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Is this 'normal' for RA??!!

Hi There I have had RA for nearly two years now. I have my good days and my bad, although usually they are 'in the middle'... as in, I've had worse, but...

Hi There I have had RA for nearly two years now. I have my good days and my ...

CB43

•12 years ago

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WAV anyone recommend a wheelchair accessible vehicle?

hamble99b

•12 years ago

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Does splitting the dose of MTX over 2 days stop its effectiveness?

Two weeks ago I went to my Rheumy nurse specialist - because nausea is a big issue for me now im on 25mg MTX (tablet form) a week he suggested I take half my...

Two weeks ago I went to my Rheumy nurse specialist - because nausea is a big iss...

nottsexsportfanatic

•12 years ago

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Consultant, MTX interesting fact/fiction on ESR and me.

Hi RA sufferers, Thought I'd give you an update, after now been 14 weeks at home having given in my notice because my RA was as bad as it could be; I am seeing...

Hi RA sufferers, Thought I'd give you an update, after now been 14 weeks at home...

caggy

•12 years ago

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Sharps disposal

I inject MTX and contacted the council as they collect full sharps boxes and give out empty ones in my area. Apparently, they will not collect cytoxic waste -...

I inject MTX and contacted the council as they collect full sharps boxes and giv...

Hidden

•12 years ago

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injections

HAVE BEEN TRANSFERED FROM MXT TABLETS TO INJECTIONS. AS THEY SAID I WOULD GET MORE OF THE DRUG THAT WAY. I HAVE NOW HAD 5 AND NO DIFFERENCE BUT SEEM TO GET...

HAVE BEEN TRANSFERED FROM MXT TABLETS TO INJECTIONS. AS THEY SAID I WOULD GET MO...

kathgallagher

•12 years ago

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anti-depressants do help

when I was well I was so laid back I was coming round the other way! The last thing I thought I'd need were anti-depressants. My gp told me I wasn't a...

when I was well I was so laid back I was coming round the other way! The last th...

hamble99b

•12 years ago

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"I'm so fed up with this"!!!

It's been Dec 2011 since I stared having symptom's. Apparently still "unstable". I want to walk the Great Wall of China and climb kilimanjaro!! I'm 45 and...

It's been Dec 2011 since I stared having symptom's. Apparently still "unstable"...

Noirin

•12 years ago

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Does this sound familiar, anyone?

Hello all, after a virtually pain-free few months I've had twinges in my hands, feet and legs for the last week or so. At first they lasted just a minute...

Hello all, after a virtually pain-free few months I've had twinges in my han...

Hidden

•12 years ago

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Site trouble?

Perhaps it's my fault or my laptop is psychic, having said I'd be going quiet for a month to work, but is anyone else having trouble with this HU site? I find...

Perhaps it's my fault or my laptop is psychic, having said I'd be going quiet fo...

Hidden

•12 years ago

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Does anyone know about having tattoos while you are on Enbrel or any other biologic drugs.

Would really really like to have a small one done on my foot. Any advice very welcome :-)

Would really really like to have a small one done on my foot. Any advice very we...

SARAHG

•12 years ago

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"2 weeks after infusion of tocilizumab at hospital,-has anyone had any positive or negative results so far ?

This is my fourth biologic drug and I am desparate to get some relief, after 4 years diagnosed. It would be great to hear from those who have also tried it. At...

This is my fourth biologic drug and I am desparate to get some relief, after 4 y...

asasmum

•12 years ago

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Visitor Still here for a week, And I am in Agony :(

Well been here a week as of tomorrow, I have done all I could for him to have a good time, I was reminded more than ever, Just how limited I am in Moving...

Well been here a week as of tomorrow, I have done all I could for him to have a ...

LuckysJoy

•12 years ago

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5 hour fever then back to normal, anyone else with this happening?

The fever hit around 11pm last night, I took paracetamol and it never brought temperature down, it wasn't too high at 38 degrees but it felt like my body was...

The fever hit around 11pm last night, I took paracetamol and it never brought te...

Hidden

•12 years ago

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Another good result from the hospital........

I have just got back from the hospital. It was the pschyio (pardon spelling) this time. Matt my pschyio was very impressed with the progress i have made. The...

I have just got back from the hospital. It was the pschyio (pardon spelling) thi...

sylvi

•12 years ago

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The Fantastic Spectacle of Sport

It’s been 7 years in the making, cost millions of pounds to put on and in just over 3 weeks it’s all wrapped up! That’s right folks this is an Olympic focused...

It’s been 7 years in the making, cost millions of pounds to put on and in just o...

Oli-NRAS

•12 years ago

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BAD NAILS ANYONE

Im on Leflunomide and my nails are peeling, splitting down the centre , ridged and very weak. My hair is the same breaking off, falling out. My RA team dont...

Im on Leflunomide and my nails are peeling, splitting down the centre , ridged a...

Hidden

•12 years ago

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What bed.

Anyone bought an adjustable bed. Craftmatic and adjustamatic spring to mind. But i have seen problems on watchdog about beds.

Anyone bought an adjustable bed. Craftmatic and adjustamatic spring to mind. B...

abannister

•12 years ago

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Minding my own business and now have swollen hot knees and feeling rubbish.

Phoned Rheumy helpline and got a nurse who obviously was not interested...said she had read my letters and it was obviously 'too' soon for the MTX and Hydroxy...

Phoned Rheumy helpline and got a nurse who obviously was not interested...said s...

Rockpool60

•12 years ago

7 Replies

MTX or hydroxy, help with the sickness!!!!

Hi guys have been on Mtx and hydroxy since may , the improvement is very good, but the nauseous is not nice!!! How do you cope with it and what do you do to...

Hi guys have been on Mtx and hydroxy since may , the improvement is very good, ...

topcat111

•12 years ago

7 Replies

Finally found something that works for me

I was diagnosed only last year (Nov 2011) and put on methotrexate in Jan 2012. At worst my fingers were like sausages and in pain and I couldn't drive the car,...

I was diagnosed only last year (Nov 2011) and put on methotrexate in Jan 2012. A...

Vixstar

•12 years ago

17 Replies

Pins and needles and tingling in arms, legs and neck.

I was wondering if anybody else gets pins and needles in arms legs and neck. I spent this morning at our county show. After walking around for an hour or so I...

I was wondering if anybody else gets pins and needles in arms legs and neck. I s...

thekeys46

•12 years ago

8 Replies

what are biologics

cowpat

•12 years ago

4 Replies

Diagnosed in December and learning to live with the ghost that hides in my body

So this is my first post. I am somewhat hesitant about opening a window on my life, but having spent some time reading the posts over a few weeks, and...

So this is my first post. I am somewhat hesitant about opening a window on my li...

Aliced

•12 years ago

13 Replies

well i knew it would

phoned about me bloods today all came back no action needed i cant beleve this but at least its good news or is it see my othe blogs for tests done....

phoned about me bloods today all came back no action needed i cant beleve thi...

minka

•12 years ago

1 Reply

Help.

just joined the NRAS community, found the site through quit support. Yes that should give you a clue :- quit smoking four and half months ago and the...

just joined the NRAS community, found the site through quit support. Yes th...

jillygirl

•12 years ago

4 Replies

Snakes, on a crutch

Hi Said i would get around to telling you my funny moment in Corfu. Well unpacking is done and started packing for V fest now, so have a minute! We went...

Hi Said i would get around to telling you my funny moment in Corfu. Well unpac...

allanah

•12 years ago

14 Replies

anti inflammatory diet??

hi guys has anybody tried the ant inflammatory diet and has it made a difference? im on enbrel and mtx and wanted to get rid of last of pain??

hi guys has anybody tried the ant inflammatory diet and has it made a difference...

Dave74

•12 years ago

3 Replies

Frustrated!

Just been to the GP, 2nd time this week. Getting bad pain between the shoulders, more or less told to endure it as my neck & lower back pain was evident...

Just been to the GP, 2nd time this week. Getting bad pain between the shoulders...

Hidden

•12 years ago

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Back from Silver Dollar City vacation

Hi all, I had a fabulous vacation in Branson MO with my Dad & StepMom, and older Sister & her 3 girls. We ate kid friendly food-my favorite, like pigs in...

Hi all, I had a fabulous vacation in Branson MO with my Dad & StepMom, and older...

Tinwoman2

•12 years ago

4 Replies

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All posts for August 2012

Is this 'normal' for RA??!!

WAV anyone recommend a wheelchair accessible vehicle?

Does splitting the dose of MTX over 2 days stop its effectiveness?

Consultant, MTX interesting fact/fiction on ESR and me.

Sharps disposal

injections

anti-depressants do help

"I'm so fed up with this"!!!

Does this sound familiar, anyone?

Site trouble?

Does anyone know about having tattoos while you are on Enbrel or any other biologic drugs.

"2 weeks after infusion of tocilizumab at hospital,-has anyone had any positive or negative results so far ?

Visitor Still here for a week, And I am in Agony :(

5 hour fever then back to normal, anyone else with this happening?

Another good result from the hospital........

The Fantastic Spectacle of Sport

BAD NAILS ANYONE

What bed.

Minding my own business and now have swollen hot knees and feeling rubbish.

MTX or hydroxy, help with the sickness!!!!

Finally found something that works for me

Pins and needles and tingling in arms, legs and neck.

what are biologics

Diagnosed in December and learning to live with the ghost that hides in my body

well i knew it would

Help.

Snakes, on a crutch

anti inflammatory diet??

Frustrated!

Back from Silver Dollar City vacation

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