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I feel I have no control

Hi long time no blog. I have been reading all the blogs but have felt I have nothing to say but moan and I don't want to do that but I feel that my life is out...

Hi long time no blog. I have been reading all the blogs but have felt I have not...

Beeper

•12 years ago

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STEROIDS & BLOOD TEST,

Well friends,i am back on steroids for the time being. I tablet a day. We will just have to wait and see. To say i am fed up is an understatement. I have to...

Well friends,i am back on steroids for the time being. I tablet a day. We will j...

sylvi

•12 years ago

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Article about exercise and arthritis in today's Scottish Daily Express

This caught my eye while I was shopping today so I bought it. It's quite a long article and although mostly referring to OA - the last paragraph says...

This caught my eye while I was shopping today so I bought it. It's quite a long ...

Hidden

•12 years ago

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Hello allLast week i had my first shot of embrel but the last few days have felt realy down like crying is this a side effect xxxx

bigmommy

•12 years ago

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At last, one more day to go!!

Hi everyone, Well I'm ready for my first appointment tomorrow, Have been though my check list, (Thankyou for all your advice) I'm now cleaned, polished,...

Hi everyone, Well I'm ready for my first appointment tomorrow, Have been though ...

shirlthegirl

•12 years ago

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What do these mean...........

I waht to know properly what these all mean. Alt crp and esr. I have been looking round to find out what exactly they mean, but either i'm not looking in...

I waht to know properly what these all mean. Alt crp and esr. I have been lo...

sylvi

•12 years ago

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Was Rituximab successful, how long did the 'Good times' last .

I had my 1st treatments with Rituximab in July after about 3 weeks I felt marvelous, was it the steroid jabs or Rituximab, Well the good-time lasted till the...

I had my 1st treatments with Rituximab in July after about 3 weeks I felt marvel...

Tricia-P

•12 years ago

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update on the gutted theme

I have had a call form the divisional manager for neurosciences, a very nice lady who apologized to me and said she and her staff were all very upset what had...

I have had a call form the divisional manager for neurosciences, a very nice lad...

allanah

•12 years ago

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Get me out of here!!

hi Celeb watchers I was in fits last nite at Helen!!!!! it was like me having my mri scan, honest, three seconds on that thing and i was shouting "get me...

hi Celeb watchers I was in fits last nite at Helen!!!!! it was like me hav...

allanah

•12 years ago

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PAIN, Please go away......

Good morning. I have now been off steroids for over two weeks now. I weaned myself off them gradually which is what i was told to do. Now i am in so much pain...

Good morning. I have now been off steroids for over two weeks now. I weaned myse...

sylvi

•12 years ago

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Anyone on Leflunomide, Hydroxychloroquine and MTX?

Good morning all. After 2 years of taking MTX, Sulfasalazine and Hydroxychloroquine in combination my new Rheumy has determined that there aren't having...

Good morning all. After 2 years of taking MTX, Sulfasalazine and Hydroxychloroq...

rheumatoidymummy

•12 years ago

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Looking for general advice

My GP has recently confirmed that the pain and swelling in my fingers and wrist is arthritis. He gave me painkillers and anti-inflammatories, which cause the...

My GP has recently confirmed that the pain and swelling in my fingers and wrist ...

jinty101

•12 years ago

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anglia

hi have been on methotrexate & various other tabs & steroid jabs, at present just injecting 25mg met about a year ago started with a spoty rash which is...

hi have been on methotrexate & various other tabs & steroid jabs, at present jus...

anglia

•12 years ago

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any advice welcome

Hi everyone, can someone advise me plz? My RA has got steadily worse over the last few weeks or so, particularly since my flu jab..The pain has traveled from...

Hi everyone, can someone advise me plz? My RA has got steadily worse over the la...

Hidden

•12 years ago

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highs and lows

does any one else feel like one day they are on high (or having a good/ normal day ) then the next i suddenly feel rock bottom.? I have had the worst year i...

does any one else feel like one day they are on high (or having a good/ normal d...

holly2812

•12 years ago

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Joining a gym - should certain exercises be avoided?

Hi, I'm going for my gym induction this afternoon as part of my quest to get fit despite the ra. I've not had any advice from my rheumy about exercise and...

Hi, I'm going for my gym induction this afternoon as part of my quest to get fit...

Hidden

•12 years ago

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Sorry if i sound thick!

I know what dmards are as ive been on mtx and now leflunomide and they are disease modifying drugs (hope thats right!) Mtx and me didnt get on at all and...

I know what dmards are as ive been on mtx and now leflunomide and they are disea...

Josie2

•12 years ago

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I've not had a good laugh for so long!!!!!

I know this must seem s..a..d,But i just watch "Celebrity get me out of here" and that was just what i needed, it was the best medication in along time. Can't...

I know this must seem s..a..d,But i just watch "Celebrity get me out of here" an...

shirlthegirl

•12 years ago

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Discombobulated

First Rheumatologist I saw back in June (a locum) thought I had Psoriatic Arthritis. Then the Rheumy who took over from her on a permanent basis said it...

First Rheumatologist I saw back in June (a locum) thought I had Psoriatic Arthri...

Hidden

•12 years ago

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A bit of sunday night reading :)

http://emmadoree.wordpress.com/2012/11/11/its-like-a-maths-equation-having-energy-the-arthritis-pain/

http://emmadoree.wordpress.com/2012/11/11/its-like-a-maths-equation-having-energ...

little_em18

•12 years ago

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Anyone seen my MOJO

Well I had the steroid injection last Monday and within a few hours I started to feel much better. Said whoopee steroids and felt I'd got my MOJO back but I...

Well I had the steroid injection last Monday and within a few hours I started to...

cris1728

•12 years ago

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Flu' Jabs

I have my first rheumatologist appointment on wednesday, Should i also be asking them for a Flu'jab, or should i make a appointment to see my doctor and also...

I have my first rheumatologist appointment on wednesday, Should i also be asking...

shirlthegirl

•12 years ago

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Copper Insoles

I read a story yesterday in one of the online newspapers about wearing copper insoles. this particular lady suffered with RA but was not on any prescribed...

I read a story yesterday in one of the online newspapers about wearing copper in...

Grannyshiraz

•12 years ago

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Has anyone found that their RA symptoms have flared up after getting the flu' jab?

My joints have always been relatively well controlled, with the main one giving problems over time being my ankle. At the moment I'm in between meds, waiting...

My joints have always been relatively well controlled, with the main one giving ...

heatherp

•12 years ago

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The art of massage :)

http://emmadoree.wordpress.com/2012/11/11/the-art-of-massage/

little_em18

•12 years ago

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Happy Birds!!

The birds in my garden are starting a new fashion in blonde nests. I am losing quite a lot of hair which I throw out of the window in disgust after cleaning...

The birds in my garden are starting a new fashion in blonde nests. I am losing ...

Grannyshiraz

•12 years ago

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Side effects of RA

Hi everyone, I went to see my rheumatologist on Thursday, I aired my concerns about the side effect of the drugs that we have to take and she said that the...

Hi everyone, I went to see my rheumatologist on Thursday, I aired my concern...

kittykat79

•12 years ago

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Fire works, Dogs and RA don't go!!!!

I would normal like firework, But for some reason in my area people must think Firework nite is this evening, feeling unwell and having my poor dog stressed...

I would normal like firework, But for some reason in my area people must think F...

shirlthegirl

•12 years ago

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Hair cut - what your hairdresser can tell you!

I have just been to have my hair trimmed and had a different hairdresser from usual this time. He was just combing through and immediately asked if I was on...

I have just been to have my hair trimmed and had a different hairdresser from us...

Jane06

•12 years ago

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I'm a Celebrity Get Me Out of here

one of the few reality shows , i enjoy watching .. starts this weekend ,, i think ??? so we got any jungle fans in here then ?? sure beats X factor .....

one of the few reality shows , i enjoy watching .. starts this weekend ,, i thi...

_andy_

•12 years ago

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All posts for November 2012

I feel I have no control

STEROIDS & BLOOD TEST,

Article about exercise and arthritis in today's Scottish Daily Express

Hello allLast week i had my first shot of embrel but the last few days have felt realy down like crying is this a side effect xxxx

At last, one more day to go!!

What do these mean...........

Was Rituximab successful, how long did the 'Good times' last .

update on the gutted theme

Get me out of here!!

PAIN, Please go away......

Anyone on Leflunomide, Hydroxychloroquine and MTX?

Looking for general advice

anglia

any advice welcome

highs and lows

Joining a gym - should certain exercises be avoided?

Sorry if i sound thick!

I've not had a good laugh for so long!!!!!

Discombobulated

A bit of sunday night reading :)

Anyone seen my MOJO

Flu' Jabs

Copper Insoles

Has anyone found that their RA symptoms have flared up after getting the flu' jab?

The art of massage :)

Happy Birds!!

Side effects of RA

Fire works, Dogs and RA don't go!!!!

Hair cut - what your hairdresser can tell you!

I'm a Celebrity Get Me Out of here

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