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Ouch

Well got my knees injected on Friday, just to have a bad fall yesterday. Bruised all down back and shoulder, left knee and ankle sore . Didn't sleep much. Can...

Well got my knees injected on Friday, just to have a bad fall yesterday. Bruised...

allanah

•10 years ago

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knuckle replacements 7 years ago now got very bad pain in that hand any ideas why (I got infection at the time so fingers never worked righ

pauline5

•10 years ago

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Group Meetings this week!

Hertfordshire NRAS Group (RA & Inflammatory) Bi-monthly meetings are held at Welwyn Civic Centre, Prospect Place, Welwyn AL6 9ER on Tuesday from...

Hertfordshire NRAS Group (RA & Inflammatory) Bi-monthly meetings are held at We...

Gill-NRAS

•10 years ago

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esr rising

Hi me again !!! This site is so fantastic for any concerns anyone has and sometimes reassurance and an answer to any worries so here goes.... I am still...

Hi me again !!! This site is so fantastic for any concerns anyone has and someti...

Shell1967

•10 years ago

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strictly been dancing

There were 4 judges on strickly, who had to read each dance and vote quickly. they'd say "this lot stays" and you go away. I'm gone, but I'm not feeling sickly...

There were 4 judges on strickly, who had to read each dance and vote quickly. th...

hamble99b

•10 years ago

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can you take rollaids with methrottraxate

joyann44

•10 years ago

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can any body tell me how long do you be pain free for after getting a steroid injection thanks

shady

•10 years ago

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Weather & the weekend

Hi What a lovely Christening we had today my great nephew was a little sweetheart, the Church was in the middle of nowhere, the vicar a gem she was so much...

Hi What a lovely Christening we had today my great nephew was a little sweethea...

jenwight

•10 years ago

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Just a little moan

Had to have operation on my eye for droopy eye lid, on Friday. The eye is quite bruised and swollen, but not too painful. The worst pain is in the rest of my...

Had to have operation on my eye for droopy eye lid, on Friday. The eye is quite...

Titchyj

•10 years ago

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pip

hi heard the news about pip what will happen with me does any one no I have a indefinite award and was wandering when things will affect me cause I am really...

hi heard the news about pip what will happen with me does any one no I have a in...

ords

•10 years ago

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Update: on whether to take my MTX tonight

Contacted my Gp, message to contact NHS111, spoke to Dr who said he was concerned about my breathing & said I had to be seen, gave me an appt. at my local hosp...

Contacted my Gp, message to contact NHS111, spoke to Dr who said he was concerne...

Riedenise

•10 years ago

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Flu/pneumonia jab same day as mtx .

Hiya everyone,please could anyone answer my question as I'm having my flu/pneumonia jab tomorrow morning and just before I will be taking my mtx?is this all...

Hiya everyone,please could anyone answer my question as I'm having my flu/pneumo...

Shell1967

•10 years ago

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Mom age 80 uses scooter to get around has RA. Almost damaged kidneys with prednisone. Is it worth taking methotrexate at her age?

She reacts to most meds in a bad way. She is not allergic to eggs yet arm swelled up bad from flu shot

She reacts to most meds in a bad way. She is not allergic to eggs yet arm swell...

Peaches1958

•10 years ago

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I have been on Enbrel for about nine months now and my kidney functions are getting bad. Has anyone else had problems with kidneys failing?

My feet and ankles have also swollen up so I cannot wear shoes.

salem974

•10 years ago

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Ask advice about taking my MTX tomorrow?

Im not sure whether to take my MTX tomorrow, My kind Hubby has passed his cold onto me, Im feeling really rough, ive got a really sore throat, a dry painful...

Im not sure whether to take my MTX tomorrow, My kind Hubby has passed his cold o...

Riedenise

•10 years ago

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Has anybody had a steroid injection that works on whole body that hasn't had a definite diagnosis?

In so much pain right now movement is agony, I was trialled on prednislone 30mg for first week and then 15mg for 10 weeks, which were fantastic pain wise,...

In so much pain right now movement is agony, I was trialled on prednislone 30mg ...

shezaroo123

•10 years ago

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RA/thyroid problem

just wondering if this sounds like rheumatology problem or maybe thyroid. Two weeks ago thumb had swollen to twice its size and very painful at joint,...

just wondering if this sounds like rheumatology problem or maybe thyroid. Two w...

Hidden

•10 years ago

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just wondering if this sounds like rheumatology problem or maybe thyroid. Two weeks ago thumb had swollen to twice its size and very painfu

Hidden

•10 years ago

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Advice please: diagnosed nearly 3 years' ago for Psoriatic RA and allergic to every drug incl steroids! Is there anything left for me to try

Cimzia (biologic) was the worst and took a year to get over side effects; can only tolerate Naproxen (not even stronger varieties of anti-inflammatories) and...

Cimzia (biologic) was the worst and took a year to get over side effects; can on...

s7j7e7

•10 years ago

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My computer has crashed! - happy update

My computer has crashed! I use the on-screen keyboard and click on letters with the mouse, no keyboard it crashed, now that's broke! copy and paste letter by...

My computer has crashed! I use the on-screen keyboard and click on letters with ...

hamble99b

•10 years ago

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I just took my methotrexate injection and I'm kind a running scared. Trying to think of something that'll counteract the side effects

Thinking of taking another milligram of Folic acid and I can't ask my doctor cause she's nowhere to be found Any ideas other than that?

Thinking of taking another milligram of Folic acid and I can't ask my doctor cau...

Hidden

•10 years ago

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I have swollen up to double the size mainly feet and hands the pain/swelling is so bad not being seen until December by NHS any advice ?

I am taking painkillers but am unable to get around easily due to discomfort and not able to get shoes on - the condition was brought on almost overnight by a...

I am taking painkillers but am unable to get around easily due to discomfort and...

athiritis

•10 years ago

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Been diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis and my question is how do I stop my condition worsening till my specialist appointment in 3 weeks?

Since my diagnosis about 3 weeks ago the pain in my hands, neck and feet has gone up alarmingly.

Since my diagnosis about 3 weeks ago the pain in my hands, neck and feet has gon...

bright_smile

•10 years ago

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Just thought I.d let u know...I'm in bed with hot water bottles in pain and I'm very bored! Oh...am I praying for a good dream.

Trulyfedup

•10 years ago

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The Rheumy

The Rheumy Now they're dancing The Rheumy. Serious faces – not gloomy. Off stage he wobbles and hobbles. On stage hides his pain it's not seen, They...

The Rheumy Now they're dancing The Rheumy. Serious faces – not gloomy. Off ...

hamble99b

•10 years ago

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Ultra sound hand scan today.................

Well I had an ultrasound hand scan today as at my last appointment they weren't sure what was going on & suspected that my pain was due to a mechanical process...

Well I had an ultrasound hand scan today as at my last appointment they weren't ...

Hidden

•10 years ago

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Hi, I'm new to this! I was refered by GP to rheumatologist sept 3rd and I just had my second appointment on tuesday.

On the first appoinment I had just got back from a month in the south of france and felt quite good, so when he asked questions I gave answers based on how I...

On the first appoinment I had just got back from a month in the south of france ...

soootired

•10 years ago

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Saw consultant

Well put me through the mill, examinations, hip and knees X-rays. So I need a hip replacement ..... But not yet Need knee replacement.... But not yet! Steroid...

Well put me through the mill, examinations, hip and knees X-rays. So I need a h...

allanah

•10 years ago

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STRICKLY.....Week 5? Dance 4? WITH LORET AND ANTON IN 'OKLAHOMA'

The stage is set! With covered wagons forming a half-circle, the towns' people gathered in groups around center stage, Anton and I arrive by horse and...

The stage is set! With covered wagons forming a half-circle, the towns' peop...

lorann

•10 years ago

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Time is flying!

It seems to have not been very long since I last wrote the weekly NRAS blog, but it probably is as time is flying by this year! It’s a very exciting time with...

It seems to have not been very long since I last wrote the weekly NRAS blog, but...

TraceyH

•10 years ago

2 Replies

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All posts for October 2013

Ouch

knuckle replacements 7 years ago now got very bad pain in that hand any ideas why (I got infection at the time so fingers never worked righ

Group Meetings this week!

esr rising

strictly been dancing

can you take rollaids with methrottraxate

can any body tell me how long do you be pain free for after getting a steroid injection thanks

Weather & the weekend

Just a little moan

pip

Update: on whether to take my MTX tonight

Flu/pneumonia jab same day as mtx .

Mom age 80 uses scooter to get around has RA. Almost damaged kidneys with prednisone. Is it worth taking methotrexate at her age?

I have been on Enbrel for about nine months now and my kidney functions are getting bad. Has anyone else had problems with kidneys failing?

Ask advice about taking my MTX tomorrow?

Has anybody had a steroid injection that works on whole body that hasn't had a definite diagnosis?

RA/thyroid problem

just wondering if this sounds like rheumatology problem or maybe thyroid. Two weeks ago thumb had swollen to twice its size and very painfu

Advice please: diagnosed nearly 3 years' ago for Psoriatic RA and allergic to every drug incl steroids! Is there anything left for me to try

My computer has crashed! - happy update

I just took my methotrexate injection and I'm kind a running scared. Trying to think of something that'll counteract the side effects

I have swollen up to double the size mainly feet and hands the pain/swelling is so bad not being seen until December by NHS any advice ?

Been diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis and my question is how do I stop my condition worsening till my specialist appointment in 3 weeks?

Just thought I.d let u know...I'm in bed with hot water bottles in pain and I'm very bored! Oh...am I praying for a good dream.

The Rheumy

Ultra sound hand scan today.................

Hi, I'm new to this! I was refered by GP to rheumatologist sept 3rd and I just had my second appointment on tuesday.

Saw consultant

STRICKLY.....Week 5? Dance 4? WITH LORET AND ANTON IN 'OKLAHOMA'

Time is flying!

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