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Gratuitous poetry, morning after

Morning After Methotrexate Six in the morning though my alarm was set for seven, I am (contrary to all appearances) awake. Clever crows taunt from amid the...

Morning After Methotrexate Six in the morning though my alarm was set for seven...

Azabat

•9 years ago

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Rheumy appointment and the result of it.!!!

Well here we go then, had my appointment yesterday with my rheumatologist, also took along my husband too. He was completely different from when I saw him...

Well here we go then, had my appointment yesterday with my rheumatologist, also...

Titchyj

•9 years ago

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Pins and needles only in little finger for more than a week

Has anyone out there experienced it ? It doesn't hurt its just irritating at the moment. Just starting 2 get a little concerned because its there 24/7.will...

Has anyone out there experienced it ? It doesn't hurt its just irritating at t...

kaileo

•9 years ago

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tocilizumab

Well it seems I might be getting tocilizumab injections after a 5 month wait. I'm really hoping this treatment works for me. Anybody using this & what's your...

Well it seems I might be getting tocilizumab injections after a 5 month wait. I'...

Rachel43

•9 years ago

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NRAS Group Meetings Next Week

Hi All Please see details of the NRAS Group meetings taking place next week: NRAS Group Meetings—Week Commencing 20th April 2015 Hertfordshire NRAS Group...

Hi All Please see details of the NRAS Group meetings taking place next week: N...

Kim-NRAS

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Second Enbrel injection

Well I managed to do the injection, didn't stuff it up as I feared I would, hahahah I have gotten home from work and to my amazement I am not like something...

Well I managed to do the injection, didn't stuff it up as I feared I would, haha...

Someonesmother

•9 years ago

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Green

Green? Well, Natalie Bennett was the only one to mention People with Disabilities and getting rid of the dreaded All Work Test.

Green? Well, Natalie Bennett was the only one to mention People with Disabiliti...

Blackwitch

•9 years ago

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My first rituximab infusion

Just wanted to post that I received my first infusion today, went well and had no reaction at all. Just felt very tired and ready for a good sleep...

Just wanted to post that I received my first infusion today, went well and had n...

beckybooboo

•9 years ago

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MTX and problems

I saw rheumy nurse on Tuesday after lung function tests on Monday, Tests were abnormal and it is now thought that the mtx was causing the cough and as the LF...

I saw rheumy nurse on Tuesday after lung function tests on Monday, Tests were ab...

Lynn29754

•9 years ago

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P I P review.

Well i had a letter from Capita this morning they are coming to visit me for pip. They are coming to my house to interview. I shook when i got the letter this...

Well i had a letter from Capita this morning they are coming to visit me for pi...

sylvi

•9 years ago

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bioligicals

Hello,my question is where can I get manufacturers technical information regarding these type of drugs.

Hello,my question is where can I get manufacturers technical information regard...

mossgiel

•9 years ago

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Access to consultation?

What are the different type of consultation available in UK today? In my GP practice, telephone the surgery after 0830 for an appointment face to face to a...

What are the different type of consultation available in UK today? In my GP prac...

sandybrown

•9 years ago

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Must not do EVERYthing

The prednisone is controlling my pain so much that I feel like I should be 'well' again. My acquired brain injury worker has me using a timer to intersperse...

The prednisone is controlling my pain so much that I feel like I should be 'well...

Azabat

•9 years ago

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To increase Methotrexate or not advice please

Have little flares of various joint of my hands. They last 24-48 hours and since starting Mtx 15mg and hydroxychloraquine over15 months ago, are very mild and...

Have little flares of various joint of my hands. They last 24-48 hours and since...

Redrooster

•9 years ago

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Inspired by Yikes 2 !

Feel like a bit of a game! What's your favourite book and favourite app! Which one wins , hand held books or technology?! I love the feel of paper...

Feel like a bit of a game! What's your favourite book and favourite app! Whi...

allanah

•9 years ago

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Methotrexate and Sun Protection

Protection from sun when taking Methotrexate I have been advised by the pharmacist to wear Sun Factor 50, cover up and wear a hat when in the sun. I like...

Protection from sun when taking Methotrexate I have been advised by the pharmac...

Shirl8beauts

•9 years ago

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Reactive arthritis

Hi everyone, had my rheumy appt yesterday. It's good news, he was very confident that I have post viral reactive arthritis. He thought I was now over the worst...

Hi everyone, had my rheumy appt yesterday. It's good news, he was very confident...

wineandlattes

•9 years ago

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What Resources/ Reminders/Cool stuff do you Use for help with RA?

What reminders do you use for you to take your medicine on time? Do you use any apps to help you with RA and it's entirety? Is there a favorite book,...

What reminders do you use for you to take your medicine on time? Do you use an...

Hidden

•9 years ago

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Do you skip doses of your medicine? Why?

Do you ever skip a dose of medicine because of the cost or not being able to get into the Rheumy before you can get the prescription refilled? Are there other...

Do you ever skip a dose of medicine because of the cost or not being able to get...

Hidden

•9 years ago

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Fluid on knee

Hi, do any of you more experienced people know if the Rheumy Specialist Nurse can drain fluid from the knee or is it a Consultant's job. I see the nurse on...

Hi, do any of you more experienced people know if the Rheumy Specialist Nurse ca...

Hidden

•9 years ago

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Fybromyalgia?

Hi all, I've just had my Rheumy review, apart from upping my MTX to 17.5mg injections and my Enbrel, they now said I probably have fybromyalgia. (alongside the...

Hi all, I've just had my Rheumy review, apart from upping my MTX to 17.5mg injec...

PJsorefeet

•9 years ago

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Sulfa

Been taking it for about a month now, take 2 in the morning 2 in the evening, which i started doing last Thurs but the past couple of days i get a burning/acid...

Been taking it for about a month now, take 2 in the morning 2 in the evening, wh...

sammie83

•9 years ago

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Feeling frustrsted

Told at hospital app yesterday that I may have to accept that I will not get any better then I am now. Felt like a kick in the teeth,so frustrated

Told at hospital app yesterday that I may have to accept that I will not get any...

Crazyjo

•9 years ago

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Sore fingertips

Hi, l'm new to writing a post but have followed the site for sometime, following a week in hospital caused by Methatrexate affecting my lungs, the result is...

Hi, l'm new to writing a post but have followed the site for sometime, following...

siddy12

•9 years ago

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RA without swelling?

Hello, I've just been to an appointment with a registrar today and was told that from the tests and symptoms so far they can't really say yet what I have. I...

Hello, I've just been to an appointment with a registrar today and was told tha...

Eisbaerin2

•9 years ago

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Humira - so happy I'm able to knit again!

After having adverse reactions to all previous meds I am having my third Humira injection on Wednesday. I am so happy because I can knit again! Albeit using...

After having adverse reactions to all previous meds I am having my third Humira ...

bernese1225

•9 years ago

22 Replies

Humira

I have been on Humira for 10 weeks. I stopped Prednisone very early on in hopes of this being my miracle drug other than minimal relief from MTX. Within 3...

I have been on Humira for 10 weeks. I stopped Prednisone very early on in hopes ...

dazzlebandit

•9 years ago

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Enbrel site reaction

Hi: I was diagnosed with RA two years ago after being diagnosed with a "catchall" inflammatory arthritis for even more years back. I've been taking Enbrel...

Hi: I was diagnosed with RA two years ago after being diagnosed with a "catchal...

Marcy9460

•9 years ago

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Hydroxychloroquine and nausea

Hi it's me again...having stopped methotrexate nearly three weeks ago because of being horribly sick I am now just feeling sooo nauseous....I'm just wondering...

Hi it's me again...having stopped methotrexate nearly three weeks ago because of...

mary53

•9 years ago

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Leflunomide

Hi i started on leflunomide 10mg daily eight days ago but at the time i was suffering with extreme pain with sciatica and was on codeine and morphine so i...

Hi i started on leflunomide 10mg daily eight days ago but at the time i was suff...

rose49

•9 years ago

19 Replies

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All posts for April 2015

Gratuitous poetry, morning after

Rheumy appointment and the result of it.!!!

Pins and needles only in little finger for more than a week

tocilizumab

NRAS Group Meetings Next Week

Second Enbrel injection

Green

My first rituximab infusion

MTX and problems

P I P review.

bioligicals

Access to consultation?

Must not do EVERYthing

To increase Methotrexate or not advice please

Inspired by Yikes 2 !

Methotrexate and Sun Protection

Reactive arthritis

What Resources/ Reminders/Cool stuff do you Use for help with RA?

Do you skip doses of your medicine? Why?

Fluid on knee

Fybromyalgia?

Sulfa

Feeling frustrsted

Sore fingertips

RA without swelling?

Humira - so happy I'm able to knit again!

Humira

Enbrel site reaction

Hydroxychloroquine and nausea

Leflunomide

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