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newbie wanting info

Hi everybody, I'm new on here. I was diagnosed RA last summer. Tried Methotrexate then Sulfasalazine but had severe probs with them so couldn't go on taking...

Hi everybody, I'm new on here. I was diagnosed RA last summer. Tried Methotrex...

wannabefree

•12 years ago

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Hi when I saw my RA last month I was ok, since then I have found it almost impossible to walk. My knees swell up.

I have had an injection in my right knee which the worst one. I try to excersise to keep fit but it hasn't made any different to my knees. I am seeing my RA on...

I have had an injection in my right knee which the worst one. I try to excersise...

Beeper

•12 years ago

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Consultant letter can someone clarify i dont understand

ive had a letter from consultant i dont understand can anyone tell me what it means please . Likely undifferentiated connective tissue disease(weeklyana...

ive had a letter from consultant i dont understand can anyone tell me what it me...

artyone

•12 years ago

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Appointment at last!

Hi Everyone, I hope you are feeling as well as possible. I finally have an appointment with the Rheumy at Hillingdon Hospital. They have managed to arrange it...

Hi Everyone, I hope you are feeling as well as possible. I finally have an appoi...

RichardL60

•12 years ago

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Can i drink alcohol with my drugs.

i am on 10mg methotrexate, naproxen and tramadol. i dont want to drink until i fall over but a G&T at the weekend would be nice. not had anything since...

i am on 10mg methotrexate, naproxen and tramadol. i dont want to drink until i f...

abannister

•12 years ago

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Should I or not?

My hand swelling has gone way down since last Wed, from my lawnmower debacle, but it still hurts. I sent my rheumatologist an e-mail on Sunday telling him of...

My hand swelling has gone way down since last Wed, from my lawnmower debacle, bu...

Tinwoman2

•12 years ago

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A fab weekend!!!

well well well.......what a fab weekend i have had, went out on Friday night with the girls, suppose to be a quiet night out and we all know how they end!!,...

well well well.......what a fab weekend i have had, went out on Friday night wit...

aston

•12 years ago

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MTX...START NOW OR AFTER HOLIDAY?

i an currently on Myocrysin and about to start on Mtx also, I am going abroad on holiday in 3 weeks and i dont know if i should start the Mtx now or wait until...

i an currently on Myocrysin and about to start on Mtx also, I am going abroad on...

tatlim

•12 years ago

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Really, can I still be in denial 11 years on!

Hi, it's the first time I have joined a community blog and I have been touched by the honesty and rawness of peoples comments. I was diagnosed with RA in 2000...

Hi, it's the first time I have joined a community blog and I have been touched b...

cornflake

•12 years ago

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How Concerned should I be, about being around people who seem to be getting sick, like colds etc....I know that that the MXT suppresses..

your immune system, and I find even though I have been on it a week, and my 2nd dose is this Wednesday, I am becoming a bit neurotic about Germs, I have...

your immune system, and I find even though I have been on it a week, and my 2nd ...

LuckysJoy

•12 years ago

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After affects of fall....

I am downstairs at 2.30am as i can't sleep. Both my hands ache and the knee that is too be operated on as well. I am in so much pain i could cry at the moment....

I am downstairs at 2.30am as i can't sleep. Both my hands ache and the knee that...

sylvi

•12 years ago

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Just to say Hi

Haven't been on much recently. I got a severe pain in my neck ( yes I've heard all the jokes!!) which has cause weakness in my left arm and pins and needles in...

Haven't been on much recently. I got a severe pain in my neck ( yes I've heard a...

allanah

•12 years ago

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Tramadol v targinact? H e l p please?

Hi ...me again. I've just been taken off tramadol (yesterday) and put onto targinact , to reduce the constipation problems. I'm having really bad withdrawal...

Hi ...me again. I've just been taken off tramadol (yesterday) and put onto targi...

Hidden

•12 years ago

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Im still here!

Hi Just worked this weekend on rota, and last week I increased my hours to 27.5hrs! Earlier this year my professional study record was called in for scrutiny(...

Hi Just worked this weekend on rota, and last week I increased my hours to 27.5h...

Hidden

•12 years ago

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Suffering in Silence, I wish there were support groups in my area with people with the same illnesses,

I was wondering how to go about setting up one as I cant find one, a group for people with what I call silent illness, I mean sometimes we look Great on the...

I was wondering how to go about setting up one as I cant find one, a group for p...

LuckysJoy

•12 years ago

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How do I now up the anti tnf question ? (if you pardon the pun)

HI All, I'm new to the site and had RA since I had my daughter just over 7 years ago. Whilst c 3 months pregnant, I was rushed into hospital with...

HI All, I'm new to the site and had RA since I had my daughter just over 7 years...

saskiasmum

•12 years ago

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RA and bowel problems

can anyone tell e if back ache and bowel proble come along when RA active. I have slight temp red fingers that is swollen sore hip feel achey and just off....

can anyone tell e if back ache and bowel proble come along when RA active. I hav...

artyone

•12 years ago

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Hello all can anyone tell me is passsing urine more often a side effect of mtx

posie

•12 years ago

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Doggy News and other bits

Well - he did it. Berry passed his Grade one Gundog Test yesterday with a merit pass. His sit and stay was absolutely spot on - he sat like the proverbial...

Well - he did it. Berry passed his Grade one Gundog Test yesterday with a merit ...

LavendarLady

•12 years ago

14 Replies

hi all i need help with filling forms in please

i need help with filling DLA forms in been given names of 2 companies,daine and scas anyone know anything bout these 2 plz i have oa in knees and waiting for...

i need help with filling DLA forms in been given names of 2 companies,daine and ...

sheenerweener

•12 years ago

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Due to start mtx soon but do I really need it

on 20th I'm should start taking mtx but at the moment my joints are not to painful and the swelling going down maybe I don't need this drug that can do so...

on 20th I'm should start taking mtx but at the moment my joints are not to pain...

Elaine1

•12 years ago

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Work!!

Hi everyone! Well I have waited to continue my saga of work, and was hoping to be able to share some good, positive results - sorry, that will have to wait!...

Hi everyone! Well I have waited to continue my saga of work, and was hoping t...

PJ68

•12 years ago

9 Replies

Does anyone live near or in Cardiff who could hep me?

Hey everyone. I have finally done it! I have designed a arthritis friendly childproof bottle cap. I have already tested it with one arthritis sufferer however...

Hey everyone. I have finally done it! I have designed a arthritis friendly child...

radesign

•12 years ago

1 Reply

Is anyone else having a mucous problem?

Hi, I have RA and am on mtx. Over the last few months I have observed that although I don't have a cold I am bringing up a lot of phlegm. Can't tell you how...

Hi, I have RA and am on mtx. Over the last few months I have observed that altho...

TishG

•12 years ago

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Help needed? Could I be suffering from something other than RA?

I have been on Cimzia since November 2011, and the first few months were wonderful - just what they told me - I would feel fantstic! I know I have been under...

I have been on Cimzia since November 2011, and the first few months were wonderf...

PJ68

•12 years ago

4 Replies

Started mtx Friday

Just a little update. I picked up my first prescription of mtx yesterday from the pharmacy. It all felt very serious as she took me into a side room and warned...

Just a little update. I picked up my first prescription of mtx yesterday from th...

Hidden

•12 years ago

19 Replies

Anti tnf assessment due soon!!!

Hi All Just wanted to say health wise my ra seems to be up & down, mostly down, so its clear that 20/25mg is no longer working as well as expected, I am...

Hi All Just wanted to say health wise my ra seems to be up & down, mostly dow...

sciqueen

•12 years ago

10 Replies

I am a newbie!!!!

Hi all I have found great comfort in reading all your blogs,Thankyou!! :) nice to know that I am not alone when in pain and feeling so tired....I have had RA...

Hi all I have found great comfort in reading all your blogs,Thankyou!! :) nice t...

Popmartin

•12 years ago

17 Replies

daz score usefull or not

had my daz score yesterday(4 may) was ask how much RA pain l said 6 to 7 , today its more like 10 going on 101, just shows how much RA can change from day to...

had my daz score yesterday(4 may) was ask how much RA pain l said 6 to 7 , today...

beaker

•12 years ago

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Adventures with lawnmower

I let my grass grow too long so I dragged out my lawnmower on Wed. I let it sit in the sun, added gas & oil, then primed it & attached the bungie cord to hold...

I let my grass grow too long so I dragged out my lawnmower on Wed. I let it sit ...

Tinwoman2

•12 years ago

3 Replies

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All posts for May 2012

newbie wanting info

Hi when I saw my RA last month I was ok, since then I have found it almost impossible to walk. My knees swell up.

Consultant letter can someone clarify i dont understand

Appointment at last!

Can i drink alcohol with my drugs.

Should I or not?

A fab weekend!!!

MTX...START NOW OR AFTER HOLIDAY?

Really, can I still be in denial 11 years on!

How Concerned should I be, about being around people who seem to be getting sick, like colds etc....I know that that the MXT suppresses..

After affects of fall....

Just to say Hi

Tramadol v targinact? H e l p please?

Im still here!

Suffering in Silence, I wish there were support groups in my area with people with the same illnesses,

How do I now up the anti tnf question ? (if you pardon the pun)

RA and bowel problems

Hello all can anyone tell me is passsing urine more often a side effect of mtx

Doggy News and other bits

hi all i need help with filling forms in please

Due to start mtx soon but do I really need it

Work!!

Does anyone live near or in Cardiff who could hep me?

Is anyone else having a mucous problem?

Help needed? Could I be suffering from something other than RA?

Started mtx Friday

Anti tnf assessment due soon!!!

I am a newbie!!!!

daz score usefull or not

Adventures with lawnmower

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