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can I claim free parking ? I,ve been diagnosed wit RA ?

johng

•11 years ago

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Baker Cyst - osmosis patches

Hi dear folks, I am awaiting my GP appointment Friday about my RA/biologic fears and this Baker Cyst. Just wondered if any of you had heard of the Osmosis...

Hi dear folks, I am awaiting my GP appointment Friday about my RA/biologic fears...

Neonkitty

•11 years ago

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Does anyone else suffer with DRY eyes and R A ?

My big problem at the moment is the very uncomfortable condition of dry eyes. I use plenty of eye drops & gel tears, warm flannels, steam , dark specs etc....

My big problem at the moment is the very uncomfortable condition of dry eyes. I ...

JAC22

•11 years ago

15 Replies

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Oh deep joy!

Just had a call from my GP saying the results of my bone densitometry scan are in and they're recommending I take calcium and vit D supplements. Looks like the...

Just had a call from my GP saying the results of my bone densitometry scan are i...

mistymeana

•11 years ago

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monday BBC1 don't miss this

the great disability swindle

hamble99b

•11 years ago

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What tests should be carried out to determine interstitial lung disease (ILD) -Scarring of the lungs due to our old friend RA

I saw a dr on Friday - a 4 week check up (which was actually seven weeks by the time the appointment came through!) after hospital stay in early December for...

I saw a dr on Friday - a 4 week check up (which was actually seven weeks by the ...

Mel_

•11 years ago

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Help with RA pain!

I recently started using acupuncture to help with swelling and pain ! It is remarkable ! I would recommend this for all of ra sufferers !!!!! It helps me...

I recently started using acupuncture to help with swelling and pain ! It is rem...

killthepain

•11 years ago

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Embrel- hope it makes me better

Well folks, tomorrow i receive my first delivery of Embrel. Heard some good stories of success not sure if it will help me but everything else hasn't improved...

Well folks, tomorrow i receive my first delivery of Embrel. Heard some good stor...

sooty007

•11 years ago

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Are lung diseases related to RA.

Is there a chance for a rheumatoid arthritis patient to be affected with lung diseases like Bronchiectasis when the disease is chronic,I mean when the...

Is there a chance for a rheumatoid arthritis patient to be affected with lung di...

jhansiranisurineni

•11 years ago

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Does anyone go to the Rheumy Dept at New Cross, Wolverhampton?

If so, I'd be grateful if you could share your experience with me. Thank you. Nina

If so, I'd be grateful if you could share your experience with me. Thank you....

Wolf52

•11 years ago

6 Replies

Steroid injection

Hi all, As most of you know I had a steroid injection in my knee on Monday, I have been able to put weight on it and walk around without crutches, but after...

Hi all, As most of you know I had a steroid injection in my knee on Monday, I ...

Titchyj

•11 years ago

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God how i hate RA

Well here i am on a sunday afternoon suffering from the worst flare i have ever known. My feet are burning and so are my hands. Yesterday was so bad i sat in...

Well here i am on a sunday afternoon suffering from the worst flare i have ever ...

sylvi

•11 years ago

45 Replies

Hello

Hi, I was only diagnosed with RA in December 2012 & so I'm very new to all of this! Started on Methotrexate & folic acid four weeks ago along with the...

Hi, I was only diagnosed with RA in December 2012 & so I'm very new to all of ...

rosiemay01

•11 years ago

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Can i take...

Neurofen while taking Hydroxy? Am only taking hydroxy twice a day as this is what consultant has now prescribed. Cant have another steroid and consultant...

Neurofen while taking Hydroxy? Am only taking hydroxy twice a day as this is ...

Josie2

•11 years ago

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First opportunity to really chat face to face with someone else suffering with ra.

I have just got back from a friends birthday "gathering" where I was finally introduced to my friends work colleague/friend. She has ra too, but was told...

I have just got back from a friends birthday "gathering" where I was finally int...

nottsexsportfanatic

•11 years ago

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Experiences with infections and anti-tnf treatment please.

I've been on Humira since the start of December and felt ill since just before Christmas. I've fainted twice including Thursday last at work. GP said it is...

I've been on Humira since the start of December and felt ill since just before C...

Dogrose

•11 years ago

9 Replies

what should I consider doing

Hi All, I am new to this site, hope someone can shead some light on this for me. I'm so confused went to GP in Nov c/o pain and stiffness to wrists ankles...

Hi All, I am new to this site, hope someone can shead some light on this for me...

joylin

•11 years ago

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I have had a rash on my wrist for about 12 months now and cant get rid of it .

The doctor has tried a few creams steroid type cream and strong fungal cream.I still cant get rid of it . I have RA and wondered if it could be something to do...

The doctor has tried a few creams steroid type cream and strong fungal cream.I s...

jilly1

•11 years ago

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Cold and MTX chills

Does anyone else get this? At first I thought it was Raynauds but then I realised it's only been like this since I started MTX 14 months ago and the day after...

Does anyone else get this? At first I thought it was Raynauds but then I realise...

Hidden

•11 years ago

9 Replies

Can anyone share their experience of ankle problems please?

Hello everyone, Sorry can't type much but would like your input before next week's appointment with nurse. Over the past week my ankle has been giving way...

Hello everyone, Sorry can't type much but would like your input before next w...

StarlightinJuly

•11 years ago

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Officially lost it!

Hi All, the spa/gym at the local hotel has an open day today so thought I'd pop along to see what the facilities are like as GP and rheumy keep saying swimming...

Hi All, the spa/gym at the local hotel has an open day today so thought I'd pop ...

mistymeana

•11 years ago

15 Replies

Bakers Cysts

Has anyone had the misfortune of having bakers cycts as well as RA? If so how did they get rid of them?

Has anyone had the misfortune of having bakers cycts as well as RA? If so how d...

janetellen

•11 years ago

14 Replies

Brrrrrrrrrr!!!!!!!!

Roads are lethal this morning so can't walk the dog or go for a ride. I tried a walk round the field but have been awake most of the night with a flaring...

Roads are lethal this morning so can't walk the dog or go for a ride. I tried a...

Grumpyfell

•11 years ago

7 Replies

Children and Embrel

My l3 year old grand daughter was diagnosed with reactive arthritis age 11 which is now being treated as juvenile RA. l8 months on ibuprofen and paraceutamol...

My l3 year old grand daughter was diagnosed with reactive arthritis age 11 which...

raynorsun

•11 years ago

8 Replies

Snowed in & musing ...

Snow has put the kaibosh on our plans to go out this evening. Just have to put up with it. Woke up thinking about Methotrexate this morning (for a change!)...

Snow has put the kaibosh on our plans to go out this evening. Just have to put ...

Hidden

•11 years ago

11 Replies

Let's get physical!

Hi all Wishing you all a very belated happy new year! I don’t know about you but in these murky depths of snowy January I’m finding its getting tough to...

Hi all Wishing you all a very belated happy new year! I don’t know about ...

SarahKate-NRAS

•11 years ago

3 Replies

What can you remember from the past.......

I know this is not related to ra,but i felt with all this bad weather we could do with some light relief.. So here goes. Yesterday day my daughter saw...

I know this is not related to ra,but i felt with all this bad weather we could d...

sylvi

•11 years ago

55 Replies

Latest part of my saga

I went to see the hospital consultant this morning. I’d asked to see a different consultant and although her registrar had contacted me and offered me the...

I went to see the hospital consultant this morning. I’d asked to see a different...

cathie

•11 years ago

17 Replies

Another positive message...

Hiya, Just to let you know that it has been a week now since i have given up them rotten cigarettes :))))) It's not been easy ,which i expected, but they do...

Hiya, Just to let you know that it has been a week now since i have given up the...

shirlthegirl

•11 years ago

17 Replies

Is it just me or do you worry when you're given different brands of medication?

Picked up my prescription and the methotrexate looked totally different. Much bigger pills with no identifying marks at all, dispensed in a brown bottle (the...

Picked up my prescription and the methotrexate looked totally different. Much bi...

Hidden

•11 years ago

10 Replies

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All posts for January 2013

can I claim free parking ? I,ve been diagnosed wit RA ?

Baker Cyst - osmosis patches

Does anyone else suffer with DRY eyes and R A ?

Oh deep joy!

monday BBC1 don't miss this

What tests should be carried out to determine interstitial lung disease (ILD) -Scarring of the lungs due to our old friend RA

Help with RA pain!

Embrel- hope it makes me better

Are lung diseases related to RA.

Does anyone go to the Rheumy Dept at New Cross, Wolverhampton?

Steroid injection

God how i hate RA

Hello

Can i take...

First opportunity to really chat face to face with someone else suffering with ra.

Experiences with infections and anti-tnf treatment please.

what should I consider doing

I have had a rash on my wrist for about 12 months now and cant get rid of it .

Cold and MTX chills

Can anyone share their experience of ankle problems please?

Officially lost it!

Bakers Cysts

Brrrrrrrrrr!!!!!!!!

Children and Embrel

Snowed in & musing ...

Let's get physical!

What can you remember from the past.......

Latest part of my saga

Another positive message...

Is it just me or do you worry when you're given different brands of medication?

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