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Holiday Yippee.EXTRA WEIGHT ALLOWANCE NEEDED FOR MEDS AND COMFY SHOES!!

On Monday I'm going away on a cruise. First time.Never needed to worry about taking comfy shoes or medication with me on holiday before just threw stuff in a...

On Monday I'm going away on a cruise. First time.Never needed to worry about tak...

nel60

•12 years ago

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Smells like team spirit

Earlier this year, I somehow found myself agreeing to run in the NRAS 10K, on the grounds that a couple of my colleagues were going to run it, and had decided...

Earlier this year, I somehow found myself agreeing to run in the NRAS 10K, on th...

Victoria-NRAS

Moderator•12 years ago

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Awaiting a call from my GP

Hi everyone, I thought I'd write this as I'm waiting for a call from my GP about pain relief and daren't attempt a shower until I hear from them as they are...

Hi everyone, I thought I'd write this as I'm waiting for a call from my GP ab...

Hidden

•12 years ago

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An update on not worrying after lunchtime

The thing that is worrying me most is the delay in getting to see a rheumatologist. This worries me for two reasons. Firstly, how much damage is being done...

The thing that is worrying me most is the delay in getting to see a rheumatologi...

GreenFlower

•12 years ago

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rituxumab with other drugs

Hi, I am new to this site and wondering if anyone would know if it is safe to take methetrexate and sulfasalazine and plaquenil along with rituximab.

Hi, I am new to this site and wondering if anyone would know if it is safe to ta...

mille

•12 years ago

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Celebrate the Olympics and exercise your brain cells!

With the onset of all this physical exertion for the Olympics don't forget about exercising your brain too! Take part in the NRAS online quiz for just £2 and...

With the onset of all this physical exertion for the Olympics don't forget about...

TraceyH

•12 years ago

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FED UP.............

Got up this morning feeling great in my head if you know what i mean. Now i feel like a wet dishcloth. I have been to bedworth with hubby. Made an appt to see...

Got up this morning feeling great in my head if you know what i mean. Now i feel...

sylvi

•12 years ago

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Can i take anymore?

Answer = I don't know, but i have no choice ;-( I am in desperate need of some kind words of support from you guys....you are the only ones who know how ;-)...

Answer = I don't know, but i have no choice ;-( I am in desperate need of som...

Ella32

•12 years ago

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The light at the end of the tunnel is sometimes an oncoming train ...

Well, I had my appointment with my 'second opinion' rheumy on Tuesday, and - after prodding me, listening to my chest front and back, and quizzing me on my...

Well, I had my appointment with my 'second opinion' rheumy on Tuesday, and - aft...

SootyB

•12 years ago

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Bursitis and Fibromyalgia?

Hi all, The new rheumy I saw on Tuesday reckons I have fibromyalgia rather than RA at the moment. I know that fibromyalgia isn't strictly speaking an...

Hi all, The new rheumy I saw on Tuesday reckons I have fibromyalgia rather th...

SootyB

•12 years ago

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Treatment - Waiting on the next step!

Haven't been on here for a while, so hello - I'm back. I tend to 'ignore' this website when I'm feeling well - probably part of the denial process I'm still...

Haven't been on here for a while, so hello - I'm back. I tend to 'ignore' this ...

Mandos67

•12 years ago

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Does anyone on methotrexate suffer irregular periods?

I'm usually on a regular 28 day cycle but have had breakthrough bleeding since starting treatment. This month my period has arrived after only 15 days :-(

I'm usually on a regular 28 day cycle but have had breakthrough bleeding since s...

Hidden

•12 years ago

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pain meds

Hello everyone, I have severe arthritis, and over the years i have taken script strength meds, For a year i have been on pain patches ( BUPRENORPHINE 70...

Hello everyone, I have severe arthritis, and over the years i have taken script ...

Hidden

•12 years ago

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Home from hospital.........

The rheumy saw me at my worst. Doctor also came in and he signed for me to have an injection. So i have had a prick in the bum and told it will take a couple...

The rheumy saw me at my worst. Doctor also came in and he signed for me to have ...

sylvi

•12 years ago

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Update on my infusions

i had my 5th infusion yesterday and got told that it might not be working as im still in alot of pain and having alot of flare ups and it dont help with my...

i had my 5th infusion yesterday and got told that it might not be working as im ...

charhunt

•12 years ago

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How do they make you feel like some sort of fraud?

Hi Well as some of you know I have gone through the last year since my diagnosis in March 11 with lots of pain, foot and neck problems, lots of steroids and...

Hi Well as some of you know I have gone through the last year since my diagno...

allanah

•12 years ago

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How do you treat a breathing issue where you are gasping for air on and off? Possibly caused by bad news or stress??

I wonder if you can help me. My partner has previously suffered with a breathing problem where he often cannot take a breath. As a result every now and then...

I wonder if you can help me. My partner has previously suffered with a breathi...

Cheesygrin2k

•12 years ago

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Stopping all medication

Has anyone just stopped all medication and lived with the pain. Mtx is making my hair fall out so from this week have stopped it on the consultants advice. A...

Has anyone just stopped all medication and lived with the pain. Mtx is making my...

2plus2

•12 years ago

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Other normal infections. Then R.A seems to be out of my body!

I was reading about others with throat infections etc and I wondered if anyone shared my experience.About 5 weeks ago I had urinary infection plus...

I was reading about others with throat infections etc and I wondered if anyone s...

nel60

•12 years ago

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Does anyone have any advice re nerve paia?

Hi Everyone, Any advice would be much appreciated. For the last six months or so I have had horrendous nerve pain in my right knee my GP has referred me to...

Hi Everyone, Any advice would be much appreciated. For the last six months or ...

dmc12

•12 years ago

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AN EARLY NODDIE POST!!!

Hiya Well I was kinda of fortunate yesterday as because hubby was using lap top I could not get on and was able to sleep from about 2.30 am onwards....

Hiya Well I was kinda of fortunate yesterday as because hubby was using lap t...

sciqueen

•12 years ago

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A busy day....again

Thanks to all who replied to my question yesterday when I asked if I should try to fight a sore throat myself. I took your advice and called the surgery at the...

Thanks to all who replied to my question yesterday when I asked if I should try ...

Hidden

•12 years ago

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Help please! I'm on the ask again, this time for interview candidates familiar with social networking and/or twitter, flickr et al

I'm hunting for around 25 people, the plot goes something like this... As broad a range of individuals as possible Age range doesn’t matter Both genders and...

I'm hunting for around 25 people, the plot goes something like this... As broad...

Maimie-NRAS

•12 years ago

9 Replies

The Big Bang Theory

Okay so it probably isn't the Big Bang Theory but Abstract Television and Channel 4 are looking for people to be part of a brand new television programme. If...

Okay so it probably isn't the Big Bang Theory but Abstract Television and Channe...

Andrew-NRAS

•12 years ago

1 Reply

What does "negative for antibodies" mean?

Saw my consultant yesterday and he mentioned that my blood tests show negative for antibodies and that this means I have a less aggressive form of RA. I...

Saw my consultant yesterday and he mentioned that my blood tests show negative f...

Nikk

•12 years ago

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What does "negative for antibodies" mean?

Saw my consultant yesterday and he mentioned that my blood tests show negative for antibodies and that this means I have a less aggressive form of RA. I...

Saw my consultant yesterday and he mentioned that my blood tests show negative f...

Nikk

•12 years ago

1 Reply

Noddies of the night unite.....

Well girls(we are mostly girls) here i am again, its three in the morning and here i am wide awake but yawning. I couldn't sleep due in part to ra and it being...

Well girls(we are mostly girls) here i am again, its three in the morning and he...

sylvi

•12 years ago

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Throat infection - Do you try to fight it off yourself or have to go straight on antibiotics when on mtx.

Hidden

•12 years ago

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New shoes & thanking you for all your support in m big moan.

Well the shoes have been bought,not quite what I had in mind but they'll more than do. I went shopping with a very good friend, we've always had the same size...

Well the shoes have been bought,not quite what I had in mind but they'll more th...

Caza

•12 years ago

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Restart of RA medication after an operation

I've had a TURP last week. If you don't know what that is then please ignore this question. 4 days after the op I re-started Sulfasalazine. Today I am about...

I've had a TURP last week. If you don't know what that is then please ignore thi...

stbernhard

•12 years ago

4 Replies

Posts - NRAS | HealthUnlocked

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All posts for July 2012

Holiday Yippee.EXTRA WEIGHT ALLOWANCE NEEDED FOR MEDS AND COMFY SHOES!!

Smells like team spirit

Awaiting a call from my GP

An update on not worrying after lunchtime

rituxumab with other drugs

Celebrate the Olympics and exercise your brain cells!

FED UP.............

Can i take anymore?

The light at the end of the tunnel is sometimes an oncoming train ...

Bursitis and Fibromyalgia?

Treatment - Waiting on the next step!

Does anyone on methotrexate suffer irregular periods?

pain meds

Home from hospital.........

Update on my infusions

How do they make you feel like some sort of fraud?

How do you treat a breathing issue where you are gasping for air on and off? Possibly caused by bad news or stress??

Stopping all medication

Other normal infections. Then R.A seems to be out of my body!

Does anyone have any advice re nerve paia?

AN EARLY NODDIE POST!!!

A busy day....again

Help please! I'm on the ask again, this time for interview candidates familiar with social networking and/or twitter, flickr et al

The Big Bang Theory

What does "negative for antibodies" mean?

What does "negative for antibodies" mean?

Noddies of the night unite.....

Throat infection - Do you try to fight it off yourself or have to go straight on antibiotics when on mtx.

New shoes & thanking you for all your support in m big moan.

Restart of RA medication after an operation

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