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Does anyone know if you can claim for a mobility car if suffering from seronegative inflammatory arthritis.

diamondlights

•10 years ago

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IS THERE ANYTHING AFTER ABATACEPT.......SIMPLE ANSWER IS 'NO'

I have been battling this disease for nearly 4 years now and have been on almost all the drugs and regimes that are available to me. for one reason or another...

I have been battling this disease for nearly 4 years now and have been on almost...

Jeanabelle60

•10 years ago

40 Replies

So, after many of you commented on never hearing of using of MTX orally, here is a link a FRIEND sent to me of a study done comparing tablet

to putting liquid form in juice or water. It seems there is no difference, as my rheumatologist must have known or else he wouldn't have let me do it this...

to putting liquid form in juice or water. It seems there is no difference, as m...

Rosi1213

•10 years ago

10 Replies

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Healthcare at Home. Anyone else having problems with them? Waited in 3 days last week. No show. Waiting in again today. Now out of Enbrel!!

Do you have a problem with them - please complain to the NHS and anyone else you can think of. They are abysmal. Never turn up with deliveries. Now have no...

Do you have a problem with them - please complain to the NHS and anyone else you...

joyallen

•10 years ago

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Does anyone know how long it takes for Sulfursalazine to come out of your body once stopping the medication? I had high liver levels from it

Sulfursalazine 500mg taking for reactive arthritis

DonnaDee1122

•10 years ago

2 Replies

Are excruciating stomach cramps normal with MTX?

I've been experiencing bad cramps and diarrhoea since yesterday. Took MTX Sunday... Was my 3rd dose. Just wondering if this is normal or should I call NHS...

I've been experiencing bad cramps and diarrhoea since yesterday. Took MTX Sunday...

AmandaMc

•10 years ago

15 Replies

leflunomide?

hi i had an appointment with my rheumatologist yesterday, he is wanting me to start 10mg of leflunomide as he is treating my symptoms as psoriatic arthritis,...

hi i had an appointment with my rheumatologist yesterday, he is wanting me to st...

pam-82

•10 years ago

9 Replies

Bazaar blood results.

Im on methotrexate and folic acid. I keep having bloods taken because im in so much pain and discomfort. But docs keep telling me all bloods are normal. I...

Im on methotrexate and folic acid. I keep having bloods taken because im in so...

Pipcat15

•10 years ago

4 Replies

Hello im new to site. I was just wondering if anyone has the same issues as I do. Bloods say im normal. But im in so much pain

On methotrexate 12.5 mg and 5ml folic acid a week

Pipcat15

•10 years ago

13 Replies

Cimzia

Hi guys, I am new to the site but was keen to get some first hand advice. I was diagnosed with RA in August 2012. Have tried Sulpasalazine, MTX oral and am...

Hi guys, I am new to the site but was keen to get some first hand advice. I was ...

freckle71

•10 years ago

2 Replies

Feeling defeated! :(

I don't know how you all do this....in so much pain! Awaiting rhumy appoint next week but struggling isn't even the word. I now have diarrhea and stomach ache...

I don't know how you all do this....in so much pain! Awaiting rhumy appoint next...

Dolly84

•10 years ago

18 Replies

Top tips needed for pain in the rain and damp weather? Bet this effects all with RD/RA

I guess we can all relate to this rain and damp weather is my worst enemy for sure.... I hurt so much today feel like staying in bed.... Any tips for helping...

I guess we can all relate to this rain and damp weather is my worst enemy for su...

Sunflower62

•10 years ago

2 Replies

Methotrexate tabs or injections

I am on methotrexate tablets 8 on a Friday. I have an appointment on Thursday tomorrow. Last time I saw my RA consultant he told me to stop Sulphasalazine...

I am on methotrexate tablets 8 on a Friday. I have an appointment on Thursday t...

Sharon56

•10 years ago

7 Replies

Methotrexate

Well nows the time I wish I had read all the posts about Methotrexate because I start on it tomorrow lol, only a low dose though lol 7.5mg Methotrexate and 5mg...

Well nows the time I wish I had read all the posts about Methotrexate because I ...

Philip

•10 years ago

30 Replies

Methotrexate

Well 1st injection done, they dropped the amount so hope it is effective

Crazyjo

•10 years ago

2 Replies

I have a bump on my middle finger on my right hand dr thought it could be ra I had xrays done but it showed nothing dr says ra doesnt always

Show on xrays till its really bad, I also have a bump on my right ankle and when I showed the dr she said it looked like I sprained it but wouldnt it be sore?...

Show on xrays till its really bad, I also have a bump on my right ankle and when...

crystal029

•10 years ago

2 Replies

I have been taking 5mg of Folic acid but only once a week, as advised,2 days after MTX injection. It seems most people take 5mg daily.

Hidden

•10 years ago

8 Replies

What do you wish you'd asked at your first appointment with the rheumatologist?

I've been browsing the site here for a while but this is my first post. I haven't been diagnosed yet but have symptoms and blood tests indicate RA. Thanks for...

I've been browsing the site here for a while but this is my first post. I haven'...

samsblade

•10 years ago

6 Replies

pins needles left hand

dunlop01

•10 years ago

1 Reply

The valleys between the knuckles on the back of my left hand are swollen, bluish and reddish. There is no pain. I am 46 and eat simvastatin.

In bright light it felt like the skin inside is bleeding and the valleys are puffy mountains of skin. One knuckle of the index finger is covered with hardened...

In bright light it felt like the skin inside is bleeding and the valleys are puf...

VSood

•10 years ago

4 Replies

MTX injections

Does MTX in injection form always avoid the nausea associated with MTX in tablet form or does it still depend on the individual as to how they tolerate it?

Does MTX in injection form always avoid the nausea associated with MTX in tablet...

jeanjack

•10 years ago

14 Replies

Broken Ankle part Three....

Good afternoon every one. Well here i am again post accident by two weeks. Well it is getting there,i was down at A&E on Saturday as my plaster was becoming...

Good afternoon every one. Well here i am again post accident by two weeks. Well ...

sylvi

•10 years ago

15 Replies

what do you miss the most

the thing that change with illness what do you miss and have you gained anything

Hidden

•10 years ago

48 Replies

How much weight do letters from Rheumys and doctors have with a successful PIP application?

I was turned down for DLA a couple of years ago as I was told my rheumy sent a letter to them saying my condition was expected to improve. It hasn't, I can...

I was turned down for DLA a couple of years ago as I was told my rheumy sent a l...

Dogrose

•10 years ago

10 Replies

Side affects

I have taken my first dose of mtx on Tuesday last week and daily hydroxychloroquine (frolic acid on Thursday too). The day after taking I woke a little queasy...

I have taken my first dose of mtx on Tuesday last week and daily hydroxychloroqu...

HevJ

•10 years ago

22 Replies

I can't sleep I have severe pain in the muscles in the calves of my legs

I have my ankles fused and I also have knee and hip replacements. This is the reason my physio therapist gave me for having this pain. But I think they should...

I have my ankles fused and I also have knee and hip replacements. This is the re...

Tonie

•10 years ago

12 Replies

Hi I take 20mg of Methotrexate once a week, 2000mg Sulfasalazine everyday, 50mg of Diclofenac 3x a day. With 30mg of Co-codamol to help

Have just been to see my consultant a couple of days ago, says Rhuematiod is under control but I am still in pain pretty much on a daily basis. He did not seem...

Have just been to see my consultant a couple of days ago, says Rhuematiod is und...

beaubonna

•10 years ago

6 Replies

Low again

I hate this disease I feel in so much pain today and my depression is at an all time low... Just can't seem to lift my mood at all today :-(

I hate this disease I feel in so much pain today and my depression is at an all ...

Crazyjo

•10 years ago

12 Replies

sunshine

bring back the sun I am in so much pain with this rain and fog fatigue makes me fall asleep at a drop of a hat I hate you ra

bring back the sun I am in so much pain with this rain and fog fatigue makes me...

Hidden

•10 years ago

7 Replies

Newark or kingsmill hosp anyone

Just wondered if anyone on here goes to either Newark or kingsmill and how do you find it

Just wondered if anyone on here goes to either Newark or kingsmill and how do yo...

artyone

•10 years ago

5 Replies

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All posts for May 2014

Does anyone know if you can claim for a mobility car if suffering from seronegative inflammatory arthritis.

IS THERE ANYTHING AFTER ABATACEPT.......SIMPLE ANSWER IS 'NO'

So, after many of you commented on never hearing of using of MTX orally, here is a link a FRIEND sent to me of a study done comparing tablet

Healthcare at Home. Anyone else having problems with them? Waited in 3 days last week. No show. Waiting in again today. Now out of Enbrel!!

Does anyone know how long it takes for Sulfursalazine to come out of your body once stopping the medication? I had high liver levels from it

Are excruciating stomach cramps normal with MTX?

leflunomide?

Bazaar blood results.

Hello im new to site. I was just wondering if anyone has the same issues as I do. Bloods say im normal. But im in so much pain

Cimzia

Feeling defeated! :(

Top tips needed for pain in the rain and damp weather? Bet this effects all with RD/RA

Methotrexate tabs or injections

Methotrexate

Methotrexate

I have a bump on my middle finger on my right hand dr thought it could be ra I had xrays done but it showed nothing dr says ra doesnt always

I have been taking 5mg of Folic acid but only once a week, as advised,2 days after MTX injection. It seems most people take 5mg daily.

What do you wish you'd asked at your first appointment with the rheumatologist?

pins needles left hand

The valleys between the knuckles on the back of my left hand are swollen, bluish and reddish. There is no pain. I am 46 and eat simvastatin.

MTX injections

Broken Ankle part Three....

what do you miss the most

How much weight do letters from Rheumys and doctors have with a successful PIP application?

Side affects

I can't sleep I have severe pain in the muscles in the calves of my legs

Hi I take 20mg of Methotrexate once a week, 2000mg Sulfasalazine everyday, 50mg of Diclofenac 3x a day. With 30mg of Co-codamol to help

Low again

sunshine

Newark or kingsmill hosp anyone

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