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I'm on mtx and hydroxy and on several occasions I've had terrible heartburn. I take omeprazole 4 hours after hydroxy so not sure whether it's just one of...

I'm on mtx and hydroxy and on several occasions I've had terrible heartburn. I t...

And70

•9 years ago

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"Inside voice" seems to have switched off....!!!

Hello! Hope everyone is as ok as possible. I've found that over the past few months I've been rather unable to use my "inside my head voice" and seem to feel...

Hello! Hope everyone is as ok as possible. I've found that over the past few mon...

Simone_Holly

•9 years ago

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I'll take improvement

It's raining today, and I didn't know it from my hands. They're only a little sore, and I feel more like me again. My knuckles still feel hot and strange under...

It's raining today, and I didn't know it from my hands. They're only a little so...

Azabat

•9 years ago

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Leflunomide

I have been on Leflunomide 3 months now, and am coping very well on it,, my only concern is the weight loss side effect,, gone from a size 18 to 12,, costing...

I have been on Leflunomide 3 months now, and am coping very well on it,, my only...

chrissie53

•9 years ago

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What next!

Im feeling really down :-(. Been to doctors this morning. She told me i am now classed as diabetic & i have high cholestral. Diabetes i am going to try &...

Im feeling really down :-(. Been to doctors this morning. She told me i am now c...

alibromo

•9 years ago

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Sore Eyes

I have really sore eyes inside and out is this a side effect of mess or it could be conjunctivitis ???

I have really sore eyes inside and out is this a side effect of mess or it could...

CTrigss

•9 years ago

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NRAS Group Meetings Next Week

Dear All Please find details of the two NRAS group meetings taking place next week: NRAS Group Meetings—Week Commencing 24th August 2015 West Dorset NRAS...

Dear All Please find details of the two NRAS group meetings taking place next w...

Kim-NRAS

NRAS•9 years ago

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The winter from hell

Ive had the winter from hell. In between working my 3 kids have come down with so many flus and bugs its unbelievable. I have been so stressed out this week my...

Ive had the winter from hell. In between working my 3 kids have come down with s...

Keryn

•9 years ago

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Hands

I'm in agony with my left hand now can't bend my fingers could it be arthritis ??? As I have osteoarthritis in my knees and hip I'm left handed as well 😔

I'm in agony with my left hand now can't bend my fingers could it be arthritis ?...

Deejojo

•9 years ago

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Pip

I've had RA for over two years now, I'm on mtx injections and another tablet but can't spell it, my family keep telling me to claim pip, not sure if I should,...

I've had RA for over two years now, I'm on mtx injections and another tablet but...

Suebouncer

•9 years ago

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Idiopathic neuropathy

From time to time over the last 40 years (I'm 80) I occasionally had a slight numbness in my left foot and ankle for short periods of time when walking....

From time to time over the last 40 years (I'm 80) I occasionally had a slight nu...

seasider18

•9 years ago

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Which disease is it?

Hi, I am going through a painful and horrible period at the moment. I am in constant pain with both knees and my hands are very sore. I am sooooo tired, I can...

Hi, I am going through a painful and horrible period at the moment. I am in cons...

phil76

•9 years ago

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I'm I disabled??????

Was asked this yesterday by my Personnal manager at work, she said now your getting pip money are you classed as disabled. This threw me wasn't expecting this...

Was asked this yesterday by my Personnal manager at work, she said now your gett...

chemar

•9 years ago

24 Replies

Sickness bug

Down to 2 mg pred and started hydroxychlorquinine 3 weeks ago feeling very sick ( bug ) do I just take as soon as this goes know should have pred but just...

Down to 2 mg pred and started hydroxychlorquinine 3 weeks ago feeling very sick ...

Hidden

•9 years ago

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Sacro iliac inflammation

Good evening. Just a quick question, has anyone with R A ever had inflammation of the sacro iliac joints ?

Good evening. Just a quick question, has anyone with R A ever had inflammation ...

moomie

•9 years ago

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Ankle/foot problem

Have had pain in my ankle for about 2 years, also had flares in little toes both feet which I can see the damage from. April to June last year I really...

Have had pain in my ankle for about 2 years, also had flares in little toes both...

net2012

•9 years ago

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Amoxicillin

I am taking Leflunomide for RA and have been prescribed Amoxicillin for chest infection. Can anyone tell me if I have to stop taking the Leflunomide whilst...

I am taking Leflunomide for RA and have been prescribed Amoxicillin for chest in...

Megan2005

•9 years ago

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Hand and foot erosion

Hi I have been taking sulfasalasine for 8 years and hydrochloriquine. For last two and a half years and also steroid injections when needed for flares.my...

Hi I have been taking sulfasalasine for 8 years and hydrochloriquine. For last t...

nanawilson

•9 years ago

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What is control?

I don't know if I've already asked this, but I'd like to know. I was thinking about what my rheumy said, that I have less joints involved and less swelling,...

I don't know if I've already asked this, but I'd like to know. I was thinking ab...

Azabat

•9 years ago

22 Replies

Nodule on palm

Hi lovely people, I've just received a letter with the results of a recent ultrasound on my hands. It says I have an RA nodule on the palm on my hand (that...

Hi lovely people, I've just received a letter with the results of a recent ultr...

Jacey15

•9 years ago

6 Replies

Forefoot reconstruction

I have RA and been told I would benefit from a forefoot reconstruction to fuse my big toe and realign the rest of my toes. I get a lot of pain and discomfort...

I have RA and been told I would benefit from a forefoot reconstruction to fuse ...

bighair

•9 years ago

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ITCH

Hi just is anyone bothered with an itch all over their body.It seems to get worse at night it is driving me crazy.Have bother with my arms so can not reach to...

Hi just is anyone bothered with an itch all over their body.It seems to get wors...

beeckey

•9 years ago

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It just never stops does it?

Gee second bout of bronchitis and severe asthma after being back on enbrel for 6 weeks, I am really hoping this isn't becoming a 'thing'. So I have had neck...

Gee second bout of bronchitis and severe asthma after being back on enbrel for 6...

Someonesmother

•9 years ago

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Newly diagnosed...feeling alone

Hi! I was just diagnosed a few days ago after having several episodes of fatigue and pain over the past few years, the current one being the worst by far....

Hi! I was just diagnosed a few days ago after having several episodes of fatigue...

sambc

•9 years ago

15 Replies

Fatigue and work

Good morning all, I was off work for 6 weeks and now on my 3rd week of phasing back to work and I must admit I am struggling I have had fatigue that has left...

Good morning all, I was off work for 6 weeks and now on my 3rd week of phasing b...

CTrigss

•9 years ago

14 Replies

Coming off NSAIDs for the week - what else can I take without affecting blood tests?

Just that, really... I'm seeing the rheumy next Monday, and I'm following advice given here and elsewhere to come off NSAIDs for a week before, to make sure my...

Just that, really... I'm seeing the rheumy next Monday, and I'm following advice...

flow4

•9 years ago

33 Replies

Poor feet

I am a 49 year old female, I have had RA for the last 3 years and take the usual medication mtx injections, hydroxy, the problem is my feet. I had a scan 2...

I am a 49 year old female, I have had RA for the last 3 years and take the usua...

topcat111

•9 years ago

19 Replies

Blackie50

Hi New to the site, diagnosed last year with ra , this time last year I was energetic working hard , doing my house up and gardening etc, now on meth and just...

Hi New to the site, diagnosed last year with ra , this time last year I was ene...

blackie50

•9 years ago

5 Replies

Supplement & Chinese medicine for RA

Has anyone ever tried a supplement called LivingWell "Heal-n-Soothe: Arthiris" and White peony root extract for treating RA? Below are the links :...

Has anyone ever tried a supplement called LivingWell "Heal-n-Soothe: Arthiris" a...

Sou77

•9 years ago

28 Replies

Having to come off DMARDS

HI-- I started mthx and hydroxychloquin in Oct last year and after about 3 or 4 months and an increase in mthx ( now on 25 mg injections ) , I felt I had...

HI-- I started mthx and hydroxychloquin in Oct last year and after about 3 or...

Jacki08

•9 years ago

8 Replies

Posts - NRAS | HealthUnlocked

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All posts for August 2015

Question

"Inside voice" seems to have switched off....!!!

I'll take improvement

Leflunomide

What next!

Sore Eyes

NRAS Group Meetings Next Week

The winter from hell

Hands

Pip

Idiopathic neuropathy

Which disease is it?

I'm I disabled??????

Sickness bug

Sacro iliac inflammation

Ankle/foot problem

Amoxicillin

Hand and foot erosion

What is control?

Nodule on palm

Forefoot reconstruction

ITCH

It just never stops does it?

Newly diagnosed...feeling alone

Fatigue and work

Coming off NSAIDs for the week - what else can I take without affecting blood tests?

Poor feet

Blackie50

Supplement & Chinese medicine for RA

Having to come off DMARDS

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