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Metojet pen

Just done my first injection with a pen. Slightly unnerved because I've had no instruction, however it was even less painful (ie my husband told me when it...Just done my first injection with a pen. Slightly unnerved because I've had no i...

pawsed•5 years ago

Infliximab has failed, onward to Rituximab!

Right now I have an iron plasma count of 2.8 and a CPR of 54. Bye bye Infliximab. I saw the Rheumy nurse a couple of days ago after finally overriding my...Right now I have an iron plasma count of 2.8 and a CPR of 54. Bye bye Infliximab...

Dogrose•5 years ago

Recommend a Good Rheumatologist in Cheshire, UK?

Can anyone recommend a good rheumatologist in the Cheshire or North Staffordshire area? I'm willing to go private if necessary. Thank you.Can anyone recommend a good rheumatologist in the Cheshire or North Staffordshir...

ShellyWelly•5 years ago

Am new on NRAS Site....

Evening folks.... It's late on a Wednesday night, and I still can't believe that I have RA. I was given the news this morning by a stand in GP. It's seemingly...Evening folks.... It's late on a Wednesday night, and I still can't believe tha...

joe69•5 years ago

1st Visit To Rheumatologist Just As I Had Feared. Fibromyalgia, Yes - RA, Inconclusive

Sorry to moan, but i'm so upset and angry. After originally seeing my GP back in early February, I finally saw the Rheumatologist this evening. He was the...Sorry to moan, but i'm so upset and angry. After originally seeing my GP back i...

ShellyWelly•5 years ago

Loosing my grip !

Just wanted to ask if anyone has had the feeling that their bladder is not working like the rest of their body !!, I cant seem to get very far when I feel as...Just wanted to ask if anyone has had the feeling that their bladder is not worki...

nellysgran•5 years ago

Have you claimed PIP or ESA? Please help NRAS by sharing your experiences!

I am currently working away on NRAS’s submissions to the Independent Reviews of both Personal Independence Payment (PIP) and the Work Capability Assessment...I am currently working away on NRAS’s submissions to the Independent Reviews of ...

HiddenNRAS•5 years ago

Day 2 on steroids...Is this normal?

So i'm on day two of taking oral Prednisolone and to say I feel utterly manic would be an understatement! I've read this is a common side effect, but as the...So i'm on day two of taking oral Prednisolone and to say I feel utterly manic wo...

ShellyWelly•5 years ago

NRAS Group Meetings W/C 4th August

Dear All Please find details of the NRAS group meetings taking place next week: NRAS Group Meetings—Week Commencing 4th August 2014 Birmingham North NRAS...Dear All Please find details of the NRAS group meetings taking place next week:...

Kim-NRASNRAS•5 years ago

hoping for a miracle

hi i am currently taking sulpha salzine which i have been taking for 6 months unfortunately i cannot have methotrexate due to a bad reaction in the first few...hi i am currently taking sulpha salzine which i have been taking for 6 months un...

bushwack•5 years ago

Thanks for the help!

Hi, I'm Mike. Diagnosed with early rheumatoid arthritis last week after an amazingly short three months after the initial onset of major symptoms. Anti CCP...Hi, I'm Mike. Diagnosed with early rheumatoid arthritis last week after an amazi...

BaldyBeaver•5 years ago

Pip

I'm still waiting for my assessment since November, not heard a thingI'm still waiting for my assessment since November, not heard a thing

Laceygreen•5 years ago

Advice burning ache in bottom and down left leg

Hi does anyone get this. It's an achey burning feeling left side spin in bottom and the ache radiates down left leg to foot. And bending over very painfully...Hi does anyone get this. It's an achey burning feeling left side spin in bottom ...

artyone•5 years ago

Day 14 coming of Tramadol

Hope I am not boring you all with my updates sorry if I am. Went to the doctors again last night after 2 weeks on 50mg in the morning and 100mg at night he has...Hope I am not boring you all with my updates sorry if I am. Went to the doctors ...

victoriablue•5 years ago

Normal blood tests

Last week I had a significant flare up. I could barely walk, my hands were swollen, I could not bend by fingers, my right knee was swollen and multiple other...Last week I had a significant flare up. I could barely walk, my hands were swol...

shareasmile•5 years ago

Nausea & Diarrhoer

I have RA and have been taking 15mg methotrixate together with other drugs for the last eighteen months and have on the whole been ok . Just recently the day...I have RA and have been taking 15mg methotrixate together with other drugs for t...

jackiestu•5 years ago

cold

I have never had a problem with being cold I never like it too hot bet it a bit much when in this hot weather I have been sat with a cardigan around my...I have never had a problem with being cold I never like it too hot bet it a bit ...

Hidden•5 years ago

Swimming & The Feel Good Factor

When the alarm went off at 6 something this morning I groaned. I was stiff everywhere and my back was so painful I must have looked like a 90 year old getting...When the alarm went off at 6 something this morning I groaned. I was stiff every...

ShellyWelly•5 years ago

Find something positive to write

Today for me the sun shining where I live. I live at the seaside and the RNLI hovercraft has just gone out and done a rescue. After a very long long...Today for me the sun shining where I live. I live at the seaside and the RNLI ho...

Possitive_ attitude•5 years ago

Gideons Cysts?

I just noticed a squishy lump under the ball of my left big toe (metatarsal joint) and I think it may be a Gideons cyst after a quick search online. This comes...I just noticed a squishy lump under the ball of my left big toe (metatarsal join...

Karen77•5 years ago

Stressful day

I barely slept all weekend, worrying about finally seeing the Rheumatologist on Weds. I had a GP appointment tonight and was worrying about that too. I had to...I barely slept all weekend, worrying about finally seeing the Rheumatologist on ...

ShellyWelly•5 years ago

Transport Survey in the London Area

Hi all, we have been asked to post this survey on behalf of Transport For All. It is aimed at people living the London area: Have you or someone you know...Hi all, we have been asked to post this survey on behalf of Transport For All. ...

Beverley-NRAS•5 years ago

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Bone marrow cancer

I have just been diagnosed with a malignant cancer in my bone marrow, official name is T Cell LGLL (Large Granular Lymphocytic Leukaemia). Apparently 30% of...I have just been diagnosed with a malignant cancer in my bone marrow, official n...

anneileen•5 years ago

Methotrexat and sore skin

Was wondering if anyone gets very sore skin, its red, dry and very sore i am on methotrexate and hydrocloroquine around my nose is the worse part thanks Was wondering if anyone gets very sore skin, its red, dry and very sore i am on ...

emmajj1971•5 years ago

Just diagnosed very confused

Hello I was diagnosed last week after months of pain , I have palindrome RA and early aggressive RA , I had a shot of steriod so am not feeling to bad as I am...Hello I was diagnosed last week after months of pain , I have palindrome RA and ...

Chocnbags•5 years ago

Rheumatoid arthritis, pain is back with new symptoms

Hello. I've been suffering from rheumatoid arthritis since 2006, after a long ordeal through doctors, drugs without any effect such as Cortisone, Chloroquine...Hello. I've been suffering from rheumatoid arthritis since 2006, after a long o...

cindy19981•5 years ago

Sweating

Hi. Every one just wanted to ask do any of you sweat a lot. I sweat like mad my hair and every thing is soaking with sweat wondering if it is. Meds. Or...Hi. Every one just wanted to ask do any of you sweat a lot. I sweat like mad my ...

shady•5 years ago

Does anybody else's swell up after having a bath?

I had a right ankle triple fusion last September with five bolts being inserted. I have found that every time I have a bath that ankle really swells up and...I had a right ankle triple fusion last September with five bolts being inserted....

Cattledog•5 years ago

Few beers

Hello everyone. I'm new on hear. Just a quick question. I have had ra for about a year now and it's been hard to say the least. Things have been gradually...Hello everyone. I'm new on hear. Just a quick question. I have had ra for about ...

cliffsills•5 years ago

is swallowing food a problem with rd ?

I have started to notice discomfort when eating is this a problem you could get with rdI have started to notice discomfort when eating is this a problem you could get ...

Hidden•5 years ago

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