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Abatacept concerns

Hi all After all this time I still haven't had any treatment! Supposed to be switching from rituximab to abatacept but just don't like the look of the risks...

Hi all After all this time I still haven't had any treatment! Supposed to be swi...

marief

•10 years ago

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Last week to complete this important survey

NRAS is conducting a survey to investigate the experiences of people living with Rheumatoid Arthritis who receive help with everyday activities as well as the...

NRAS is conducting a survey to investigate the experiences of people living with...

Clare-NRAS

Partner•10 years ago

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Feeling discouraged

I got diagnosed over a year ago. Been on enbrel since May. Was on 22 mg.pills Of mtx.but doc switch me to otrexup ( mtx injections). Took my first injection...

I got diagnosed over a year ago. Been on enbrel since May. Was on 22 mg.pills Of...

drg82667

•10 years ago

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NRAS Group Meetings Next Week

Dear All Please find details the NRAS Group meetings taking place next week. NRAS Group Meetings—Week Commencing 6th October 2014 Birmingham North NRAS...

Dear All Please find details the NRAS Group meetings taking place next week. ...

Kim-NRAS

NRAS•10 years ago

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Due to go on methotrexate

I'm new to this site and love reading everyone's posts. I'm on steroids at the mo due to a flare up with my inflammory arthritis. Mt consultant at guys...

I'm new to this site and love reading everyone's posts. I'm on steroids at the m...

02tkwillx

•10 years ago

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Help needed

Anybody had hemicrania continuo

Nicosue

•10 years ago

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Finally, I've been diagnosed!! I DO have inflammatory arthritis.

I've been a little quiet of late, I wanted to get my head down and try not to think about things too much. I've also been enjoying a short remission (back into...

I've been a little quiet of late, I wanted to get my head down and try not to th...

ShellyWelly

•10 years ago

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tonsil stones

I seen to be getting tonsil stone most days is the anything to do with the immune system working overtime due to rd

I seen to be getting tonsil stone most days is the anything to do with the immun...

Hidden

•10 years ago

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New campaign on remission!

Hi Everyone, We are launching a great campaign next week and I just want to know in a couple of sentences what remission means to you. If you would like to...

Hi Everyone, We are launching a great campaign next week and I just want to kno...

Hidden

•10 years ago

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Very painful little finger &wrist

I hav been reading the details of everyones medical issues the one that decribes what I have the most is from bassonpiano!the pics look exactly like what I...

I hav been reading the details of everyones medical issues the one that decribes...

tori19551

•10 years ago

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RA and Asthma

Newly diagnosed with RA, since 11Aug been on Mtx & Hydroxychloroquine & Prednisolone. My steroid asthma inhaler has caused thrush in my throat twice. Am now on...

Newly diagnosed with RA, since 11Aug been on Mtx & Hydroxychloroquine & Predniso...

Hidden

•10 years ago

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Just what I needed!!

Hi all, Was feeling so rotten finally decided I'd better see a doctor. Luckily, there was a drop in clinic at the surgery (didn't even know they did this! )...

Hi all, Was feeling so rotten finally decided I'd better see a doctor. Luckily,...

hatshepsut

•10 years ago

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Question about stopping Hydroxy

I went back to my rheumy for my 6 month check this past Thursday. He asked how I was doing on the Hydroxy. I told him that I didn't see any real difference...

I went back to my rheumy for my 6 month check this past Thursday. He asked how ...

carotopgal

•10 years ago

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See, I knew I was right. It's RA flare not OA!

Some of you may remember from my last posts that I have been off MTX for 6 months due to chest infections. Have been flaring in knee and elbow and finally...

Some of you may remember from my last posts that I have been off MTX for 6 month...

jeanjack

•10 years ago

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leflunomide

I have RA and tried plaquenil methotrexate and cimzia. The only drug that worked was cimzia but I had horrific side effects. My rheumy started me on...

I have RA and tried plaquenil methotrexate and cimzia. The only drug that work...

katfisher

•10 years ago

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Research aimed at people aged between 18 to 30 who were diagnosed with a rheumatic disease as a child.

NRAS is pleased to support this piece of research by Hannah Power on the topic of rheumatology transitional service (moving from child to adult services)....

NRAS is pleased to support this piece of research by Hannah Power on the topic ...

Clare-NRAS

Partner•10 years ago

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cryoglobulin test,

Has anyone had this test a cryoglobulin blood test,I am a little worried about what the results will show. I have just had my blood done today as requested by...

Has anyone had this test a cryoglobulin blood test,I am a little worried about w...

Ardea

•10 years ago

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NRAS is coming to Cornwall!

Dear All I'm pleased to let you know that myself and Gill will be hosting a rheumatoid arthritis information evening on Wednesday 12th November from 6:30pm in...

Dear All I'm pleased to let you know that myself and Gill will be hosting a rhe...

Kim-NRAS

NRAS•10 years ago

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What is it?

I have joint pain, mostly the major joints (knees, hips, SIJ, lower back) sometimes elbows and shoulders. Now this pain is not normally felt until I move, more...

I have joint pain, mostly the major joints (knees, hips, SIJ, lower back) someti...

jointpain

•10 years ago

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Rheumatoid arthritis diagnosis. yes or no?

Hi all, This is my first post as i need help and clarification. Back in March this year 2014, out of no where i woke up with Swollen fingers in the AM, did...

Hi all, This is my first post as i need help and clarification. Back in March th...

hall10

•10 years ago

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Methotrexate and side effects

Hi I've been taking methotrexate for 9 weeks now and this week was my first full dose, 20mg. Since taking it I've had really bad lower abdominal pain and...

Hi I've been taking methotrexate for 9 weeks now and this week was my first fu...

MariePT

•10 years ago

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Mtx

Hi everyone I'm on 15 mg mix & 5g folic acid was just curious about hairloss I've been on it for two weeks & and so far I havnt had side affects to bad. My...

Hi everyone I'm on 15 mg mix & 5g folic acid was just curious about hairloss I'v...

chemar

•10 years ago

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Humira - headache?

I had my first Humira injection last week and had a mild headache on the day and the following day. Yesterday the headache came back but worse and I feel sick...

I had my first Humira injection last week and had a mild headache on the day and...

Barrister

•10 years ago

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Newly diagnosed - when to take meds?

After thinking I may have RD for over a year, it was finally confirmed yesterday. I did see a locum rheumie last year but I think there was a mix up as the...

After thinking I may have RD for over a year, it was finally confirmed yesterday...

KatyMary

•10 years ago

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Hydroxychloroquine Side Effects?

Hi all- sorry I haven't posted in ages. So I've had a 100% official Diagnosis now- Anti CCP Postive Rheumatoid Arthritis. Methotrexate wasn't working so well...

Hi all- sorry I haven't posted in ages. So I've had a 100% official Diagnosis no...

AmandaMc

•10 years ago

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All posts for October 2014

Abatacept concerns

Last week to complete this important survey

Feeling discouraged

NRAS Group Meetings Next Week

Due to go on methotrexate

Help needed

Finally, I've been diagnosed!! I DO have inflammatory arthritis.

tonsil stones

New campaign on remission!

Very painful little finger &wrist

RA and Asthma

Just what I needed!!

Question about stopping Hydroxy

See, I knew I was right. It's RA flare not OA!

leflunomide

Research aimed at people aged between 18 to 30 who were diagnosed with a rheumatic disease as a child.

cryoglobulin test,

NRAS is coming to Cornwall!

What is it?

Rheumatoid arthritis diagnosis. yes or no?

Methotrexate and side effects

Mtx

Humira - headache?

Newly diagnosed - when to take meds?

Hydroxychloroquine Side Effects?

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