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Horrible methotrexate day

I had to skip two weeks worth of mtxate because of a red face reaction to light. So last night I forced myself to take the nasty eight tabs. Woke this morning...

I had to skip two weeks worth of mtxate because of a red face reaction to light....

cathie

•12 years ago

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Stiff STiff Stiff

I was diagnosed with RA when i was 21, been suffering with it for the last 7 years. Ive been on MTX ever since, but it makes me feel miserable, depressed and...

I was diagnosed with RA when i was 21, been suffering with it for the last 7 yea...

imoches21

•12 years ago

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Anyone get muscle cramps and spasms?

I have RA in my shoulder as well as many other places but these days it's my shoulder giving me trouble. All the muscles around keep getting very tense to the...

I have RA in my shoulder as well as many other places but these days it's my sho...

su2po

•12 years ago

8 Replies

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Just realized how to write a blog.

This site is great but I think I was answering questions thinking I was writing a blog. My computer skills are as bad as my R.A not good.Anyway as Im off...

This site is great but I think I was answering questions thinking I was writing ...

nel60

•12 years ago

4 Replies

Anyone with experience or advice re treatment for inflammatory arthritis alongside bronchiectasis or other lung disease please

I am struggling so much with the pain of inflammatory arthritis and finding a drug which will help without b******** up my immune system with regard to the...

I am struggling so much with the pain of inflammatory arthritis and finding a dr...

cofdrop-UK

•12 years ago

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Anyone else losing lots of hair and find its thinning massively too?

I'm not on MTX and was recently on Suplha but rheumy took me off all RA meds to see if Fibro meds worked for me. My hair did fall out rapidly around a year...

I'm not on MTX and was recently on Suplha but rheumy took me off all RA meds to ...

Hidden

•12 years ago

6 Replies

please read this, Its very true and this blogger is very helpfull.

iv come over this website/blogger called Rheumatoid Arthritis Guy, and he is very helpfull have a read..... Adventures of RA Guy | November 5, 2011 10...

iv come over this website/blogger called Rheumatoid Arthritis Guy, and he is ver...

holly2812

•12 years ago

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Does anyone suffer coldsores?

I've been on methotrexate for about 10weeks now and it's really helping but I've had what I think are coldsores on and off for about 3 weeks now. They're...

I've been on methotrexate for about 10weeks now and it's really helping but I've...

Hidden

•12 years ago

11 Replies

Shingles :(

Morning all, hope the sun is shining for you like it is here. Been on this site for some time but first blog so please bear with me. Had to come off MTX...

Morning all, hope the sun is shining for you like it is here. Been on this si...

beth48

•12 years ago

22 Replies

DLA ??

I applied for DLA as I have osteo necrosis in both my feet, had an operation on my left foot back in march,still healing . I was diagnoised with Ra 2 years...

I applied for DLA as I have osteo necrosis in both my feet, had an operation on ...

sandyb

•12 years ago

6 Replies

Lower immunity - Due to drugs?

Due to our body defences being lowered as a result of taking RA drugs, does anyone find they suffer from reoccurring infections or colds. I used to be quite a...

Due to our body defences being lowered as a result of taking RA drugs, does anyo...

wendywoo

•12 years ago

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I felt compelled ...

Was on TV tonight, thought I would share it with you all ... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7B-4Lsrx8IA With an illness like we have, amongst others, I...

Was on TV tonight, thought I would share it with you all ... http://www.youtu...

PeteC

•12 years ago

23 Replies

DVLA?

I didnt inform DVLA when I was diagnosed last year, to be honest I did not think about it- too much to take in at the time plus I had other family issues going...

I didnt inform DVLA when I was diagnosed last year, to be honest I did not think...

Hidden

•12 years ago

8 Replies

I take methotrexate and hydroxychloroquine and have bloods 2 monthly. I've stopped taking the methotrexate- do I still need regular bloods?

Catjones

•12 years ago

5 Replies

Hertfordshire Group?

There is a new NRAS Hertfordshire group which has its first meeting this coming Tuesday 17th in Welwyn. Anybody in the area and interested in coming along? I...

There is a new NRAS Hertfordshire group which has its first meeting this coming ...

Mags126

•12 years ago

5 Replies

Flare

Another strange day. Eyes hurt so do my pinkies.My toes are hurt as well. I went out to the farmers market this morning and then we went to bedworth to get a...

Another strange day. Eyes hurt so do my pinkies.My toes are hurt as well. I went...

sylvi

•12 years ago

7 Replies

travel insurance

i am going away for week in oct can anyone recommend a insurance company. due to having RA OA and GOUT would companys insure us ? xxx

i am going away for week in oct can anyone recommend a insurance company. due t...

gerri-1966

•12 years ago

7 Replies

Leflunomide and methotrexate combination treatment

Hello, I've been lurking here a while, so I suppose I should introduce myself first. :) I'm a 24 yr old university student who was diagnosed with seronegative...

Hello, I've been lurking here a while, so I suppose I should introduce myself fi...

Hidden

•12 years ago

20 Replies

Biologicals for me, whoop whoop lol

Having failed MTX and Ciclosporin now on Hydroxy, been on steroids for almost 3 yrs my Rheumy has decided Rituximab is the way to go. Looked online (generally...

Having failed MTX and Ciclosporin now on Hydroxy, been on steroids for almost 3 ...

elrose

•12 years ago

18 Replies

Tessa

A couple of weeks ago, I wrote a blog about our dog Tessa. Some of you asked that I keep you up to date with her progress so here goes (get a tissue handy)....

A couple of weeks ago, I wrote a blog about our dog Tessa. Some of you asked tha...

Mags126

•12 years ago

13 Replies

Panda eyes....

Well here i am sitting here in pain again. My eyes looks like i done a round with mohamid ali. The reason for the panda eyes is good old ra.I have bathed my...

Well here i am sitting here in pain again. My eyes looks like i done a round wit...

sylvi

•12 years ago

19 Replies

Blood results confusion

I've just called my surgery to check the results of my monthly blood test for mtx. The receptionist told me ESR raised at 28 and liver function to be repeated....

I've just called my surgery to check the results of my monthly blood test for mt...

Hidden

•12 years ago

23 Replies

Assessment meeting for a claim on income protection.

I posted the other day about meeting a nurse for the above and many of you were most helpful and supportive. I wish I could say the same for the nurse who...

I posted the other day about meeting a nurse for the above and many of you were ...

Ethan

•12 years ago

3 Replies

MTX and headaches and tight chest?

Been for my vampire appointment for the blood test....got headaches now and chest feels tight..so fed and also appetite is terrible...I have lost 2.5 stone...

Been for my vampire appointment for the blood test....got headaches now and ches...

Rockpool60

•12 years ago

9 Replies

Burning mouth and throat

Hello lovely people, I have woken up this morning and my mouth and throat feel like I have been binge drinking acid or bleach, I am taking full dose os...

Hello lovely people, I have woken up this morning and my mouth and throat fee...

Philip

•12 years ago

15 Replies

Dentures or no dentures part 2?

Ok so had appointment with new dentist. She was on the ball re R.A. And said it is the MTX that is causing the holes in my teeth. Have to have 6 fillings...

Ok so had appointment with new dentist. She was on the ball re R.A. And said it...

Jan66

•12 years ago

8 Replies

On mtx and still in pain

Hi all i been on mtx for 8 weeks now and still in a lot of pain does this mean that the tables are not doing there job dr did say next step would be injecting...

Hi all i been on mtx for 8 weeks now and still in a lot of pain does this mean t...

Elaine1

•12 years ago

10 Replies

Inherited RA?

Sorry to be appear thick .... but this is my question. I thought I was told that RA is not inherited but it appears from various blogs that it does, in fact,...

Sorry to be appear thick .... but this is my question. I thought I was told tha...

Hidden

•12 years ago

15 Replies

Why don't feet count re the DAS score?

I can't see how feet shouldn't count - can't understand it at all because we need to walk? Having had mine badly affected prior to MTX I can see why hands are...

I can't see how feet shouldn't count - can't understand it at all because we nee...

Hidden

•12 years ago

16 Replies

Ups and Downs

My entry today is just quickie to say hi and put my word in really. I think it helps to read other people's experiences and the more varied these experiences...

My entry today is just quickie to say hi and put my word in really. I think it h...

Rsheepy

•12 years ago

8 Replies

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All posts for July 2012

Horrible methotrexate day

Stiff STiff Stiff

Anyone get muscle cramps and spasms?

Just realized how to write a blog.

Anyone with experience or advice re treatment for inflammatory arthritis alongside bronchiectasis or other lung disease please

Anyone else losing lots of hair and find its thinning massively too?

please read this, Its very true and this blogger is very helpfull.

Does anyone suffer coldsores?

Shingles :(

DLA ??

Lower immunity - Due to drugs?

I felt compelled ...

DVLA?

I take methotrexate and hydroxychloroquine and have bloods 2 monthly. I've stopped taking the methotrexate- do I still need regular bloods?

Hertfordshire Group?

Flare

travel insurance

Leflunomide and methotrexate combination treatment

Biologicals for me, whoop whoop lol

Tessa

Panda eyes....

Blood results confusion

Assessment meeting for a claim on income protection.

MTX and headaches and tight chest?

Burning mouth and throat

Dentures or no dentures part 2?

On mtx and still in pain

Inherited RA?

Why don't feet count re the DAS score?

Ups and Downs

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