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Are infrared heat lamps really any good for RA pain?

Right now I am suffering with my left shoulder, finding it hell to drive and change gear as I take my little girl to and from school. Can't see my rheumy nurse...

Right now I am suffering with my left shoulder, finding it hell to drive and cha...

Sa-ra

•11 years ago

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Got My Appointment Through.

So the letter dropped though the door this morning. First appointment with the Rheumatologist is set for 25th March. In the scheme of things I suspect that is...

So the letter dropped though the door this morning. First appointment with the R...

linbin

•11 years ago

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RA and sunshine

Just looking at the BBC news website and on the health page is an artical about RA and sunshine. It says that sunshine may reduce the risk of RA. I am quite...

Just looking at the BBC news website and on the health page is an artical about ...

Ozzy

•11 years ago

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Feeling Positive

I haven't written on here for ages - however, I have been keeping on the sidelines reading about everyones trials and tribulations. I haven't been that...

I haven't written on here for ages - however, I have been keeping on the sideli...

Sophie123

•11 years ago

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methotrexate and nausea.....HELP!!!

Hi All, I've had RA for about 3 years...being treated aggressively and finally with some benefit from Anti TNF (Humira)....my question is about MTX....I'm...

Hi All, I've had RA for about 3 years...being treated aggressively and finally ...

fizzy

•11 years ago

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Need cheering up.......

Please will you all post some funny things today as i need cheering up. Thank you all.xxx

Please will you all post some funny things today as i need cheering up. Thank yo...

sylvi

•11 years ago

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Inflammation ... what's your's like?

My ESR has been going down for months & eventually reached 23 about 6 weeks ago. Since then it's been on the rise, jumping up to 44 a week after a steroid...

My ESR has been going down for months & eventually reached 23 about 6 weeks ago....

Hidden

•11 years ago

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Successful hospital followup

Saw a brilliant doctor at the hospital today. She took the time to listen and answer my many questions (palindromic or ra and can I take nsaids along with mtx...

Saw a brilliant doctor at the hospital today. She took the time to listen and an...

nottsexsportfanatic

•11 years ago

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How long can a flare last?

My current flare in my left wrist has been with me since before christmas. Is this a normal amount of time? Ive just started new meds (well only...

My current flare in my left wrist has been with me since before christmas. Is...

Josie2

•11 years ago

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Swollen Ankles

Hi i have been on Sulph and Mxt and suddenly today i have got swollen ankles especially the left one. Has anyone else experienced this, not sure if its the...

Hi i have been on Sulph and Mxt and suddenly today i have got swollen ankles esp...

nellysgran

•11 years ago

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Aldi...................

If anyone ever runs out of paracetamol Aldi sell 500gm pack for 19p, thats right as i have brought a few to top up in case i ever run out. They are the same...

If anyone ever runs out of paracetamol Aldi sell 500gm pack for 19p, thats right...

sylvi

•11 years ago

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Withdrawal of methotrexate!

Well it is now the start of week 3 without the dreaded methotrexate and I am just starting to feel the effects already ha ha. It is also week 3 without my...

Well it is now the start of week 3 without the dreaded methotrexate and I am jus...

gaspajack

•11 years ago

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Waste of time

Last appointment was the usual waste of my time and the person who takes time off work to run me about. I am in agony with my shoulders, I do mean agony!...

Last appointment was the usual waste of my time and the person who takes time o...

gazelleLOL

•11 years ago

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How my first appointment went.....

Well that's it. I haven't written this straight after my appointment as I needed to get my head around it and what it all means. My appointment was last...

Well that's it. I haven't written this straight after my appointment as I neede...

ellybw

•11 years ago

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A busy week ahead.........

Hi everyone! Hope you have all had a bit of sunshine this weekend - it was wonderful here on Saturday, bit over cast today! Please think of me this week,...

Hi everyone! Hope you have all had a bit of sunshine this weekend - it was wo...

PJ68

•11 years ago

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change hospital

Has anyone changed their hospital due to terrible service.

wilkybob

•11 years ago

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What have i done.......

Just a quickie, i have just walked both ways to the village. I have been able to get one way up there but never both ways. I just wanted to see if i could do...

Just a quickie, i have just walked both ways to the village. I have been able to...

sylvi

•11 years ago

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Have had RA since 2005. Recently have nerve pain down right leg which eases up after walking . Think it is lower spine, not hip, problem.

would osteopathy help... or should I find a physiotherapist?

magglen

•11 years ago

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my first appointment with my rheumatologist..

after waiting 2 months to see a rheumatologist.. last week i got my first appointment . He asked about family history, he really felt that it was RA. He...

after waiting 2 months to see a rheumatologist.. last week i got my first appoi...

notts

•11 years ago

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Greetings one and all!

Good to be here. I am just two days since learning my blood test came back as RA sero positive. So its all a bit new right now. I am lucky that my GP who has...

Good to be here. I am just two days since learning my blood test came back as RA...

linbin

•11 years ago

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Hi all Just diagnosed last Thursday with RA. I was given a steroid injection and some medication

Lodine SR 600mg. Just wanted Info if anyone has used this.

trish1957

•11 years ago

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What did you get up on your way home.....

What did you get up to on your way home from a night out? Mine,i used to nick the flowers on the way home....... Now its your turn....

What did you get up to on your way home from a night out? Mine,i used to nick t...

sylvi

•11 years ago

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well guys im going into hospital looks like

hi guys well as you know whent seeing the knee man and he didnt look like he wanted to go into me knee but i said whent down 1991then 2005 and last april....

hi guys well as you know whent seeing the knee man and he didnt look like he wa...

minka

•11 years ago

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Glucosamine

I have encouraged my husband who is the RA sufferer to take daily glucosamine for the past 3 weeks and we have both noticed a dramatic difference in hi ability...

I have encouraged my husband who is the RA sufferer to take daily glucosamine fo...

wifeG

•11 years ago

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ice cubes............

Hi everyone, Well I think I am coming out of this latest flare - its only been going on for 4 weeks!!!!!! Anyway, a fortnight ago I had my dose of cimzia...

Hi everyone, Well I think I am coming out of this latest flare - its only been ...

PJ68

•11 years ago

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Even better News for some at least.

Can I just say, Benefit of a benefit scrounger is an exceptional site, please look it up and give your support as Sue who is in hospital at the moment and she...

Can I just say, Benefit of a benefit scrounger is an exceptional site, please lo...

Philip

•11 years ago

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Can anyone tell me if Naproxen makes you feel drowsy? Have just started taking it and am at work and could fall asleep at my desk!!

Have read the patient information leaftlet but gave up after reading that I will probably die of a heart attack, stroke, yellowfever, rabies etc etc etc lol.

Have read the patient information leaftlet but gave up after reading that I will...

sandie2255

•11 years ago

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Oh What a Lovely Tea Party!

Another January has passed oh so quickly, I can’t quite believe today is the first day of February 2013! My son Alex will be 18 at the end of the month, it...

Another January has passed oh so quickly, I can’t quite believe today is the fir...

Val-NRAS

•11 years ago

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Prescriptions: to charge or not to charge?

The Prescription Charging Coalition, of which NRAS is a member, will soon be publishing a report on the impact of charging for prescriptions. The report will...

The Prescription Charging Coalition, of which NRAS is a member, will soon be pub...

Andrew-NRAS

•11 years ago

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Spa time :)))

Hi everybody,I'm just letting you know I'm now off for a spa weekend,woohoo !!! I'm going to try everything,the saunas,steam room,ice room and jacuzzis,and I...

Hi everybody,I'm just letting you know I'm now off for a spa weekend,woohoo !!! ...

Shell1967

•11 years ago

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All posts for February 2013

Are infrared heat lamps really any good for RA pain?

Got My Appointment Through.

RA and sunshine

Feeling Positive

methotrexate and nausea.....HELP!!!

Need cheering up.......

Inflammation ... what's your's like?

Successful hospital followup

How long can a flare last?

Swollen Ankles

Aldi...................

Withdrawal of methotrexate!

Waste of time

How my first appointment went.....

A busy week ahead.........

change hospital

What have i done.......

Have had RA since 2005. Recently have nerve pain down right leg which eases up after walking . Think it is lower spine, not hip, problem.

my first appointment with my rheumatologist..

Greetings one and all!

Hi all Just diagnosed last Thursday with RA. I was given a steroid injection and some medication

What did you get up on your way home.....

well guys im going into hospital looks like

Glucosamine

ice cubes............

Even better News for some at least.

Can anyone tell me if Naproxen makes you feel drowsy? Have just started taking it and am at work and could fall asleep at my desk!!

Oh What a Lovely Tea Party!

Prescriptions: to charge or not to charge?

Spa time :)))

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