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Blue thighs!!

Strange question this but I've got my first appointment on Monday with a rheumatologist....over the last 2 weeks I've noticed that my inner thighs are tender...

Strange question this but I've got my first appointment on Monday with a rheumat...

Kerry72

•12 years ago

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methetrexate injections still making me sick after swapping for tablets any suggestions on how to ease this please

i am also on enbrel injections and after taking them feel rotton for a few days

julie247

•12 years ago

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should i return to work the day after a bad flare up?

im havin a very severe flare flare up in my knee hip and left hand where i cant move it at all without being in extreme pain. how long should i rest before...

im havin a very severe flare flare up in my knee hip and left hand where i cant ...

jimmy22

•12 years ago

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Facial Flushin and rashes anyoone?

Hi everyone I hope you are all well despite this miserable weather. I am now on my 4th anti TNF and have been on oral steroids and celebrex for over 20...

Hi everyone I hope you are all well despite this miserable weather. I am now o...

dmc12

•12 years ago

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if it aint inflammation then what is it

Hi all Went for a ultra sound today on my poor hands and foot My hand feels tingly, and numb, kind of like the after effects of a bad nettle sting. The...

Hi all Went for a ultra sound today on my poor hands and foot My hand feels ti...

Hidden

•12 years ago

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This drug, that drug ... my own experiences with RA It might help some, it might help just somebody, either way "job done"

No pain killer I have ever taken has ever touched the agony during a flare, nor has it ever enabled me to use that specific joint or joints until the flare...

No pain killer I have ever taken has ever touched the agony during a flare, nor ...

PeteC

•12 years ago

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women only?

hi, does anyone else find that when its "time of the month" that your joints are more effected? i have been in so much pain, my joints are extremely swollen...

hi, does anyone else find that when its "time of the month" that your joints ...

sherbygoat

•12 years ago

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Been told by rheumy sec that steroid inject lasts at least 5 mths, is this correct? I don't have appt till Sept and worried bout a flare up

Mutleymutley

•12 years ago

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I'm smiling - at last!

I just wanted to update you all on my progress! I was so depressed the last time I came on here, I have had time to evaluate my condition, my job, my health...

I just wanted to update you all on my progress! I was so depressed the last t...

PJ68

•12 years ago

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Here's hoping

I can't wait to see my surgeon on Monday and hopefully put to bed the longggg wait to get my knees sorted out. Over three years ago I put off a knee...

I can't wait to see my surgeon on Monday and hopefully put to bed the longggg wa...

dmc12

•12 years ago

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Grrr!

Hi all, read thru' blogs this morning & thought of moving to Spain 'cos the wet & gloomy weather certainly seems to make RA worse & I'm feeling it too....

Hi all, read thru' blogs this morning & thought of moving to Spain 'cos the we...

Hidden

•12 years ago

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Feeling more positive

Hi everyone, I've am staying with my sister for 10 days and meeting up with other brothers, sisters, and extended family for parties etc. I have to say...

Hi everyone, I've am staying with my sister for 10 days and meeting up with o...

Hidden

•12 years ago

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OM...

I am currently feeling very at one with the Dalai Lama having had several decent sleeps since the event that was: the NRAS group coordinators conference last...

I am currently feeling very at one with the Dalai Lama having had several decent...

Hidden

•12 years ago

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I have been told to stop taking naproxen, receptionist didn't know why. Has this happened to anyone else?

Hidden

•12 years ago

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Hi is there anyone out there who was a patient of Dr. Barbara Ansell in the1960's onwards.

And spent any time as a patient in the Canadian Red Cross Memorial Hospital, Taplow.

And spent any time as a patient in the Canadian Red Cross Memorial Hospital, Tap...

Hidden

•12 years ago

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Good news after a painful week!!

Hi all I just wanted to share my news with you all as you all sent me luck for my interview for promotion this week. Well at 5.45pm yesterday I was told I...

Hi all I just wanted to share my news with you all as you all sent me luck for ...

BossyB

•12 years ago

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NEW JOINTS

Hi my first blog. have been treated for OA for a number of years. After having 2 TKRs. and surgery to fuse my toes, on my left foot, i go in for surgery on the...

Hi my first blog. have been treated for OA for a number of years. After having 2...

saorsa

•12 years ago

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On a prednisone burst

Other than the weather, hot & humid, I don't know what has been causing a lot of stiffness for me for the last 2 weeks. It seems to hit me every other day & is...

Other than the weather, hot & humid, I don't know what has been causing a lot of...

Tinwoman2

•12 years ago

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up date on me ,

hi all sorry not been here, not been to good, so will try and give you a up date, heres gos, in my last blog, said i had bad side effects ,from taking...

hi all sorry not been here, not been to good, so will try and give you a up date...

missmopp

•12 years ago

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LOOKING DOWN A LONG TUNNEL

I have now had no treatment for the nearly 12 months now. I am now waiting to have my first infusion of RITUXIMAB. I am not looking forward to this in one way...

I have now had no treatment for the nearly 12 months now. I am now waiting to ha...

wilkybob

•12 years ago

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Hi! I've developed an itchy rash / dermatitis while taking Leflunomide and Cimzia (Certolizumab-Pegol) anti-tnf in combination for 10 mths.

Hi, The dermatitis developed on my legs, then a rash on my arms and stomach after about 7 months. Stopped Cimzia to see if it clears - been on Leflunomide for...

Hi, The dermatitis developed on my legs, then a rash on my arms and stomach afte...

Jim57

•12 years ago

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And so it begins....

Just received the dreaded brown envelope from DWP and I've been moved to contribution-based ESA and put in a WRAG group. So I must "take part in...

Just received the dreaded brown envelope from DWP and I've been moved to contrib...

bub124

•12 years ago

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Maybe this nice product will help the pain.

I have had RA for 18 yrs. and used numerous joint and muscle products and this, for me, has been the best. It is called"Natures Kiss" herbal rub. They make...

I have had RA for 18 yrs. and used numerous joint and muscle products and this, ...

siskin

•12 years ago

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Feel total rubbish

I feel absolutely awful today, not sure if it's the new Dmard Azathioprine, or returning to taking NSAIDs Naproxen, or both! In the last few days have been...

I feel absolutely awful today, not sure if it's the new Dmard Azathioprine, or r...

Hidden

•12 years ago

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Is Enbrel subsidised in spain or will I have to pay?

I am moving to Barcelona and i am currently on Enbrel, i was wonderting if anyone knows if I would have to pay for it in spain or if I can get it subsidised. I...

I am moving to Barcelona and i am currently on Enbrel, i was wonderting if anyon...

su2po

•12 years ago

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no title

not had a very good day today i did the house work this morning and did something to my knee which has had me resting for the rest of it as i have had some...

not had a very good day today i did the house work this morning and did somethin...

charhunt

•12 years ago

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DLA form done and dusted.

Hi everyone, wish me luck, favour, grace,miracles and all the rest, filled in this form with help from a fellow sufferer who knows I would rather not say some...

Hi everyone, wish me luck, favour, grace,miracles and all the rest, filled in th...

caggy

•12 years ago

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Photographs - Don't you just hate them?

Well I've just received some wedding photos from my sister's wedding that she sent me and OMG what a shock! I hate having my picture taken at the best of...

Well I've just received some wedding photos from my sister's wedding that she se...

bub124

•12 years ago

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Painful hands - any suggestions?

Has anybody got any suggestions what I can do to alleviate the pain I have in my fingers? I'm so lucky to never have suffered with my hands, but the past few...

Has anybody got any suggestions what I can do to alleviate the pain I have in my...

bub124

•12 years ago

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If I move to Wales will I still get or is it rationed there more than in England?

I have been receiving enbrel in England for RA for the last 8 years. If I move to Wales will I still get or is it rationed there more than in England?

I have been receiving enbrel in England for RA for the last 8 years. If I move t...

diclidophora

•12 years ago

6 Replies

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All posts for June 2012

Blue thighs!!

methetrexate injections still making me sick after swapping for tablets any suggestions on how to ease this please

should i return to work the day after a bad flare up?

Facial Flushin and rashes anyoone?

if it aint inflammation then what is it

This drug, that drug ... my own experiences with RA It might help some, it might help just somebody, either way "job done"

women only?

Been told by rheumy sec that steroid inject lasts at least 5 mths, is this correct? I don't have appt till Sept and worried bout a flare up

I'm smiling - at last!

Here's hoping

Grrr!

Feeling more positive

OM...

I have been told to stop taking naproxen, receptionist didn't know why. Has this happened to anyone else?

Hi is there anyone out there who was a patient of Dr. Barbara Ansell in the1960's onwards.

Good news after a painful week!!

NEW JOINTS

On a prednisone burst

up date on me ,

LOOKING DOWN A LONG TUNNEL

Hi! I've developed an itchy rash / dermatitis while taking Leflunomide and Cimzia (Certolizumab-Pegol) anti-tnf in combination for 10 mths.

And so it begins....

Maybe this nice product will help the pain.

Feel total rubbish

Is Enbrel subsidised in spain or will I have to pay?

no title

DLA form done and dusted.

Photographs - Don't you just hate them?

Painful hands - any suggestions?

If I move to Wales will I still get or is it rationed there more than in England?

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