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Foot surgery? No thanks!

I had my Consultant review today and, unbelievably, actually saw the Consultant! I was delighted to see him, if I'm honest, because he's a lovely, gently...

I had my Consultant review today and, unbelievably, actually saw the Consultant!...

Andrea_Shapiro

•10 years ago

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A new way forward

Last week I was referred to see my new Specialist as when I was at my old address I was seen about once or twice a year with several problems with a RA Nurse....

Last week I was referred to see my new Specialist as when I was at my old addres...

Hidden

•10 years ago

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Fluid on knees and ankles advice please

Hi I have ra and oestio. I have fluid on both knees and outside of ankles. Can anyone tell me if it is better to swim to move the fluid or rest. I don't see...

Hi I have ra and oestio. I have fluid on both knees and outside of ankles. Can a...

artyone

•10 years ago

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Advice please on fluid on knees and ankles

Hi all I have ra and oestio. Can anyone tell me when you get fluid on knees and ankles outside bone. Is it better to swim to try and move the fluid or rest it....

Hi all I have ra and oestio. Can anyone tell me when you get fluid on knees and ...

artyone

•10 years ago

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Fatigue what's it about

I've had a complete no-no of a day due to fatigue. Does anyone know what it signifies? Apart from having to rest, I'd like to know whether it shows that our...

I've had a complete no-no of a day due to fatigue. Does anyone know what it sign...

cathie

•10 years ago

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Decided to give Methotrexate another go

Saw my rheumatologist on thursday as current meds (lefluomide, hydroxy) not working too well. Been pondering about starting enbrel after being given the go...

Saw my rheumatologist on thursday as current meds (lefluomide, hydroxy) not work...

wishbone

•10 years ago

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Methotrexate update

Hi everyone you may remember that I wrote a few days ago about probs I have been having in the bottom department. Went for my appointment at the RA clinic on...

Hi everyone you may remember that I wrote a few days ago about probs I have been...

Sharon56

•10 years ago

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Damn, I was all set to have a glass or two of wine, haven't had any since early May, and that's all I've had since Feb 22, the day before I

started my weekly dose of MTX.....I went to the store to buy a small bottle, took a small sip (yum) and then I realized........I took my MTX this morning, so I...

started my weekly dose of MTX.....I went to the store to buy a small bottle, too...

Rosi1213

•10 years ago

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Sick of chasing my hospital

Nearly three months ago I started chasing my RA specialist re ongoing problems and my latest Ct scan which has shown my RA lung disease has progressed quite a...

Nearly three months ago I started chasing my RA specialist re ongoing problems a...

dmc12

•10 years ago

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My mum's been diagnosed with RA can you help?

My mum who's going to be 80 this year (although doesn't look it!) was diagnosed with RA in March this year and has been in a lot of pain with frozen shoulders...

My mum who's going to be 80 this year (although doesn't look it!) was diagnosed ...

panther50

•10 years ago

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Will you tell your Hospital about Healthcare at Home please.

I have informed my Consultant at the Hospital about the terrible service from Healthcare at Home and she is now looking into the problem. The Hospital Pharmacy...

I have informed my Consultant at the Hospital about the terrible service from He...

joyallen

•10 years ago

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NRAS Group Meetings w/c 2nd June 2014

Dear All Please find details below of the NRAS group meetings taking place next week: NRAS Group Meeting—Week Commencing 2nd June 2014 Bolton 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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MXT and Pregnancy

I am new to the forum and wonder if anyone can help me. I was diagnosed with RA in 2010. I am getting married in March and plan to try for a child shortly...

I am new to the forum and wonder if anyone can help me. I was diagnosed with RA ...

Bev486

•10 years ago

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Full of cold :(

Good morning all :) I've been suffering with a cold for the last week (usual symptoms - dry cough, blocked nose, sore throat, fuzzy head etc) so generally...

Good morning all :) I've been suffering with a cold for the last week (usual sy...

ian2347

•10 years ago

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Black toe nails?

I have psoriatic artritis & my two big toe nails have gone completely black.. They are thicker in appearance than the rest of my nails and are very sensitive...

I have psoriatic artritis & my two big toe nails have gone completely black.. Th...

Debshe241

•10 years ago

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Food do's and dont's

Do any food groups or a specific food make anyone flare up. Or is there any foods that make u better. Im drinking cider vinegar at the moment cos I read its...

Do any food groups or a specific food make anyone flare up. Or is there any food...

Pipcat15

•10 years ago

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Healthcare at Home AGAIN!

This company really should lose the contract from the NHS. After all we pay for it, and more importantly we the patients are still being let down big time....

This company really should lose the contract from the NHS. After all we pay for ...

Footdoc

•10 years ago

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Primary care

Have any of you been to primary care in pain? I am in so much pain right now not are what to do

Have any of you been to primary care in pain? I am in so much pain right now not...

Dolly84

•10 years ago

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Tired after eating?

I just wondered if anyone else felt unusually tired after eating? I don't mean the sleepiness after lunch but feeling drained and needing a rest for a while...

I just wondered if anyone else felt unusually tired after eating? I don't mean t...

Sailaway

•10 years ago

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Fed Up! (just a little rant) you don't have to read just makes me feel a little better!

3 weeks ago I went back to my GP because my medication was not reducing my pain to a level in which I feel I can carry on with my daily activities, he said...

3 weeks ago I went back to my GP because my medication was not reducing my pain ...

Justanotherteen

•10 years ago

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Need a rant!

I tried to explain to my estranged mother. About ra, and how much it's affecting and will affect my life and I get this as a reply...."we drinking, smoking and...

I tried to explain to my estranged mother. About ra, and how much it's affecting...

Dolly84

•10 years ago

15 Replies

Any advice new to here

Hello just wondered if any one could help me , I have had bad wrist pain for nearly 7 weeks i cant lift anything heavy or twist my hands i have no swelling...

Hello just wondered if any one could help me , I have had bad wrist pain for nea...

Debbie20

•10 years ago

7 Replies

Help - MTX and Pregnancy

Good morning folks I am new to the forum and wonder if anyone can help me. I was diagnosed with RA in 2010. I am getting married in March and plan to try for...

Good morning folks I am new to the forum and wonder if anyone can help me. I wa...

Bev486

•10 years ago

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Good morning folks I am new to the forum and wonder if anyone can help me. I was diagnosed with RA in 2010. I am getting married in March a

Bev486

•10 years ago

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A query.... having RA for 3 years or so now. With limited( if any) mobility at times..does this qualify as disabled?

If so how do you apply? Many thanks for ANY info. All new to me as I was working for myself until a year ago.

If so how do you apply? Many thanks for ANY info. All new to me as I was working...

mohikan22

•10 years ago

9 Replies

Hydrotherapy Sessions in Stratford, East London

Activ8 Physio is starting hydrotherapy sessions in Stratford, East London on Friday 6th June. These weekly Hydro-Active sessions will take place in a specially...

Activ8 Physio is starting hydrotherapy sessions in Stratford, East London on Fri...

EmmaS-NRAS

NRAS•10 years ago

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So was getting out of the bath mon and twisted and my disc prolapsed again been in agony roll on my injections

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Deejojo

•10 years ago

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Does anyone know why it is you should not come into contact with chickenpox whilst taking methotrexate,

Also is it true you should not take ibruprofen whilst on methotrexate.

diamondlights

•10 years ago

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I am having trouble continuing work due to my arthritis, who would be best to help me.

I am waiting to hear from my RA specialist nurse to get a appointment with Occup health but I dont know how long I will have to wait, in the mean time...

I am waiting to hear from my RA specialist nurse to get a appointment with Occup...

diamondlights

•10 years ago

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Hello peeps, I've got my 1st appointment to see rhumatoligist on Monday, What can I expect? Don't think docs no wats wrong :-(

I'm fed up of being fed up!!!! Its a vicious circle. Fibro rules my life, I'm frustrated cause carnt do wat I could before, in turn I'm depressed, I try and do...

I'm fed up of being fed up!!!! Its a vicious circle. Fibro rules my life, I'm fr...

luvmybabies

•10 years ago

2 Replies

Posts - NRAS | HealthUnlocked

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All posts for May 2014

Foot surgery? No thanks!

A new way forward

Fluid on knees and ankles advice please

Advice please on fluid on knees and ankles

Fatigue what's it about

Decided to give Methotrexate another go

Methotrexate update

Damn, I was all set to have a glass or two of wine, haven't had any since early May, and that's all I've had since Feb 22, the day before I

Sick of chasing my hospital

My mum's been diagnosed with RA can you help?

Will you tell your Hospital about Healthcare at Home please.

NRAS Group Meetings w/c 2nd June 2014

MXT and Pregnancy

Full of cold :(

Black toe nails?

Food do's and dont's

Healthcare at Home AGAIN!

Primary care

Tired after eating?

Fed Up! (just a little rant) you don't have to read just makes me feel a little better!

Need a rant!

Any advice new to here

Help - MTX and Pregnancy

Good morning folks I am new to the forum and wonder if anyone can help me. I was diagnosed with RA in 2010. I am getting married in March a

A query.... having RA for 3 years or so now. With limited( if any) mobility at times..does this qualify as disabled?

Hydrotherapy Sessions in Stratford, East London

So was getting out of the bath mon and twisted and my disc prolapsed again been in agony roll on my injections

Does anyone know why it is you should not come into contact with chickenpox whilst taking methotrexate,

I am having trouble continuing work due to my arthritis, who would be best to help me.

Hello peeps, I've got my 1st appointment to see rhumatoligist on Monday, What can I expect? Don't think docs no wats wrong :-(

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