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Stressed.com

Does anybody find that they are now more stressed now than before being diagnosed with ra? I used to consider myself a strong person but not anymore, after...

Does anybody find that they are now more stressed now than before being diagnos...

fridayfever

•11 years ago

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Hay fever

Hi all, Have been suffering from hay fever over the last few days, just wondering what other peeps take in combination with MTX and Hydroxy? Mary

Hi all, Have been suffering from hay fever over the last few days, just wonderi...

Hidden

•11 years ago

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Advice!

Hi my name is Tom recently been diagnosed after 6 months off pain,blood tests, tramadol,co-codamol. It has totally turned my world upside down, work finished...

Hi my name is Tom recently been diagnosed after 6 months off pain,blood tests, t...

Hidden

•11 years ago

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How to deal with bloating while taking methotrexate and prednisolone for arthritis?

Hidden

•11 years ago

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Hot or Cold

I don't always want to reach out and take yet another pill for my pain, I take about 50 a day anyway for other medical conditions, I have found that depending...

I don't always want to reach out and take yet another pill for my pain, I take a...

DandyLad

•11 years ago

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2nd dose of hydroxy.

Morning all I hope you are all pain free today. So after my 1st experience I nervously took 2nd dose after my dinner at 7. By 10:30 I felt a little strange but...

Morning all I hope you are all pain free today. So after my 1st experience I ner...

ajd376

•11 years ago

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The dreaded MYX! Advice needed please.

I've been on MTX for 10 weeks now, with 6 weeks at 10mgs. I'm also on 1.5grms of sulph & 200 mgs of hydroxy. I take my MTX on a Thurs evening, feel washed out...

I've been on MTX for 10 weeks now, with 6 weeks at 10mgs. I'm also on 1.5grms of...

Hidden

•11 years ago

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"Triple Therapy Is As Effective As Methotrexate Plus a Biologic" - interesting article

"Triple therapy works just as well as methotrexate plus a biologic for patients with active rheumatoid arthritis (RA), according to a new study published...

"Triple therapy works just as well as methotrexate plus a biologic for patients ...

Hidden

•11 years ago

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VACCINES and RA

Hello All please would you give me some advice? I have been advised that I need a tetanus jab but it only comes with diphtheria and polio. As i have reactive...

Hello All please would you give me some advice? I have been advised that I need ...

CLANCASTER

•11 years ago

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Oh what a day !!

Hi everyone hope you are all pain free, Yesterday I went to see my GP to get some antibiotics for a water infection which I had had for a few weeks, while I...

Hi everyone hope you are all pain free, Yesterday I went to see my GP to get som...

nellysgran

•11 years ago

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WORTH TRYING: TREAT RA WITH RAW FOOD DIET

hello, I have RA ( started 3 years ago). was first treated with high dose of methotrexate ,but stopped as I was loosing my hair. Now been on high dose of...

hello, I have RA ( started 3 years ago). was first treated with high dose of met...

virginied

•11 years ago

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1St dose of hydroxy taken.

So last night I took my 1st dose of hydroxy, after eating. Later had a couple of glasses of wine as I would any Friday evening. Didn't feel to good before bed....

So last night I took my 1st dose of hydroxy, after eating. Later had a couple of...

ajd376

•11 years ago

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Steroids, how long do they work.?

I'm having great relief from an IM steroid injection the rheumy nurse gave me 9 days ago, it's like a wee holiday from the usual pain and struggle. Not quite...

I'm having great relief from an IM steroid injection the rheumy nurse gave me 9 ...

Moifoi

•11 years ago

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A waiting game?

Hi, I'm new to this site and having read a lot of the posts, think it's a fabulous resource for people with RA. I've not been diagnosed with RA but am having...

Hi, I'm new to this site and having read a lot of the posts, think it's a fabulo...

KatyMary

•11 years ago

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Pianoforte 55

I have had Psoratic R.A. For 4 yrs. very painful indeed . 6 months ago I decided to give up coffee ----my Psorisis is so much better .Two months ago I...

I have had Psoratic R.A. For 4 yrs. very painful indeed . 6 months ago I decide...

Pianoforte55

•11 years ago

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Deal Kent Arthritis Information Day ( please note this is not an NRAS event)

ARTHRITIS INFORMATION DAY THE ASTOR COMMUNITY THEATRE STANHOPE ROAD, DEAL Wednesday 3rd July 2013 10am – 2pm 1.00 pm Presentation by Consultant...

ARTHRITIS INFORMATION DAY THE ASTOR COMMUNITY THEATRE STANHOPE ROAD, DEAL Wed...

Clare-NRAS

Partner•11 years ago

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Hi All, anyone suffering from STERNCLAVICULAR SYNDROME? Thought it was shingles to start with but it seems I was wrong! What next? C

caroline777

•11 years ago

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Need advice on best way to finish work

Hi everyone, i would like some advice on how to finish at work. I have suffered with RA for nearly 20 years and this last 2 years it has gotten worse, i have...

Hi everyone, i would like some advice on how to finish at work. I have suffered...

sharlynn

•11 years ago

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RA and Illegal Sustances

Just wondering if anyone uses or did use illegal substances for their RA and what the benefits for them were.

Just wondering if anyone uses or did use illegal substances for their RA and wha...

zimmie

•11 years ago

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"This is a Musculoskeletal War of Rheumatic Proportions..." Happy NRAS Awareness Week everybody - Thanks for being there! :D

The 1st National Rheumatoid Arthritis Week - 24th to 30th June 2013...

TweeterCal

•11 years ago

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Rheumatoid Arthritis Awareness Week: Day 5 = fundraising

Throughout the week we’ve been showing you what we are doing to help people with rheumatoid arthritis, either by providing those with the disease and...

Throughout the week we’ve been showing you what we are doing to help people with...

Andrew-NRAS

•11 years ago

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Cimzia

Morning all Injected my second lot of Cimzia last night and MTX this eve ,as yet felt no different but keeping positive. Have a good day people Soft...

Morning all Injected my second lot of Cimzia last night and MTX this eve ,as...

minxy1960

•11 years ago

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Does anyone with RA in knees attend aqua aerobics and have there been any benefits??

Hi all, I've taken the plunge today and joined my local swimming pool. I have had RA for about 8 years now and am trying to become healthier, I've given up...

Hi all, I've taken the plunge today and joined my local swimming pool. I have ha...

Wooleyem

•11 years ago

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How did i get here

I am in need of a moan, I have worked since I left school at 16. I only had a break to bring up my children to school age then went back to work part time....

I am in need of a moan, I have worked since I left school at 16. I only had a ...

Sharon56

•11 years ago

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OA question

My 'interesting' rheumy appointment yesterday at least focused my mind on some things that keep puzzling me. What I don't fully understand is the difference,...

My 'interesting' rheumy appointment yesterday at least focused my mind on some t...

Hidden

•11 years ago

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Here I am again! Comments on Arthritis Awareness Week

Hi to all this lovely, blistery, humid Summer afternoon! I have been receiving several posts on Facebook regarding Awareness Week, and several topics of...

Hi to all this lovely, blistery, humid Summer afternoon! I have been receiv...

lorann

•11 years ago

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Hi everyone, I won my ATOS appeal in February 2013. Now i have to attend a work-focused interview at the jobcentre.

I've suffered with depression for ten years, I have a L5-S1 disc prolapse which i have had to endure for the past six years and now have Osteoarthritis in both...

I've suffered with depression for ten years, I have a L5-S1 disc prolapse which ...

MsCol

•11 years ago

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Hay fever !!

Can anyone tell me if I can take hay fever relief nose spray with mtx? Its got beclometasone di propionate as the ingredient and it says its a steroid.ive...

Can anyone tell me if I can take hay fever relief nose spray with mtx? Its got b...

Shell1967

•11 years ago

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First 2 pricks of cimzia done......

I know when you all saw the first part of the headline you wondered what i was up to now. Well i have been to hospital and had my first two doses of cimzia...

I know when you all saw the first part of the headline you wondered what i was u...

sylvi

•11 years ago

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First day of cimza

Today was the day. I've successfully injected the first 2 injections, wasn't sure I'd manage as my left arm is so terrifically painful and stiff. But it's done...

Today was the day. I've successfully injected the first 2 injections, wasn't sur...

Case

•11 years ago

8 Replies

Posts - NRAS | HealthUnlocked

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All posts for June 2013

Stressed.com

Hay fever

Advice!

How to deal with bloating while taking methotrexate and prednisolone for arthritis?

Hot or Cold

2nd dose of hydroxy.

The dreaded MYX! Advice needed please.

"Triple Therapy Is As Effective As Methotrexate Plus a Biologic" - interesting article

VACCINES and RA

Oh what a day !!

WORTH TRYING: TREAT RA WITH RAW FOOD DIET

1St dose of hydroxy taken.

Steroids, how long do they work.?

A waiting game?

Pianoforte 55

Deal Kent Arthritis Information Day ( please note this is not an NRAS event)

Hi All, anyone suffering from STERNCLAVICULAR SYNDROME? Thought it was shingles to start with but it seems I was wrong! What next? C

Need advice on best way to finish work

RA and Illegal Sustances

"This is a Musculoskeletal War of Rheumatic Proportions..." Happy NRAS Awareness Week everybody - Thanks for being there! :D

Rheumatoid Arthritis Awareness Week: Day 5 = fundraising

Cimzia

Does anyone with RA in knees attend aqua aerobics and have there been any benefits??

How did i get here

OA question

Here I am again! Comments on Arthritis Awareness Week

Hi everyone, I won my ATOS appeal in February 2013. Now i have to attend a work-focused interview at the jobcentre.

Hay fever !!

First 2 pricks of cimzia done......

First day of cimza

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