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hi all just a quick question. is it normal to be on a few different drugs to control this horrible disease. im on mtx, naproxen, plaquenil,

citalopram, folic acid, andomeprazole. and can you take some of them together or do you spread them out through the day. I know not to take my folic on mtx...

citalopram, folic acid, andomeprazole. and can you take some of them together or...

jaqi1

•10 years ago

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I suffer with Fibromyalgia, arthritis, regional pain syndrome, restless legs syndrome, carpel tunnel, b12 defiency, irritable bowel

And on lots of medication but really dont feel so good also awaiting knee replacment when time. My doctors are really good but just keep me on same tablets so...

And on lots of medication but really dont feel so good also awaiting knee replac...

rachel2014

•10 years ago

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Feeling restless,

Don't know what is wrong the last few days but I have been feeling very agitated and restless. my legs are on top form moving and jigging about my skins itchy...

Don't know what is wrong the last few days but I have been feeling very agitated...

Bazzypants

•10 years ago

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Omg another flare up!

Now understand while was feeling low Sunday have woke up today and started a very painful flare up, rang the rhuemy helpline and waiting for call back as been...

Now understand while was feeling low Sunday have woke up today and started a ver...

Crazyjo

•10 years ago

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If I could only jump for joy....!

Just to let you all know - I have, today, been awarded full TIER 1, ILL-HEALTH RETIREMENT from the teaching profession!!! I am still shaking from the news!...

Just to let you all know - I have, today, been awarded full TIER 1, ILL-HEALTH R...

Lillibet

•10 years ago

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Has anyone been prescribed Adalimumab?

I would like to now some common side effects and how manageable they are, also the benefits as my RA is far from under control,my inflammation markers have...

I would like to now some common side effects and how manageable they are, also t...

Hawkeye52

•10 years ago

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Mum diagnosed with RA-any advise please.

Hi My mum has recently been diagnosed with inflammatory arthritis and had a general steroid shot when she saw her rheumatologist for first time few weeks ago....

Hi My mum has recently been diagnosed with inflammatory arthritis and had a gene...

panther50

•10 years ago

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Frequency of blood tests when on methotrexate?

Our local GPs have decided that everyone on mtx only needs to have blood tests every 3 months. Up till now, I've been having tests every month. Now while I'm...

Our local GPs have decided that everyone on mtx only needs to have blood tests e...

cazh

•10 years ago

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Reaction to steroids and sertraline

Hello everyone. not so bright and sunny today..........so my Dr say's that I am probably having a reaction to prednisolone or sertraline (antidepressant) or...

Hello everyone. not so bright and sunny today..........so my Dr say's that I am ...

maywing

•10 years ago

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Need a rheummy with experience of rsd/CRPS - northampton/leicester area

I have a friend with rsd/CRPS. She is struggling at the moment and her GP is referring her to a rheummy. She is based in kettering but willing to travel to...

I have a friend with rsd/CRPS. She is struggling at the moment and her GP is ref...

sallyeb

•10 years ago

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I have Type I diabetes, RA, and fibromyalgia. I was wondering if anyone has experienced increased CBG's when their pain level is high?

Type 1 diabetes since age 14, developed RA 2 years after becoming a nurse, and fibromyalgia followed a year after that. I am 39 years old and have been a...

Type 1 diabetes since age 14, developed RA 2 years after becoming a nurse, and f...

Nurse39

•10 years ago

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Unbearable shoulder pain

I have RA and had a steroid injection into my shoulder over a week ago, initially it was brill. But now it is really painful and I cannot move it, has anyone...

I have RA and had a steroid injection into my shoulder over a week ago, initiall...

Maeruby1

•10 years ago

14 Replies

Third week of salopryzan unable to walk my wife has to assist me with going to the bathroom. Is it worth asking for a doctors home visit?

RobbieM

•10 years ago

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So tired!

Why does this disease wipe me out so much. Today has been hard to keep myself out of my bed. I just don't know what to do with myself. How do I make my family...

Why does this disease wipe me out so much. Today has been hard to keep myself ou...

Crazyjo

•10 years ago

14 Replies

Here I go again

we have had some beautiful sunny weather which I hope lifts the spirits for some people. I'm asked sometimes if the weather makes a difference to RA. all I...

we have had some beautiful sunny weather which I hope lifts the spirits for some...

maywing

•10 years ago

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Thank you all x

To all you wonderful people out there - I just wanted to say a huge thank you to you all, (and there were so many) for your kind messages of support. I can't...

To all you wonderful people out there - I just wanted to say a huge thank you to...

lilianisaac

•10 years ago

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Appointment Date

Got Appointment date to see Rheumy at North Manchester Hospital on the 11th April. I know nothing about the hospital or the consuntants and went with this...

Got Appointment date to see Rheumy at North Manchester Hospital on the 11th Apri...

yorkshiregirl44

•10 years ago

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no diagnosis

hi there. just come across this site and catchng up with everything about me - im 44, in August last year i had a sudden massive swelling in my left knee after...

hi there. just come across this site and catchng up with everything about me - i...

chelleD

•10 years ago

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Well meaning friends

I'm going through a difficult patch, off all meds waiting for an MRI scan before rheumy will even discuss what medication I can take. RA symptoms have returned...

I'm going through a difficult patch, off all meds waiting for an MRI scan before...

cathie

•10 years ago

26 Replies

Been having trouble with low blood pressure.

For the past two months my blood pressure has been around 85/55.was given dobesil and it went back to normal range.It went down again after completing the dose...

For the past two months my blood pressure has been around 85/55.was given dobesi...

lubash

•10 years ago

10 Replies

Do I take my medication?

Have woke up this morning with a cold. I am due to take mtx today and Enbrel tomorrow. I have taken mtx with a cold before and no problems but am only on the...

Have woke up this morning with a cold. I am due to take mtx today and Enbrel to...

net2012

•10 years ago

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? CONNECTION BETWEEN DIET AND RA?

Confession time in the name of research. My RA is usually under control with Humira. I keep to a sensible diet and stay just inside BMI. Yesterday I lost...

Confession time in the name of research. My RA is usually under control with Hum...

ladydeerthorpe

•10 years ago

13 Replies

Anyonw see a specialist at Skipton hospital?

yorkshiregirl44

•10 years ago

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RA and OA Can it just go away!!!!

Hi, Appointment for my RA and OA after 9 months and a phone call to ask are they going to see me ??. I still have very stiff swollen hands and fingers, puffy...

Hi, Appointment for my RA and OA after 9 months and a phone call to ask are the...

Hidden

•10 years ago

7 Replies

Feeling low

Am feeling very low today, try not to dwell on my situation but hard some days.. Any advice welcome on staying positive

Am feeling very low today, try not to dwell on my situation but hard some days.....

Crazyjo

•10 years ago

21 Replies

It's all feeling a bit scary now!

This is the first time I've mentioned it but I'm going into hospital on Wednesday to have spinal surgery and although I've managed to get 'in a zone' up until...

This is the first time I've mentioned it but I'm going into hospital on Wednesda...

lilianisaac

•10 years ago

23 Replies

Methotrexate

Feeling rough today throat really sore and chest aches, runny nose that I've for a couple of months now which I put down to the methotrexate as I didn't suffer...

Feeling rough today throat really sore and chest aches, runny nose that I've for...

jackiestu

•10 years ago

8 Replies

Good hospital appointment

I have just got home from a hospital app with my consultant and rheumy nurse, my DAS was checked and now I am going to be put on biologics if the next app is...

I have just got home from a hospital app with my consultant and rheumy nurse, my...

nellysgran

•10 years ago

11 Replies

It's go, go, go with Rituximab.

Spent half a day at the Norfolk & Norwich Hospital on Wednesday, had a chest x -ray, a once over by the Doctor and cleared to have Rituximab. 1st infusion on...

Spent half a day at the Norfolk & Norwich Hospital on Wednesday, had a chest x -...

LavendarLady

•10 years ago

18 Replies

Information Evening in Great Yarmouth - 23rd April 2014

Come and join us for the re-launch of the Great Yarmouth NRAS group at an information evening taking place at the James Paget Hospital Physiotherapy Gym,...

Come and join us for the re-launch of the Great Yarmouth NRAS group at an inform...

Kim-NRAS

NRAS•10 years ago

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Posts - NRAS | HealthUnlocked

NRAS

All posts for March 2014

hi all just a quick question. is it normal to be on a few different drugs to control this horrible disease. im on mtx, naproxen, plaquenil,

I suffer with Fibromyalgia, arthritis, regional pain syndrome, restless legs syndrome, carpel tunnel, b12 defiency, irritable bowel

Feeling restless,

Omg another flare up!

If I could only jump for joy....!

Has anyone been prescribed Adalimumab?

Mum diagnosed with RA-any advise please.

Frequency of blood tests when on methotrexate?

Reaction to steroids and sertraline

Need a rheummy with experience of rsd/CRPS - northampton/leicester area

I have Type I diabetes, RA, and fibromyalgia. I was wondering if anyone has experienced increased CBG's when their pain level is high?

Unbearable shoulder pain

Third week of salopryzan unable to walk my wife has to assist me with going to the bathroom. Is it worth asking for a doctors home visit?

So tired!

Here I go again

Thank you all x

Appointment Date

no diagnosis

Well meaning friends

Been having trouble with low blood pressure.

Do I take my medication?

? CONNECTION BETWEEN DIET AND RA?

Anyonw see a specialist at Skipton hospital?

RA and OA Can it just go away!!!!

Feeling low

It's all feeling a bit scary now!

Methotrexate

Good hospital appointment

It's go, go, go with Rituximab.

Information Evening in Great Yarmouth - 23rd April 2014

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