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Fasting blood test for Rheumatoid Arthritis

this is a question for my hubby who is having tests for RA. I was diagnosed with it 10yrs ago and was never asked to do a fasting one. Not sure why he has been...

this is a question for my hubby who is having tests for RA. I was diagnosed with...

barbieg

•9 years ago

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How do you cope? Pain, fatigue, depression et. Etc

Hi returned from work totally exhausted again and very low. I have RD take mtx Hydx folic acid & all the other pain relief as and when. I also have...

Hi returned from work totally exhausted again and very low. I have RD take mtx H...

Hidden

•9 years ago

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Still no joy!!!

Hi all, I'm just wondering does anybody have a bloated feeling after taking mtx 15mg/folic acid 5mg have noticed I seem to be bloated most of the time, I also...

Hi all, I'm just wondering does anybody have a bloated feeling after taking mtx ...

chemar

•9 years ago

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Methotrexate decisions?

I was diagnosed rheumatoid and February I couldn't get in to see a doctor until March. it is now April and I am on my third week of this medication. I have...

I was diagnosed rheumatoid and February I couldn't get in to see a doctor until ...

linda55

•9 years ago

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New testing

Hi everyone, Having posted on here several time with various symptoms i have visited my doctor who are going to run tests for a carcinoid tumour. Many of the...

Hi everyone, Having posted on here several time with various symptoms i have vis...

yorkshiregirl44

•9 years ago

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Hi Everyone :)

I am new to this site and just wanted to say a quick hello. I was diagnosed with RD two years ago after years of pain. I started taking Mtx and folic but I...

I am new to this site and just wanted to say a quick hello. I was diagnosed wit...

Maggie_May

•9 years ago

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My Garden from which i am paying for this morning...

Good morning,i spent yesterday in my garden tidying it up ready for summer. I had help from my hubby. He did all the lifting and any heavy work as well as...

Good morning,i spent yesterday in my garden tidying it up ready for summer. I ha...

sylvi

•9 years ago

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My name is indira

I have been on MTX since December last year.My HB is a bit low about 7 .now I have developed a cough since a mont h and it's not leaving me.G.P gave me...

I have been on MTX since December last year.My HB is a bit low about 7 .now I ha...

mauritius21

•9 years ago

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My name is Jayne. I have RA, diagnosed 6 months after have my 2nd child 16 yrs ago. Under control with Humira + other meds. Live in France.

Anyone out there who live in France? Please let me know. Jayne

Jaynek

•9 years ago

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Humira for RA

I live in France and I have been on Humira Injection every 2 weeks for the last 10 years and now my Specialist has asked if I would try having the injections...

I live in France and I have been on Humira Injection every 2 weeks for the last ...

Jaynek

•9 years ago

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Knees

Pip anybody else applied for pip?? Just rang the dwp about mine as my Dla doesnt run out till,August but really worried now that I won't get my pip ??? Can't...

Pip anybody else applied for pip?? Just rang the dwp about mine as my Dla doesnt...

Deejojo

•9 years ago

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I want my Prednisone back

I came off my taper on Friday, just in time for MTX. I can still see my knuckles, which is nice (as well as slightly odd, I wonder how long they've been...

I came off my taper on Friday, just in time for MTX. I can still see my knuckles...

Azabat

•9 years ago

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Confused.

Been on metho injections for a few months LFTs have been effected, so having bloods done every week to see if I need to come off it. Also had a 6 week...

Been on metho injections for a few months LFTs have been effected, so having blo...

Mandem

•9 years ago

3 Replies

What did I do wrong?

Hi everyone, need some help please.... New to all this, awaiting first rheumy appt, not yet diagnosed with anything. Spent 4 days with inflamed hands, arms and...

Hi everyone, need some help please.... New to all this, awaiting first rheumy ap...

wineandlattes

•9 years ago

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Stenosis c1 to c7

I have bilateral stenosis c1 to c7. Have bad neck pain and headaches , pain in shoulders too. Saw a Neuro surgeon 4 years ago advising me for pain management...

I have bilateral stenosis c1 to c7. Have bad neck pain and headaches , pain in s...

Hidden

•9 years ago

4 Replies

Rheumatoid arthritis no medication

I've had ra for 3 years now. Was on every meds imaginable nothing seemed to help. Now on no meds. Trying to eat healthy. Anyone not on any meds for ra and what...

I've had ra for 3 years now. Was on every meds imaginable nothing seemed to help...

Hidden

•9 years ago

36 Replies

Sharp pain in thigh

Hello. Just seeking a little advice I was diagnosed with RA 16months ago. I spent most of Good Friday in A&E as I was experiencing very sharp intermittent...

Hello. Just seeking a little advice I was diagnosed with RA 16months ago. I sp...

P-jay

•9 years ago

6 Replies

Burning sensation

Hmm hot and sore thighs just above my knees....I get warm aching feet..the sweats and hot skin..but not burning thighs..I'm on mtx 24mg daily.folic acid...

Hmm hot and sore thighs just above my knees....I get warm aching feet..the sweat...

mohikan22

•9 years ago

5 Replies

Waiting worry

Hi, my daughter developed pain at the base of her thumb a week ago, now has pain in both wrists and hands which travels to her shoulders quite quickly after...

Hi, my daughter developed pain at the base of her thumb a week ago, now has pain...

Saphara

•9 years ago

17 Replies

Happy Easter

Hope you all have a peaceful Easter. Just to say I've had a letter about my last visit for injections. Apparently the loud crack in my right knee was due to...

Hope you all have a peaceful Easter. Just to say I've had a letter about my la...

fizbom

•9 years ago

6 Replies

Nausea

Hi--- I on my 4th week of sub cut mthx 20ml after being on tablets since oct 2014. As it suited my day better I injected first thing last we'd morn on an empty...

Hi--- I on my 4th week of sub cut mthx 20ml after being on tablets since oct 201...

Jacki08

•9 years ago

24 Replies

Biologics...scary?

I am going to be put on biologics. Not sure which one yet, depends on the insurance (I live in Canada). I'm really scared guys. I never took Tylenol for a...

I am going to be put on biologics. Not sure which one yet, depends on the insura...

chantwizzle83

•9 years ago

24 Replies

Flaring advice needed please.

Hello everyone, I have woken up in agony today. It seems that every joint in my body is hurting .even my fingers and my toes. I have been on Methotrexate now...

Hello everyone, I have woken up in agony today. It seems that every joint in my...

heathersmum

•9 years ago

11 Replies

Liver problem already

As you know I posted about my hair and how much is falling out well the ra doctor called telling me now my liver enzymes are to high and has cut my meth down...

As you know I posted about my hair and how much is falling out well the ra docto...

fear-of-nothing

•9 years ago

13 Replies

Broken Shoulder and RA, update.

I thought I would post to update you on progress and decision as to have surgery or not. Also to thank those who gave such wonderful support during this...

I thought I would post to update you on progress and decision as to have surgery...

Mall

•9 years ago

20 Replies

In pain

Hi has anyone felt that their collerbone and neck had a funny burning feeling? I also woke up today with pain in my groin and a really sore arm, ear ache and a...

Hi has anyone felt that their collerbone and neck had a funny burning feeling? I...

wendibolton

•9 years ago

4 Replies

So so tired

Hi everyone Since diagnosis a year ago my treatment hasn't got too far. After being unable to take mix and sulpha I was started on a biological which I managed...

Hi everyone Since diagnosis a year ago my treatment hasn't got too far. After be...

speersy

•9 years ago

6 Replies

If Meds have treated you bad, plz comment...

Hi all, I'm on MTX and Plaquenil. Yesterday I took the first raised dose (20 mg) after I was taking 12.5 mg. I have felt better for two days untill I took the...

Hi all, I'm on MTX and Plaquenil. Yesterday I took the first raised dose (20 mg)...

halaahmed

•9 years ago

17 Replies

Knee replacement

I am to have a knee replacement in 2 weeks time. I will have an epidural. I have to go this week for a pre- admission assesment.this is going to take 2...

I am to have a knee replacement in 2 weeks time. I will have an epidural. I ha...

Hidden

•9 years ago

12 Replies

Looking after a baby when you have RA

Hi all I've just spoken to a lovely OT who is looking for information to help a patient. This is a lady who is 23 and 6 months pregnant. She has JIA (the...

Hi all I've just spoken to a lovely OT who is looking for information to help a...

Victoria-NRAS

Moderator•9 years ago

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All posts for April 2015

Fasting blood test for Rheumatoid Arthritis

How do you cope? Pain, fatigue, depression et. Etc

Still no joy!!!

Methotrexate decisions?

New testing

Hi Everyone :)

My Garden from which i am paying for this morning...

My name is indira

My name is Jayne. I have RA, diagnosed 6 months after have my 2nd child 16 yrs ago. Under control with Humira + other meds. Live in France.

Humira for RA

Knees

I want my Prednisone back

Confused.

What did I do wrong?

Stenosis c1 to c7

Rheumatoid arthritis no medication

Sharp pain in thigh

Burning sensation

Waiting worry

Happy Easter

Nausea

Biologics...scary?

Flaring advice needed please.

Liver problem already

Broken Shoulder and RA, update.

In pain

So so tired

If Meds have treated you bad, plz comment...

Knee replacement

Looking after a baby when you have RA

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