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METHOTREXATE?

I was recently diagnosed with RA and have some inflammation and pain in a couple of fingers and a wrist and am taking diclofenac for that. I have seen a...

I was recently diagnosed with RA and have some inflammation and pain in a couple...

rickochet

•12 years ago

15 Replies

Help with ESA and Health form?

Can anyone advice me how to fill in this form please, I can't find the blog that had the link to helping with forms.

Can anyone advice me how to fill in this form please, I can't find the blog that...

caggy

•12 years ago

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Does anyone get cramp/spasms regular in their hands?

Does anyone get cramp/spasms in their hands when holding or gripping something eg..like when holding knife to peel an apple or holding phone. My hands cramp up...

Does anyone get cramp/spasms in their hands when holding or gripping something e...

debbyftm

•12 years ago

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thighs swollen, anyone help please?

my thighs feel, and are, very swollen and numb but painul!! they feel as if they are in a tight balloon. I've just had a shower and sat in a shower chair...

my thighs feel, and are, very swollen and numb but painul!! they feel as if th...

hamble99b

•12 years ago

6 Replies

Reducing morning stiffness in joints

Does anyone have any tips or hints to reduce morning stiffness in joints or just to get moving more quickly? I have heard eating a banana before bed helps.

Does anyone have any tips or hints to reduce morning stiffness in joints or just...

emsyb1986

•12 years ago

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r/a

hi help required ive had ra for 10 weeks now on celebrex tramodol paracetomal had a steroid injection going on mtx in september had couple of flare ups few...

hi help required ive had ra for 10 weeks now on celebrex tramodol paracetomal ha...

owenkarlvmax

•12 years ago

6 Replies

Painful itch

Hi...I am having a break from MTX due to WBC and I have had a flare in my hands and fingers. I have noticed ,mostly mornings, my fingers itch so painfully but...

Hi...I am having a break from MTX due to WBC and I have had a flare in my hands ...

linnieh

•12 years ago

9 Replies

long time no see

hey all, sorry i havent been around lately i was admitted back in to hospital and we still dont no whats the matter with me but i got an...

hey all, sorry i havent been around lately i was admitted back in to...

charhunt

•12 years ago

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flare up of RA then comes the painful eye s

any help and advice please, i am on my 4th year of RA OA and GOUT cant remember the last day i was pain free its always something. when ever i get a really...

any help and advice please, i am on my 4th year of RA OA and GOUT cant remember...

gerri-1966

•12 years ago

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The winds of change...

Hi everybody. I'm feeling a bit shell shocked at the moment as everything seems to be changing... As some of you may know, I've been thinking about...

Hi everybody. I'm feeling a bit shell shocked at the moment as everything seems...

bub124

•12 years ago

8 Replies

I was diagnosed with R/A 4yrs ago, have been on Sulfasalazine, but now on Methotrexate. Does R/A also affect the Spinal area, .

The pain when rising,is pretty severe, I take 2 Tramadol for ease. I dont seem to see anybody referring to Lumbar problems in previous questions

The pain when rising,is pretty severe, I take 2 Tramadol for ease. I dont seem t...

ggtone1937

•12 years ago

7 Replies

fed up this week:(

not had a good week , fed up of looking a the 4 walls, at home, wot to do stuff but cant, wish i could have my life back, as people look at me and think i am...

not had a good week , fed up of looking a the 4 walls, at home, wot to do stuff ...

missmopp

•12 years ago

6 Replies

Hello

Hi Im Claire and am usually a bubbly carefree working Mummy and Wife but ..........don't feel like that much! I have just been diagnosed with RA or thats what...

Hi Im Claire and am usually a bubbly carefree working Mummy and Wife but ..........

claireyj

•12 years ago

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Birthday present.....

Well i have to say that was not one of the best birthdays i've had. I had a lot of lovely cards and messages on facebook as well. Lovely gifts from my family...

Well i have to say that was not one of the best birthdays i've had. I had a lot ...

sylvi

•12 years ago

20 Replies

splitting mtx

Hi , i split my dose i take 2 Saturday with my dinner and 2 Sunday with my dinner . I to did suffer with the sickness When i was on 6 MTX hence the split over...

Hi , i split my dose i take 2 Saturday with my dinner and 2 Sunday with my dinn...

minxy1960

•12 years ago

3 Replies

Memory Issues/ Forgetfulness Anyone????

I currently take mtx, sulpha & hydroxy and have noticed for a while that my memory hasn't been as good as it was. I'm only 38 and I'm a bit concerned. Anyone...

I currently take mtx, sulpha & hydroxy and have noticed for a while that my memo...

Widget

•12 years ago

11 Replies

Does this sound like RA?

I have osteoarthritis in my spine, as well as degenerative disc disease and inflamed facet joints, and was diagnosed with RLS which came on very suddenly in...

I have osteoarthritis in my spine, as well as degenerative disc disease and infl...

Hidden

•12 years ago

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this mornings attempt when will i get a diagnosis and where do i go from here ive had enough this morning

well im still looking to see if i have rumi got up this morning at 6.30 am hand joints where aching no swelling left knee was aching along with feet neck...

well im still looking to see if i have rumi got up this morning at 6.30 am han...

minka

•12 years ago

15 Replies

coming off avara

Due to the distressing hair loss I have decided to come off my Leflunomid. Bad move I know but the hair loss is disturbing. My hubby goes mental and worries...

Due to the distressing hair loss I have decided to come off my Leflunomid. Bad m...

Hidden

•12 years ago

12 Replies

Is anyone on anti-tnf without an added dmard?

I've asked this question before without finding anyone however there have been so many new memebers joining I thought I'd give it another try. I have been...

I've asked this question before without finding anyone however there have been s...

Hidden

•12 years ago

27 Replies

Foods that make me worse!

I am still learning about my disease and what makes things worse and what doesn't. So far I have found that typing seems to ease me fingers a lil, which is...

I am still learning about my disease and what makes things worse and what doesn'...

Fussie

•12 years ago

4 Replies

New Kid on the Block!

Hello Everyone I’m Kim and I’m writing this as I finish my third week here at NRAS! I have joined the Volunteer Network team as Co-ordinator and I am...

Hello Everyone I’m Kim and I’m writing this as I finish my third week here at...

Kim-NRAS

NRAS•12 years ago

3 Replies

The emotional cost of RA

When I got diagnosed I was living in a house full of people who for lack of a better description were big drinkers. I had to confine myself to my room to make...

When I got diagnosed I was living in a house full of people who for lack of a be...

su2po

•12 years ago

17 Replies

See below question

I am on Leflunomide and Anti -TNF, for 2 months now, I still get regular flare ups and I am sooo tired all the time. I feel like the Rheumy Nurse/Rheumy (new...

I am on Leflunomide and Anti -TNF, for 2 months now, I still get regular flare u...

anun

•12 years ago

3 Replies

Hello all, can anyone provide me with more info about anti-tnf please? In particular about side effects and safety... Many thanks x

Babyboolove

•12 years ago

3 Replies

Any tips on appealing for DLA?

Hi I was turned down for DLA in July. At first I wasn't going to appeal, but I've found that by not being in receipt of DLA that this closes lots of other...

Hi I was turned down for DLA in July. At first I wasn't going to appeal, but...

Traceyanne

•12 years ago

7 Replies

painkillers

Hi everyone I contacted my GP yesterday to ask for some strong painkillers to help me through my flares which seem to be 5 days out of 7 at the moment. As...

Hi everyone I contacted my GP yesterday to ask for some strong painkillers to h...

BossyB

•12 years ago

11 Replies

Another night of cruising the web..........

What else does a girl do when she has blocked sinuses and her ra decides it wants to party. So here i am between catnaps surfing the web to see whose about....

What else does a girl do when she has blocked sinuses and her ra decides it want...

sylvi

•12 years ago

13 Replies

cortisone injections tomorrow

due 2 have 3 injections 2morrow in both shoulders & left knee, never had them before are the injections painful & due thay work

due 2 have 3 injections 2morrow in both shoulders & left knee, never had them be...

wolves

•12 years ago

11 Replies

Sleep tips

Hi i can't remember the last time i wasn't tired, my life consists of 7 till 5 at work then the settee resting so i can struggle thru the next day then bed and...

Hi i can't remember the last time i wasn't tired, my life consists of 7 till 5 a...

niall451

•12 years ago

17 Replies

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All posts for August 2012

METHOTREXATE?

Help with ESA and Health form?

Does anyone get cramp/spasms regular in their hands?

thighs swollen, anyone help please?

Reducing morning stiffness in joints

r/a

Painful itch

long time no see

flare up of RA then comes the painful eye s

The winds of change...

I was diagnosed with R/A 4yrs ago, have been on Sulfasalazine, but now on Methotrexate. Does R/A also affect the Spinal area, .

fed up this week:(

Hello

Birthday present.....

splitting mtx

Memory Issues/ Forgetfulness Anyone????

Does this sound like RA?

this mornings attempt when will i get a diagnosis and where do i go from here ive had enough this morning

coming off avara

Is anyone on anti-tnf without an added dmard?

Foods that make me worse!

New Kid on the Block!

The emotional cost of RA

See below question

Hello all, can anyone provide me with more info about anti-tnf please? In particular about side effects and safety... Many thanks x

Any tips on appealing for DLA?

painkillers

Another night of cruising the web..........

cortisone injections tomorrow

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