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Orthotic Insoles

Has anyone ever used any orthotic insoles (off the shelf ones) and, if so, would you recommend them? I may, ultimately, need to see a foot specialist but am...

Has anyone ever used any orthotic insoles (off the shelf ones) and, if so, would...

whitedog

•12 years ago

18 Replies

Inflammation blood tests

Mine has been raised now for 10 weeks and now getting referred to Rheumatology Clinic as joints are painful and aching. Hand xrays are clear so that is good....

Mine has been raised now for 10 weeks and now getting referred to Rheumatology C...

Rockpool60

•12 years ago

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i am claiming the smallest amount of disability for the loss of a finger and the partial disability of another.

ive had RA now for over 4 yrs and some times i have really bad wrists that feel like theyre sprained and my fingers really hurt,so too do my legs,i get out of...

ive had RA now for over 4 yrs and some times i have really bad wrists that feel ...

julie49

•12 years ago

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i have been on etanercept for last 18 months now doc wants me off as not working as well but i feel ok ish but been offered new meds

the new drugs are done with introvenous drip over two weeks ie two days and should help but i dont know where to go and unsure whats best for me.i feel its...

the new drugs are done with introvenous drip over two weeks ie two days and shou...

steven73

•12 years ago

3 Replies

Humira and injections

I have just started Humira and have now had 2 injections, and the result is fantastic. To be fair I have also had a steriod injection 4 weeks ago while I was...

I have just started Humira and have now had 2 injections, and the result is fant...

RichardG

•12 years ago

15 Replies

Hello everyone

Hi everyone I'm back!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Progress My life is getting easier. My beautiful daughter is hopefully having her brace of her knee...

Hi everyone I'm back!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Progress My life is getting e...

susanh

•12 years ago

8 Replies

MTX and alcohol?

I have been on MTX for 7 months, currently on 15mg a week sub-cut. Can anyone tell me how drinking alcohol affects you whilst on MTX?

I have been on MTX for 7 months, currently on 15mg a week sub-cut. Can anyone te...

Trina2503

•12 years ago

9 Replies

7 long months..

Hi everyone, I've read a lot of blogs on here and thought it was about time i added my own! My names Katrina and i'm 20 years old. I was diagnosed with...

Hi everyone, I've read a lot of blogs on here and thought it was about time i a...

Trina2503

•12 years ago

17 Replies

Two full days and then D-Day

Well here i am waiting for thursday to get here. Today i ache in my hands,knees and shoulders. Never know whether it's ra/fibro. I think i am going to stay...

Well here i am waiting for thursday to get here. Today i ache in my hands,knees ...

sylvi

•12 years ago

19 Replies

MXT injection and headaches

I have my 1st MXT injection on Thursday and I have the worst headaches of my life. I already suffer from migraines and I was taken off the tablets because of...

I have my 1st MXT injection on Thursday and I have the worst headaches of my lif...

Ozzy

•12 years ago

4 Replies

feet twitching and cramping

Hi does anyone have bother with twitching in the feet then cramp. I have had this on and off for 6 months. i have synovitis and ra and fibro. anyone have this...

Hi does anyone have bother with twitching in the feet then cramp. I have had thi...

artyone

•12 years ago

6 Replies

Hi,my first time on here. I'm very confused can anyone help? I think i have RA but after many tests I've been told I have OA what's the diff

When I have a flare up I feel really ill,I'm in a great deal of pain,feel sick,have a temperature & just can't get up,I'm a very strong person but even if the...

When I have a flare up I feel really ill,I'm in a great deal of pain,feel sick,h...

Caza

•12 years ago

7 Replies

How do II get back to work after 7 years off with RA?

Hello everyone, I am 50 years old and have had RA and have had various medications/treatments for 7 years. I haven't worked during this time but financial...

Hello everyone, I am 50 years old and have had RA and have had various medica...

Maxigirl

•12 years ago

5 Replies

meeting today at queens hospital

morning all going to my first meeting today hope to meet lots of people in same boat as me, sorry not nice way to word it but till i joint this RA society u...

morning all going to my first meeting today hope to meet lots of people in same ...

gerri-1966

•12 years ago

1 Reply

getting nearer to my diagnosis!!

I phoned the hospital and asked to speak to the rheumy nurse, they don't appear to have one because I was put through to the secretary I had left two messages...

I phoned the hospital and asked to speak to the rheumy nurse, they don't appear ...

bidzi

•12 years ago

9 Replies

Whatever next?

It's been a right week! I can't drive my car right now as it doesn't have power steering, so I drive my hubby's Scenic and he takes my little Peugeot 106....

It's been a right week! I can't drive my car right now as it doesn't have power ...

Hidden

•12 years ago

6 Replies

Has anyone had to be tested for Lyme Disease

Hi, I was just wondering if anyone had been tested for Lyme. My daughter has been diagnosed with Chronic Pain, she's had her knees injected (bad reaction to...

Hi, I was just wondering if anyone had been tested for Lyme. My daughter has be...

Rustysaddle

•12 years ago

1 Reply

Newly diagnosed - I think ! Very confused from information given to myself from my GP.

After 12 months of going backwards and forwards to GP and being made to feel I was making my aches and pains up , after countless blood tests my GP has told me...

After 12 months of going backwards and forwards to GP and being made to feel I w...

MummaWooWoo

•12 years ago

7 Replies

Hi, first time question and all advice appreciated

I was duagnosed in March after months of being fobbed off. Iv struggled with multiple flares mostly in my hands, knees, shoulders and left foot. I trying hard...

I was duagnosed in March after months of being fobbed off. Iv struggled with mul...

Cara287

•12 years ago

11 Replies

SIGH

Hi all,feeling a right mardy moo today.Im having pain in my left arm between the shoulder and elbow,its going into my wrist and hand too. It doesnt seem to be...

Hi all,feeling a right mardy moo today.Im having pain in my left arm between the...

codliver

•12 years ago

8 Replies

Is it just me or is all this completely frustrating!?

Sooo, this is my first blog...I suppose spurred on by feeling a bit sorry for myself. I'm 23 years old and had just started my first 'proper' job in Sep after...

Sooo, this is my first blog...I suppose spurred on by feeling a bit sorry for my...

Hidden

•12 years ago

11 Replies

Hi, Is anyone going to the NRAS group meeting in Solihull on Thursday? I'm hoping to go for the first time...

Hidden

•12 years ago

4 Replies

Anyone have pins and needles in their feet? It's like wearing tingly ankle socks. And any solutions?

oldtimer

•12 years ago

6 Replies

Severe dizziness, taking prozac. Should I take mtx today?

Low white cell count last week so missed a week of mtx. Due to take it tonight but cant get head off pillow today as so dizzy. I think this is due to the...

Low white cell count last week so missed a week of mtx. Due to take it tonight b...

jo100

•12 years ago

4 Replies

Feeling lost.....

I hate whinging about this stupid disease because i know it wont do any good, but it makes me feel a bit better so here goes anyway! I just feel like i dont...

I hate whinging about this stupid disease because i know it wont do any good, bu...

maxb

•12 years ago

7 Replies

Ulnar Head Replacement & Pan Carpal Fusion

Hello all, I'm now two weeks into the aftermath of this op on my left wrist. I've been wearing a wrist brace more and more over the past few years with the...

Hello all, I'm now two weeks into the aftermath of this op on my left wrist. ...

Tissee

•12 years ago

4 Replies

Raising money for RA research

Hello everyone, My daughter, Gemma, is doing a 100ft abseil off the top of the John Radcliffe Hospital to raise money for Cellular Immunology Research,...

Hello everyone, My daughter, Gemma, is doing a 100ft abseil off the top of th...

Lorrayne

•12 years ago

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Hi all,Being new to this RA lark I need to ask a simple question, hopefully this doesnt sound too daft!

I am on MTX 20mg and have been taking 1 Naproxen daily. As at the moment I am virtually painfree apart from the odd niggle here and there, should I carry on...

I am on MTX 20mg and have been taking 1 Naproxen daily. As at the moment I am v...

Hidden

•12 years ago

10 Replies

Ill health retirement!

Hi all It's been a while...just to say I got my medical retirement! Took several months and I got very stressed, but finally got it. New life begins on...

Hi all It's been a while...just to say I got my medical retirement! Took sever...

Hidden

•12 years ago

6 Replies

Does Methotrexate lower blood pressure?

Mine is usually about 130/80 and this morning its down to 104/69. Took my mtx yesterday. Other than this I feel fine. No side effects. Yay!

Mine is usually about 130/80 and this morning its down to 104/69. Took my mtx ye...

Hidden

•12 years ago

13 Replies

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All posts for May 2012

Orthotic Insoles

Inflammation blood tests

i am claiming the smallest amount of disability for the loss of a finger and the partial disability of another.

i have been on etanercept for last 18 months now doc wants me off as not working as well but i feel ok ish but been offered new meds

Humira and injections

Hello everyone

MTX and alcohol?

7 long months..

Two full days and then D-Day

MXT injection and headaches

feet twitching and cramping

Hi,my first time on here. I'm very confused can anyone help? I think i have RA but after many tests I've been told I have OA what's the diff

How do II get back to work after 7 years off with RA?

meeting today at queens hospital

getting nearer to my diagnosis!!

Whatever next?

Has anyone had to be tested for Lyme Disease

Newly diagnosed - I think ! Very confused from information given to myself from my GP.

Hi, first time question and all advice appreciated

SIGH

Is it just me or is all this completely frustrating!?

Hi, Is anyone going to the NRAS group meeting in Solihull on Thursday? I'm hoping to go for the first time...

Anyone have pins and needles in their feet? It's like wearing tingly ankle socks. And any solutions?

Severe dizziness, taking prozac. Should I take mtx today?

Feeling lost.....

Ulnar Head Replacement & Pan Carpal Fusion

Raising money for RA research

Hi all,Being new to this RA lark I need to ask a simple question, hopefully this doesnt sound too daft!

Ill health retirement!

Does Methotrexate lower blood pressure?

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