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I have Sjrogrens... despite frequent use of prescribed drops and eye gels, and having silicon plugs inserted into my tear ducts

I still continue to experience extremely dry eyes which are often sore, blood shot and inflamed. I've just been referred by the optician to the eye clinic at...

I still continue to experience extremely dry eyes which are often sore, blood sh...

L1zzy

•10 years ago

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Anybody had a Cheilectomy of the 5th tarsal bone?

Following a triple ankle fusion last September it had set slightly in the wrong position. I've just had the end of my little toe bone ground down. My foot was...

Following a triple ankle fusion last September it had set slightly in the wrong ...

Cattledog

•10 years ago

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Steroid infusion!

Hospital rung back got steroid infusion Wednesday lunchtime, DAS score to be done first ready for screen to change my biologic. Progress :-)

Hospital rung back got steroid infusion Wednesday lunchtime, DAS score to be don...

Crazyjo

•10 years ago

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Notice from Abbvie regarding Healthcare at Home service disruptions for Humira (adalimumab) patients

Hi Everyone, NRAS has received another update, this time from the pharmaceutical company Abbvie, in which they provide new contact details for Humira...

Hi Everyone, NRAS has received another update, this time from the pharmaceutica...

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•10 years ago

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Methotrexate once a fortnight anyone?

Out of interest does anyone do Methotrexate every fortnight? I'm finding even the injections can make me feel pretty low/nauseous/fatigued/ even anxious.?!...

Out of interest does anyone do Methotrexate every fortnight? I'm finding even th...

Tessthomy

•10 years ago

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Anybody got any ideas as to hip,pain had an xray but didn't show anything up only it's started hurting again when I'm in bed x

Hip

Deejojo

•10 years ago

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Hello I am suffering with a frozen shoulder and have opted for the injection does it hurt I have a fear of needles

I am really scarred due to having a rear of needles xx

suqie76

•10 years ago

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I itch all over my body at night. I don't know why, I don't think it's the laundry detergent I'm using cause I have used it for a while now.

I sleep next to someone every night and they don't itch at all. Don't think it's bed bugs, I itch so much In some spots it feels like a bruse is coming and it...

I sleep next to someone every night and they don't itch at all. Don't think it's...

Hidden

•10 years ago

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Leflunomide and chest infection?

I have recently been very poorly with a severe chest infection. I am wondering if any of you have been more susceptible to having chest infections while on...

I have recently been very poorly with a severe chest infection. I am wondering i...

pineapple_head

•10 years ago

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So going in for my spine injections on the 28th April at otley&wharfedale general for this slipped disc that is still bulging and causing me

Pain has anybody had these sort of injections before ??? As I am a little apprehensive to say the least I don't even know how they do them yet is it under...

Pain has anybody had these sort of injections before ??? As I am a little appreh...

Deejojo

•10 years ago

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Waiting again!

Phone call made to hospital to request another steroid infusion... Waiting for the call back tomorrow hopefully they can fit me in ASAP again

Phone call made to hospital to request another steroid infusion... Waiting for t...

Crazyjo

•10 years ago

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been in pain each day for 6 months getting worse life is one constant flare up do you ever get a break from ra

Hidden

•10 years ago

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I was feeling better today, so decided to do some yardwork.

I am taking methotrexate, plaquel Enbril, prednisone and gabapentin I was using a pair of scissors as hard as I could to break up a root. After many...

I am taking methotrexate, plaquel Enbril, prednisone and gabapentin I was u...

Hidden

•10 years ago

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Have got pain in my right shoulder.

I believe its from doing some weeding in my big pots. Getting them ready to plant the runner beans. peas and toms and what ever i fancy. I wont be doing any...

I believe its from doing some weeding in my big pots. Getting them ready to plan...

fastball

•10 years ago

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Trying to understand this disease

When I go to drs they keep asking about pain. I'm not sure what they mean. They seem to think that pain is something that happens when your joints are...

When I go to drs they keep asking about pain. I'm not sure what they mean. They ...

cathie

•10 years ago

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Weekend silliness

Just looking at the sun starting to peek it's head around . It got me humming sunny songs! Bring me sunshine by more Morecombe and Wise keeps sadly cropping...

Just looking at the sun starting to peek it's head around . It got me humming su...

allanah

•10 years ago

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How long do your flare ups last? I've had RA since August last year. Mainly knees n feet but had1flare up in my ankle. This week my

Hands flared up for the 1st time Stiff painful n a Really bad burning sensation along with fatique. After 4/5 days this has settled a little and not quite as...

Hands flared up for the 1st time Stiff painful n a Really bad burning sensation ...

chelleD

•10 years ago

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Rheumatologist recommends Anti TNF for my AS

Hi all, I hope you are all o.k, I am New to all this but hope you may be able to help me and reassure me somewhat? Saw my rheumatologist this week and she is...

Hi all, I hope you are all o.k, I am New to all this but hope you may be able to...

sappy

•10 years ago

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Reversing RA. Has anyone ever?

This claims reversal. Wonder if for real? http://health.india.com/diseases-conditions/reversing-rheumatois-arthritis-is-possible/

This claims reversal. Wonder if for real? http://health.india.com/diseases-condi...

MarshaM

•10 years ago

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Just a little update on a diagnosis.

Thank you to all the people that posted to my last post, I am posting again as have had a bit of an update. I got referred to a pain clinic which I thought...

Thank you to all the people that posted to my last post, I am posting again as h...

shezaroo123

•10 years ago

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Rheumy appointment today

Finally got to see rheumy who said i have fibromyalgia and not RA. I do have swelling but in soft tissue and not joints even though it seemed to be in joints...

Finally got to see rheumy who said i have fibromyalgia and not RA. I do have swe...

yorkshiregirl44

•10 years ago

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Travel insurance advise

We want to travel to New York I've tried a couple of insurers but they won't cover me due to my RA. Anyone know or have used a company I can contact. Thanks

We want to travel to New York I've tried a couple of insurers but they won't cov...

RobbieM

•10 years ago

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Yes at last !!

I have been given the go ahead for Enbrel, so now just waiting for the phone call, my consultant was going to order it this afternoon. She also told me to stop...

I have been given the go ahead for Enbrel, so now just waiting for the phone cal...

nellysgran

•10 years ago

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Let's hope these injections I'm having tues do some good ????

Knees fed up now

Deejojo

•10 years ago

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FREE managing long term pain course in the Bath area

NRAS are pleased to inform people living in the Bath area of this FREE adult educational course. It introduces Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) which...

NRAS are pleased to inform people living in the Bath area of this FREE adult edu...

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•10 years ago

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Help Enfield CCG to improve musculoskeletal (MSK) services.

NRAS has been asked to make anyone living in the Enfield area aware of this event. Please ensure the voice of those living with RA is heard by attending as...

NRAS has been asked to make anyone living in the Enfield area aware of this eve...

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•10 years ago

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NRAS Group Meetings W/C 14th April 2014

Dear All Please find details below of the NRAS Group meetings taking place next week: NRAS Group Meetings—Week Commencing 14th April 2014 Oldham NRAS Group...

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

Kim-NRAS

NRAS•10 years ago

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Any tips for painful hand tendons?

My R.A. is mostly under control, but the tendons on the back of hands are painful all the time. A wax bath does not help. Has anyone got any tried and tested...

My R.A. is mostly under control, but the tendons on the back of hands are painfu...

ladydeerthorpe

•10 years ago

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Advice needed please.

Hi. I started taking Leflunomide Christmas time, and it worked so well it was like a miracle. Unfortunately I then started to get diarrhoea. I halved the...

Hi. I started taking Leflunomide Christmas time, and it worked so well it was ...

Slumberparty

•10 years ago

19 Replies

Does anyone taking Enbrel also take nytol and do they help I just cannot sleep

Dozey1

•10 years ago

3 Replies

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All posts for April 2014

I have Sjrogrens... despite frequent use of prescribed drops and eye gels, and having silicon plugs inserted into my tear ducts

Anybody had a Cheilectomy of the 5th tarsal bone?

Steroid infusion!

Notice from Abbvie regarding Healthcare at Home service disruptions for Humira (adalimumab) patients

Methotrexate once a fortnight anyone?

Anybody got any ideas as to hip,pain had an xray but didn't show anything up only it's started hurting again when I'm in bed x

Hello I am suffering with a frozen shoulder and have opted for the injection does it hurt I have a fear of needles

I itch all over my body at night. I don't know why, I don't think it's the laundry detergent I'm using cause I have used it for a while now.

Leflunomide and chest infection?

So going in for my spine injections on the 28th April at otley&wharfedale general for this slipped disc that is still bulging and causing me

Waiting again!

been in pain each day for 6 months getting worse life is one constant flare up do you ever get a break from ra

I was feeling better today, so decided to do some yardwork.

Have got pain in my right shoulder.

Trying to understand this disease

Weekend silliness

How long do your flare ups last? I've had RA since August last year. Mainly knees n feet but had1flare up in my ankle. This week my

Rheumatologist recommends Anti TNF for my AS

Reversing RA. Has anyone ever?

Just a little update on a diagnosis.

Rheumy appointment today

Travel insurance advise

Yes at last !!

Let's hope these injections I'm having tues do some good ????

FREE managing long term pain course in the Bath area

Help Enfield CCG to improve musculoskeletal (MSK) services.

NRAS Group Meetings W/C 14th April 2014

Any tips for painful hand tendons?

Advice needed please.

Does anyone taking Enbrel also take nytol and do they help I just cannot sleep

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