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Sulphasalazine

Hi, I was diagnosed with seronegative RA in March and just started sulphasalazine, been on it almost 4 weeks now but last week my glands in my throat swelled...

Hi, I was diagnosed with seronegative RA in March and just started sulphasalazin...

Hapi72

•10 years ago

12 Replies

W R A G

Having been placed in wrag and disagreeing with decision,it went to mandatory reconsideration. I got a phone call last Wednesday from a decision maker,she...

Having been placed in wrag and disagreeing with decision,it went to mandatory re...

Hidden

•10 years ago

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Relieved

Got my dla for another two years one less thing to worry about. Luckily pip not in my area for renewals yet

Got my dla for another two years one less thing to worry about. Luckily pip not ...

Crazyjo

•10 years ago

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How do I carry on? :(

I have ra & fm for 5 years managed to work full time until 12 weeks ago diagnosed with 7'' ovarian cyst ( now know benign ) 8 weeks post op n having very bad...

I have ra & fm for 5 years managed to work full time until 12 weeks ago diagnose...

Maud1970

•10 years ago

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Search facility...

I'm probably being completely stupid, but I can't seem to find the search facility - where you can look up a particular subject and read all the posts etc on...

I'm probably being completely stupid, but I can't seem to find the search facili...

soootired

•10 years ago

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Week off drugs methotrexate?

Hi guys, am going to consult the dr about this but I could do with having a break this week, I live in Bournemouth and am driving to Leeds am back Tues/wed...

Hi guys, am going to consult the dr about this but I could do with having a brea...

Sandiedc

•10 years ago

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Really bad headache!

How does any one else manage Really bad headaches? I have AS and currently waiting to commence anti TNF therapy but have had the most painful headache over the...

How does any one else manage Really bad headaches? I have AS and currently waiti...

sappy

•10 years ago

6 Replies

Hi i have Poly RA, but though inflammation is zero i have pain everywhere and my hands are getting so bad, but they do not believe me. Why

my blood count was originally 500 but now is zero on inflammation but the pain is getting worse and does not go away, it is everywhere.

my blood count was originally 500 but now is zero on inflammation but the pain ...

dobsey

•10 years ago

26 Replies

Do I need a new knee

Can any body help me? I dew to go and have a knee replacement in September but not sure of o need it,these are my results..moderate degenerative changes affect...

Can any body help me? I dew to go and have a knee replacement in September but n...

Laceygreen

•10 years ago

6 Replies

where can I get thick steering wheel covers that make it easier to hold onto the steering wheel?

sarabarna

•10 years ago

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Our wedding

It's the day before the wedding and all is well in the flat here in St Peterburg the wedding car is booked the chinese restarunt is booked the flags are out....

It's the day before the wedding and all is well in the flat here in St Peterburg...

manwithnoname

•10 years ago

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Left out, uninvited.

What a horrible way to find out that I was left out from a party, that I see loads of pics from people enjoying themselves on Facebook. When I sent a message...

What a horrible way to find out that I was left out from a party, that I see loa...

Andrea_Shapiro

•10 years ago

30 Replies

Do any of you, who shop online, use 'give as you live' website. It is really amazing. For every shop you do a % goes to NRAS.

I tried it and then received an email from NRAS saying how much had been donated to them by the store. A lot of stores are participating and let's face it,...

I tried it and then received an email from NRAS saying how much had been donated...

Paulineg

•10 years ago

10 Replies

I have wear between the 4 and 5 disc in my neck ,doctor couldn't offer any help apart from painkillers.Has anyone got any advice .

I am only 47 and the pain is always there ,getting worse if I learn over doing general day to day tasks.

I am only 47 and the pain is always there ,getting worse if I learn over doing g...

andy27548

•10 years ago

3 Replies

4 months since last post

Hi everyone, so sorry I have not been around in the past 4 months. Blimey where does the time go? I have been quite poorly this past 4 to 6 weeks. Got my pred...

Hi everyone, so sorry I have not been around in the past 4 months. Blimey where ...

Sue8

•10 years ago

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Methotrexate and symptoms

When u started mtx 4 weeks ago the side effects weren't too bad. Slight stomach cramp and a little nausea. 2nd week the same. I thought this isn't so bad if...

When u started mtx 4 weeks ago the side effects weren't too bad. Slight stomach ...

Shelley04

•10 years ago

14 Replies

Another Locum

I was at the rheumy clinic yesterday and again another locum (haven't seen the same doctor in over two years!) This one was pleasant enough. he said my last...

I was at the rheumy clinic yesterday and again another locum (haven't seen the s...

bodicea

•10 years ago

2 Replies

Can anyibe recommend gloves for very cold fingers. They go very white to tips when touch anything cold and need to put then in hot water

suzyrob

•10 years ago

14 Replies

RA. ..HOW DO You all deal with guilt, anger, and feeling unworthy...when I have a flare up I can't do much and my OH does everything.which

Of course nobody likes to watch their loved one over work. I'm not lazy and I hate laziness.i get annoyed and frustrated and guilty when I can't help and we...

Of course nobody likes to watch their loved one over work. I'm not lazy and I ha...

mohikan22

•10 years ago

8 Replies

Trigger finger

Im fed up of trying to tell the docs and rheumy that I believe I have trigger finger Every morning my fing finger on my left hand is bent over and stuck. Its...

Im fed up of trying to tell the docs and rheumy that I believe I have trigger fi...

Pipcat15

•10 years ago

13 Replies

What does it feel like to have asthma?

I used to smoke quite a bit, but I haven't really smoked in honestly ages now, I've quit and I think I used to have asthma or suffer with chest infections as a...

I used to smoke quite a bit, but I haven't really smoked in honestly ages now, I...

Tana123

•10 years ago

6 Replies

Has anyone experienced this kind of pain in their finger? ...

I was on my phone and randomly felt a pain like a pin or a splinter kind of pain on the tip of my index finger in the middle it and really hurt lmao and it...

I was on my phone and randomly felt a pain like a pin or a splinter kind of pain...

Tana123

•10 years ago

4 Replies

Have things changed again!

Has this site changed again or is it me. Used to be purple banner but now it's green and not as easy finding things. Help!

Has this site changed again or is it me. Used to be purple banner but now it's g...

teekay

•10 years ago

2 Replies

Scared

I'm having a total knee replacement in September and my knee is ok at the moment, so I'm thinking of cancelling as I'm so scared

I'm having a total knee replacement in September and my knee is ok at the moment...

Laceygreen

•10 years ago

13 Replies

Enbrel

Hey guys n girls just a quick update, started Enbrel yesterday. First injection of 50mg, bit stingy but settled fast, must admit I am feeling like it has...

Hey guys n girls just a quick update, started Enbrel yesterday. First injection ...

IainM

•10 years ago

11 Replies

Re stroke

My last post telling you that I'd had a stroke, well it wasn't a big one, phew, they have that I'd had quite a lot little ones. Driving me daft lol plus...

My last post telling you that I'd had a stroke, well it wasn't a big one, phew, ...

Philip

•10 years ago

4 Replies

Its offical

It's official I'm done, I'm out the other side of college and I am going to Uni! Today I went into college for the last time and signed off and found out my...

It's official I'm done, I'm out the other side of college and I am going to Uni!...

Justanotherteen

•10 years ago

21 Replies

Has anyone else developed severe anaemia from RA?

My iron has been dropping all year, I don't eat much but I do take supplements with iron but it is still dropping. I had a special blood test yesterday after...

My iron has been dropping all year, I don't eat much but I do take supplements w...

Dogrose

•10 years ago

18 Replies

Does anyone use Strontium Ranelate for their osteoporosis ? Does anyone use it with Methotrexate as well for Rheumatoid Arthritis ?

bernie14

•10 years ago

8 Replies

not so much a question more of a compliment

wow just went on this yesterday to ask a question and to my surprise I received reply's and lots of positive encouragement...thank you so much for this site...

wow just went on this yesterday to ask a question and to my surprise I received ...

fear-of-nothing

•10 years ago

3 Replies

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All posts for June 2014

Sulphasalazine

W R A G

Relieved

How do I carry on? :(

Search facility...

Week off drugs methotrexate?

Really bad headache!

Hi i have Poly RA, but though inflammation is zero i have pain everywhere and my hands are getting so bad, but they do not believe me. Why

Do I need a new knee

where can I get thick steering wheel covers that make it easier to hold onto the steering wheel?

Our wedding

Left out, uninvited.

Do any of you, who shop online, use 'give as you live' website. It is really amazing. For every shop you do a % goes to NRAS.

I have wear between the 4 and 5 disc in my neck ,doctor couldn't offer any help apart from painkillers.Has anyone got any advice .

4 months since last post

Methotrexate and symptoms

Another Locum

Can anyibe recommend gloves for very cold fingers. They go very white to tips when touch anything cold and need to put then in hot water

RA. ..HOW DO You all deal with guilt, anger, and feeling unworthy...when I have a flare up I can't do much and my OH does everything.which

Trigger finger

What does it feel like to have asthma?

Has anyone experienced this kind of pain in their finger? ...

Have things changed again!

Scared

Enbrel

Re stroke

Its offical

Has anyone else developed severe anaemia from RA?

Does anyone use Strontium Ranelate for their osteoporosis ? Does anyone use it with Methotrexate as well for Rheumatoid Arthritis ?

not so much a question more of a compliment

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