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Just when I thought I,d got this disease licked.........

I can hear you all laughing, what on earth is she taking that she thinks she has this disease licked......well what I really thought was it is getting under...

I can hear you all laughing, what on earth is she taking that she thinks she has...

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•11 years ago

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Leflunomide and Hydroxy

Today I have walked up the side of our house in agony. Just a short walk it felt like I was walking on the beach barefooted. I should have gone for my Rhume...

Today I have walked up the side of our house in agony. Just a short walk it felt...

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•11 years ago

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Has anyone developed a blood disorder since their diagnosis with RA?

Hi - I am new to this site and wonder if anyone has developed any sort of blood disorder alongside their RA? I'm rather feeling on my own here : ( !!...

Hi - I am new to this site and wonder if anyone has developed any sort of blood ...

Ellenkay

•11 years ago

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Enbrel, Humira or Simponi?

That is the question! I have had a first meeting with my Rneumatology nurse (despite idiot taxi company trying to scupper my chances of getting there. Went...

That is the question! I have had a first meeting with my Rneumatology nurse (...

Neonkitty

•11 years ago

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New hairdo and a moan....

Hello everyone. I haven't blogged for a while as i haven't felt that well. I am having trouble walking at the moment as my feet burn. My usual trip one way...

Hello everyone. I haven't blogged for a while as i haven't felt that well. I am ...

sylvi

•11 years ago

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MTX injection made me feel very sick and uneasy for some reason.

The other new symptom is that my feet and hands have got very cold. My feet feel as if I have burned them especially when in the shower,. Frightened to be...

The other new symptom is that my feet and hands have got very cold. My feet feel...

Rockpool60

•11 years ago

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oh only got 12 points

hi just got post got a letter about my medical from atos , only got 12points and got to have 15, so money going to stop, , GREAT got to go down the road to...

hi just got post got a letter about my medical from atos , only got 12points a...

missmopp

•11 years ago

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Is it okay to take an antibiotic while on methotrexate?

Linde1

•11 years ago

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Had a appointment today with my GP.....

Hi Everyone hope you are having a pain free day, Well I had a long chat with my GP today about being Anemic and also the rest of my blood results. As you are...

Hi Everyone hope you are having a pain free day, Well I had a long chat with my...

shirlthegirl

•11 years ago

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poor sleep causes health problems

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-21572686

hamble99b

•11 years ago

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Hospital rang me today to discuss my blood results

First blood test after starting Sulphasalazine and I received my first call from the hospital with my blood results. Rushed home so I could get their phone...

First blood test after starting Sulphasalazine and I received my first call from...

nottsexsportfanatic

•11 years ago

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Can High Potassium Levels Be Caused by Arthritis Medications?

my doctor ,, rang me today ,, saying i need to do another blood test , because my potassium levels are high .. ive not had this one before ,, anyone else .....

my doctor ,, rang me today ,, saying i need to do another blood test , because m...

_andy_

•11 years ago

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Metoclopramide anti nausea anyone?

Has anyone tried this? Got a busy day ahead and can't afford to feel this duff post MTX but equally don't want drug unless it works. I was prescribed this last...

Has anyone tried this? Got a busy day ahead and can't afford to feel this duff p...

Hidden

•11 years ago

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pip

hi all just got a little confused recived a letter about pip the changes etc well thought my form was coming and the gunna take all me money of me but it was...

hi all just got a little confused recived a letter about pip the changes etc wel...

ords

•11 years ago

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Where do I go from here...?

Diagnosed with RA Jan 2010, after being continually ill, and repeatedly misdiagnosed for over a year. I had no option but to retire from work on medical...

Diagnosed with RA Jan 2010, after being continually ill, and repeatedly misdiagn...

janjo

•11 years ago

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i have just been diagnosed with RA, along with Lung Fibrosive for 6 Years the RA medication can damage my lungs and have been rejected.

Has anyone been in this position that the chest consultant has advised that any the RA drugs recommended by thr RA consultant have been rejected because of...

Has anyone been in this position that the chest consultant has advised that any ...

mattcass

•11 years ago

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Domperidone

He'll all I just wanted to say for those of you suffer with the sickness when you take MXT ,I been taking Domperidone 10mg ( sounds like the champagne ) . It...

He'll all I just wanted to say for those of you suffer with the sickness when y...

minxy1960

•11 years ago

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Bizarre!!

I was diagnosed two years ago with RA following short illness with bowel obstruction due to adhesions which seemed to set RA off. I have been well controlled...

I was diagnosed two years ago with RA following short illness with bowel obstruc...

Pollywollydoodle

•11 years ago

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Has anyone taken photographs of the inflamed joints to their consultant/ rhuemy nurse? If so how many?

I have unfortunately been seen by three different consultants over the last six months. First appointment- very little inflammation visible- methotrexate re...

I have unfortunately been seen by three different consultants over the last six...

k3let

•11 years ago

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Do steroid injection into the joints always work?

I recently had steriod injections into the hip trochanter for bursitis and also into my knee for a bakers cyst. I have had no relief from the pain or swelling...

I recently had steriod injections into the hip trochanter for bursitis and also...

carolineo

•11 years ago

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first blood results ,, since starting enbrel ..

today , i got the results from my first blood test since starting enbrel .. i started enbrel in january , and felt a differnce straight away ,, i just couldnt...

today , i got the results from my first blood test since starting enbrel .. i s...

_andy_

•11 years ago

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Recently diagnosed and getting worse?

Hi I'm writing this on behalf of someone else who was recently diagnose with RA and has been taking Methotrexate ( they did not want to take...

Hi I'm writing this on behalf of someone else who was recently diagnose wi...

cap_

•11 years ago

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Itching all over, is this normal?

Only diagnosed four weeks ago, started MTX, Hydroxy, Folic Acid three weeks ago, last week had mild itching, but today & yesterday the itching is getting worse...

Only diagnosed four weeks ago, started MTX, Hydroxy, Folic Acid three weeks ago,...

Riedenise

•11 years ago

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Link between treatment for RA and osteoarthritis

Has anyone noticed a link between how good your RA is and how your osteo is? Since my anti-tnf has been halted (temporarily I hope) the joints where they...

Has anyone noticed a link between how good your RA is and how your osteo is? Si...

cathie

•11 years ago

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Does anyone take Teriparatide (Forteo)?

Hi, I'm waiting for the funding for Teriparaide, does anyone take it and is it successful for you? Thank you Ann xx

Hi, I'm waiting for the funding for Teriparaide, does anyone take it and is it s...

parkie

•11 years ago

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Anemic on Methorexate

Has anyone been Diagnosed with being Anemic while taking Mtx, Just wondering how common this is, As i received a call yesterday say that i am now Anemic and...

Has anyone been Diagnosed with being Anemic while taking Mtx, Just wondering how...

shirlthegirl

•11 years ago

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NRAS East Dorset Group

Next meeting for NRAS East Dorset Group is Tuesday 12th March at the Howard Suite in Christchurch Hospital from 5pm to 7pm. The talk this month is about RA &...

Next meeting for NRAS East Dorset Group is Tuesday 12th March at the Howard Suit...

copermoi

•11 years ago

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Today I just can't cope ;-(

I'm so sorry to write such a morbid blog. I can't even bring myself to write whats wrong today, but I just needed to tell someone...Today I just can't cope....

I'm so sorry to write such a morbid blog. I can't even bring myself to write wha...

Ella32

•11 years ago

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We're not all benefit cheats!

http://emmadoree.wordpress.com/2013/02/26/were-not-all-benefit-cheats/

little_em18

•11 years ago

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little update

sorry haven't posted in a while! little update, firstly thanks for all the tips about sleeping been getting better nights sleep with a lighter weight duvet and...

sorry haven't posted in a while! little update, firstly thanks for all the tips ...

soph_holmes

•11 years ago

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All posts for February 2013

Just when I thought I,d got this disease licked.........

Leflunomide and Hydroxy

Has anyone developed a blood disorder since their diagnosis with RA?

Enbrel, Humira or Simponi?

New hairdo and a moan....

MTX injection made me feel very sick and uneasy for some reason.

oh only got 12 points

Is it okay to take an antibiotic while on methotrexate?

Had a appointment today with my GP.....

poor sleep causes health problems

Hospital rang me today to discuss my blood results

Can High Potassium Levels Be Caused by Arthritis Medications?

Metoclopramide anti nausea anyone?

pip

Where do I go from here...?

i have just been diagnosed with RA, along with Lung Fibrosive for 6 Years the RA medication can damage my lungs and have been rejected.

Domperidone

Bizarre!!

Has anyone taken photographs of the inflamed joints to their consultant/ rhuemy nurse? If so how many?

Do steroid injection into the joints always work?

first blood results ,, since starting enbrel ..

Recently diagnosed and getting worse?

Itching all over, is this normal?

Link between treatment for RA and osteoarthritis

Does anyone take Teriparatide (Forteo)?

Anemic on Methorexate

NRAS East Dorset Group

Today I just can't cope ;-(

We're not all benefit cheats!

little update

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