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Splitting nails

Does anyone have the same problem as me, my nails keep splitting and breaking. They have ridges from the base right to the top of the nail, plus my hands are...

Does anyone have the same problem as me, my nails keep splitting and breaking. T...

alicem0208

•11 years ago

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Diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis 3 weeks ago, referral for rheumatologist isn't till mid December. Taking painkillers for the pain in my

hands. Also more swelling appearing on knuckles is it normal for hands to deteriate so quickly?

hands. Also more swelling appearing on knuckles is it normal for hands to deteri...

jeb49

•11 years ago

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I think I rescued the wrong body.

Hello everyone, I went to my Rescue Your Body class yesterday and fear that I may have rescued the wrong one. The one I am wearing today looks like mine...

Hello everyone, I went to my Rescue Your Body class yesterday and fear that I m...

Hidden

•11 years ago

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Blood test followup

I thought I'd share a lesson I've learned today. I had a blood test at the beginning of the week, and my super efficient GP had the receptionist phone me up to...

I thought I'd share a lesson I've learned today. I had a blood test at the begin...

cathie

•11 years ago

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Missing Loren's party

Well I think I've peed my pants after reading all those posts. What a whiz it must have been. I was sitting here chuckling at most of the posts and there were...

Well I think I've peed my pants after reading all those posts. What a whiz it mu...

Poppymichael7

•11 years ago

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WE HAVE BROKEN THE RECORD!! And (almost) the HU site :-)

OVER 200 REPLIES TO ONE POST! After all the doom and gloom on this site recently a group of us got together with Loran at her house in America (yes really) to...

OVER 200 REPLIES TO ONE POST! After all the doom and gloom on this site recentl...

dtech

•11 years ago

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Strictly flare up

Rubbin and I are exhausted this week! We practised with my new metal splints on my feet and whilst having to change my biological drugs. But wow we are hot to...

Rubbin and I are exhausted this week! We practised with my new metal splints on ...

allanah

•11 years ago

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I had a steroid injection into my shoulder on tuesday but it has not yet made any difference how long should it take to work ?

emmajj1971

•11 years ago

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I am off to the Far East in December and am looking for any advice with regard travelling with RA.

Vaccinations are being done, letter for customs re methoject. Worried re tummy problems which I get on and off.

Vaccinations are being done, letter for customs re methoject. Worried re tummy ...

Hidden

•11 years ago

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Does anyone else have a problem with sweaty head?

This sounds so charming doesn't it but I have a real problem in regulating my temperature and perspire loads from my head but nowhere else. I really hate it,...

This sounds so charming doesn't it but I have a real problem in regulating my te...

Hidden

•11 years ago

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Met a lovely lady in Blackpool.

I met a lovely lady last night while going to see the illuminations, there I was feeling sorry for myself waiting for a tram and we got chatting as you do lol...

I met a lovely lady last night while going to see the illuminations, there I was...

Philip

•11 years ago

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Sulfasalazine anyone?

I have a new med to add to the MTX I take - I am hoping for good results !!

Elphabafromcornwall

•11 years ago

18 Replies

A note to all members...

Hi Everyone, I’m sad to be writing another message from NRAS which is along the same lines of Victoria’s message on Tuesday. We have continued to see more...

Hi Everyone, I’m sad to be writing another message from NRAS which is along the...

Hidden

•11 years ago

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SWITCH - research study for those on 1st anti-TNF and methotrexate

Do you suffer from Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)? Are you currently receiving a first anti-TNF treatment? Would you like to be involved in a research study? Male...

Do you suffer from Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)? Are you currently receiving a firs...

EmmaS-NRAS

NRAS•11 years ago

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Tea party anyone

Lloret is now in so if you want to meet here now for tea , all r welcome for chit chat xx

Lloret is now in so if you want to meet here now for tea , all r welcome for chi...

allanah

•11 years ago

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A big thank you to all who replied to me this morning re-appt with clinic. Well, it was excellent saw a different doctor, she was amazing .

Back on MTX smaller amount...no infliximub until vomiting is sorted out. I have a Barrett's so they think it may be that also the constant drenching I'm...

Back on MTX smaller amount...no infliximub until vomiting is sorted out. I have...

Trulyfedup

•11 years ago

25 Replies

Fatigue research

Dear all, just got back from hospital where I was asked if I'd be happy to join research program starting in January looking into whether cognitive behaviour...

Dear all, just got back from hospital where I was asked if I'd be happy to join ...

Case

•11 years ago

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Looking for Robin Hood

Yesterday here in Nottinghamshire it wasnt raining so we took advantage and went off to Sherwood Forest which is quite near us. My grandson had a wonderful...

Yesterday here in Nottinghamshire it wasnt raining so we took advantage and went...

Sharon56

•11 years ago

17 Replies

Off methotrexate and going on hydroxychloroquinine next

So having failed with sulphasalazine and tried methotrexate over the last nine months and reacted badly three times the rheumy says to try Hydroxy. Just...

So having failed with sulphasalazine and tried methotrexate over the last nine m...

Tuttlebees

•11 years ago

5 Replies

Does anyone who is on steroids carry a card? If so, where does it come from? Hospital, GP or chemist?

Blackwitch

•11 years ago

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I'm off to the Professor at clinic today to see whether I go back on meds. I'm a bit nervous as I hate going there. If they are in an

Approachable mood it's not too bad but most times I feel really stupid in there and end up not saying the things I want to. Do others ever feel stupid at...

Approachable mood it's not too bad but most times I feel really stupid in there...

Trulyfedup

•11 years ago

13 Replies

I am taking methotrexate for my RA the quality of my life is almost 0. Is anyone taking a medication that doesn't make them so sick abby

Hidden

•11 years ago

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hi...some advice re hair loss and Methotrexate by injections

I am using by injections after not being able to tolerate the oral meds. I have noticed since switching to the injections I have noticed my hair was falling...

I am using by injections after not being able to tolerate the oral meds. I have...

kimjessnella

•11 years ago

14 Replies

Does anyone experience strange smells?

Hi, I've been smelling smelly smells for a couple of months now. I assumed that it was a temporary side effect from one of my cocktail of meds but now I'm a...

Hi, I've been smelling smelly smells for a couple of months now. I assumed that ...

shasmac

•11 years ago

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Hello :) Starting Rituximab infusions soon and feeling a bit nervous! Does anyone already receive this? Has anyone had any side effects?? :)

B2403

•11 years ago

13 Replies

Paid research taking place across the UK!

NRAS has been asked to make our supporters in Nottingham, Birmingham, Leeds, London, Cambridge, Manchester and Stockport areas aware of the opportunity to...

NRAS has been asked to make our supporters in Nottingham, Birmingham, Leeds, Lon...

EmmaS-NRAS

NRAS•11 years ago

4 Replies

If you lose a lot of hair on Methotrexate

If you lose a lot of hair with Methotrexate, is it inevitable that the same thing will happen on Sulfasalazine?

If you lose a lot of hair with Methotrexate, is it inevitable that the same thin...

Angela123

•11 years ago

28 Replies

What does HAQ score of 1/63 mean please?

My latest 'outcome notes' from my last rheumy appt show this and I don't really know what the numbers indicate. Can anyone help please? Thanks JoJo xx

My latest 'outcome notes' from my last rheumy appt show this and I don't really ...

Hidden

•11 years ago

5 Replies

Hyroxychloroquine

I've been having this weird thing like flashing neon lighted horse shoe shaped thing in my right eye (I think) for the last half hour or so. No pain like a...

I've been having this weird thing like flashing neon lighted horse shoe shaped t...

Moifoi

•11 years ago

13 Replies

PIP 20 Metre Rule Stands against opposition from charities.

Hello everyone, How many of you have been appalled by the yesterday's news that, despite massive opposition from a number of charities (inclucing NRAS), the...

Hello everyone, How many of you have been appalled by the yesterday's news that...

Hidden

•11 years ago

41 Replies

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All posts for October 2013

Splitting nails

Diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis 3 weeks ago, referral for rheumatologist isn't till mid December. Taking painkillers for the pain in my

I think I rescued the wrong body.

Blood test followup

Missing Loren's party

WE HAVE BROKEN THE RECORD!! And (almost) the HU site :-)

Strictly flare up

I had a steroid injection into my shoulder on tuesday but it has not yet made any difference how long should it take to work ?

I am off to the Far East in December and am looking for any advice with regard travelling with RA.

Does anyone else have a problem with sweaty head?

Met a lovely lady in Blackpool.

Sulfasalazine anyone?

A note to all members...

SWITCH - research study for those on 1st anti-TNF and methotrexate

Tea party anyone

A big thank you to all who replied to me this morning re-appt with clinic. Well, it was excellent saw a different doctor, she was amazing .

Fatigue research

Looking for Robin Hood

Off methotrexate and going on hydroxychloroquinine next

Does anyone who is on steroids carry a card? If so, where does it come from? Hospital, GP or chemist?

I'm off to the Professor at clinic today to see whether I go back on meds. I'm a bit nervous as I hate going there. If they are in an

I am taking methotrexate for my RA the quality of my life is almost 0. Is anyone taking a medication that doesn't make them so sick abby

hi...some advice re hair loss and Methotrexate by injections

Does anyone experience strange smells?

Hello :) Starting Rituximab infusions soon and feeling a bit nervous! Does anyone already receive this? Has anyone had any side effects?? :)

Paid research taking place across the UK!

If you lose a lot of hair on Methotrexate

What does HAQ score of 1/63 mean please?

Hyroxychloroquine

PIP 20 Metre Rule Stands against opposition from charities.

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