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I'm on 10mg of methatraxate once a week,and 200mg hydroxychoroqine a night I still get a lot of pain in my knees but if I stop taking meds

Will my r a come back

Laceygreen

•10 years ago

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Goodbye... for now!

Hi all I’m writing this post to make you aware that I will be away from the site for a while as of next week, as my husband and I are expecting our first baby...

Hi all I’m writing this post to make you aware that I will be away from the sit...

Victoria-NRAS

Moderator•10 years ago

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Amitriptyline 20mg daily

Just started on Amitriptyline 20mg daily. R.A specialist said that it is prescribe on a much higher dose to treat depression but is used at 20mg to treat...

Just started on Amitriptyline 20mg daily. R.A specialist said that it is prescri...

sarahjen

•10 years ago

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Confused

Hi All, I started with pain and swelling in my feet and hands in December 13,saw my gastro consultant on the 14th Jan this year and he referred me to...

Hi All, I started with pain and swelling in my feet and hands in December 13,saw...

AMS888

•10 years ago

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Hi, Has anybody had a systemic cortisone injection and felt worse ? Had one on friday and my joint pain is unbearable. Thanks

Kenalog 80mg

AMS888

•10 years ago

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Hi I take 20mg of Methotrexate once a week, 2000mg Sulfasalazine everyday, 50mg of Diclofenac 3x a day. With 30mg of Co-codamol to help

Still in pain ranging from hours to weeks with tiredness, need suggestions ie will Methorexate injections be any better

Still in pain ranging from hours to weeks with tiredness, need suggestions ie wi...

beaubonna

•10 years ago

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Poor service delivery

We had company deliver medication for 5 years with no problems but in the last 8 months they don't deliver time given. They deliver 2 hours late, don't...

We had company deliver medication for 5 years with no problems but in the last ...

flakie

•10 years ago

9 Replies

Do all the anti-tnf drugs come via Healthcare at home?

I've just been told I'm going to have Embrel. I'm worried about more delays and uncertainty, which is all I have had this year. And some of you have told me...

I've just been told I'm going to have Embrel. I'm worried about more delays and ...

cathie

•10 years ago

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TOCILIZUMAB (RoActemra)

Here's something to cheer you all up. Just had my 9th Toc infusion and 9th consec month of CRP &ESR of 1 & 2 respect and 9th month of remission without side...

Here's something to cheer you all up. Just had my 9th Toc infusion and 9th conse...

harryhunt

•10 years ago

8 Replies

Virus is Winning.Mattcass

Hi All, Sorry for not being on much this virus is taking it's toll on me, after several blood tests and still negative results it's like my body is shutting...

Hi All, Sorry for not being on much this virus is taking it's toll on me, after ...

mattcass

•10 years ago

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Healthcare at Home update

Hi all Several of you contacted us last week about on going problems you have been experiencing with Healthcare at Home. They have asked us to share a...

Hi all Several of you contacted us last week about on going problems you have b...

Hidden

•10 years ago

33 Replies

Grr what a morning!

Nightmare getting bloods done, nurse was sick so luckily dr did it but took half hour to get it out again! Been advise to to talk rhuemy about shortness of...

Nightmare getting bloods done, nurse was sick so luckily dr did it but took half...

Crazyjo

•10 years ago

5 Replies

New symptoms or side effects

Hi to all It's been some time since being on but I do read blogs to see how folks are doing:-). I am still coping with daily grind as most are. Some days pain...

Hi to all It's been some time since being on but I do read blogs to see how folk...

saffron07

•10 years ago

6 Replies

Nearly time

Blood test this morning, fingers crossed all ok so can have my tocilizumab infusion Wednesday afternoon.. Felt like a long wait but almost here. Just hope I...

Blood test this morning, fingers crossed all ok so can have my tocilizumab infus...

Crazyjo

•10 years ago

1 Reply

Need advice on TNF drugs if poss.

My nurse has decided to put me on tnf drug as methotrexate not working for me. She gave me a booklet to read and told me to choose one. Read booklet but how do...

My nurse has decided to put me on tnf drug as methotrexate not working for me. S...

piscean16

•10 years ago

28 Replies

New to this whole RA thing! Any advice?

Well I suppose this is an introduction post, as well as a vent post! This is all very new to me and I'm still not sure I'm ok with it yet! It started around...

Well I suppose this is an introduction post, as well as a vent post! This is al...

W4rCh1ck3n

•10 years ago

12 Replies

Is there a site for osteoarthritis an what is the differance ?

Lindaelaine1965

•10 years ago

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My methotrexate saga

Here I go again, got to 12.5mg and due to side effects have to start again at 7.5mg. Not happy as I am having so much pain and can't take my naproxen because...

Here I go again, got to 12.5mg and due to side effects have to start again at 7....

Titchyj

•10 years ago

26 Replies

Having Tocilizumab infusions and now having migraines.

Hi all, enjoying the sunshine I hope. I've had five Tocilizumab infusions now and after the last one, two weeks ago I had a debilitating migraine that laid me...

Hi all, enjoying the sunshine I hope. I've had five Tocilizumab infusions now an...

Hils

•10 years ago

7 Replies

I am on low component DLA for3 yrs. now i feel so tired al the time i use my mum blue badge before I cannot walk far knee hurt

tigger09

•10 years ago

9 Replies

Started Cimzia yesterday

I've been waiting for what seems like an eternity to start Cimzia - various delays and cancellations for one reason and another but third time lucky, the...

I've been waiting for what seems like an eternity to start Cimzia - various del...

Annielou

•10 years ago

11 Replies

Feeling weak

Does anyone find when they are having a bad flare that they feel generally weak. I woke up this morning feeling weak all over am normally tired but don't think...

Does anyone find when they are having a bad flare that they feel generally weak....

Crazyjo

•10 years ago

18 Replies

I've been told I can have enbril. Had all tests yesterday. What's people's experience of how long it's likely to take to start it?

cathie

•10 years ago

36 Replies

Hi all is anyone getting PIP and working ??

Hi all I was wondering if anyone on here is working and actually getting PIP I have not spoken to anyone who is. Or has anyone been refused it who works ?...

Hi all I was wondering if anyone on here is working and actually getting PIP I h...

Bazzypants

•10 years ago

37 Replies

Is there a link between nerve pain and RA?

I've been having some unusual symptoms which have escalated over the last 6-9 months. I have numbness and tingling pain in my feet and sometimes in my hands....

I've been having some unusual symptoms which have escalated over the last 6-9 mo...

Hidden

•10 years ago

7 Replies

Electric bicycle for exercise

I havn't posted for a while as work has been getting the better of me - pressure is on with us expecting our next full Ofsted inspection. Anyway, on a lighter...

I havn't posted for a while as work has been getting the better of me - pressure...

nottsexsportfanatic

•10 years ago

5 Replies

Rheumatoid Arthritis Awareness Week 2014 – Let’s be vocal and make RA visible!

Hi Everyone, The countdown to this year's RA Awareness Week has begun at NRAS HQ! This will be our second awareness week campaign and after a great effort in...

Hi Everyone, The countdown to this year's RA Awareness Week has begun at NRAS H...

Hidden

•10 years ago

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Is anyone taking Enbril? I'm starting it next week. I'm still in a flair up so I'm not so scared yet to try it.

I'm taking methotrexate, plaquenil and prednisone. Sometimes I think the medications are causing more side effects than the RA itself

I'm taking methotrexate, plaquenil and prednisone. Sometimes I think the medicat...

Hidden

•10 years ago

25 Replies

NRAS Group Meetings taking place next week!

Dear All Please find details of the NRAS group meetings taking place next week: NRAS Group Meetings—Week Commencing 31st March 2014 Birmingham North NRAS...

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

Kim-NRAS

NRAS•10 years ago

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Clexane injection this morning

Hi, I have RA amongst other things and I need to give myself a clexane injection before 9am for the next three days so that I can have an epidural on Monday...

Hi, I have RA amongst other things and I need to give myself a clexane injection...

angel-delight

•10 years ago

4 Replies

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All posts for March 2014

I'm on 10mg of methatraxate once a week,and 200mg hydroxychoroqine a night I still get a lot of pain in my knees but if I stop taking meds

Goodbye... for now!

Amitriptyline 20mg daily

Confused

Hi, Has anybody had a systemic cortisone injection and felt worse ? Had one on friday and my joint pain is unbearable. Thanks

Hi I take 20mg of Methotrexate once a week, 2000mg Sulfasalazine everyday, 50mg of Diclofenac 3x a day. With 30mg of Co-codamol to help

Poor service delivery

Do all the anti-tnf drugs come via Healthcare at home?

TOCILIZUMAB (RoActemra)

Virus is Winning.Mattcass

Healthcare at Home update

Grr what a morning!

New symptoms or side effects

Nearly time

Need advice on TNF drugs if poss.

New to this whole RA thing! Any advice?

Is there a site for osteoarthritis an what is the differance ?

My methotrexate saga

Having Tocilizumab infusions and now having migraines.

I am on low component DLA for3 yrs. now i feel so tired al the time i use my mum blue badge before I cannot walk far knee hurt

Started Cimzia yesterday

Feeling weak

I've been told I can have enbril. Had all tests yesterday. What's people's experience of how long it's likely to take to start it?

Hi all is anyone getting PIP and working ??

Is there a link between nerve pain and RA?

Electric bicycle for exercise

Rheumatoid Arthritis Awareness Week 2014 – Let’s be vocal and make RA visible!

Is anyone taking Enbril? I'm starting it next week. I'm still in a flair up so I'm not so scared yet to try it.

NRAS Group Meetings taking place next week!

Clexane injection this morning

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