about hormones and autoimmune conditions RA.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/radio/player/b01jv4h4 This programme is a radio Scotland one that was broadcast yesterday. The last part is about RA in relation why...

http://www.bbc.co.uk/radio/player/b01jv4h4 This programme is a radio Scotland...

Hidden

•12 years ago

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I am taking 4 sulphazalazine a day with methotrexate which I have been on for 4 months and still taking 10 mg steroids,

my joints especially wrists and knees very swollen and painful, stopped drinking alcohol completely but my condition does not seem to be improving. Not sure...

my joints especially wrists and knees very swollen and painful, stopped drinking...

Michelle1703

•12 years ago

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what a day!

Hi everyone! I did say I would keep you posted - not much news I'm affraid! I have been offered a contract - half my hours, and so this is good news...

Hi everyone! I did say I would keep you posted - not much news I'm affraid! ...

PJ68

•12 years ago

8 Replies

Looking for life insurance

does anyone know of any companies that are willing to look at rheumatoid and still cover you?

does anyone know of any companies that are willing to look at rheumatoid and sti...

adunley7

•12 years ago

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losing the plot

this will cheer you up,having great day so thought i would do a bit of cooking, decided on salad for dinner, so off i went to make some sausage rolls for o/h,...

this will cheer you up,having great day so thought i would do a bit of cooking, ...

flowerpot

•12 years ago

17 Replies

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All posts for May 2012

Retirement lunch

Referred to rheumatologist

Can you lose your hair on methotrexate?

Is bruising normal?

Jubilee Weekend

Jubilee Weekend

In a bit of pain today.....

feeling great-------- still going up the ladder

DLA Good news!

Amy48

Hi, i've just got my ESR (63), CRP (48). and RA(192). Is this and indication ii have Ra or Lupus?

Swollen Joints

can anyone su ggest a strong pain killer can ,t walk today feet are very painful no ibrufin or nurofen thanks

low blood counts

Nearly two weeks later.......

Backward steps

What different pain relief methods do you use? I eat bananas

Steroid injection doesn't seem to have kicked in!

Continuing to be an enigma...

mtx with hydrochloriquin?

Absolutely Fed Up All I want to Do is CRY

That's that then...

I have just finished a 5 week course of steroids, and I'm horrified that even after a short time I appear to have developed the moon face!!

Lacking energy this morning!

ups and downs

Interesting programme about hormones and autoimmune conditions RA.

I am taking 4 sulphazalazine a day with methotrexate which I have been on for 4 months and still taking 10 mg steroids,

what a day!

Looking for life insurance

losing the plot

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