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Two ex-rays and the go ahead with Etanercept (Enbrel) .......

Hi all, I had my appointment with Clinical Nurse this morning at 9.30 ( me, in a car at 8.30 in the morning, that was a feat in its-self !) My das 28 score...

Hi all, I had my appointment with Clinical Nurse this morning at 9.30 ( me, in a...

petalnumber2

•12 years ago

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Back from Scotland

Well, Like Matty travelling back from Ireland I got back from travelling to Scotland for the funeral today. I thought i would tell all you guys about it....

Well, Like Matty travelling back from Ireland I got back from travelling to Scot...

allanah

•12 years ago

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Back from Ireland now going after the Rheumy Dr

Hi All, Just been deported from Ireland for drinking most of their GUINESS hee-hee, Naw seriously when i got home there was a message from my GP telling me...

Hi All, Just been deported from Ireland for drinking most of their GUINESS hee-h...

mattcass

•12 years ago

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•12 years ago

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MTX injection and a bloody good rant about stuff

well have been on mtx injection now for very short time over from oral and I've had such a bad tummy and been very restless again. Not as severe as when I...

well have been on mtx injection now for very short time over from oral and I've ...

saffron07

•12 years ago

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This is for sylvi

This photo needs cropping but I thought you needed a friendly sign

cathie

•12 years ago

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Sad, depressed, Isolated, and FED up, Thats why You have not seen me Lately

I will say I am only writing a bit for now, kind of sleepy, In less than a year, I have been experimented on by doctors (GP Neuro, RA ) and they Still dont...

I will say I am only writing a bit for now, kind of sleepy, In less than a year...

LuckysJoy

•12 years ago

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Thank you shell1967...

Just like to thank Michelle for telling me that i can claim for a blue badge, I have received it today, Even thou i don't receive DLA, i am still entitled to...

Just like to thank Michelle for telling me that i can claim for a blue badge, I ...

shirlthegirl

•12 years ago

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Reality check?

I was at the busy biologic clinic at the hospital today, along with a huge number of others being followed up or hoping to start on one of the anti-tnf drugs....

I was at the busy biologic clinic at the hospital today, along with a huge numbe...

Sailaway

•12 years ago

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Can't wait ..

I can't wait for the new drugs to come. I have been in so much pain again thanks to steroids. My rheumy dr wanted me off the steroids and i took four months...

I can't wait for the new drugs to come. I have been in so much pain again thanks...

sylvi

•12 years ago

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GRRR NHS AND WORKING

Hi all, I work for the nhs and have been off sick since last may was diagnosed with ra last august and was started on mtx straight away,i was podiatrist and...

Hi all, I work for the nhs and have been off sick since last may was diagnosed w...

natellie36

•12 years ago

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3rd

hi guys hope u all doing ok, everyone having a bad day sending u lots of hugs just had 3rd Enbrel left it out for 30 mins today was ok didnt sting as much n...

hi guys hope u all doing ok, everyone having a bad day sending u lots of hugs ...

alibonura

•12 years ago

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Just a coincidence??

Started Luflunomide almost 2 weeks ago and have felt rough ever since, fever, aches and pains, stiffness and terrible sore throat. I was so fed up I phoned my...

Started Luflunomide almost 2 weeks ago and have felt rough ever since, fever, ac...

emandedmum

•12 years ago

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Help understanding drugs, What, when and why are you perscibed these drugs?

For a person that is new to this site the reading is very scary, I do want to know what my future holds and I know we don't have a crystal ball. I have been...

For a person that is new to this site the reading is very scary, I do want to kn...

Ellinghamgroup

•12 years ago

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Plz someone help! 29years old - Rheumatoid Arthritis???

Good afternoon, I have been having pain ( more a constant ache ) and quite a lot of stiffness and little swelling in both my hands for quite a few...

Good afternoon, I have been having pain ( more a constant ache ) and quite ...

Jillybean1983

•12 years ago

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I did it !!

Just got back from my first go at injecting MXT, I must admit I was a bit nervous about it, but I did it all by my self ! lol, ;-)) I didn't feel a thing,and...

Just got back from my first go at injecting MXT, I must admit I was a bit nervou...

nellysgran

•12 years ago

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Rituximab Part Two

Well I yesterday had part two of my Rituximab infusion. Once again I was welcomed by the very friendly staff who were very kind and helpful. A different nurse...

Well I yesterday had part two of my Rituximab infusion. Once again I was welcom...

Sioux

•12 years ago

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If there have been no x-rays or scans done for three years, is it possible for a doc to say that there is no RA erosion present today?

I have only ever had x-rays done of my hands and that was three years ago. I have just had a letter saying (amongst other things) that there is no RA erosion....

I have only ever had x-rays done of my hands and that was three years ago. I ha...

Ellenkay

•12 years ago

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I wish all Rheumys had to wear one of these as part of their training!

Interesting video here, a Rheumy in America is seen wearing a special suit that tightens his joints and restricts his movements to emulate that of a patient...

Interesting video here, a Rheumy in America is seen wearing a special suit that ...

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•12 years ago

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Hi all.The soles of my feet have developed burning sensation at night.Am not sure what could be the cause.Am not currently on any medication

lubash

•12 years ago

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Has anyone found an effective pain relief gel either over counter or prescription? Replaced knee giving problems, been fine for 8 yrs.

siskin

•12 years ago

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Bad time at rheumy appointment

So today was my rheumatology appointment which my doctor arranged because of an x-ray report. I have written before about my story but basically it is:- RA...

So today was my rheumatology appointment which my doctor arranged because of an ...

Franbie

•12 years ago

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Leflunomide any success stories?

Hair loss on MTX, rash with sulphasalazine and Anti TNF enberel just didn't do anything. So now going to try Leflunomide. What do I need to know ? would love...

Hair loss on MTX, rash with sulphasalazine and Anti TNF enberel just didn't do a...

2plus2

•12 years ago

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What does this mean please anyone?

"RA may occur as part of a mixed connective tissue disease in which clinical and radiologic appearances are not typical of one particular disease." - I read...

"RA may occur as part of a mixed connective tissue disease in which clinical and...

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•12 years ago

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Do you have periodontal disease too?

Hi all, hope you are all enjoying lovely chewy things to eat & nice hot tea & coffee because I'm not & it's probably all my fault. I was diagnosed with...

Hi all, hope you are all enjoying lovely chewy things to eat & nice hot tea & co...

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•12 years ago

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Hopeless

Just so you know I haven't forgotten, I've tried three times now to post blog about travelling with RA with pic. All dissolved. So it'll be a long one when I...

Just so you know I haven't forgotten, I've tried three times now to post blog ab...

cathie

•12 years ago

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Hand surgery for ligament damage. Anybody any experience? I am deciding whether to have it done .

Jinks

•12 years ago

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Good luck to the new NRAS West Dorset group meeting in Dorchester who will be hosting their first meeting on Thursday 28th.

If you are living or visiting the area for the Easter holidays you will be more than welcome to attend the very first meeting of this new NRAS group....

If you are living or visiting the area for the Easter holidays you will be more ...

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•12 years ago

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Redditch meeting this Thursday 21st March @ 6.45pm

Hi everyone in the Redditch area. I do hope to see many of you at the meeting on Thursday. Gill and myself will be there to give you an update on NRAS and try...

Hi everyone in the Redditch area. I do hope to see many of you at the meeting on...

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•12 years ago

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phone call from my Rhuemy consultant!!!

Hi all ,hope you are all having a pain free day or getting some kind of relief, i wanted to share with you all some good news !!! I have just had a call...

Hi all ,hope you are all having a pain free day or getting some kind of relief, ...

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•12 years ago

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All posts for March 2013

Two ex-rays and the go ahead with Etanercept (Enbrel) .......

Back from Scotland

Back from Ireland now going after the Rheumy Dr

RA survey

MTX injection and a bloody good rant about stuff

This is for sylvi

Sad, depressed, Isolated, and FED up, Thats why You have not seen me Lately

Thank you shell1967...

Reality check?

Can't wait ..

GRRR NHS AND WORKING

3rd

Just a coincidence??

Help understanding drugs, What, when and why are you perscibed these drugs?

Plz someone help! 29years old - Rheumatoid Arthritis???

I did it !!

Rituximab Part Two

If there have been no x-rays or scans done for three years, is it possible for a doc to say that there is no RA erosion present today?

I wish all Rheumys had to wear one of these as part of their training!

Hi all.The soles of my feet have developed burning sensation at night.Am not sure what could be the cause.Am not currently on any medication

Has anyone found an effective pain relief gel either over counter or prescription? Replaced knee giving problems, been fine for 8 yrs.

Bad time at rheumy appointment

Leflunomide any success stories?

What does this mean please anyone?

Do you have periodontal disease too?

Hopeless

Hand surgery for ligament damage. Anybody any experience? I am deciding whether to have it done .

Good luck to the new NRAS West Dorset group meeting in Dorchester who will be hosting their first meeting on Thursday 28th.

Redditch meeting this Thursday 21st March @ 6.45pm

phone call from my Rhuemy consultant!!!

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