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Synovitus anyone

I have this in my knees and ankles. At the moment the soles of my feet feel red hot and my feet just throb. My knees have fluid my movement on the stairs...

I have this in my knees and ankles. At the moment the soles of my feet feel red ...

artyone

•10 years ago

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OUCH !!!

I have just done my 4th Enbrel pen and each one was really painful, just wondered if anyone else finds the pens are more painful, I do Metoject and that does...

I have just done my 4th Enbrel pen and each one was really painful, just wondere...

nellysgran

•10 years ago

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Has any one with RA ever had ringing in ear or buzzing in ear ? Has any one lost hearing ?

Norma1110

•10 years ago

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How is remission defined?

When I started on my RA journey approx. 9 years ago, my ESR reading was just over 100. I was started on MTX and slowly the level came down and I did start to...

When I started on my RA journey approx. 9 years ago, my ESR reading was just ove...

Hidden

•10 years ago

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Experience of Retuximab Tocillumab

Hi. I've just returned from a. Appointment with rheumatologist I've bee. Give. The. Choice between these two drugs. What's people's experience if them.

Hi. I've just returned from a. Appointment with rheumatologist I've bee. Give. T...

Rarah

•10 years ago

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NRAS Group Meetings w/c Monday 26th May

Dear All Please find details of the NRAS Group meetings taking place next week. NRAS Group Meeting—Week Commencing 26th May 2014 North Hampshire &...

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

Kim-NRAS

NRAS•10 years ago

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about leflunomide

I have just started taking leflunomide 20mg tablets. So far no side effects. does that mean I might get away with the side effects or do they typically start...

I have just started taking leflunomide 20mg tablets. So far no side effects. doe...

maywing

•10 years ago

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Can anyone share experience of coming off pred?

I've been on it for a couple of months, 10mg a day. When I started enbrel, I began tapering after the second week and got down to five in almost daily drops....

I've been on it for a couple of months, 10mg a day. When I started enbrel, I beg...

cathie

•10 years ago

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skin peeling

hi does anyone expeirience skin peeling off end of fingers daily mine usualyy starts atound tea time every day ok in a morning and thepeels later

hi does anyone expeirience skin peeling off end of fingers daily mine usualyy st...

binlid

•10 years ago

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my way of getting at the tablets

Another potential tip to help with the foil packets for tablets. Desperation to get pain relief drove me to use a finger nail to puncture the foil. Really...

Another potential tip to help with the foil packets for tablets. Desperation to ...

pawsed

•10 years ago

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I have been told I have arthritis of my lower back and to take pain killers but the pain is getting worse I can not stand for long

my back pain gets so bad that my back gives way and I will fall over if I do not hold on to something and then sit down, does this normally occur I am new to...

my back pain gets so bad that my back gives way and I will fall over if I do not...

ffimeg

•10 years ago

4 Replies

Lump removal

Had two lumps removed yesterday under local anesthetic, both on my right ribs. The surgeon was great, he was American and went through everything with me,...

Had two lumps removed yesterday under local anesthetic, both on my right ribs. T...

Titchyj

•10 years ago

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Help lovely Rhumi's need advice please ....

Having to take Predisolone for a skin rash and itching ( allergic reactions ) following shingles and treatment. .Have started a quick 6 day course 30mg last...

Having to take Predisolone for a skin rash and itching ( allergic reactions ) fo...

claireyj

•10 years ago

8 Replies

After recommending anti TNF treatment my rheumatologist now says got to wait!

Hi I hope you are all o.k.? I am absolutely gutted! Although it was a big decision to go with her recommendation I really hoped it would give me my quality of...

Hi I hope you are all o.k.? I am absolutely gutted! Although it was a big decisi...

sappy

•10 years ago

8 Replies

New treatment plans advise needed please

I have been given three new options to think over I would like advise and feed back from RA sufferers that are on any of these drugs Leflunomide Rituximab...

I have been given three new options to think over I would like advise and feed b...

Sunflower62

•10 years ago

10 Replies

Too much to ask?

Following a traumatic few weeks and the prognosis of an challenging recovery, Is it too much to ask that my persistently annoying frustrating fatigue issuing...

Following a traumatic few weeks and the prognosis of an challenging recovery, Is...

Rarah

•10 years ago

21 Replies

Can anyone share their experiences of Tocilizumab? I've been on everything and reacted. This is latest suggestion. I have ANA antibodies.

peejay74

•10 years ago

4 Replies

How does everyone feel about having a glass of wine occasionally? I really miss having an evening glass of wine, but not sure if I

should. My Rheumy says it's okay to an occasional drink....I have only had 2 glasses of wine since I started MTX on Feb 22...but I sure do miss it....Does...

should. My Rheumy says it's okay to an occasional drink....I have only had 2 gl...

Rosi1213

•10 years ago

28 Replies

Well ladies had my appointment this morning

In 6 months to see if there has been any significant change in my knees then it might be injections again

In 6 months to see if there has been any significant change in my knees then it ...

Deejojo

•10 years ago

2 Replies

third Enbrel week

I said I'd report back on progress but I'm not sure there's much to say. I've had the occasional day when I've felt more active and ready to get up and do...

I said I'd report back on progress but I'm not sure there's much to say. I've ha...

cathie

•10 years ago

15 Replies

I keep getting pins and needles in my left hand. What could be causing it?

Fubsy1510

•10 years ago

7 Replies

Positive

Feeling quite positive today after trip to rheumy yesterday, things seem to be moving at last. Am off out for dinner at lunchtime with my folks, steak and...

Feeling quite positive today after trip to rheumy yesterday, things seem to be m...

Crazyjo

•10 years ago

10 Replies

cooking on gas as well as can be expected

HI all not posted for ages but im doing ok at the moment my rumi woman is a god she does not leaver any stone unturned latest im on them steroids cos me hands...

HI all not posted for ages but im doing ok at the moment my rumi woman is a god ...

minka

•10 years ago

5 Replies

Anti tnf?

Had rheumy appointment yesterday,am in the throes of a flare.so it was much easier to talk about the difficulties I am having,as I am on mtx (only 7.5 as I...

Had rheumy appointment yesterday,am in the throes of a flare.so it was much easi...

gilox

•10 years ago

4 Replies

Could the immense fatigue be due to Sulfasalazine or Methotrexate? Would love to hear of others' experience

I've been on 25 mg of Methotrexate since September 2013. Hydroxychloroquine was then added to the cocktail, but has been stopped because of eye problems....

I've been on 25 mg of Methotrexate since September 2013. Hydroxychloroquine was...

Jora

•10 years ago

25 Replies

Off meds as we want to try for our first baby

My wife was diagnosed with RA at the age of 24, the first 2 years were a real struggle for her, but the humaira and methotrexate combination had really...

My wife was diagnosed with RA at the age of 24, the first 2 years were a real st...

carer_1

•10 years ago

11 Replies

The end of a flare?!

Hello All, Fairly newish here and not had official diagnosis, yet! I posted recently about my symptoms and blood result showing high RF and that I was anxious...

Hello All, Fairly newish here and not had official diagnosis, yet! I posted rec...

Bertie67

•10 years ago

9 Replies

knee injections

hi has any one had steroid injections in the knees my nurse is trying to arrang them for me and do they hurt and also how long do they last xxxx

hi has any one had steroid injections in the knees my nurse is trying to arrang ...

binlid

•10 years ago

12 Replies

Broken ankle part two

I am home and finding it hard to get about so it is going to be a frustrating and funny few weeks coming i can see that coming.xxxxxx

I am home and finding it hard to get about so it is going to be a frustrating a...

sylvi

•10 years ago

19 Replies

I am taking .6 ML of MTX a week, .3 on Friday, .3 on Sat. (I mix it in juice, because I can't inject myself)! Has anybody experienced hair

loss using this medication? Also, the day after or the day of taking it, I sleep for approx. 3 hours in the afternoon, I am exhausted. Anyone else get tired...

loss using this medication? Also, the day after or the day of taking it, I slee...

Rosi1213

•10 years ago

19 Replies

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All posts for May 2014

Synovitus anyone

OUCH !!!

Has any one with RA ever had ringing in ear or buzzing in ear ? Has any one lost hearing ?

How is remission defined?

Experience of Retuximab Tocillumab

NRAS Group Meetings w/c Monday 26th May

about leflunomide

Can anyone share experience of coming off pred?

skin peeling

my way of getting at the tablets

I have been told I have arthritis of my lower back and to take pain killers but the pain is getting worse I can not stand for long

Lump removal

Help lovely Rhumi's need advice please ....

After recommending anti TNF treatment my rheumatologist now says got to wait!

New treatment plans advise needed please

Too much to ask?

Can anyone share their experiences of Tocilizumab? I've been on everything and reacted. This is latest suggestion. I have ANA antibodies.

How does everyone feel about having a glass of wine occasionally? I really miss having an evening glass of wine, but not sure if I

Well ladies had my appointment this morning

third Enbrel week

I keep getting pins and needles in my left hand. What could be causing it?

Positive

cooking on gas as well as can be expected

Anti tnf?

Could the immense fatigue be due to Sulfasalazine or Methotrexate? Would love to hear of others' experience

Off meds as we want to try for our first baby

The end of a flare?!

knee injections

Broken ankle part two

I am taking .6 ML of MTX a week, .3 on Friday, .3 on Sat. (I mix it in juice, because I can't inject myself)! Has anybody experienced hair

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