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taking methotrexate

I am only just starting on methotrexate and have been advised to take all tablets at the same time, with my evening meal and on the same day. How do other...

I am only just starting on methotrexate and have been advised to take all tablet...

pearlydoris

•10 years ago

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One Less Worry

Saw the Gastroenterologist yesterday who confirmed the acid reflux was nowhere near bad enough to require surgical intervention. The endoscopy I had 18 months...

Saw the Gastroenterologist yesterday who confirmed the acid reflux was nowhere n...

LavendarLady

•10 years ago

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On Cimzia and working in a Primary School?

I resigned from my fabulous but very demanding job as a teacher at Christmas because I could no longer work the long days with the pain and exhaustion (both...

I resigned from my fabulous but very demanding job as a teacher at Christmas bec...

Waylade

•10 years ago

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Another new med

Morning all, hope everyone is going to have a good day. (we can all hope can't we) Last week I started on Humira. I was so scared of doing the injection. I...

Morning all, hope everyone is going to have a good day. (we can all hope can't w...

Sue8

•10 years ago

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Out of my cave........again

Hello! Oh well moving on from crap appointment last week. Spoke to my diabetic doc as Rheumy had said Dupytrens would be made worse by diabetes. He roared with...

Hello! Oh well moving on from crap appointment last week. Spoke to my diabetic d...

allanah

•10 years ago

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Suffering from RA unable to take medication as waiting for IVF I'm taking lots of ibo & paracetamol to help but joints getting worse ideas?

RobbieM

•10 years ago

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Stolen

They were taken: stolen away like a thief in the night, who crept along in the fading light and tip-toed up to where they lay before the start of a shining...

They were taken: stolen away like a thief in the night, who crept along in the f...

Hidden

•10 years ago

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I take morphine ,naproxen ,paracetamol ,lansoprazole ,amitriptyline and ,venlafaxine all for oa , I swim every week day ,

the doctor said I am now bone on bone with both knees , last week I was worried that I was doing to much at the gym as well as the swimming , recommended I...

the doctor said I am now bone on bone with both knees , last week I was worried ...

m1a2c3

•10 years ago

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A quick hello!

Hi everyone, I'm new here and just thought I'd introduce myself. I'm Heather, I'm 20, and I was diagnosed with Rheumatoid Arthritis almost 5 years ago (has it...

Hi everyone, I'm new here and just thought I'd introduce myself. I'm Heather, I'...

heather_ellen

•10 years ago

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Why sooooo tired?

Evening all (I say evening, its 4.30 and I've left work, done the school run and am at home in my PJ's) I read a lot of your posts and can only sympathise with...

Evening all (I say evening, its 4.30 and I've left work, done the school run and...

Opal76

•10 years ago

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Hello all...happy Tuesday I am 4 weeks into MTX injections.....so so....but am injecting into abdomen and seems quite swollen....??

vickeynursey

•10 years ago

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depression and help to fill in atos form

hi, i suffer with depression, how or where, do iget help , to fill in the awful atos form, and avoid , all the pitfalls. does anyone know

hi, i suffer with depression, how or where, do iget help , to fill in the awful ...

silver12345

•10 years ago

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pain

Hi I am on Humira injections and have been for months I take co codamol and naproxen but still have so much pain in my knees anyone else having the same...

Hi I am on Humira injections and have been for months I take co codamol and napr...

Bazzypants

•10 years ago

7 Replies

To battle on, or not.....

I have had my meeting with Occ Health and they have recommended I be considered for ill-health retirement. They have written to my Rheumy consultant and are...

I have had my meeting with Occ Health and they have recommended I be considered ...

Lillibet

•10 years ago

21 Replies

Anyone had foot surgery and used a K9 walking aid afterwards?

There's a useful article on NRAS about foot surgery which suggests that the K9 walker could be used instead of crutches. It looks a MUCH better idea for those...

There's a useful article on NRAS about foot surgery which suggests that the K9 w...

oldtimer

•10 years ago

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Sore tips of fingers

The flesh on the tips of my fingers has become very hot, red and sore and hurts when I touch anything, even typing this. They have become redder over the past...

The flesh on the tips of my fingers has become very hot, red and sore and hurts ...

Barrister

•10 years ago

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Enbrel

1st injection last friday. Nurse suggested front of thigh. Never again. Will try stomach next time. Now not hurting, teeth, spine, hips, shoulders plus...

1st injection last friday. Nurse suggested front of thigh. Never again. Will ...

grace37

•10 years ago

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Hello RA friends, my GP tested my RA in Novrmber 2013 it was 37.4 My Rheumy tested me a few weeks ago for RF IGM it came back as 178 why?

nettie4lyfe

•10 years ago

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What a relief!! Now, can I go somewhere?

I have had many sleepless nights worrying about my DLA renewal: himself has to help me up & plonk me on the sofa anyway. I received a letter yesterday that...

I have had many sleepless nights worrying about my DLA renewal: himself has to h...

Andrea_Shapiro

•10 years ago

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Hi everyone, will be starting Enbrel and I am very nervous about these biologic drugs. Any feed back would be so welcome.

Also on 25 mg. injectable methotrexate weekly. All of the RA drugs make me very nervous. Diagnosed one year ago with RA and psoriatic arthritis.

Also on 25 mg. injectable methotrexate weekly. All of the RA drugs make me very ...

whirlygirl

•10 years ago

27 Replies

Blood results

Hi all Just a quick q. I had a blood test at the hospital after increasing my methotrexate. I have been trying to ring for the results but couldn't get...

Hi all Just a quick q. I had a blood test at the hospital after increasing my me...

Kittykatxxxxx

•10 years ago

10 Replies

Has anyone tried Ultra Inflamax for inflammation? I hav been recommended it by a health shop, just wondering before i buy something else!!

joo10

•10 years ago

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Does anyone suffer with a sore chest?

I am not sure if it's the methortrexate or RA, But for some time now I get a sore chest in the morning & a cough, I have increased my dose in the last 3 months...

I am not sure if it's the methortrexate or RA, But for some time now I get a sor...

Ellinghamgroup

•10 years ago

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Removal of trapezium?

Has anyone had this done for painful thumbs? A friend of mine is dubious about this operation which has been offered to her, so I said i would ask on this...

Has anyone had this done for painful thumbs? A friend of mine is dubious about ...

oldtimer

•10 years ago

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Painfree First time since Xmas,Mattcass

The last three days have been great no flare ups lets hope the Salfasalazine is working,no trapped nerve either still got the chest infection but the Anti/Bios...

The last three days have been great no flare ups lets hope the Salfasalazine is ...

mattcass

•10 years ago

28 Replies

NRAS Group meetings taking place next week...

Dear All Please find details of NRAS group meetings taking place next week: Swansea NRAS Group Meetings are held at Sketty Parish Centre, De La Beche Road,...

Dear All Please find details of NRAS group meetings taking place next week: Sw...

Kim-NRAS

NRAS•10 years ago

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I have question regardng Naproxen.

I am prescribed Naproxen 500mg twice a day. Since my diagnosis of Sjogrens 6 weeks ago I have been taking Hydroxychoriquine and HRT I have had an ear infection...

I am prescribed Naproxen 500mg twice a day. Since my diagnosis of Sjogrens 6 wee...

cathyh

•10 years ago

12 Replies

RA , Lungs, eye

I developed Brochiecatasis, copd and eye pain as a result of RA. My clinical tests were ok, so the doctor decided not to put me on medication for the time...

I developed Brochiecatasis, copd and eye pain as a result of RA. My clinical tes...

ks1966

•10 years ago

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You might need a box of tissues for this one. It is very poignant.

Where He Fell This is where he fell, his soft flesh torn by bullets. The soldiers didn't know his name, or where he came from. Now he is no longer Christian,...

Where He Fell This is where he fell, his soft flesh torn by bullets. The soldie...

Hidden

•10 years ago

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Patients who are on or have tried lefloumide???

I have one more dmard to try which is lefloumide....I'm having a chat with my consultant next week before I start it....any advice would be helpful thanks...

I have one more dmard to try which is lefloumide....I'm having a chat with my co...

Prairie

•10 years ago

40 Replies

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All posts for January 2014

taking methotrexate

One Less Worry

On Cimzia and working in a Primary School?

Another new med

Out of my cave........again

Suffering from RA unable to take medication as waiting for IVF I'm taking lots of ibo & paracetamol to help but joints getting worse ideas?

Stolen

I take morphine ,naproxen ,paracetamol ,lansoprazole ,amitriptyline and ,venlafaxine all for oa , I swim every week day ,

A quick hello!

Why sooooo tired?

Hello all...happy Tuesday I am 4 weeks into MTX injections.....so so....but am injecting into abdomen and seems quite swollen....??

depression and help to fill in atos form

pain

To battle on, or not.....

Anyone had foot surgery and used a K9 walking aid afterwards?

Sore tips of fingers

Enbrel

Hello RA friends, my GP tested my RA in Novrmber 2013 it was 37.4 My Rheumy tested me a few weeks ago for RF IGM it came back as 178 why?

What a relief!! Now, can I go somewhere?

Hi everyone, will be starting Enbrel and I am very nervous about these biologic drugs. Any feed back would be so welcome.

Blood results

Has anyone tried Ultra Inflamax for inflammation? I hav been recommended it by a health shop, just wondering before i buy something else!!

Does anyone suffer with a sore chest?

Removal of trapezium?

Painfree First time since Xmas,Mattcass

NRAS Group meetings taking place next week...

I have question regardng Naproxen.

RA , Lungs, eye

You might need a box of tissues for this one. It is very poignant.

Patients who are on or have tried lefloumide???

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