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Skin cancer

I was diagnosed with skin cancer approx. 4 years ago and subsequently had 2 minor operations to remove growth's from lip and ear, in the last month I have...

I was diagnosed with skin cancer approx. 4 years ago and subsequently had 2 mino...

Scorpius

•10 years ago

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pip

hi all i have got a indefinite award for pip and i am so scared of my money been taken away from me all the worry is making me ill and so depressed my...

hi all i have got a indefinite award for pip and i am so scared of my money bee...

ords

•10 years ago

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RA and leg pains

Please can anyone help? I've had RA for just over a year, and for three months have had pain, or an ache, in backs of my legs, it's getting worse, have told 3...

Please can anyone help? I've had RA for just over a year, and for three months h...

scotslass333

•10 years ago

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Clinical psychologist

Hi everyone. I went for a pain manage appointment a couple of weeks ago. While i was waiting i had to fill out a questionaire about my feeling towards life, my...

Hi everyone. I went for a pain manage appointment a couple of weeks ago. While i...

alibromo

•10 years ago

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Hi all not been on for a while, does anyone have any advice on Rituximab?

I was diagnosed in august 2012 and have not has the condition under control at all, I take methx 25mg injention, hydro, dicfonic,15mg steroids thats just to...

I was diagnosed in august 2012 and have not has the condition under control at a...

micky40

•10 years ago

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it's because of the new protocol with new metro pen!

just spoken to my consultants secretary she tells me it's because of the new pen and the protocol they have to follow so that is the reason why i have to go...

just spoken to my consultants secretary she tells me it's because of the new pen...

lovingit

•10 years ago

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For 3 months,every week on a Thursday I have to attend the hospital to start the process for injections of MTX!!!!!!!

I had no idea it would take so long to change over from tablets to injections :'( Has anyone else experienced this and could give me some advice Thanks Anne x

I had no idea it would take so long to change over from tablets to injections :'...

lovingit

•10 years ago

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1st Embrel injection

Despite my apprehension, I found the self-injection really easy (probably helped by a generous subcutaneous site!). In fact, it was so painless that I couldn't...

Despite my apprehension, I found the self-injection really easy (probably helped...

Jora

•10 years ago

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Just a quick question if I had a steriod injection on Monday when will it start to work

What would happen if I took steroids on top of the injection as I have a few put aside and thought if I took them it might speed up the injection working or...

What would happen if I took steroids on top of the injection as I have a few put...

Debbie20

•10 years ago

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Has anyone become more hairy?

I have noticed that I am becoming more hairy on my face ( cheeks and upper lip, moustache area) and fore arms. I have been on Mtx, sulpha, and now leflunomide...

I have noticed that I am becoming more hairy on my face ( cheeks and upper lip, ...

DrWhoFan

•10 years ago

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Does anyone know of help with on copays

I have just been put on the V-go patch for type 2 diabetes and the copay on the insulin it needs to use is 110.00 and that was totally unexpected we are on a...

I have just been put on the V-go patch for type 2 diabetes and the copay on the ...

kiem3175

•10 years ago

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Knees

Well the useless consultant of mine won't do knee replacement even though all the damage is behind my knee cap

Well the useless consultant of mine won't do knee replacement even though all th...

Deejojo

•10 years ago

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I have been diagnosed with shingles

I have been given anti viral tablets, and stop meth and hydrox. The rash is not paining only when touched, but the pain appears to be inside my abdomen on the...

I have been given anti viral tablets, and stop meth and hydrox. The rash is not ...

diamondlights

•10 years ago

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Cimzia/methotrexate/hydroxy = coldsores and mouth sores

I am quite used to my mouth shedding skin and having an occasional sore inside my mouth but since starting Cimzia a few months ago, am getting a recurring...

I am quite used to my mouth shedding skin and having an occasional sore inside m...

Annielou

•10 years ago

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Do antiTNFs work without backup?

I'm currently on methotrexate, lefluomide and hydroxy and will be starting on enbrel in a few weeks time. My understanding is that I will have to carry on...

I'm currently on methotrexate, lefluomide and hydroxy and will be starting on en...

wishbone

•10 years ago

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Heel pain???

Hi was wondering if anyone else has this problem. I have rheumatoid , since I woke up this morning I can't put my weight on my right foot shooting pain in my...

Hi was wondering if anyone else has this problem. I have rheumatoid , since I wo...

clare36

•10 years ago

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on 6th injection of Enbrel ,how often do you have bloodtests

daintydina

•10 years ago

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"Damage to joints through RA and pain are two entirely separate things" Can anyone explain ?

My Rheumatology clinical nurse said to me " joint damage and pain are two separate things" I would be so grateful if someone can explain this statement to me,...

My Rheumatology clinical nurse said to me " joint damage and pain are two separa...

petalnumber2

•10 years ago

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Feeling very worried about starting methotrexate, I have been told so many bad things about this drug , what other medication could I have

I did have a steriod injection on Monday it hasn't started to work yet and take co codamol for pain , I picked up the methotrexate today after bloods done on...

I did have a steriod injection on Monday it hasn't started to work yet and take ...

Debbie20

•10 years ago

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Pip

I rang pip again today as I was told that I should be seen in the next 4weeks so thought I would ring them again just to make sure this was correct, well no...

I rang pip again today as I was told that I should be seen in the next 4weeks so...

Laceygreen

•10 years ago

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Discharged with my knee.

Well i was at Walsgrave hospital this morning re; my new knee. I don't know if you remember but five years ago another hospital replaced my knee and did it...

Well i was at Walsgrave hospital this morning re; my new knee. I don't know if y...

sylvi

•10 years ago

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Shoes!!!

Hey folks, I wondered if anyone had found any good suppliers for comfortable yet stylish shoes, I have bunions on my feet as well as RA which makes it...

Hey folks, I wondered if anyone had found any good suppliers for comfortable yet...

Bev486

•10 years ago

19 Replies

At PMQ's to- day a woman MP asked the PM about RA and NICE guidance. Although I have re-wound about 4 times can't get her name.

The MP concerned was dressed in pink suit and name sounded like Linda Reardon to me, but not sure. Her right hand appeared to be badly RA damaged. Can't find...

The MP concerned was dressed in pink suit and name sounded like Linda Reardon to...

siskin

•10 years ago

4 Replies

I'm waiting to to see the RA doctor on 28 July. I take cocodamol and naproxen ATM, but the pain and fatigue are unbearable? Any tips/advice

Would be really helpful

MariePT

•10 years ago

8 Replies

Blood test results

So I decided I'm going to take charge off my own destiny etc dramatic independent woman moment... You know how it is.... and have asked for my last two sets of...

So I decided I'm going to take charge off my own destiny etc dramatic independen...

Sandiedc

•10 years ago

5 Replies

could this be RA? rheumy says no

I am a 32 year old female. After an especially strenuous yoga class two weeks ago (which involved a lot of upper body poses ie pressure on elbows, wrists,...

I am a 32 year old female. After an especially strenuous yoga class two weeks ag...

brendala

•10 years ago

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how do I change my user name in profile

Hidden

•10 years ago

8 Replies

Radio2 interview

Great interview. Well done Ailsa on keeping that doc under control!!! 12 week window and don't go rushing to your doctor with sore knee, get the idea she...

Great interview. Well done Ailsa on keeping that doc under control!!! 12 week wi...

allanah

•10 years ago

32 Replies

Taking methotrexate and now to add sulfasalazine

I am currently on methotrexate and rheumy just added sulfasalazine. It never occured to me at the appointment but do u take them both on the same day or...

I am currently on methotrexate and rheumy just added sulfasalazine. It never occ...

chelleD

•10 years ago

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Worried about taking Methotrexate. Was dx'd with RA/Fibromyalgia April 2013 and on Plaqunil since. Helped a little after about six months of

taking and now things have gone downhill with wrist, fingers, ankles, shoulders, hips and even in the groin area on both sides to where it hurts to even walk....

taking and now things have gone downhill with wrist, fingers, ankles, shoulders,...

proudmom

•10 years ago

3 Replies

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All posts for July 2014

Skin cancer

pip

RA and leg pains

Clinical psychologist

Hi all not been on for a while, does anyone have any advice on Rituximab?

it's because of the new protocol with new metro pen!

For 3 months,every week on a Thursday I have to attend the hospital to start the process for injections of MTX!!!!!!!

1st Embrel injection

Just a quick question if I had a steriod injection on Monday when will it start to work

Has anyone become more hairy?

Does anyone know of help with on copays

Knees

I have been diagnosed with shingles

Cimzia/methotrexate/hydroxy = coldsores and mouth sores

Do antiTNFs work without backup?

Heel pain???

on 6th injection of Enbrel ,how often do you have bloodtests

"Damage to joints through RA and pain are two entirely separate things" Can anyone explain ?

Feeling very worried about starting methotrexate, I have been told so many bad things about this drug , what other medication could I have

Pip

Discharged with my knee.

Shoes!!!

At PMQ's to- day a woman MP asked the PM about RA and NICE guidance. Although I have re-wound about 4 times can't get her name.

I'm waiting to to see the RA doctor on 28 July. I take cocodamol and naproxen ATM, but the pain and fatigue are unbearable? Any tips/advice

Blood test results

could this be RA? rheumy says no

how do I change my user name in profile

Radio2 interview

Taking methotrexate and now to add sulfasalazine

Worried about taking Methotrexate. Was dx'd with RA/Fibromyalgia April 2013 and on Plaqunil since. Helped a little after about six months of

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