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BEER BELLY NAW STERIOD BELLY AYE!!

HI ALL, Hope all is well as can be, I am looking for any hints to try and lose my steroid belly I have cut steroids from 65mgs to 15mgs exercise and walk daily...

HI ALL, Hope all is well as can be, I am looking for any hints to try and lose m...

mattcass

•11 years ago

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Even more upset after today

Well one more nail in the coffin of the incompetent people who are supposedly looking after me. I have lost all faith in the them after today's conversation in...

Well one more nail in the coffin of the incompetent people who are supposedly lo...

Someonesmother

•11 years ago

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Trip to GP for blood results

Went to GP yesterday for the results of blood tests (routine for my RA and FSH to see if I was starting the menopause). Interesting results. CRP less than 5...

Went to GP yesterday for the results of blood tests (routine for my RA and FSH t...

nottsexsportfanatic

•11 years ago

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Certolizumab Pegol (Cimzia)

I'm having my 2nd DAS assessment in 4 weeks but it's looking very likely that I will come off leflunomide but remain on injected MXT and start this anti-TNF...

I'm having my 2nd DAS assessment in 4 weeks but it's looking very likely that I ...

Hidden

•11 years ago

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DAS At last a web site to answer my question

I came across this site http://www.4s-dawn.com/DAS28/DAS28.html and it explains what my DAS score means. Has any one else tried it?

I came across this site http://www.4s-dawn.com/DAS28/DAS28.html and it explains ...

SlimJacqui

•11 years ago

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Survived my first Infliximab!

I was a bit scared, I tend to expect the worst but I'm home now, not still in hospital in an iron lung or something. I was there 6 hours in all as the first...

I was a bit scared, I tend to expect the worst but I'm home now, not still in ho...

Dogrose

•11 years ago

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Grhhh DAS score ...

Hi everybody hope you are all having a good day.. :)) ..Want to put this blog on because I can't believe that a DAS score doesn't consider feet ...that's...

Hi everybody hope you are all having a good day.. :)) ..Want to put this blog on...

claireyj

•11 years ago

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totally cheesed off!

Hi I am really cheesed off, I am taking 7.5 MTX and now folic acid daily because of nausea and about to go up to 15mg and feel really rough.....yet another...

Hi I am really cheesed off, I am taking 7.5 MTX and now folic acid daily becaus...

alton

•11 years ago

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Thanks & a question about periods, ( sorry ladies, and men!). More correctly , lack of them!

Dear all, many thanks for all postings about cimzia. I feel more informed and buoyed by others good news stories. Does anyone know , have experience of missed...

Dear all, many thanks for all postings about cimzia. I feel more informed and bu...

Case

•11 years ago

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My life in Saudi

I thought some of you might like to hear about my life in Saudi Arabia. It's certainly an experience! Women aren't allowed to drive here and also cant use...

I thought some of you might like to hear about my life in Saudi Arabia. It's cer...

Barrister

•11 years ago

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My 1st App with the consultant (not so straight forward )

My G.P. (who is not a G.P. he's a Physician) his words not mine!! told me on 16th May my blood results are back & confirmed with an RA factor 160...

My G.P. (who is not a G.P. he's a Physician) his words not mine!! told me on 16t...

lovingit

•11 years ago

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Showing erosions on joints hands/feet?

What happens when joints start with erosions???....what's the next step...?

Prairie

•11 years ago

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How would I know if MTX is affecting my lungs?

I have been on MTX for 3 months and doing well. I also have bronchiectasis as a result of lung damage from whooping cough when I was 3 years old and had a...

I have been on MTX for 3 months and doing well. I also have bronchiectasis as a ...

jeanjack

•11 years ago

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Hi all

Has any one else found with this warm weather you feel better for it? I ask as my right ankle has swollen write out. Have been having pain with the achilles...

Has any one else found with this warm weather you feel better for it? I ask as m...

miss

•11 years ago

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Not Kept in touch much, Sorry But I dont want to be a "Debbie Downer" so I leave it

I Can Understand all You say on this I can say, I was diagnosed 22 years ago, And you have Just Told my Story, I feel Exactly as You described, to most Joints...

I Can Understand all You say on this I can say, I was diagnosed 22 years ago, An...

LuckysJoy

•11 years ago

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Arthritis and Dietary Supplement Survey

Do you take vitamins or supplements? Do you think they help or are they a waste of money? Sales of dietary supplements for joint health are worth around...

Do you take vitamins or supplements? Do you think they help or are they a waste ...

Hidden

•11 years ago

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Alternatives to MTX?

Hello wonderful people. My euphoria has been short lived. I have had a letter and a phone call stating I have to re-instate my weekly injections of MTX even...

Hello wonderful people. My euphoria has been short lived. I have had a letter an...

Rockpool60

•11 years ago

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told need wheel chair to get around now????????????

saw surg.on mon.told foor to far gone as r.a. as done to much damage..need a new knee as well as it is on its last as well.but you need to be able to stand up...

saw surg.on mon.told foor to far gone as r.a. as done to much damage..need a new...

1923

•11 years ago

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rheumatoid nodules

Ihave quite a lot of rheumatoid nodules on four of my fingers and about five on my thumb has anyone else developed these and if so what is the treament because...

Ihave quite a lot of rheumatoid nodules on four of my fingers and about five on ...

gradyjackjacob

•11 years ago

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mtx injections

thanks to everyone for the reply. today is my 3rd week of mtx injection hope it works soon as my stiffness is getting worse.

thanks to everyone for the reply. today is my 3rd week of mtx injection hope it ...

gudhi

•11 years ago

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First MTX injection...

Hi Everyone, I hope you are a well as can be, Just to let you all know that i have given myself my first MTX prick today:))))) with the help of my Rheumy nurse...

Hi Everyone, I hope you are a well as can be, Just to let you all know that i ha...

shirlthegirl

•11 years ago

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Info please on your experiences with Rituximab!

To anyone out there on Rituximab! I had my first infusion on Monday....all went well. Tuesday I woke up pain-free for the first time since diagnosis 3.5yrs...

To anyone out there on Rituximab! I had my first infusion on Monday....all went...

Sue38

•11 years ago

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What is an anti ccp blood test, I have had r a for 2 years and only just had it taken,so confused!

Nantucket

•11 years ago

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Stopped taking methatrexta a month ago and suddenly I am in agony again should I restart

normaharvey

•11 years ago

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Lung issues

Hi I am a bit worried as I have always had that early morning smokers cough for a long time but for the past 6 or 7 months now my morning phlegm has gone from...

Hi I am a bit worried as I have always had that early morning smokers cough for ...

cuddles64

•11 years ago

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MTX injection bled like a b***ch

Hi, I've been injecting methotrexate for 3 or 4 months now with no problems. But tonight, the needle resisted going in to the skin and when I took the needle...

Hi, I've been injecting methotrexate for 3 or 4 months now with no problems. Bu...

Hidden

•11 years ago

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Dequervain's tenosynovitis

Hi has anyone heard of the above? That is what the results of the wrist scan on my lump bought up. I am seeing an orthopaedic cosultant on Monday to see what...

Hi has anyone heard of the above? That is what the results of the wrist scan on ...

Franbie

•11 years ago

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The Curious Case of the Salty Taste!

Just a quickie for once (Summer will love it :-) ) I asked a question a while back about a salty taste in my mouth, everything tastes salty, even sweet things...

Just a quickie for once (Summer will love it :-) ) I asked a question a while b...

Hidden

•11 years ago

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Side affects of steroids?

I wonder if anyone can tell me if hot flushes followed instantly by goose bumps is a side affect as had 1st steroid injection yesterday but wasn't given any...

I wonder if anyone can tell me if hot flushes followed instantly by goose bumps ...

ajd376

•11 years ago

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Coming off meds...

I've come off all my medication I.e methotrexate , sulphasalazine & hydroxy to enable me to start ivf in the new year. Has anyone else had to come off the meds...

I've come off all my medication I.e methotrexate , sulphasalazine & hydroxy to e...

Widget

•11 years ago

3 Replies

Posts - NRAS | HealthUnlocked

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All posts for June 2013

BEER BELLY NAW STERIOD BELLY AYE!!

Even more upset after today

Trip to GP for blood results

Certolizumab Pegol (Cimzia)

DAS At last a web site to answer my question

Survived my first Infliximab!

Grhhh DAS score ...

totally cheesed off!

Thanks & a question about periods, ( sorry ladies, and men!). More correctly , lack of them!

My life in Saudi

My 1st App with the consultant (not so straight forward )

Showing erosions on joints hands/feet?

How would I know if MTX is affecting my lungs?

Hi all

Not Kept in touch much, Sorry But I dont want to be a "Debbie Downer" so I leave it

Arthritis and Dietary Supplement Survey

Alternatives to MTX?

told need wheel chair to get around now????????????

rheumatoid nodules

mtx injections

First MTX injection...

Info please on your experiences with Rituximab!

What is an anti ccp blood test, I have had r a for 2 years and only just had it taken,so confused!

Stopped taking methatrexta a month ago and suddenly I am in agony again should I restart

Lung issues

MTX injection bled like a b***ch

Dequervain's tenosynovitis

The Curious Case of the Salty Taste!

Side affects of steroids?

Coming off meds...

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