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Cimzia concerns

I have been on Cimzia five weeks and it is my first biologic. I was told it will probably take twelve weeks before I will know if it's going to work or not. I...

I have been on Cimzia five weeks and it is my first biologic. I was told it wil...

AmySue75

•9 years ago

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Low blood sugar on sulfa?

I'm type 2 diabetic, and I'm finding my sugars much lower than usual. I've only just increased my dose the next increment (500 mg twice a day) and I've had to...

I'm type 2 diabetic, and I'm finding my sugars much lower than usual. I've only...

Azabat

•9 years ago

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Arava

After having been on mtx for 9 months, I was taken off it 7 weeks ago due to a cough, lung function tests, x rays and ct scan later I have today been given...

After having been on mtx for 9 months, I was taken off it 7 weeks ago due to a c...

Lynn29754

•9 years ago

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Low white cells is an operation advisable.

For the last 2 years I have been treated for R/A, approx. 9 months ago following a regular blood test my white b/count registered 0.2 all medication was...

For the last 2 years I have been treated for R/A, approx. 9 months ago following...

Scorpius

•9 years ago

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OH Appt

Hi. Hope this sunny day finds you all ok. Have an Occupational health meeting tomorrow as I have been signed off work for 3 months now. I work as a Senior...

Hi. Hope this sunny day finds you all ok. Have an Occupational health meeting t...

Tinat3

•9 years ago

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Humira Update

Quick update - third Humira injection last week and enjoying knitting my second throw 😊 I've even managed to mow my lawn! Thank you everyone for your kind...

Quick update - third Humira injection last week and enjoying knitting my second ...

bernese1225

•9 years ago

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Rash gate continued

Thanks so much for your replies worth trying ultrasun, won't put anything on face yet but will get some for everywhere else I used to use hawaiin tropic factor...

Thanks so much for your replies worth trying ultrasun, won't put anything on fac...

bunker1

•9 years ago

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Fusion vs Replacement

Hi All I have RA (41) and I'm in severe pain with my right wrist. My left wrist is fused and I'm trying not to have to fused the right. I enjoy basketball,...

Hi All I have RA (41) and I'm in severe pain with my right wrist. My left wrist...

TreyG

•9 years ago

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Rash gate continues

You are so right it is awful the things which might sound so little and insignificant to others sometimes are like my doc said yesterday the straw that broke...

You are so right it is awful the things which might sound so little and insignif...

bunker1

•9 years ago

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Rituximab minus MTX? Anyone on Rituximab but not taking MTX?

Just a quickie (for me!) as I lost a vital key on my keyboard and can't type an aitc*!! Grr. ;-) Laptop going in for repair next week as need it for...

Just a quickie (for me!) as I lost a vital key on my keyboard and can't type an ...

NeonkittyUK

•9 years ago

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Wrist

Has anybody else had this?? When I'm using my thumb to toggle down on iPad it's constantly cracking like its jumping out of joint very painful 😔

Has anybody else had this?? When I'm using my thumb to toggle down on iPad it's ...

Deejojo

•9 years ago

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Stomach Cramps - upper Abdominal Pain

I have PsA, and Cancer. I'm on Enbrel 25mg, twice weekly, also currently on a descending dose of Pred. (10mg). I'm also taking 1000mg of Naproxen 500mg twice a...

I have PsA, and Cancer. I'm on Enbrel 25mg, twice weekly, also currently on a de...

Slightly_ginger

•9 years ago

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Rheumatoid....

Hi guys, nice to find somewhere where there are like-minded and like-jointed people lol. Please excuse the following ramble but I would value your help and...

Hi guys, nice to find somewhere where there are like-minded and like-jointed peo...

brightangel

•9 years ago

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Thanks for making me not feel like I'm going mad

Thanks so much for your replies it's good to let off steam and anything that helps reduce the good old stress. You have both cheered me up just the fact that...

Thanks so much for your replies it's good to let off steam and anything that hel...

bunker1

•9 years ago

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Rash on face could it be the methertrexate

I have been diagnosed with adult onset stills disease last December and have been on methertrexate 20 mg injection and previously had steroids 40 mg, steroid...

I have been diagnosed with adult onset stills disease last December and have bee...

bunker1

•9 years ago

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Shingles shot prior to CLL diagnosis.

I was diagnosed with stage 0 CLL about 8 months ago. I have seen a lot of posts about shingles. I received my Shingles shot about 3 years ago, so I assume I...

I was diagnosed with stage 0 CLL about 8 months ago. I have seen a lot of posts ...

meemsdream

•9 years ago

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new place for pain

hi everyone; not on very often but read posts every few days, i have had RD for many years now but have got a new pain that ive never had before my hip and...

hi everyone; not on very often but read posts every few days, i have had RD for ...

digger1

•9 years ago

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Gabapentin?

I had myRhuemy appt on Thursday and she thought my RA was being controlled by Leflunamide however the pains I have had in my leg and foot for a few years and...

I had myRhuemy appt on Thursday and she thought my RA was being controlled by Le...

Hidden

•9 years ago

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Biologics

I am due to start biologics in the the week or so. I'm not on any arthritis meds at the mo because nothing has worked for me. I am on 20mg of prednisolone and...

I am due to start biologics in the the week or so. I'm not on any arthritis meds...

02tkwillx

•9 years ago

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Wheelchair Blues

Hi. Im recovering slowly after 2nd hip revision. Have finally started weight bearing with crutches, but muscle strength is very poor so cant go far. Still...

Hi. Im recovering slowly after 2nd hip revision. Have finally started weight b...

LizzieMay

•9 years ago

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Discrimination at work or being passed over promotions because the work is physically demanding, Absences from work.

Do you feel like you ever were passed over a promotion or you missed a turn at a job that you really wanted because you have a disability? Do they put up with...

Do you feel like you ever were passed over a promotion or you missed a turn at a...

Hidden

•9 years ago

16 Replies

metoject supply issues

Is anyone having a problem getting hold of their metoject 15mg? My pharmacy keep letting me down and once again today they're telling me they can't get stock....

Is anyone having a problem getting hold of their metoject 15mg? My pharmacy keep...

Hidden

•9 years ago

29 Replies

Enbrel

Hi, is anyone on Enbrel injections ? I've been on this now for a year & half, and lately m having flares again. Not sure if it's extra work load ? Also my...

Hi, is anyone on Enbrel injections ? I've been on this now for a year & half, an...

dawnrose123

•9 years ago

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Pip

Well it came today my pip application omg it's like war&peace well it took me an hour to fill it in hope I get it??? As I have been getting dla couldn't manage...

Well it came today my pip application omg it's like war&peace well it took me an...

Deejojo

•9 years ago

10 Replies

RA symptoms or possible Lupos

Hi, I'm in my mid 40s and been very health all my life. six months ago I started having joint pain in various joints. The pain and swelling in my hands and...

Hi, I'm in my mid 40s and been very health all my life. six months ago I started...

lisita

•9 years ago

16 Replies

Pregnancy

Hi I've had rheumatoid arthritis for over twenty yrs I started with it when I was a teenager I have a daughter and would like another child but after havin my...

Hi I've had rheumatoid arthritis for over twenty yrs I started with it when I wa...

Launaloo9

•9 years ago

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Advice re open lung biopsy

Hi All, Has anyone had an open lung biopsy and if so how long was the hospital stay and do you have to wait three months before being able to fly? I am due to...

Hi All, Has anyone had an open lung biopsy and if so how long was the hospital s...

dmc12

•9 years ago

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Fluid on knee - update

Hi, well I saw my Rheumy Specialist Nurse yesterday hoping she would drain the fluid from my knee. We had a good talk about how I have been feeling and she did...

Hi, well I saw my Rheumy Specialist Nurse yesterday hoping she would drain the f...

Hidden

•9 years ago

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Burning tongue !

I have just taken my increased dose of mtx 15mg. About 3 hours later my tongue felt like I had just drank a really hot drink and burnt it. Has anyone else had...

I have just taken my increased dose of mtx 15mg. About 3 hours later my tongue f...

Hidden

•9 years ago

17 Replies

pain

was going to buy a paingone today had a free demo only to find I don't have the strength in my hands to press the pen gutted I knew the were bad but still...

was going to buy a paingone today had a free demo only to find I don't have the...

Hidden

•9 years ago

3 Replies

Posts - NRAS | HealthUnlocked

NRAS

All posts for April 2015

Cimzia concerns

Low blood sugar on sulfa?

Arava

Low white cells is an operation advisable.

OH Appt

Humira Update

Rash gate continued

Fusion vs Replacement

Rash gate continues

Rituximab minus MTX? Anyone on Rituximab but not taking MTX?

Wrist

Stomach Cramps - upper Abdominal Pain

Rheumatoid....

Thanks for making me not feel like I'm going mad

Rash on face could it be the methertrexate

Shingles shot prior to CLL diagnosis.

new place for pain

Gabapentin?

Biologics

Wheelchair Blues

Discrimination at work or being passed over promotions because the work is physically demanding, Absences from work.

metoject supply issues

Enbrel

Pip

RA symptoms or possible Lupos

Pregnancy

Advice re open lung biopsy

Fluid on knee - update

Burning tongue !

pain

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