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Really fed up now!!!

I've posted before about Private rhuemy diagnosis of GCA/Palindromic rhuematisim (July). Well, still waiting for all the scans etc. Put me on 30 Pred and...

I've posted before about Private rhuemy diagnosis of GCA/Palindromic rhuematisim...

babssara

•9 years ago

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methotrexate injections

hi not been on for a while! was on methotrexate tablets 5 years ago had to come off them as was feeling sick for days after taking them went on cimizia...

hi not been on for a while! was on methotrexate tablets 5 years ago had to come ...

Sunflower62

•9 years ago

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At last!

Finally got my azathioprine Starting at 50mg for 2 weeks then 100 then 150. Blood tests etc as before. But if 150 not enough will up to 200. Also just picked...

Finally got my azathioprine Starting at 50mg for 2 weeks then 100 then 150. Blo...

Peter55

•9 years ago

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Well here I am!

First post nerves... Hi, diagnosed a couple of weeks ago with RA, having a flare, been having a similar story to quite a few Ive read here, misdiagnosies etc...

First post nerves... Hi, diagnosed a couple of weeks ago with RA, having a flare...

Goodie-Leic

•9 years ago

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What next I ask?

So I lost the sight in my right eye for about 10 minutes, didn't think much more until I kept getting flashing light and thought hmm weird feels like a...

So I lost the sight in my right eye for about 10 minutes, didn't think much more...

Someonesmother

•9 years ago

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Does anyone have any ideas about.....

Hello I have had symptoms for a few years,gradually getting worse.Last year I saw a rheumatologist who suggested gout but also found inflammatory markers in...

Hello I have had symptoms for a few years,gradually getting worse.Last year I sa...

jane1964

•9 years ago

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This sounds stupid, but does an MRI scan affect your body like that?

Hello, I'm feeling confused at the moment and although I know I probably sound really dumb, here goes anyway... I'm not yet entirely sure what I have as...

Hello, I'm feeling confused at the moment and although I know I probably sound ...

Eisbaerin2

•9 years ago

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Newly diagnosed

Hi everyone, I was only diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis last week and I am so scared. The dr has prescribed methotrexate and hydroxychloroquine and I am...

Hi everyone, I was only diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis last week and I am s...

Diddydriver

•9 years ago

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Ready now for Leeds festival

Those of you who know me know I love my music and bring outdoors. Those of you who don't , well I just told you now! BRA ( before RA!) I loved going to music...

Those of you who know me know I love my music and bring outdoors. Those of you w...

allanah

•9 years ago

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Biologics -what next.

Hi everyone,I hope you are all okay. I have been told to stop taking the Leflunomide as they are making me ill. I have constant sickness and tummy cramps. My...

Hi everyone,I hope you are all okay. I have been told to stop taking the Leflun...

Heathersmum69

•9 years ago

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Abatacept subcutaneous

125mgs injection weely has anyone had any problems with these please

Nikki70

•9 years ago

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Buprenorphine patches

Has anyone had these and had any side effects I'm on 20 mg changed every three days

Has anyone had these and had any side effects I'm on 20 mg changed every three d...

Nikki70

•9 years ago

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Relationships

This illness can destroy relationships even very strong ones It brings on so many other things exhaustion depression anger Loneliness due to the pain ,...

This illness can destroy relationships even very strong ones It brings on so m...

dobsey

•9 years ago

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Can anyone tell me what this means please

Hi I have had a letter from my specialist saying that I have sero-negative, anti CCP positive rheumatoid arthritis Fibromyalgia Hypertension And wrist fusion...

Hi I have had a letter from my specialist saying that I have sero-negative, anti...

Nikki70

•9 years ago

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bunion op

I had a bunion operation eighteen days ago,i have a hospital appointment tomorrow,do you think they will take the stitches out,if so will i still have to have...

I had a bunion operation eighteen days ago,i have a hospital appointment tomorro...

gradyjackjacob

•9 years ago

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A message from the Royal College of GPs

It's been all go at the Put patients first: Back general practice campaign. Since successfully using our manifesto in England to prompt the Conservative party...

It's been all go at the Put patients first: Back general practice campaign. Sinc...

Clare-NRAS

Partner•9 years ago

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Verruca

I've been on HCQ for four months now and it has kicked in finally. Ironically, just as I was congratulating myself on being able to go back to the gym and get...

I've been on HCQ for four months now and it has kicked in finally. Ironically, j...

Glyn612

•9 years ago

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Methotrexate and sickness

Hi there guys! I have been n methotrexate injections 25mg for 3 years now and still have the dreaded sickness, headache and chronic fatigue for 2 days after I...

Hi there guys! I have been n methotrexate injections 25mg for 3 years now and st...

topcat111

•9 years ago

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Knee problems & pregnancy

Hi I don't know if anyone out there has been in a similar situation but could do with some support if possible. I had a synovectomy on my knee about 3 years...

Hi I don't know if anyone out there has been in a similar situation but could d...

Janeye

•9 years ago

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Oh well it was nice while it lasted.

I knew there was something wrong yesterday. I didn't wake up till 10:30 then had to go for a nap at 3:00 till 5:00 Then to bed at 9:30. Coz the last week I've...

I knew there was something wrong yesterday. I didn't wake up till 10:30 then had...

Peter55

•9 years ago

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super dry & chapped lips

I'm just experiencing a super dry and chapped lips. Can't even smile or laugh, it hurts! Is it because of the MTX? I started taking it last month (15mg/weekly)...

I'm just experiencing a super dry and chapped lips. Can't even smile or laugh, i...

Sou77

•9 years ago

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Vision decline

Erm, is this a med thing? I'm having trouble reading print - I can't even read my phone unassisted. It has come up fairly suddenly (I'd say over the last two...

Erm, is this a med thing? I'm having trouble reading print - I can't even read m...

Azabat

•9 years ago

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Broken ankle

I just wondered if anyone has any helpfull advice, i have broken my ankle today after slipping outside, and was wondering if i can carry on with my meds or do...

I just wondered if anyone has any helpfull advice, i have broken my ankle today ...

nellysgran

•9 years ago

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Lump behind knee

I've noticed a lump behind my right knee and behind my left knee is generally swollen. I'm on methotrexate, diclofenac, folic acid as well as meds for other...

I've noticed a lump behind my right knee and behind my left knee is generally sw...

Lauralou1973

•9 years ago

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Sulfasalazine

Hi I've been on Sulfasalazine for 5 months now and I've noticed my hair is coming out quite a bit . Will It come back while I'm still on it or will I need to...

Hi I've been on Sulfasalazine for 5 months now and I've noticed my hair is comin...

LIZMAC10

•9 years ago

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Rain rain rain go away and take my pain with you.......

Have been in agony all day today because of all the rain that we are getting. It started raining less than an hour ago. The lower lumbar region of my back,my...

Have been in agony all day today because of all the rain that we are getting. I...

sylvi

•9 years ago

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RoActemra

Hi I'd love to know how others have got on with RoActemra injections - not infusions. I'm beginning RoActemra, just did the second weekly injection. The blurb...

Hi I'd love to know how others have got on with RoActemra injections - not infu...

Alderess

•9 years ago

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Feeling alone...

Hey, this is feels like a last resort for me but if I don't verbalise it I'm going to go mad. I'm at a loss and have no one to talk to really.. I have RA and...

Hey, this is feels like a last resort for me but if I don't verbalise it I'm goi...

Bethrose91

•9 years ago

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Mouth ulcers - side effects of Sulfasalazine?

Hello, I have been on sulfasalazine for 5 months and currently take 3000 mg a day and so far it worked well, I'm getting better slowly with no side effects....

Hello, I have been on sulfasalazine for 5 months and currently take 3000 mg a da...

EasternBunny

•9 years ago

9 Replies

More information

I wish doctors would explain things fully to us instead of only giving us half the information They will say oh you got this but will not go in to detail...

I wish doctors would explain things fully to us instead of only giving us half t...

dobsey

•9 years ago

24 Replies

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All posts for August 2015

Really fed up now!!!

methotrexate injections

At last!

Well here I am!

What next I ask?

Does anyone have any ideas about.....

This sounds stupid, but does an MRI scan affect your body like that?

Newly diagnosed

Ready now for Leeds festival

Biologics -what next.

Abatacept subcutaneous

Buprenorphine patches

Relationships

Can anyone tell me what this means please

bunion op

A message from the Royal College of GPs

Verruca

Methotrexate and sickness

Knee problems & pregnancy

Oh well it was nice while it lasted.

super dry & chapped lips

Vision decline

Broken ankle

Lump behind knee

Sulfasalazine

Rain rain rain go away and take my pain with you.......

RoActemra

Feeling alone...

Mouth ulcers - side effects of Sulfasalazine?

More information

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