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Bit of an update not been on much

Well had appt with rheumy week ago and we had a long discussion about stuff. He started off saying he thinks a lot of my pain is fibromyalgia and sleep apnea...

Well had appt with rheumy week ago and we had a long discussion about stuff. He ...

Someonesmother

•10 years ago

17 Replies

So slow!

This week seems to be going so slow, rang rhuemy nurse again this time she was polite but advised have to wait for my tocilizumab and if need more steroids...

This week seems to be going so slow, rang rhuemy nurse again this time she was p...

Crazyjo

•10 years ago

6 Replies

Methotrexate prescriptions

I have been on Methotrexate for about 12 years and recently I have started being asked by the pharmacist for my Methotrexate book. Is this a new guideline? If...

I have been on Methotrexate for about 12 years and recently I have started being...

Alderess

•10 years ago

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Sterling Sapphire or Roma Sorrento mobility scooter?

Has anybody any suggestions, tips, positives or negatives I need to look out for when choosing a scooter. At the moment have narrowed down to the above as...

Has anybody any suggestions, tips, positives or negatives I need to look out for...

farm123

•10 years ago

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Anyone had problems with diarrhoea when taking HYDROXYCHLOROQUINE

Marm

•10 years ago

11 Replies

prednisolone

what is happening to me. I have already posted about my situation so here is an update. I was on 5mg of steroid since November and then one month ago started...

what is happening to me. I have already posted about my situation so here is an ...

maywing

•10 years ago

1 Reply

people can't see pain ????

i have been diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis for over 4 years i have regular flare ups and it does get me down after years of working as an electrician i...

i have been diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis for over 4 years i have regular ...

Hidden

•10 years ago

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I haven't written here in a good log time. I have just been so unhappy, of course nobody know it. I am on so many meds and not feeling good!

I am taking methotrexate injections weekly, plaquenil , folic acid two different things for my stomach, prednisone and gabapentin. I had another flair up in...

I am taking methotrexate injections weekly, plaquenil , folic acid two different...

Hidden

•10 years ago

40 Replies

Blue badge ?

Quick question do you have to be claiming benefits to be able to get a parking badge ? went shopping with my husband the other day the space was so far from...

Quick question do you have to be claiming benefits to be able to get a parking b...

Bazzypants

•10 years ago

34 Replies

Anybody had injections in knee ??? It appears that's what I'm having next

Knee

Deejojo

•10 years ago

15 Replies

Ooooh lord my knee is sooo swollen

Knee soo not good news

Deejojo

•10 years ago

6 Replies

Humira (adalimumab)

I came off my first anti TNF (cimzia) a month or so ago due to side effects. I went to rheum today who told me that I was due to start Humira (adalimumab) in 2...

I came off my first anti TNF (cimzia) a month or so ago due to side effects. I w...

Hidden

•10 years ago

15 Replies

New NRAS group in Colchester

Hi am really looking forward to first meeting of the new Colchester group tomorrow is anyone else going would love to meet some of you Jen x

Hi am really looking forward to first meeting of the new Colchester group tomorr...

jenwight

•10 years ago

2 Replies

Hi, I am new to this but felt you all could help me. Feeling a bit down today. I have a chest infection.

I am waiting to go on biologic drugs which seems to be taking ages. I am trying to work full time too. I was feeling all alone and just need some encouraging...

I am waiting to go on biologic drugs which seems to be taking ages. I am trying ...

Patsy-57

•10 years ago

15 Replies

D Day for surgery on my feet

Today I find out if I will be having surgery on my feet feel nervous going on my own in case the results are worse as have to have new X-rays done this morning...

Today I find out if I will be having surgery on my feet feel nervous going on my...

charhunt

•10 years ago

3 Replies

Pain Killers and frustration

Hi, I am new here, and wanted to ask about... pain killers, so I have painful swollen joints in hands feet and parroted glands and my GP has done blood tests...

Hi, I am new here, and wanted to ask about... pain killers, so I have painful ...

Chezabelle

•10 years ago

15 Replies

Does anyone ever get pain in their sub clavicle bone?

yorkshiregirl44

•10 years ago

9 Replies

Electronic ring accelerator. Does anyone have any experience using this? Its been recommended but local fitter says its really hard to use

LizzieMay

•10 years ago

8 Replies

Bad practice...not acceptable

I am becomming more and more annoyed by some peoples experience of treatment by NHS personnel. Sometimes I feel that we may be too accomodating of professional...

I am becomming more and more annoyed by some peoples experience of treatment by ...

shasmac

•10 years ago

11 Replies

Anti TNF medication

Hi All, I have had RA for over 25 years and I am on my fourth biologic treatment having failed on Enbrel, Infliximab, Tocizalamab and another which I have...

Hi All, I have had RA for over 25 years and I am on my fourth biologic treatme...

dmc12

•10 years ago

12 Replies

Urinary leakage and scope

I've had leakage for 3 years when I laugh, cough, or sneeze. So I've been using Estrace cream. Now my dr wants a bladder scope, but I have a large deductible...

I've had leakage for 3 years when I laugh, cough, or sneeze. So I've been using ...

sagil

•10 years ago

5 Replies

Travel Insurance - Wengers Vasculitis

Recently contacted my Insurers, HSBC, who have advised that anything related to my Wengers Vasculitis would not be covered if I travelled abroad Does anyone...

Recently contacted my Insurers, HSBC, who have advised that anything related to ...

Lauriescott1

•10 years ago

10 Replies

Ouch!

Just don't know what to do with myself today, pain so bad in my legs can't walk around and can't get comfy sat down. Sorry to moan but feeling a tad sorry for...

Just don't know what to do with myself today, pain so bad in my legs can't walk ...

Crazyjo

•10 years ago

7 Replies

Just had a hospital appointment could cry with frustration.....

Hi all its moaning minne here again, just been to the hospital appointment and I am left a bit speechless really. I had an xray on my ankle the other week was...

Hi all its moaning minne here again, just been to the hospital appointment and I...

Bazzypants

•10 years ago

22 Replies

West Pennines abysmal changes

Sorry but I need to off load a bit. I am a patient at Rochdale Rheumatology Dept have a fantastic consultant and until recent changes fantastic support from...

Sorry but I need to off load a bit. I am a patient at Rochdale Rheumatology Dept...

shazbat

•10 years ago

14 Replies

17 and a little frightened

I was diagnosed with RA one month ago along with a complication of anemia. I am 17 years old and painfully curious, so curious that I've done a lot of research...

I was diagnosed with RA one month ago along with a complication of anemia. I am ...

bowtiesnthangs

•10 years ago

22 Replies

Trouble getting hydroxy

hi, is anyone else having trouble getting hydroxychloroquine at the moment, I was 10 tablets short last month and chemist said thay are having problems with...

hi, is anyone else having trouble getting hydroxychloroquine at the moment, I wa...

wolves

•10 years ago

7 Replies

I work full time and have osteoarthritis and in a lot of pain can I get help with travel a bus pass for instance?

tracyc1950

•10 years ago

6 Replies

Experience

Any one using Orencia infusions. Would love your experiences good or bad thanks xx

Any one using Orencia infusions. Would love your experiences good or bad thanks ...

allanah

•10 years ago

21 Replies

No help

Spoke to rhuemy nurse.. Waste of time just told to keep myself dosed up on painkillers till my tocilizumab infusion next week....and then wait till see them...

Spoke to rhuemy nurse.. Waste of time just told to keep myself dosed up on paink...

Crazyjo

•10 years ago

14 Replies

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All posts for March 2014

Bit of an update not been on much

So slow!

Methotrexate prescriptions

Sterling Sapphire or Roma Sorrento mobility scooter?

Anyone had problems with diarrhoea when taking HYDROXYCHLOROQUINE

prednisolone

people can't see pain ????

I haven't written here in a good log time. I have just been so unhappy, of course nobody know it. I am on so many meds and not feeling good!

Blue badge ?

Anybody had injections in knee ??? It appears that's what I'm having next

Ooooh lord my knee is sooo swollen

Humira (adalimumab)

New NRAS group in Colchester

Hi, I am new to this but felt you all could help me. Feeling a bit down today. I have a chest infection.

D Day for surgery on my feet

Pain Killers and frustration

Does anyone ever get pain in their sub clavicle bone?

Electronic ring accelerator. Does anyone have any experience using this? Its been recommended but local fitter says its really hard to use

Bad practice...not acceptable

Anti TNF medication

Urinary leakage and scope

Travel Insurance - Wengers Vasculitis

Ouch!

Just had a hospital appointment could cry with frustration.....

West Pennines abysmal changes

17 and a little frightened

Trouble getting hydroxy

I work full time and have osteoarthritis and in a lot of pain can I get help with travel a bus pass for instance?

Experience

No help

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