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Hi Everyone hope you are all having a more manageable day.Well I have been to the hospital because of the pain in my right shoulder .

After physio and tens referred to a consultant who recommend a shoulder in replacement.Has any one had this op? Does any one what Pontefract Hospital is like.

After physio and tens referred to a consultant who recommend a shoulder in rep...

Janice53

•10 years ago

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Can you get mouth ulcers when taking methatraxate,my mouth is so sore

Laceygreen

•10 years ago

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Help Starting Simponi Today

I've already have Enbrel then Humira both worked for about 18mths but was still in pain almost every other week I've been getting worse so now I'm starting...

I've already have Enbrel then Humira both worked for about 18mths but was still ...

Cotton79

•10 years ago

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Loosing my positivity!

Still in great deal of pain after the last couple weeks, looking like another steroid infusion when they can fit me in, hopefully find out when on Monday... So...

Still in great deal of pain after the last couple weeks, looking like another st...

Crazyjo

•10 years ago

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If I move out if the area will I still get my Simponi?

Hi, I have been on Simponi for almost 4 months, so have had 3 injections up to now and seeing good results . I was told I was only eligible for Simponi...

Hi, I have been on Simponi for almost 4 months, so have had 3 injections up to ...

Deb16

•10 years ago

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DLA to PIP

To all those who replied to my post regards DLA a little update. I got the phone number online and gave them a call, I was told that they weren't taking...

To all those who replied to my post regards DLA a little update. I got the phone...

Hidden

•10 years ago

24 Replies

Leflunomide. & high blood pressure

Hi everyone.not been on here for a while. Has anyone had high blood pressure whilst on leflunomide/Arava. Not been feeling too good lately had bp done this...

Hi everyone.not been on here for a while. Has anyone had high blood pressure whi...

Hidden

•10 years ago

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Some Good News

New study shows benefits of rheumatoid arthritis drug sirukumab Published on 04 April 2014 New study shows benefits of rheumatoid arthritis drug sirukumab A...

New study shows benefits of rheumatoid arthritis drug sirukumab Published on 04...

RUBELS

•10 years ago

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Does anyone get really cold ???

Every late afternoon evening I seem to get really cold even though the heating is on, my hands and feet especially, does anyone else suffer like this or is it...

Every late afternoon evening I seem to get really cold even though the heating i...

nellysgran

•10 years ago

18 Replies

Counselling?

Hello. I was wondering if anyone had received counselling after being diagnosed with RA? My problems started four years ago (I'm thirty-eight now). Initially...

Hello. I was wondering if anyone had received counselling after being diagnosed ...

roy_batty

•10 years ago

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My faith in GPs has been restored....

Hi all just been to my GP surgery to ask my doctor if he could sign me off work for bit as I am feeling so tired and in pain with this RA in all the years I...

Hi all just been to my GP surgery to ask my doctor if he could sign me off work ...

Bazzypants

•10 years ago

16 Replies

Good news, I had the epidural on Monday for a prolapsed disc and I am almost pain free both RA and my back....

I just want to thank everyone who responded to my post regarding taking warfarin and other medications, and having to stop warfarin and have clexane injections...

I just want to thank everyone who responded to my post regarding taking warfarin...

angel-delight

•10 years ago

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Patient event at Ealing Hospital

Calling all London Members! Ealing Hospital is holding a Rheumatology Patient Forum for those in the area to enable them to meet the team and find out more...

Calling all London Members! Ealing Hospital is holding a Rheumatology Patient F...

EmmaS-NRAS

NRAS•10 years ago

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What's it like in Houston? I've been invited by friends to visit them and I would love to go! I live in Scotland and have had RA for 30yrs.

During this time I have discovered my joints are badly affected by humidity... the flare up can leave me bedridden. Even spending holidays with my family in...

During this time I have discovered my joints are badly affected by humidity... t...

L1zzy

•10 years ago

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Newly diagnosed , feeling scared and confused !!!

Hi all , been having a read through posts , and I think its wonderful that you can all interact and support one another ...

Hi all , been having a read through posts , and I think its wonderful that you c...

traceby

•10 years ago

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NRAS Group Meetings w/c 7th April 2014

Dear All Please see below NRAS group meetings taking place next week. NRAS Group Meetings—Week Commencing 7th April 2014 Lincoln NRAS Group Bi-monthly...

Dear All Please see below NRAS group meetings taking place next week. NRAS Gr...

Kim-NRAS

NRAS•10 years ago

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Mtx. Reaction

Recently I've been feeling more unwell then normal, apart from the pain of RA that is. Any developed a brown type rash under arm pits, GP was shocked and said...

Recently I've been feeling more unwell then normal, apart from the pain of RA th...

saffron07

•10 years ago

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Big test of stamina coming up! I haven't been on holiday for 18 years (due to cost not the RA). Today I embark on a trip to the West Country

with my 14 year old granddaughter. I am driving (from East Sussex) and am staying at various Travelodges/Premier Inns to minimize the driving each day with...

with my 14 year old granddaughter. I am driving (from East Sussex) and am stayin...

benjijen

•10 years ago

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rant day again!!! sorry in advance meds not working

got steriod injection 19th of this month after trying for over a week, it seemed to do the trick. wrong pain and swelling back with a vegence again trying to...

got steriod injection 19th of this month after trying for over a week, it seemed...

digger1

•10 years ago

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Glimmer of light but I'm almost afraid to hope.

Hi All, Just had to share a glimmer of good news after all my recent whinging posts. I had a voicemail while at work asking me to call the hospital regarding...

Hi All, Just had to share a glimmer of good news after all my recent whinging po...

mistymeana

•10 years ago

7 Replies

Cholesterol!

Gone up to 8.4 since been on tocilizumab. Not happy as be more drugs to control that to now!

Gone up to 8.4 since been on tocilizumab. Not happy as be more drugs to control ...

Crazyjo

•10 years ago

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who or what is "healthcare at home", can't get responses to my e-mails, can't get a phonecall answered.

My last delivery from them of Cimzia injection was in February, won't answer phone, nor acknowledge e-mails, my last injection was 5th March so missed my 19th...

My last delivery from them of Cimzia injection was in February, won't answer pho...

bluetit33

•10 years ago

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Roadshow

Hello nice people! I was lucky enough to go to the Bristol Roadshow yesterday and it was absolutely brilliant. It was the first time I had been to any RA...

Hello nice people! I was lucky enough to go to the Bristol Roadshow yesterday a...

Hidden

•10 years ago

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Healthcare at Home!!!!

As I sit here listening to music and occasional voice prompts apologising for keeping I me waiting, now some 20 minutes, I find myself wondering how on earth...

As I sit here listening to music and occasional voice prompts apologising for ke...

Hidden

•10 years ago

31 Replies

Fighting this horrible disease

last week I had my last dose of steroids. my symptoms of confusion, out of focus eyes, headaches etc have now gone so I guess I can say that unfortunately they...

last week I had my last dose of steroids. my symptoms of confusion, out of focus...

maywing

•10 years ago

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Fed up fed up hi everyone was just wanting a bit of advice really 6 weeks since my arthroscopy but the wound is still bleeding gone through

6 dressings they gave me what should I do next ???? Thanxs

Deejojo

•10 years ago

9 Replies

Infusion done!

Tocilizumab infusion done. Need to have lung function for my chest and for the ulcers I need to up my dose of folic acid. Give it couple days and see how the...

Tocilizumab infusion done. Need to have lung function for my chest and for the u...

Crazyjo

•10 years ago

22 Replies

www.theoriginalcopperheeler.com - I.e. Copper insoles - has anyone tried these - any success? Or just another scam to fleece the vulnerable?

Any feedback gratefully received, thank you

Zena

•10 years ago

14 Replies

Sick note ???

Hi I am trying hard to find out if I need a sick note for work ???? I only work weekends have been off sick weekend just gone but need to know if I am going to...

Hi I am trying hard to find out if I need a sick note for work ???? I only work ...

Bazzypants

•10 years ago

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DLA

I was turned down for DLA last year and again after I appealed. My RA has got worse not only does it affect my feet but now my hips and shoulders. Can I apply...

I was turned down for DLA last year and again after I appealed. My RA has got wo...

Hidden

•10 years ago

23 Replies

Posts - NRAS | HealthUnlocked

NRAS

All posts for April 2014

Hi Everyone hope you are all having a more manageable day.Well I have been to the hospital because of the pain in my right shoulder .

Can you get mouth ulcers when taking methatraxate,my mouth is so sore

Help Starting Simponi Today

Loosing my positivity!

If I move out if the area will I still get my Simponi?

DLA to PIP

Leflunomide. & high blood pressure

Some Good News

Does anyone get really cold ???

Counselling?

My faith in GPs has been restored....

Good news, I had the epidural on Monday for a prolapsed disc and I am almost pain free both RA and my back....

Patient event at Ealing Hospital

What's it like in Houston? I've been invited by friends to visit them and I would love to go! I live in Scotland and have had RA for 30yrs.

Newly diagnosed , feeling scared and confused !!!

NRAS Group Meetings w/c 7th April 2014

Mtx. Reaction

Big test of stamina coming up! I haven't been on holiday for 18 years (due to cost not the RA). Today I embark on a trip to the West Country

rant day again!!! sorry in advance meds not working

Glimmer of light but I'm almost afraid to hope.

Cholesterol!

who or what is "healthcare at home", can't get responses to my e-mails, can't get a phonecall answered.

Roadshow

Healthcare at Home!!!!

Fighting this horrible disease

Fed up fed up hi everyone was just wanting a bit of advice really 6 weeks since my arthroscopy but the wound is still bleeding gone through

Infusion done!

www.theoriginalcopperheeler.com - I.e. Copper insoles - has anyone tried these - any success? Or just another scam to fleece the vulnerable?

Sick note ???

DLA

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