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Cimzia advice please ...

Hi everyone, not been on in a while as it's been a roller coaster few months. Some of you may remember I was offered to take part in a drugs trial for a new...

Hi everyone, not been on in a while as it's been a roller coaster few months. So...

Rosie_rabbit

•10 years ago

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Has anyone been diagnosed with RA with no real symptoms?

I was diagnosed in Jan 2014 following the removal of nodules in both feet (severe erosion) and now take 15mg MTX and 10mg Folic acid but haven't really had any...

I was diagnosed in Jan 2014 following the removal of nodules in both feet (sever...

Kat07

•10 years ago

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Do you live in or around Banbury?

You are invited to the Banbury Area Rheumatoid Arthritis Information evening on Wednesday 21st May 2014 6:30pm – 8:00pm Aim: To bring together people living...

You are invited to the Banbury Area Rheumatoid Arthritis Information evening on ...

Gill-NRAS

•10 years ago

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Healthcare at Home - new website

As some of you might know, I have received disgraceful treatment from HaH. Some of you have too. They have a new website that went live today, with some info....

As some of you might know, I have received disgraceful treatment from HaH. Some ...

roy_batty

•10 years ago

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any one had problems with pip claims results taking along time 25 weeks and still waiting

Hidden

•10 years ago

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Important note to all members about Heartbleed security bug

Hi All, HealthUnlocked have asked us to notify you of an online security flaw called Heartbleed which was recently discovered by a researcher at Google and a...

Hi All, HealthUnlocked have asked us to notify you of an online security flaw c...

Hidden

•10 years ago

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Does anyone have any advice re thyroid tests/ function?

After reading on this site about links re CFS and fibromyalga and under-active thyroid I asked my GP to test this last week. On the day of the test I did not...

After reading on this site about links re CFS and fibromyalga and under-active t...

dmc12

•10 years ago

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I have kidney transplant in 2006 and on immunosuppresant medication since than. Now-a-days iam getting swelling on my thighs, ankles & feet?

Need to know reason and suggestions to control, please help.

Awan

•10 years ago

1 Reply

Thank you for your good wishes xx

Well I went to my first appointment 4.30 and I saw a nice consoltant( lady). She listened to me for a long time , as I took a list as advised . She told my...

Well I went to my first appointment 4.30 and I saw a nice consoltant( lady). She...

roidie

•10 years ago

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Hi I have ra I am on methotrexate and have just started enbrel injections has anyone had good results with the two I not having a good time

Mybigpain08

•10 years ago

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sore throat

I'VE HAD A SORE THROAT FOR ABUT THREE WEEKS. IT BEGAN WHEN I WAS IN A RA FLARE. MY RHUMY FOUND A SPOT ON MY THROAT AND SAID TO CHECK IT OUT. I HAVE AN APPT....

I'VE HAD A SORE THROAT FOR ABUT THREE WEEKS. IT BEGAN WHEN I WAS IN A RA FLARE. ...

smokin

•10 years ago

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Humira pens

Healthcare at Home excelled themselves - they turned up! Third time lucky, eh? I've had a look at the Humira pens and they look complicated. Are they easy to...

Healthcare at Home excelled themselves - they turned up! Third time lucky, eh? I...

Hidden

•10 years ago

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Vitamin D, can the lack of it be responsible for my struggle to walk at times ?

Recently I have been having a bit of a struggle to walk, partly due to pain in my knees, ankles and feet, but also the feeling of no strength in my legs to...

Recently I have been having a bit of a struggle to walk, partly due to pain in m...

petalnumber2

•10 years ago

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I am 22 and was just diagnosed with RA. Should I consider taking the doctors recommendation of methotrexate, or too risky for my age?

My doctor based my diagnosis off a 168 CCP level, X-rays and physical appearances of joints. My X-ray came back that I do not have joint damage yet. I have...

My doctor based my diagnosis off a 168 CCP level, X-rays and physical appearance...

RBRainard92

•10 years ago

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Feeling apprehensive

Well tomorrow will be finally hear my first consultation with a consultant ( if it doesn't get postponed for the second time). Going into work as normal back...

Well tomorrow will be finally hear my first consultation with a consultant ( if...

roidie

•10 years ago

7 Replies

Elevated blood pressure....

Has anyone had problems with elevated blood pressure since being on RA medication? I've always had some problems with my blood pressure having been on...

Has anyone had problems with elevated blood pressure since being on RA medicatio...

Hidden

•10 years ago

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Changing biologics

Had another steroid infusion today, fingers crossed helps they said can have another one next week if need it. No longer having tocilizumab will be changing to...

Had another steroid infusion today, fingers crossed helps they said can have ano...

Crazyjo

•10 years ago

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Healthcare at Home saga

Well... I've just spent the past two days waiting for an urgent Enbrel delivery that hasn't shown up each time. This was scheduled for delivery last Tuesday....

Well... I've just spent the past two days waiting for an urgent Enbrel delivery ...

roy_batty

•10 years ago

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I need some advice/guidance..

I've been off work due to RA since 20th December 2013. My doctor has been great with signing me off work. I'm in no fit state to go back to work at the moment....

I've been off work due to RA since 20th December 2013. My doctor has been great ...

Hidden

•10 years ago

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European Commission Survey on on the value of services in the home to support independent living and care

NRAS are pleased to support this research. The European Commission—through its unit supporting research and innovation in technologies for ageing and...

NRAS are pleased to support this research. The European Commission—through its u...

Clare-NRAS

Partner•10 years ago

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Nurses Day 12th May 2014 - Have you got a story to tell about excellent nursing care?

NRAS are pleased to support the RCN (Royal College of Nursing) Campaign to celebrate NURSES across the UK. We've all got a story about a time when nursing...

NRAS are pleased to support the RCN (Royal College of Nursing) Campaign to celeb...

Clare-NRAS

Partner•10 years ago

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MTX

One here for all regards MTX Can you change the time period for taking above in injection from early Morning to Late Evening on same day ??. All the best...

One here for all regards MTX Can you change the time period for taking above in...

Hidden

•10 years ago

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Leflunomide, mad dreams and rising blood pressure

I'm into my 2nd week of leflunomide now after coming off mtx in January due to side effects. I've been feeling ok but having a few issues which concern me. The...

I'm into my 2nd week of leflunomide now after coming off mtx in January due to s...

Hidden

•10 years ago

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Mtx update

Still off mtx injections and hdyx. GP results say I am enlarged heart so needs more test on Friday. Still not sure what has caused the underarm issues though...

Still off mtx injections and hdyx. GP results say I am enlarged heart so needs ...

saffron07

•10 years ago

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IV Steroid with first infusion of Rituximab .. I feel as stiff as ever. :-(

Hi All .. posted briefly about my first Rituximab last Tuesday. Seven days on and I had hoped the IV steroid (Prednisilone) I was given prior to commencing...

Hi All .. posted briefly about my first Rituximab last Tuesday. Seven days on ...

Neonkitty59

•10 years ago

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Hi everyone hope everyone is not suffering too. Much I'm going in on the 15th April for my painkilling injections had assessment today

Knees I thought it was going to be under sedation but apparently not I'm having general anybody else had this also my blood pressure was high when they checked...

Knees I thought it was going to be under sedation but apparently not I'm having ...

Deejojo

•10 years ago

5 Replies

Upsy Daisy

Hi everyone sorry not been on here for a while. Still not been getting updates through. Just had to let you know about my latest fall. Don't ask me how but I...

Hi everyone sorry not been on here for a while. Still not been getting updates t...

Sharon56

•10 years ago

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Update

See rheumy nurse tomorrow at 3pm, see what happens from there. Fingers crossed it positive outcome!!

See rheumy nurse tomorrow at 3pm, see what happens from there. Fingers crossed i...

Crazyjo

•10 years ago

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Leflunomide pain getting worse

Hi all. They'd changed my meds from Mtx to Leflunomide. Have been taking it now for 7 weeks, but the pain seems to be getting worse. My hands and feet are so...

Hi all. They'd changed my meds from Mtx to Leflunomide. Have been taking it now ...

Megan2005

•10 years ago

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How to take pred. Time of day, all together or separate

I get 10mg of pred a day until I get embrel. Now I have been having one in morning and one at tea time. But GP wanted me to take them together. So I did...

I get 10mg of pred a day until I get embrel. Now I have been having one in morni...

cathie

•10 years ago

15 Replies

Posts - NRAS | HealthUnlocked

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All posts for April 2014

Cimzia advice please ...

Has anyone been diagnosed with RA with no real symptoms?

Do you live in or around Banbury?

Healthcare at Home - new website

any one had problems with pip claims results taking along time 25 weeks and still waiting

Important note to all members about Heartbleed security bug

Does anyone have any advice re thyroid tests/ function?

I have kidney transplant in 2006 and on immunosuppresant medication since than. Now-a-days iam getting swelling on my thighs, ankles & feet?

Thank you for your good wishes xx

Hi I have ra I am on methotrexate and have just started enbrel injections has anyone had good results with the two I not having a good time

sore throat

Humira pens

Vitamin D, can the lack of it be responsible for my struggle to walk at times ?

I am 22 and was just diagnosed with RA. Should I consider taking the doctors recommendation of methotrexate, or too risky for my age?

Feeling apprehensive

Elevated blood pressure....

Changing biologics

Healthcare at Home saga

I need some advice/guidance..

European Commission Survey on on the value of services in the home to support independent living and care

Nurses Day 12th May 2014 - Have you got a story to tell about excellent nursing care?

MTX

Leflunomide, mad dreams and rising blood pressure

Mtx update

IV Steroid with first infusion of Rituximab .. I feel as stiff as ever. :-(

Hi everyone hope everyone is not suffering too. Much I'm going in on the 15th April for my painkilling injections had assessment today

Upsy Daisy

Update

Leflunomide pain getting worse

How to take pred. Time of day, all together or separate

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