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New NRAS Group Launching in Colchester!

NRAS Colchester: Launch and Information Meeting Thursday 27th March Colchester Rheumatoid and Inflammatory Arthritis information evening is being held...

NRAS Colchester: Launch and Information Meeting Thursday 27th March Colchester ...

Kim-NRAS

NRAS•10 years ago

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Hi I have been on Rituximab for 2-3 years and have been suffering hair loss, does anyone know if this is connected, Its very bad.

I don't want to blame this med, as its been great and changed my life, but I also like hair, does anyone have any idea's,

I don't want to blame this med, as its been great and changed my life, but I als...

yvelam

•10 years ago

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One month on.........................Humira

Morning all, hope you are all doing good. I know I know that's to much to ask but we have to dream don't we? Anyway, last week I had my 3rd shot of Humira. My...

Morning all, hope you are all doing good. I know I know that's to much to ask bu...

Sue8

•10 years ago

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Methotrexate.. Splitting the dose to help with the side effects?

Hi all, does anyone split the dose to help with the side effects? If so, how do you split it? Is it over 2 consecutive days or do you have a gap in the days?...

Hi all, does anyone split the dose to help with the side effects? If so, how do ...

JoMay

•10 years ago

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hiya all I feel really stupid asking this question but I don't understand what RA is and how it works and what it is doing to me.

sorry if I sound stupid

jaqi1

•10 years ago

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What kind of questions and things do they ask you when you go to the pip medical,I can't walk far,and wondered what kind of things they ask

To do, I'm worried

Laceygreen

•10 years ago

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Sex ... that would be nice.

Hi all I know this tends to be a bit taboo with a lot of people but I am finding sex very difficult with have RA I can not move or be in a position that does...

Hi all I know this tends to be a bit taboo with a lot of people but I am finding...

Bazzypants

•10 years ago

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Have a bath.....

My other half said....... I can't bloody have one! Give it a rest! No one understands unless they have RA Rant over! Sorry guys xx

My other half said....... I can't bloody have one! Give it a rest! No one unders...

Hidden

•10 years ago

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Spring is in the air......................

Good afternoon everyone. Well here i am on a sunday afternoon after having cleaned and polished my lounge and hall. I have also done all the ironing. As you...

Good afternoon everyone. Well here i am on a sunday afternoon after having clean...

sylvi

•10 years ago

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DLA/PIP where do i get information on reapplying?

Jeanabelle60

•10 years ago

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Is RA what I have ? ( update )

Hi All I am trying to find out what is wrong with me , I am 43yo female , I started to have aching joints quite a while ago maybe 2 years , from being a...

Hi All I am trying to find out what is wrong with me , I am 43yo female , I star...

Leylia

•10 years ago

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Please tell me what you think I should do?

Had my rheumy appt last week and asked how I was getting on, I advised the methorexate is helping slightly, but the sulphasalazine not and am taking steroids...

Had my rheumy appt last week and asked how I was getting on, I advised the metho...

beckybooboo

•10 years ago

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When to take methotrexate

How and when do you take your MTX. I start finally on Monday, not sure weather to take it before or after lunch or leave it until tea time. I don't eat big...

How and when do you take your MTX. I start finally on Monday, not sure weather ...

Titchyj

•10 years ago

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DLA & PIP

Hi all, is the above the same benefit? Or is it different? Thanks again xx

Hidden

•10 years ago

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Question do you get ulcers in the mouth with RA

Had flare up since middle december and this my third mouth ulcer this one has become infected so can you let me know if anyone else has experienced this...

Had flare up since middle december and this my third mouth ulcer this one has be...

huggybear

•10 years ago

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Oh blow I've overdone it and feel bad, really frustrating

Well I'm so cross, I've been feeling a bit better this week but tried to do a little more today and now feel awful. My knees are really painful and burning hot...

Well I'm so cross, I've been feeling a bit better this week but tried to do a li...

Rosie_rabbit

•10 years ago

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Can't win!!

Well I'm 11 days post total knee replacement, on Monday I saw the GP as my RA was flaring & I felt rough! The Dr gave me some steroids which seems to have...

Well I'm 11 days post total knee replacement, on Monday I saw the GP as my RA wa...

Hidden

•10 years ago

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Are painful fingertips RA related?

I have really painful fingertips when typing or using my touch screen phone. I keep my internet use to a minimum and use a stylus as often as possible on my...

I have really painful fingertips when typing or using my touch screen phone. I k...

Hidden

•10 years ago

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Does anyone have any experience of Methotrexate and Neproxen?

My wife has had psoriatic arthritis for c.9 yrs. A very painful and debilitating condition. In 2008 her consultant (he's actually good guy) switched her...

My wife has had psoriatic arthritis for c.9 yrs. A very painful and debilitating...

Spirit13

•10 years ago

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NRAS Group Meetings w/c 24th February 2014

Dear All Please find details below of the NRAS group meetings taking place next week: NRAS Group Meetings—Week Commencing 24th February 2014 Hertfordshire...

Dear All Please find details below of the NRAS group meetings taking place next...

Kim-NRAS

NRAS•10 years ago

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Feeling at my lowest since diagnosis

Morning everyone , I don't know what's going on with me last few weeks , my RA is having a ball at the moment so much pain stiffness swelling etc . But I've...

Morning everyone , I don't know what's going on with me last few weeks , my RA i...

Hidden

•10 years ago

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Nightmare day and I have to go through it all again!

Hi all, feeling disgruntled and sorry for myself today. I went to hospital yesterday as a day case to have a polyp removed they found while doing their...

Hi all, feeling disgruntled and sorry for myself today. I went to hospital yeste...

mistymeana

•10 years ago

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What impact have Biologic Drugs had on you and your rheumatoid arthritis (RA)?

How has biologic therapy impacted upon your life? Has your biologic enabled you to do more? For example, have you been able to remain working, get back to...

How has biologic therapy impacted upon your life? Has your biologic enabled you ...

Daniela-NRAS

•10 years ago

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UPDATE ON NEUTROPENIA AND MIRENA COIL

ITS BEEN A WHILE IM AFRAID, BUT I AM IN NEED OF A GOOD OLD MOAN, SO HERE GOES. THE LAST 2 YEARS HAVE BEEN HELL ON EARTH. I HAVE DEVELOPED SEVERE CHRONIC...

ITS BEEN A WHILE IM AFRAID, BUT I AM IN NEED OF A GOOD OLD MOAN, SO HERE GOES. ...

anneileen

•10 years ago

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Hands, wrists, etc

Just watched a tv programme about the anatomy of the human hand. It was on Tuesday on BBC4 at 9pm and is available on i-player for about two weeks. Last year I...

Just watched a tv programme about the anatomy of the human hand. It was on Tuesd...

Hidden

•10 years ago

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Hospital Appointment

Afternoon all. Hope you're all well. I'am due to see my rheumy soon and was wondering if it'll be okay to ask for a copy of my blood results which I have to...

Afternoon all. Hope you're all well. I'am due to see my rheumy soon and was wond...

Hidden

•10 years ago

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Not sure of what I have

Well had my latest review from respiratory clinic, my latest c/t scan was not conclusive so I will need another one oh joy, i have just finished my third or...

Well had my latest review from respiratory clinic, my latest c/t scan was not co...

Jennysteve

•10 years ago

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Itching legs!!! It's driving me crazy. Tried moisturiser and cream from chemist but I honestly could make my legs bleed

What do you all suggest?

Colletterobbo

•10 years ago

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Let loose at last :)

Well after a 3 week gap because of cold/virus and then my bad weekend with rash etc I was able to do my mtx injection today under the watchful eye of the...

Well after a 3 week gap because of cold/virus and then my bad weekend with rash ...

jenwight

•10 years ago

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i have had RA for 12years and have had mtxt and numerous others for the last 3years i have been in leflumomide and have had numerous growths

has anyone else had this problem not sure if meds or not RA consultant not really interested can anyone shed any light on this? have had 2 removed in hospital...

has anyone else had this problem not sure if meds or not RA consultant not reall...

digger1

•10 years ago

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Posts - NRAS | HealthUnlocked

NRAS

All posts for February 2014

New NRAS Group Launching in Colchester!

Hi I have been on Rituximab for 2-3 years and have been suffering hair loss, does anyone know if this is connected, Its very bad.

One month on.........................Humira

Methotrexate.. Splitting the dose to help with the side effects?

hiya all I feel really stupid asking this question but I don't understand what RA is and how it works and what it is doing to me.

What kind of questions and things do they ask you when you go to the pip medical,I can't walk far,and wondered what kind of things they ask

Sex ... that would be nice.

Have a bath.....

Spring is in the air......................

DLA/PIP where do i get information on reapplying?

Is RA what I have ? ( update )

Please tell me what you think I should do?

When to take methotrexate

DLA & PIP

Question do you get ulcers in the mouth with RA

Oh blow I've overdone it and feel bad, really frustrating

Can't win!!

Are painful fingertips RA related?

Does anyone have any experience of Methotrexate and Neproxen?

NRAS Group Meetings w/c 24th February 2014

Feeling at my lowest since diagnosis

Nightmare day and I have to go through it all again!

What impact have Biologic Drugs had on you and your rheumatoid arthritis (RA)?

UPDATE ON NEUTROPENIA AND MIRENA COIL

Hands, wrists, etc

Hospital Appointment

Not sure of what I have

Itching legs!!! It's driving me crazy. Tried moisturiser and cream from chemist but I honestly could make my legs bleed

Let loose at last :)

i have had RA for 12years and have had mtxt and numerous others for the last 3years i have been in leflumomide and have had numerous growths

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