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Is the MTX working??

Ok now I know this is gonna sound like a silly question and I'm assuming that if I'm getting less pain and feeling less tired then the mtx is working, however...

Ok now I know this is gonna sound like a silly question and I'm assuming that if...

Rosie_rabbit

•11 years ago

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Can you share your rheumatoid arthritis or psoriatic arthritis experience?

Hi All, We are asking for your help by taking part in a new survey on the ‘RA/PsA Experience’. There are two surveys, one for patients and one for health care...

Hi All, We are asking for your help by taking part in a new survey on the ‘RA/P...

Hidden

•11 years ago

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Newbie....R.A, does Methotrexate cure R.A, or manage it, will I possibly be taking it for life?

Hi, my Rheumatology Specialist has said today that I have 90% chance of RA, it needs confirming but she is pretty sure. She has said she will put me on...

Hi, my Rheumatology Specialist has said today that I have 90% chance of RA, it ...

trenarren

•11 years ago

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anti-inflammatory meds with anti-tnf injections?

Can anyone advise if it is ok to take both medications. I have RA and a disc prolapse which I had a epidural yesterday. The specialist agreed that...

Can anyone advise if it is ok to take both medications. I have RA and a disc pr...

angel-delight

•11 years ago

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Any one had Knee surgery before having a full knee replacement?

It was confirmed a couple of months ago that I had severe secondary osteoarthritis as well as rheumatoid arthritis :-( today I have had my first appointment...

It was confirmed a couple of months ago that I had severe secondary osteoarthrit...

Wooleyem

•11 years ago

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This is a disgrace

I've just got this in an email, it doesn't look good. Respond to this post by replying above this line New post on the void Doctors Told To Abandon...

I've just got this in an email, it doesn't look good. Respond to this post ...

Philip

•11 years ago

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Does RA affect your muscles ! My legs and feet are cruel

barty105

•11 years ago

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Ideas please!!!

Hi all, need some ideas and you all seem to have lots of good ones!! My biggest problem at the moment is my jaw. Until my naproxen kicks in I find it very hard...

Hi all, need some ideas and you all seem to have lots of good ones!! My biggest ...

emma36

•11 years ago

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Slimming.

Hi has anyone tried Raspberry Ketones,??? I have just been reading about them and wondered if they would be ok to take with all the other medicines we have to...

Hi has anyone tried Raspberry Ketones,??? I have just been reading about them an...

nellysgran

•11 years ago

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Medway NRAS Group is about to launch!

People living with RA, their family members, health professionals and carers are all invited to: NRAS Medway Rheumatoid Arthritis Information Evening The...

People living with RA, their family members, health professionals and carers are...

Gill-NRAS

•11 years ago

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Lots of Group Meetings this week!

NRAS Group Meetings—Week Commencing 9th September 2013 East Dorset NRAS Group This group meets at the Howard Room, Christchurch Hospital, Fairmile Road,...

NRAS Group Meetings—Week Commencing 9th September 2013 East Dorset NRAS Group ...

Gill-NRAS

•11 years ago

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On holiday.................

Well everybody we made it down to Cornwall.It took eight blooming hours. First a road we normally use was shut and then there was roadworks at Bristol and by...

Well everybody we made it down to Cornwall.It took eight blooming hours. First a...

sylvi

•11 years ago

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New to all of this

Hi, I have been diagnosed with RA for a year. At first, I had a lot of problems with my right hand and wrist but I got treatment early (cocktail of steroids,...

Hi, I have been diagnosed with RA for a year. At first, I had a lot of problems...

Hidden

•11 years ago

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Was diagnosed with RA and ulcerative colitis two years ago. Have been on MTX for RA and Asacol for UC. I have been having problems with my

stomach and they now tell me it is no UC but Crohns and have now been told I can no longer have MTX but need to go on Hurmira as the Crohns has caused...

stomach and they now tell me it is no UC but Crohns and have now been told I ca...

LesleyH

•11 years ago

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Some good news

Well I have had a very busy weekend, stupid I know, but it has been lovely as my son and his partner came to stay for the weekend. It is now late Sunday arvo...

Well I have had a very busy weekend, stupid I know, but it has been lovely as ...

Someonesmother

•11 years ago

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Info on Sulfasalazine and Nabumetone

Has any one any Info on the above medication, iv been taking them for 2 Months and my symptems seem to be getting worse

Has any one any Info on the above medication, iv been taking them for 2 Months a...

alicem0208

•11 years ago

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i dont usually moan but:

Here goes i've got a lot of pain today and have for about a week. I try to ignore it but its beginning to get me down.I'm fine when i get up but as a start to...

Here goes i've got a lot of pain today and have for about a week. I try to ignor...

fastball

•11 years ago

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Back from Hols

We had a really good break in Butlins at Skegness. We had a massive apartment so I could play musical beds trying to find one to sleep in lol. First I tried...

We had a really good break in Butlins at Skegness. We had a massive apartment s...

Sharon56

•11 years ago

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I have just had a letter saying that my haemaglobin levels are falling at 99/L and i have to organise investigation with my gp xxx

bigmommy

•11 years ago

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Am I disabled?!

Hi all, other half no longer with me so I am in the process of trying to get benefits. On the form it says are you disabled? I know the disease is covered by...

Hi all, other half no longer with me so I am in the process of trying to get ben...

2plus2

•11 years ago

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What next?

Hello! I have an appt with my consultant this week and I want to know what's likely to happen next? I've been on Sulfasalazine and Naproxen for a year and six...

Hello! I have an appt with my consultant this week and I want to know what's lik...

Waylade

•11 years ago

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Boys look away!

At the risk of embarrassing the boys and maybe some of the girls ! Did anyone see Alan Carr tonight? Tatum channing AND jamie Fox! Omg ! Just off to fetch my...

At the risk of embarrassing the boys and maybe some of the girls ! Did anyone se...

allanah

•11 years ago

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dry and thinning hair

hello , i have been taking methotrexate , 15mg weekly , hydroxychloroquine 2 tablets daily and 1 folic acid tablet weekly which have helped me greatly my...

hello , i have been taking methotrexate , 15mg weekly , hydroxychloroquine 2 ta...

lorrain

•11 years ago

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Back to work after 4 months...

Returned to work after being off for 4 months following my first flareup and diagnosis, pretty horrendous. On Mtx, Hydroxy and Declofenic daily with MTX still...

Returned to work after being off for 4 months following my first flareup and dia...

shasmac

•11 years ago

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Moving Forward

So, went to see my consultant on Monday as really been struggling recently. My wrists have been a massive problem and are now restricting me at work. Have...

So, went to see my consultant on Monday as really been struggling recently. My ...

emma36

•11 years ago

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NRAS Coming to NORTH WALES.

NRAS Wrexham Rheumatoid Arthritis Information evening The Catrin Finch Centre at the Glyndŵr University Plas Coch Campus Mold Road, Wrexham LL11 2AW...

NRAS Wrexham Rheumatoid Arthritis Information evening The Catrin Finch Centre ...

Clare-NRAS

Partner•11 years ago

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Do you take enbrel

Hi sorry not posted for sometime but have been reading your blogs. I am about to go onto enbrel and was wondering how those who are on it are finding it and...

Hi sorry not posted for sometime but have been reading your blogs. I am about to...

Beeper

•11 years ago

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New Photos on F/B Feeding Swans & Ducks. Mattcass

Me and Fran on our walk last night stop to feed the Swans & Ducks got some great shots of both when we fed the ducks they were like piranha you can see what I...

Me and Fran on our walk last night stop to feed the Swans & Ducks got some great...

mattcass

•11 years ago

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Hi I have an apptment in December, but would like an earlier apptment as the meds, are giving me stomach trouble. How do I go about this pls

Leflumide gives me bad stomach ache, cramps. Not happy

Belle76

•11 years ago

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Gold injections ?

I'm seeing my consultant in a few weeks time to try me third time lucky i hope on a medication...to control this horrible disease which may suit me...he's not...

I'm seeing my consultant in a few weeks time to try me third time lucky i hope o...

Prairie

•11 years ago

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All posts for September 2013

Is the MTX working??

Can you share your rheumatoid arthritis or psoriatic arthritis experience?

Newbie....R.A, does Methotrexate cure R.A, or manage it, will I possibly be taking it for life?

anti-inflammatory meds with anti-tnf injections?

Any one had Knee surgery before having a full knee replacement?

This is a disgrace

Does RA affect your muscles ! My legs and feet are cruel

Ideas please!!!

Slimming.

Medway NRAS Group is about to launch!

Lots of Group Meetings this week!

On holiday.................

New to all of this

Was diagnosed with RA and ulcerative colitis two years ago. Have been on MTX for RA and Asacol for UC. I have been having problems with my

Some good news

Info on Sulfasalazine and Nabumetone

i dont usually moan but:

Back from Hols

I have just had a letter saying that my haemaglobin levels are falling at 99/L and i have to organise investigation with my gp xxx

Am I disabled?!

What next?

Boys look away!

dry and thinning hair

Back to work after 4 months...

Moving Forward

NRAS Coming to NORTH WALES.

Do you take enbrel

New Photos on F/B Feeding Swans & Ducks. Mattcass

Hi I have an apptment in December, but would like an earlier apptment as the meds, are giving me stomach trouble. How do I go about this pls

Gold injections ?

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