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methotrexate stopped working

good morning , i have a hospital appointment today as my methotrexate has stopped working, can anyone advise me on a different medication ? I will also be...

good morning , i have a hospital appointment today as my methotrexate has stoppe...

johnhulme

•11 years ago

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Any advice for a newbie?

Hello, I am very new to this, only getting a diagnosis a couple of weeks ago. I saw a consultant and she gave me an injection of 120mg depo medrone and I have...

Hello, I am very new to this, only getting a diagnosis a couple of weeks ago. I ...

Starbucks

•11 years ago

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Is my experience of ongoing pain and fatigue, even though I don't much have swelling and my bloods look normal, common?

I have rheumatoid arthritis which was diagnosed in december of last year. I have always been CRB negative and my bloods now show that my inflammation levels...

I have rheumatoid arthritis which was diagnosed in december of last year. I have...

thenortherngal

•11 years ago

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I have Autoimmune Hepatitis just been Diagnosed 5.6.13

5.6.13:- Now on 40g of Pednisolone 8 a day for 28 days. Then reduce to 7 etc. She also, gave me 1500mgs of Calcium to take twice a day. What if any side...

5.6.13:- Now on 40g of Pednisolone 8 a day for 28 days. Then reduce to 7 etc. ...

russfam

•11 years ago

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Result :D

Just wanted to thank you by answering my questions the other day. I saw my OT ..got a diary and she is speaking to the consultant and RA nurse. Carrying on...

Just wanted to thank you by answering my questions the other day. I saw my OT ....

Rockpool60

•11 years ago

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Private to NHS: the transition begins........

I saw my GP last Thursday and requested a referral to the NHS and low and behold had a voicemail yesterday to say my first appt is 1 August.

I saw my GP last Thursday and requested a referral to the NHS and low and behold...

Ronnie63

•11 years ago

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Happy sun shining :) sad I've got prickly heat :(

I maybe over did it yesterday sitting out in this glorious sunshine. I havnt got sun burn but had my last dose of methortrexate last week and had to come off...

I maybe over did it yesterday sitting out in this glorious sunshine. I havnt got...

Prairie

•11 years ago

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Aromatherapy

Years ago when I lived in Devon I had access to a vast array of complimentary therapies. I used crystal healing, massage, reflexology, acupuncture and...

Years ago when I lived in Devon I had access to a vast array of complimentary th...

DandyLad

•11 years ago

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Mouth ulcers?

Hi, does anyone else on Sulfasalazine get constant mouth ulcers????? Im getting them constantly on my tongue and they are driving me mad!

Hi, does anyone else on Sulfasalazine get constant mouth ulcers????? Im getting ...

becky26

•11 years ago

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Hi all hope you are all feeling well, does anyone else have an issue with always feeling cold to the bone even if its a hot day.

micky40

•11 years ago

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surprising result from rheumatologist

I saw rheumy doctor at hospital yesterday and he went through my recent x rays with me. My hands, (wrist and thumb joints) are quite bad and my feet and knees...

I saw rheumy doctor at hospital yesterday and he went through my recent x rays w...

tessintrouble

•11 years ago

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M&Ms

Not chocolate covered peanuts, but massage and meditation!!. Has anyone tried or seen the benefits of either for RA?

Not chocolate covered peanuts, but massage and meditation!!. Has anyone tried or...

Ronnie63

•11 years ago

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Question on buying online remedies for pain relief.

I would be grateful if anyone has had any positive pain relief from these advertised creams and capsules they have used recently to manage their arthritis. My...

I would be grateful if anyone has had any positive pain relief from these advert...

curlybald

•11 years ago

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Advise on foot surgery please

I am about to have foot surgery - big toe bone enlarged and sore - I would prefer not to have the toe fused but have a feeling that this will be done along...

I am about to have foot surgery - big toe bone enlarged and sore - I would prefe...

Ardea

•11 years ago

6 Replies

Had a lovely holiday and feel great.

Hi everyone and hope you are all well and enjoying the lovely weather. I am back at work after my 2 weeks holiday in Benidorm. I had not been to Benidorm for...

Hi everyone and hope you are all well and enjoying the lovely weather. I am bac...

Craw

•11 years ago

15 Replies

NRAS group meetings this week!

These are the NRAS groups that are meeting this week: Bolton NRAS Group This NRAS group is coordinated by NRAS Member & Volunteer, Jean, with the help and...

These are the NRAS groups that are meeting this week: Bolton NRAS Group This...

Gill-NRAS

•11 years ago

3 Replies

Esa medical results

Hi everyone hope you are all OK. Sorry iv not been on in over a week Iv had my daughter up on holiday. Had a good week last week until Thursday night when my...

Hi everyone hope you are all OK. Sorry iv not been on in over a week Iv had my d...

becky26

•11 years ago

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Hello sunshine!

after spending most of the last couple of months walking in a letter 'S' shape and aching in all my joints I was so happy to see the sun this weekend.....like...

after spending most of the last couple of months walking in a letter 'S' shape a...

bevlin

•11 years ago

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That moment

Do you ever get a moment in your life that you know at the time you are not gonna forget it. I have a few Holding my hands up in the rain at glasto Lying...

Do you ever get a moment in your life that you know at the time you are not gonn...

allanah

•11 years ago

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I have had RA for 11 years. I tried a Eurotherpy massager last week and it was really good. It's expensive but worth it if it works.

Before I spent my pennies. Has anyone used one long term and has it helped? I be greatful for any comments thank you

Before I spent my pennies. Has anyone used one long term and has it helped? I be...

Teddydog

•11 years ago

9 Replies

Help and value your advice friends .

I was off Hydroxy and MTX as had a face rash and coldsore and was given antibiotics. I went back on Hydroxy and felt great..no joint pain and actually felt...

I was off Hydroxy and MTX as had a face rash and coldsore and was given antibiot...

Rockpool60

•11 years ago

6 Replies

Appointment with rheumy tomorrow, last minute request for advice please!

Dear All, Don't post much as have been waiting for 'proper' diagnosis from nice (I hope!) rheumy. Didn't realise appt was tomorrow & panicking cos have been...

Dear All, Don't post much as have been waiting for 'proper' diagnosis from nice ...

funkyfran

•11 years ago

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Simponi

Hi. Just after anyone's experience with simponi. I have been on this for 6 months now and have had one infection after another from flu, tonsillitis and even...

Hi. Just after anyone's experience with simponi. I have been on this for 6 month...

kerpag

•11 years ago

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It is what it is.

I nearly cried this morning. I don't do crying. It was a beautiful sunny morning and I had the windows open, I was in my second hour of trying to move around...

I nearly cried this morning. I don't do crying. It was a beautiful sunny morni...

Moifoi

•11 years ago

15 Replies

WHY

Can someone tell me why if an email is sent out and then having had to sign in maybe for the 10th and at the end of it the bloody thing has been deleted?, it...

Can someone tell me why if an email is sent out and then having had to sign in m...

Philip

•11 years ago

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Courage

A friend downloaded a picture of a poster on facebook with a message of courage. After reading it I immediately thought of all those people on this site who...

A friend downloaded a picture of a poster on facebook with a message of courage....

jeanjack

•11 years ago

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Casualty story line

Watching Casualty as per usual right now & there's a patient with RA - about time too! Funny thing is I KNEW she would have RA as soon as she appeared!...

Watching Casualty as per usual right now & there's a patient with RA - about tim...

Hidden

•11 years ago

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Happy- is it too soon to say its working

Well I did they first doses of cimzia on Thursday. And today although my joints hurts it hurts a lot less. I can finally see a little bit if hope :-)

Well I did they first doses of cimzia on Thursday. And today although my joints ...

Hidden

•11 years ago

11 Replies

What to say about how i feel...............

Where do i start.I ache in just about every joint in my body. My achilles heels are being a right pain in the butt. They are swollen as well. Both hands are...

Where do i start.I ache in just about every joint in my body. My achilles heels ...

sylvi

•11 years ago

14 Replies

A&E all day.

Thought i had a tablet stuck in my throat after doing everything i could think of ended up down The Royal A&E. Arrived roughly 10-30 this morning got home at...

Thought i had a tablet stuck in my throat after doing everything i could think o...

fastball

•11 years ago

7 Replies

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All posts for June 2013

methotrexate stopped working

Any advice for a newbie?

Is my experience of ongoing pain and fatigue, even though I don't much have swelling and my bloods look normal, common?

I have Autoimmune Hepatitis just been Diagnosed 5.6.13

Result :D

Private to NHS: the transition begins........

Happy sun shining :) sad I've got prickly heat :(

Aromatherapy

Mouth ulcers?

Hi all hope you are all feeling well, does anyone else have an issue with always feeling cold to the bone even if its a hot day.

surprising result from rheumatologist

M&Ms

Question on buying online remedies for pain relief.

Advise on foot surgery please

Had a lovely holiday and feel great.

NRAS group meetings this week!

Esa medical results

Hello sunshine!

That moment

I have had RA for 11 years. I tried a Eurotherpy massager last week and it was really good. It's expensive but worth it if it works.

Help and value your advice friends .

Appointment with rheumy tomorrow, last minute request for advice please!

Simponi

It is what it is.

WHY

Courage

Casualty story line

Happy- is it too soon to say its working

What to say about how i feel...............

A&E all day.

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