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Just totally confused

Had an appointment with the rheumy today. Thought to myself I'm gonna try to get some answers. I have been taking MTX for 12 or so years, sulphazalazine...

Had an appointment with the rheumy today. Thought to myself I'm gonna try to ge...

Spuddie

•12 years ago

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DAS 28 app for iPhone/iPad

Just discovered a nifty app to calculate your DAS. It's for iPhones but works on iPads too. There is an iPad app but in Japanese, although this is strangely...

Just discovered a nifty app to calculate your DAS. It's for iPhones but works on...

helixhelix

•12 years ago

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Muscles

Morning all, In so much agony today, any advice? My upper arm muscles are killing me and I can hardly move my arms away from my body, there is no way I...

Morning all, In so much agony today, any advice? My upper arm muscles are kill...

gazelleLOL

•12 years ago

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Appointment deferred to Christmas eve

Just back from holiday to find letter from Edinburgh western general postponing my annual consultant appointment from 1 October to 3.45 on 24 December! This...

Just back from holiday to find letter from Edinburgh western general postponing ...

cathie

•12 years ago

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White blood cells.

Had call from doctor today have to come off MTX and sulphazalazine until further notice as my white cell count is down to 1.10. I feel not to bad and flare up...

Had call from doctor today have to come off MTX and sulphazalazine until further...

nel60

•12 years ago

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I've got a swelling on the ball of my left foot and under my right toe. Feels a bit like walking on a golf ball ??

I use felt padding which helps. Just wondered if anyone else has experienced anything similar and has any tips or advice.

I use felt padding which helps. Just wondered if anyone else has experienced any...

Mags126

•12 years ago

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YIKES-letter from rheumatologist

I had a letter today from my rheumatologist. When I went to clinic back in June I saw her registrar. Not really sure what he put down. I am in the process of...

I had a letter today from my rheumatologist. When I went to clinic back in June ...

thekeys46

•12 years ago

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Good day

Hi everyone, For the first time in months (due to RA, mild cervical spondylosis and general lack of time) I've been for a lovely swim today. I also went in...

Hi everyone, For the first time in months (due to RA, mild cervical spondylosis...

Annielou

•12 years ago

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'You are clinically in remission' ... :D

I recieved a letter from the hospital the other day and I was so happy when I read it that I actually cried. The main words that stood out to me were: 'Emma is...

I recieved a letter from the hospital the other day and I was so happy when I re...

little_em18

•12 years ago

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My husband has retired officially now.

This morning i went with other half so he could hand over all his stuff to l/spa railway station. I met his lady boss,she is very nice and easy to talk to....

This morning i went with other half so he could hand over all his stuff to l/spa...

sylvi

•12 years ago

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I have a swollen neck,at the top of my spine. Does anyone else get this or heard of it? It's very painful.

I woke up yesterday morning to a very stiff neck & didn't really feel well,I just wanted to crawl back to bed,which I should of done instead I stupidly went...

I woke up yesterday morning to a very stiff neck & didn't really feel well,I jus...

Caza

•12 years ago

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Does anyone else who has Inflammatory Arthritis but not sure which kind ever wonder whether they might have Lyme Disease Arthritis?

Hidden

•12 years ago

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What are the tests a GP should do to rule out RA problems?

We've had a few queries on our coeliac group with people feeling achy, tired and having joint and muscle problems for many years and having problems getting...

We've had a few queries on our coeliac group with people feeling achy, tired and...

FionaGFG

•12 years ago

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You said be positive

Well nothing from the Doctor or Pensions yet but I thought oh well if i'm gonna be skint I may as well be skint on a high. So instead of waiting for the...

Well nothing from the Doctor or Pensions yet but I thought oh well if i'm gonna ...

allanah

•12 years ago

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MTX or Me or Both?

Afternoon all, I've just phoned for results of my first MTX - related blood test. To me it seems like amazingly good news tho' have not spoken to a...

Afternoon all, I've just phoned for results of my first MTX - related blood ...

Hidden

•12 years ago

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Fatigue and claiming on my income protection policy.

In September I had to give up full time work as the fatigue made it impossible to do my job. I have had RA for 9 years and went through the first 2 years where...

In September I had to give up full time work as the fatigue made it impossible t...

Ethan

•12 years ago

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Post holiday......

Good morning everyone. I have now been home three days and i still can't get sorted out. Yesterday was for me a very good day. I sat and did all the holiday...

Good morning everyone. I have now been home three days and i still can't get sor...

sylvi

•12 years ago

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Palpitations anyone?

I have been started back on MTX and Hydroxychloriquine and have taken them a week but have a bit of an odd feeling going especially after my food..racy heart...

I have been started back on MTX and Hydroxychloriquine and have taken them a wee...

Rockpool60

•12 years ago

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sciatic pain relief?

Hi. My back was operated on about 3 years ago to relieve pressure on the nerves but in the last few months I have had constant sciatica again which merges into...

Hi. My back was operated on about 3 years ago to relieve pressure on the nerves ...

Hidden

•12 years ago

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Crackling and snapping?

Hi - I know someone did ask this a while ago but I thought I'd try it again and see what you all say. Ever since the RA started for me 18 months ago I've been...

Hi - I know someone did ask this a while ago but I thought I'd try it again and ...

Hidden

•12 years ago

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New GP

I had my first visit to my new GP today-he looks so young. As expected he hadn't received my notes from the previous surgery. Luckily I had a copy of my last...

I had my first visit to my new GP today-he looks so young. As expected he hadn't...

thekeys46

•12 years ago

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Am having a bit of a flare at mo, rheumy nurse says need a one off steroid injection to bring inflamation down, what is it and where????

Hidden

•12 years ago

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ESA work group? I have been to see the doctor and now had a letter to say my money may change, not sure if up or down.

I don't have to give a sick note but have to go on this work group thing. Can anyone give me a heads up to what I have to expect. As you know I am 61 and...

I don't have to give a sick note but have to go on this work group thing. Can an...

Beeper

•12 years ago

1 Reply

Tocilizumab woozer another drug to try ....so thats 4 and counting and hoping as 3 not work .

Ok saw my Rhumy consultant and nurse today ... the Rhiximb not work following in the steps of Humira and Ifliximib so now he want to try the Tocilizumb with...

Ok saw my Rhumy consultant and nurse today ... the Rhiximb not work following in...

pottypam

•12 years ago

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OMG - Any Views

LEFLUNOMIDE I taken Sulph, antiflam and anti upset tum meds. Tried Methotrex, what a poorly person I became. Specialist now says try Leflunomide. I am...

LEFLUNOMIDE I taken Sulph, antiflam and anti upset tum meds. Tried Methotrex,...

SusanP

•12 years ago

4 Replies

Feeling low

It has been a while since I was last here and a lot has happened . but this is the GOOD NEWS The local council have let me hav a loveley Bungalow. Have had...

It has been a while since I was last here and a lot has happened . but this is t...

Janice53

•12 years ago

2 Replies

Help MTX again!

Monday morning, i have just consumed my 15mg and trying really hard to not let this ruin my day, pretending it's asprin; thats what one nurse told me. I have...

Monday morning, i have just consumed my 15mg and trying really hard to not let t...

caggy

•12 years ago

8 Replies

It's been a long week

Hi everyone, It's been one week since my ENT said there was nothing he could do for my sjogrens. Well with the help of people on this blog I have...

Hi everyone, It's been one week since my ENT said there was nothing he could ...

Hidden

•12 years ago

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Concern about letter

I as some of you know got "dismissed" on ill health by NHS by my Occ Health Consultant, Manager and Personnel. I put in a pension form and they are now asking...

I as some of you know got "dismissed" on ill health by NHS by my Occ Health Cons...

allanah

•12 years ago

34 Replies

been on methotreaxte for six months,have to come off as affecting my liver.any advice would be great.reducing prednisolone also,worried x

linnieh

•12 years ago

8 Replies

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All posts for July 2012

Just totally confused

DAS 28 app for iPhone/iPad

Muscles

Appointment deferred to Christmas eve

White blood cells.

I've got a swelling on the ball of my left foot and under my right toe. Feels a bit like walking on a golf ball ??

YIKES-letter from rheumatologist

Good day

'You are clinically in remission' ... :D

My husband has retired officially now.

I have a swollen neck,at the top of my spine. Does anyone else get this or heard of it? It's very painful.

Does anyone else who has Inflammatory Arthritis but not sure which kind ever wonder whether they might have Lyme Disease Arthritis?

What are the tests a GP should do to rule out RA problems?

You said be positive

MTX or Me or Both?

Fatigue and claiming on my income protection policy.

Post holiday......

Palpitations anyone?

sciatic pain relief?

Crackling and snapping?

New GP

Am having a bit of a flare at mo, rheumy nurse says need a one off steroid injection to bring inflamation down, what is it and where????

ESA work group? I have been to see the doctor and now had a letter to say my money may change, not sure if up or down.

Tocilizumab woozer another drug to try ....so thats 4 and counting and hoping as 3 not work .

OMG - Any Views

Feeling low

Help MTX again!

It's been a long week

Concern about letter

been on methotreaxte for six months,have to come off as affecting my liver.any advice would be great.reducing prednisolone also,worried x

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