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Sylvia Reynolds

Sylvia Reynolds has asked me to let you all know she stumbled today and has sustain a fracture to her foot unfortunately it needs surgery so she is in hospital...

Sylvia Reynolds has asked me to let you all know she stumbled today and has sust...

Rarah

•10 years ago

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How to spot rheumatic nodules?

I have two non painful bumps on the back of my hand and bigger lump on my foot and toe but wonder if they are nodules, and wether it's a problem to have them...

I have two non painful bumps on the back of my hand and bigger lump on my foot a...

Beverlady

•10 years ago

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Has anyone else had voice problems after taking MTX? I have just started it and lost my voice almost for about an hour! Still hoarse!

AmandaMc

•10 years ago

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Has anyone had shingles on their face ?

Hiya I had a really bad flare last week and the most horrendous headaches and pain in my eyes ....I thought that maybe my biologic Cimzia was not working but...

Hiya I had a really bad flare last week and the most horrendous headaches and pa...

claireyj

•10 years ago

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Should/upper arm pain

I wonder if anyone has had the same problem as I have experienced recently. I feel a recurring stiffness in the shoulder/upper right arm area. It is a funny...

I wonder if anyone has had the same problem as I have experienced recently. I fe...

WalterJC

•10 years ago

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Is this normal after methotrexate??

I may be one of the unlucky ones but i was prescribed methotrexate four weeks ago and had a bad reaction to it. i was made stop take the medication as i...

I may be one of the unlucky ones but i was prescribed methotrexate four weeks ag...

Hidden

•10 years ago

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Sigh. HOW

How on this earth can I flare having only just had Iv steroids and tripled the oral dose. Ok I broken my foot a week ago but surely RA give me a reprieve...

How on this earth can I flare having only just had Iv steroids and tripled the o...

Rarah

•10 years ago

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I was recently diagnosed with RA, after taking my MTX, I am exhausted, I can sleep for hours, I am always tired. Is this normal?

Rosi1213

•10 years ago

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Muscle spasms

I've had sciatica for the last 7 weeks or so. It eased up a bit the last couple of weeks but has returned today as bad as ever, which is pretty bad! Currently...

I've had sciatica for the last 7 weeks or so. It eased up a bit the last couple ...

wishbone

•10 years ago

11 Replies

dwp medical

I have to go for a dwp medical with atos what I don't understand is my doctor say I am unfit for work are they challenging the medical professions ?

I have to go for a dwp medical with atos what I don't understand is my doctor sa...

Hidden

•10 years ago

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Hi, Should I be concerned? I have recently been diagnosed with Palindromic rheumatism and have developed a slight chest infection.

montydog

•10 years ago

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Neck and back pain

When I saw my Rheumy consultant on Thursday I told him about the pains in my neck, spine and lower back, he said he thinks it is all to do with my Fibro. I am...

When I saw my Rheumy consultant on Thursday I told him about the pains in my nec...

Titchyj

•10 years ago

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Are there any groups near Brighton. I live a few miles east of Brighton along the coast but can't see any support groups around here.

It would be good to meet up with others maybe for a meal out (nothing expensive) or a drink.

It would be good to meet up with others maybe for a meal out (nothing expensive)...

benjijen

•10 years ago

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New to site!

Had a bad liver reaction to sulphasalazine and ive just stopped taking on the advice of the health line hydrixycholorquine because of lips swelling up and a...

Had a bad liver reaction to sulphasalazine and ive just stopped taking on the ad...

bevyt

•10 years ago

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RLS. Legs driving me crazy tonight

Have recently changed my medication for RLS from Pramipexole to Gabapentin as I felt that it was the Pramipexole that was not mixing well with my Methotrexate...

Have recently changed my medication for RLS from Pramipexole to Gabapentin as I ...

jeanjack

•10 years ago

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Bad flare

Started a bad flare up last night in my feet hands back n L. Knee as well as muscle pain . Naproxen n co codomol not touching it so tried tromodol still no...

Started a bad flare up last night in my feet hands back n L. Knee as well as mus...

chelleD

•10 years ago

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After 3 years of taking it, no more Methotrexate for me !!!!!

Hi everyone, Well I'd like just a penny for all the times I said, "I don't feel happy taking Methotrexate". Now, I have been taken off it under the guidance of...

Hi everyone, Well I'd like just a penny for all the times I said, "I don't feel ...

petalnumber2

•10 years ago

12 Replies

weak and pain full hands

any one got advice on protection to weak and pain full hands

Hidden

•10 years ago

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New here

Hi I've had r.a for a year mostly I'm ok but have stared having pain in my chin and jaw??? Has anyone else had this ???

Hi I've had r.a for a year mostly I'm ok but have stared having pain in my chin ...

Hidden

•10 years ago

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New here. I am waiting on a referral to a rheumatologist. My gp diagnosed me based on a blood test that shows a positive rh factor.

Does anyone know if that test alone means you probably have ra? My gp said it does. Can this test indicate some other problem? I must be having a severe flare...

Does anyone know if that test alone means you probably have ra? My gp said it do...

whaya

•10 years ago

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First rheumatoid consultation..

I have my first appointment at the beginning of June......Is it a good idea to write down my symptoms etc and take it with me? what did you all do? On a side...

I have my first appointment at the beginning of June......Is it a good idea to w...

Dolly84

•10 years ago

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2nd infusion

Done and dusted. Talked to nurse about insomnia and it can be connected to Abatacept , told her re bowel / chicken and she said it definitely will have been...

Done and dusted. Talked to nurse about insomnia and it can be connected to Abata...

allanah

•10 years ago

21 Replies

Pain Relief Actipatch!

Hi, I don't usually recommend things but my husband told me about Actipatch from Boots or Amazon. It is an Electromagnetic Pulse Therapy. You can get it for...

Hi, I don't usually recommend things but my husband told me about Actipatch from...

Hidden

•10 years ago

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Has anyone who has myeloma developed RA?

Hidden

•10 years ago

1 Reply

New NRAS Group launching in Gloucester!

NRAS will be in Gloucester on Wednesday 18th June, during the second annual RA Awareness Week, to host a rheumatoid arthritis information evening with the...

NRAS will be in Gloucester on Wednesday 18th June, during the second annual RA A...

Kim-NRAS

NRAS•10 years ago

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NRAS Group Meetings Next Week...

Dear All Please find details below of a very busy week of NRAS group meetings! NRAS Group Meeting—Week Commencing 12th May 2014 Thanet NRAS Group Meetings...

Dear All Please find details below of a very busy week of NRAS group meetings! ...

Kim-NRAS

NRAS•10 years ago

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Can I take Co-codamol with Arcoxia and diazepam?

I'm currently taking 90mg of Arcoxia a day for lower back pain. I've just aggravated my condition and sent my back into spasm so my doctor gave me some...

I'm currently taking 90mg of Arcoxia a day for lower back pain. I've just aggrav...

Tommo123

•10 years ago

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When you have a fever is it an infection or just something that happens when you have RA. What can you do to lower your temp.

Dina69

•10 years ago

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What causes a flare, what happens during a flare and how do you get out of it, how long do they last

Dina69

•10 years ago

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Burning palms, feet, rash on arms and legs that is red then turns to white flakes or dry out that does not itch or burn only the palms and

Feet actually burn please let me know if you have any of this. My palms and geet are red and swollen when this happens

Feet actually burn please let me know if you have any of this. My palms and geet...

Dina69

•10 years ago

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Posts - NRAS | HealthUnlocked

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All posts for May 2014

Sylvia Reynolds

How to spot rheumatic nodules?

Has anyone else had voice problems after taking MTX? I have just started it and lost my voice almost for about an hour! Still hoarse!

Has anyone had shingles on their face ?

Should/upper arm pain

Is this normal after methotrexate??

Sigh. HOW

I was recently diagnosed with RA, after taking my MTX, I am exhausted, I can sleep for hours, I am always tired. Is this normal?

Muscle spasms

dwp medical

Hi, Should I be concerned? I have recently been diagnosed with Palindromic rheumatism and have developed a slight chest infection.

Neck and back pain

Are there any groups near Brighton. I live a few miles east of Brighton along the coast but can't see any support groups around here.

New to site!

RLS. Legs driving me crazy tonight

Bad flare

After 3 years of taking it, no more Methotrexate for me !!!!!

weak and pain full hands

New here

New here. I am waiting on a referral to a rheumatologist. My gp diagnosed me based on a blood test that shows a positive rh factor.

First rheumatoid consultation..

2nd infusion

Pain Relief Actipatch!

Has anyone who has myeloma developed RA?

New NRAS Group launching in Gloucester!

NRAS Group Meetings Next Week...

Can I take Co-codamol with Arcoxia and diazepam?

When you have a fever is it an infection or just something that happens when you have RA. What can you do to lower your temp.

What causes a flare, what happens during a flare and how do you get out of it, how long do they last

Burning palms, feet, rash on arms and legs that is red then turns to white flakes or dry out that does not itch or burn only the palms and

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