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Going in to hospital next week for my full knee op and I'm soo scared ,and I still have,nt heard from pip been waiting since November last year, I'm now going...

Going in to hospital next week for my full knee op and I'm soo scared ,and I sti...

Laceygreen

•10 years ago

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Ah, Pride goeth before the Fall

I was going to post an encouragement to exercise: even with both knees replaced, a hip replacement, an ankle fusion, and just turning 60 I've managed to ride...

I was going to post an encouragement to exercise: even with both knees replaced,...

pdp1134

•10 years ago

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Night sweats

I have been taking methotrexate and humeria for about 18 months now with no side affects apart from slight nausea and associated stomach issues for 24 hours...

I have been taking methotrexate and humeria for about 18 months now with no side...

RichardG

•10 years ago

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Life without Methotrexate?

I just wanted to ask if anyone is on biologic drugs without taking Methotrexate. I inject Enbrel/Etanercept once a week and I'm supposed to be injecting...

I just wanted to ask if anyone is on biologic drugs without taking Methotrexate....

SARAHG

•10 years ago

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couldnt give a flip days...

Does anybody else have these? my RA has been acting up recently.... not bad. just paracetamol uncomfy,,playing alternate front of the ankles... today its here...

Does anybody else have these? my RA has been acting up recently.... not bad. jus...

mohikan22

•10 years ago

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Cough that want go away

I am writing this for my friend, she has been to the doctor and chemist taken all the medicine and tablets, waste of money she still has this cough, tried...

I am writing this for my friend, she has been to the doctor and chemist taken a...

TINA2318

•10 years ago

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Care and support for people with RA and their carers

NRAS has launched a new survey to investigate the experiences of care and support in England for people living with Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) and their carers....

NRAS has launched a new survey to investigate the experiences of care and suppor...

EmmaS-NRAS

NRAS•10 years ago

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It's a goodbye from me....

Hi All, I just wanted to let you know that today is very sadly my last day at NRAS. I am moving house and moving on to pastures new. I have loved every minute...

Hi All, I just wanted to let you know that today is very sadly my last day at N...

Hidden

•10 years ago

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NRAS Group Meetings Next Week...

Dear All Please find details of the NRAS group meetings taking place next week: NRAS Group Meetings—Week Commencing 1st September 2014 Thanet NRAS Group...

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

Kim-NRAS

NRAS•10 years ago

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MTX side afects

Has anyone had trouble with there central nerves system with this condition or on mtx, my head has this involuntary nodding as though the nerve ends are...

Has anyone had trouble with there central nerves system with this condition or o...

rose49

•10 years ago

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Medications stopped for surgery

I have RA and stopped taking Enbrel back in April due to surgery. Since then I have had an infection in the wound area and further surgery, so I have only had...

I have RA and stopped taking Enbrel back in April due to surgery. Since then I h...

L1zzy

•10 years ago

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Steroid injection and leg cramps

Hi, I had a steroid injection in my bum 2 days ago and last night I suffered terrible cramps in both calves, I haven't had leg cramps like that before so can't...

Hi, I had a steroid injection in my bum 2 days ago and last night I suffered ter...

Hapi72

•10 years ago

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Tramadol

Oh what a awful few days I have had. This is the worst I have been since I started coming of Tramadol Getting restless legs flu like symtems not sleeping well...

Oh what a awful few days I have had. This is the worst I have been since I start...

victoriablue

•10 years ago

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New job

Hi all I start my first job next week after completing my uni degree and wanted some tips on how you all manage with tiredness and aches etc. I am 9 weeks...

Hi all I start my first job next week after completing my uni degree and wanted...

SianLouise

•10 years ago

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New NRAS Group Launching in East London

NRAS representatives Gill and Kim will be in Mile End, East London on Monday 13th October to host a rheumatoid arthritis information evening with the support...

NRAS representatives Gill and Kim will be in Mile End, East London on Monday 13t...

Kim-NRAS

NRAS•10 years ago

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RA

I've been taking methotrexate for 6 weeks now, got up to six 2.5 tablets a week and one folic acid tablet a week. Well I have to say that I felt sick and...

I've been taking methotrexate for 6 weeks now, got up to six 2.5 tablets a week ...

masymae

•10 years ago

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Help and advice needed with RA and my Humira treatment please ....................................................

I am currently on steroids 12.5mg since Jan 2014, take oramorph and co-codamol, started Humira 6 weeks ago but am not feeling any benefits at all yet, I have...

I am currently on steroids 12.5mg since Jan 2014, take oramorph and co-codamol, ...

beckybooboo

•10 years ago

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Pip

Hello I have my pip assessment on Friday and wandered how successful others have been? I don't want to exaggerate my condition but feel the support is...

Hello I have my pip assessment on Friday and wandered how successful others hav...

SianLouise

•10 years ago

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Tooth update 2

So been back to the dentist and got dry socket and infection...no wonder it hurts so much. Back to dentist tomorrow again!

So been back to the dentist and got dry socket and infection...no wonder it hurt...

Crazyjo

•10 years ago

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I saw my rheumatologist yesterday , and he recommend trying Enbrel! I can't help but worry about taking it!!

My doctor said that getting the injection would be less likely to effect my liver as the other DMARDS has!, so I'm waiting now to get approved by my...

My doctor said that getting the injection would be less likely to effect my live...

gingeq

•10 years ago

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Injections

Why would my consultant want me to have an injection in my back when it's my knees that have oa in them but I do suffer with a. Bulging disc ???? Confused ????

Why would my consultant want me to have an injection in my back when it's my kne...

Deejojo

•10 years ago

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RA and benefits

Just wondering if anyone knows about benefits. I have RA and taking methotrexate for 6 weeks now. Since taking it and with the RA, I have been really unwell...

Just wondering if anyone knows about benefits. I have RA and taking methotrexate...

masymae

•10 years ago

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Waiting for embrel.

Hi everyone. My consultant took me off all meds excepts for mtx around a month ago. I am waiting for embrel now. Which I should get next week. I have had...

Hi everyone. My consultant took me off all meds excepts for mtx around a month...

Slumberparty

•10 years ago

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New NRAS Group Launching in Chesterfield

NRAS representatives Gill and Clare will be in Chesterfield on Tuesday 7th October to host a rheumatoid arthritis information evening with the support of...

NRAS representatives Gill and Clare will be in Chesterfield on Tuesday 7th Octob...

Kim-NRAS

NRAS•10 years ago

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Tooth update

Deep infection so antibiotics it is then. Not happy!

Crazyjo

•10 years ago

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Low cortisol level?

Hi all... I have RA and am on methotrexate. I have been unwell for 15 weeks with stomach/IBS type symptoms. I have been seeing the doctor regularly and now...

Hi all... I have RA and am on methotrexate. I have been unwell for 15 weeks wit...

Adelaide1

•10 years ago

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Hydroxtchloroquine and low glucose levels

Hi im on day 2 of my new medication of 200mg a day of hydroxtchloroquine. And today I feel I can't stop eating. Im eating every 2 hours cos I start to feel...

Hi im on day 2 of my new medication of 200mg a day of hydroxtchloroquine. And t...

Pipcat15

•10 years ago

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Pregnancy and RA and ITP

Hello there I was wandering if anybody had any knowledge or experience with RA and ITP ( a condition that affects platelets) during pregnancy? I have...

Hello there I was wandering if anybody had any knowledge or experience with RA ...

SianLouise

•10 years ago

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PELVIC PAIN AND 14WKS 4 DAYS PG

Hi all,Been doing really well so far.past the nausea and tiredness phase. I recently developed severe pain on both pelvic joints.sleeping is a nightmare as...

Hi all,Been doing really well so far.past the nausea and tiredness phase. I rece...

lubash

•10 years ago

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Knees

Well hopefully will get new knee replacement soon well the patella anyway

Deejojo

•10 years ago

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Posts - NRAS | HealthUnlocked

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All posts for August 2014

Help

Ah, Pride goeth before the Fall

Night sweats

Life without Methotrexate?

couldnt give a flip days...

Cough that want go away

Care and support for people with RA and their carers

It's a goodbye from me....

NRAS Group Meetings Next Week...

MTX side afects

Medications stopped for surgery

Steroid injection and leg cramps

Tramadol

New job

New NRAS Group Launching in East London

RA

Help and advice needed with RA and my Humira treatment please ....................................................

Pip

Tooth update 2

I saw my rheumatologist yesterday , and he recommend trying Enbrel! I can't help but worry about taking it!!

Injections

RA and benefits

Waiting for embrel.

New NRAS Group Launching in Chesterfield

Tooth update

Low cortisol level?

Hydroxtchloroquine and low glucose levels

Pregnancy and RA and ITP

PELVIC PAIN AND 14WKS 4 DAYS PG

Knees

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