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Does anyone know if cholesterol and rhematiod arthritus is related?

I'm under weight i don't drink or smoke and just wondering I had my blood works taken and one been cholesterol and it was level 6 at low risk ?? What ever that...

I'm under weight i don't drink or smoke and just wondering I had my blood works ...

Prairie

•11 years ago

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Hi everyone, do you know of a new infusion drug that is being trailed

I went on monday to see consultant who said although my mxt is working it is not enough and he is going to put me forward for a new drug trail which is an...

I went on monday to see consultant who said although my mxt is working it is not...

micky40

•11 years ago

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A thank note

First, I thank to all of you who responded to my posts. All I wanted was a piece of advice or possible suggestion. I know that there are agencies which...

First, I thank to all of you who responded to my posts. All I wanted was a piec...

Vicky-K

•11 years ago

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Arava and increasing pain and exhaustion

I have been on arava for a week now and wondered if anyone else experienced increasing levels of pain and more exhaustion and tiredness when they first...

I have been on arava for a week now and wondered if anyone else experienced inc...

Someonesmother

•11 years ago

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Which foods or supplements are safe to take, to increase immunity when using anti TNF?

Just wondering if anybody takes food supplements when using anti TNF. I thought it may be a good idea to 'up' the immune system. My Enebrel should be arriving...

Just wondering if anybody takes food supplements when using anti TNF. I thought ...

Vonnie55

•11 years ago

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If not RA then what is it I have?

Very stressful appointment with the rheumy this week, apart from the fact he introduced himself as if we had never met before and asked me all sorts of...

Very stressful appointment with the rheumy this week, apart from the fact he int...

Hidden

•11 years ago

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Can methotrexate give you migraines?

I have been taking it for about 10 mos and have just recently started having daily migraines and am wondering if it is from the methotrexate.

I have been taking it for about 10 mos and have just recently started having dai...

Bella1

•11 years ago

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Forgot to take MTX on holiday!! Think I have got away with it!!

Just come back from a lovely holiday in Tenerife with my hubby, daughter, son in law and two grandchildren. As usual I got myself all geared up to take my MTX...

Just come back from a lovely holiday in Tenerife with my hubby, daughter, son in...

jeanjack

•11 years ago

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September 4th - Market research in London - People on biologic drugs required for face to face interviews

NRAS has been asked to help find 6 people to participate in some market research being carried out by Medicys Ltd. They require only people who are on biologic...

NRAS has been asked to help find 6 people to participate in some market research...

Clare-NRAS

Partner•11 years ago

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NRAS, The National Citizen Service and more...

Over the last couple of weeks I've had the opportunity to work on the National Citizen Service Programmes being run over Berkshire, which is a fantastic...

Over the last couple of weeks I've had the opportunity to work on the National C...

Oli-NRAS

•11 years ago

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hi can anybody help i hve been taking naproxen for pain in knee joints ,called docs to get repeat and was told not to take anymore.

was adv to take ibup but have duadenal ulcer and always been told not to take ibup.So frustrated as naproxen dose worke for me any ideas on an alternative. I...

was adv to take ibup but have duadenal ulcer and always been told not to take ib...

tiah-dalton

•11 years ago

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well not been on for a bit now

i all not been on for a bit but after over 12 months had me rumi appointment knees still giving problems and feet a bit but i didnt want to go thought im...

i all not been on for a bit but after over 12 months had me rumi appointment kn...

minka

•11 years ago

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Methotrexate first dose apprehension

Well today I take my first dose of methotrexate and as much as I'm trying to be positive I can't lie I'm more than a little apprehensive. I've searched and...

Well today I take my first dose of methotrexate and as much as I'm trying to be ...

fridayfever

•11 years ago

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Oscar's Cancelled. MATTCASS

What a cheek the organisers phoned to there were only two seats available beside a Bill & Hilary Clinton I said to Fran we are not going why should we lower...

What a cheek the organisers phoned to there were only two seats available beside...

mattcass

•11 years ago

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For Ronnie. With apologies to the two Ronnie's.

Us with RA know how difficult it is to hold things. I have a problem in the garden holding my FORK HANDLES. But at least the garden looks nice, especially at...

Us with RA know how difficult it is to hold things. I have a problem in the gard...

dtech

•11 years ago

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New hair

This is my new hair,it has been taken with my old camera so if it is not good quality thats why

This is my new hair,it has been taken with my old camera so if it is not good qu...

sylvi

•11 years ago

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GOOD news & GOOD news.MATTCASS

Hi Guys before I fly off to the states to collect my Oscar (mattcass) I have good news I have been pain free all week from my RA and Shingles and me and Fran...

Hi Guys before I fly off to the states to collect my Oscar (mattcass) I have go...

mattcass

•11 years ago

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Methotrexate side effects

I hope this will not sound too longwinded but it is the first time I have used a forum. I was diagnosed with RA in June 09 aged 55. I was started on...

I hope this will not sound too longwinded but it is the first time I have used a...

Rowan5

•11 years ago

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hi all, just a quick question. what does anti-ccp positive mean

jaqi1

•11 years ago

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Ticking along

Well 6 days in and the arava hasn't impacted phew so relieved no adverse side effects as yet! woo hoo. I do think however that my body is starting to betray me...

Well 6 days in and the arava hasn't impacted phew so relieved no adverse side ef...

Someonesmother

•11 years ago

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anyone ever taken glucose tablets?

I sometimes carry them for an extra bit of energy when out and overwhelmed with pain and/or fatigue, so that I could get to a seat or home. I recently saw...

I sometimes carry them for an extra bit of energy when out and overwhelmed with ...

hamble99b

•11 years ago

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Shingles vaccine

I've just spoken to my GP who has done some research and found that its OK for me to have the shingles vaccine when it comes out as I'm on less than 40mg of...

I've just spoken to my GP who has done some research and found that its OK for m...

cathie

•11 years ago

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After affects of fall...................

Well here i am ten days after my fall and i am so much pain today. The bruises are still there though not as black as they were. My leg keeps swelling up when...

Well here i am ten days after my fall and i am so much pain today. The bruises a...

sylvi

•11 years ago

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at my wits end....

Hi everyone, i am posting in the hope that someone can possibly help me. i have been diagnosed with RA for just shy of 2 years, i started on mtx and hydroxy....

Hi everyone, i am posting in the hope that someone can possibly help me. i have...

alisch

•11 years ago

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Hi, I'm just wondering if there's any help for people like myself, who have been diagnosed with RA and are working full time in a physical

Fast paced job? I'm 37 and work as a waitress/ supervisor in a restaurant. I struggle every day ( some shifts are better than others) I often have 1am...

Fast paced job? I'm 37 and work as a waitress/ supervisor in a restaurant. I s...

Cheriisa

•11 years ago

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In what way does RA affect the jaw?

Just over a week ago I was stung by a wasp,it swelled up quite badly & hasn't really gone down, it was on my elbow joint. Anyway I'm not sure if related but...

Just over a week ago I was stung by a wasp,it swelled up quite badly & hasn't re...

Caza

•11 years ago

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Esa tribunal hearing

Well it sort of went my way . I won my appeal, been put in the esa work related activity but the judge has put regulation 29 esa regs 2008 applied. This is...

Well it sort of went my way . I won my appeal, been put in the esa work related...

alibromo

•11 years ago

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Off again! Leeds festival here we come!

Ok so Glastonbury , hot..tick, France done, hot...tick. Leeds tomorrow and it looks like Mother Nature might be kind....tick! Will let you know what it's like...

Ok so Glastonbury , hot..tick, France done, hot...tick. Leeds tomorrow and it lo...

allanah

•11 years ago

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Family

Hi everyone, just had a lovely week with my cousin who came to stay with us which she does every year. She lost her husband 4 years ago following a bungled...

Hi everyone, just had a lovely week with my cousin who came to stay with us whic...

LavendarLady

•11 years ago

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Anyone applied for Access To Work funding?

I've applied for this funding to help change my car to an automatic and for voice recognition software for work. Was just wondering if anyone has had their...

I've applied for this funding to help change my car to an automatic and for voic...

shasmac

•11 years ago

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Posts - NRAS | HealthUnlocked

NRAS

All posts for August 2013

Does anyone know if cholesterol and rhematiod arthritus is related?

Hi everyone, do you know of a new infusion drug that is being trailed

A thank note

Arava and increasing pain and exhaustion

Which foods or supplements are safe to take, to increase immunity when using anti TNF?

If not RA then what is it I have?

Can methotrexate give you migraines?

Forgot to take MTX on holiday!! Think I have got away with it!!

September 4th - Market research in London - People on biologic drugs required for face to face interviews

NRAS, The National Citizen Service and more...

hi can anybody help i hve been taking naproxen for pain in knee joints ,called docs to get repeat and was told not to take anymore.

well not been on for a bit now

Methotrexate first dose apprehension

Oscar's Cancelled. MATTCASS

For Ronnie. With apologies to the two Ronnie's.

New hair

GOOD news & GOOD news.MATTCASS

Methotrexate side effects

hi all, just a quick question. what does anti-ccp positive mean

Ticking along

anyone ever taken glucose tablets?

Shingles vaccine

After affects of fall...................

at my wits end....

Hi, I'm just wondering if there's any help for people like myself, who have been diagnosed with RA and are working full time in a physical

In what way does RA affect the jaw?

Esa tribunal hearing

Off again! Leeds festival here we come!

Family

Anyone applied for Access To Work funding?

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