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Arava and beneficial weight loss.

I had to discontinue mtx in May for bone marrow suppression (hospitalized). I'm also on Cimzia, but it wasn't holding up as monotherapy, so I started Arava...

I had to discontinue mtx in May for bone marrow suppression (hospitalized). I'm...

RheumTrucker

•9 years ago

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Catch up

I attended job centre today and they could not understand why I was there. There was me worrying I was wasting their time,and the bloke said he didn't no what...

I attended job centre today and they could not understand why I was there. There...

tich57

•9 years ago

2 Replies

So long, farewell and thank you!

I'm so sad to be writing this post... I'm leaving NRAS tomorrow after 4 years and wanted to say a huge thank you to you all for being such an amazing bunch....

I'm so sad to be writing this post... I'm leaving NRAS tomorrow after 4 years an...

Hidden

•9 years ago

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Hydroxychloroquine

After experiencing the disgusting aftertaste on the tongue with this medication, I was prescribed hydroxychloroquine supplied by ZENTIVA, (previously...

After experiencing the disgusting aftertaste on the tongue with this medication,...

ISAWAL

•9 years ago

18 Replies

Tocilizumab and hiospital

Hello everyone, I came out of hospital yesterday for the second time. My GP called me last Thursday after my visit she went to speak with another doctor at...

Hello everyone, I came out of hospital yesterday for the second time. My GP c...

angel-delight

•9 years ago

12 Replies

Hospital phobia

I'm waiting for the hospital transport to go to see the cardiology to identify a problem which arose in mid June in my pre op appointment for knee surgery. I...

I'm waiting for the hospital transport to go to see the cardiology to identify a...

cathie

•9 years ago

23 Replies

Shoulder pain update.

Posted couple weeks ago and have seen consultant now. As all blood tests are really good seems to think probs being caused by some sort of impingement....

Posted couple weeks ago and have seen consultant now. As all blood tests are re...

Susanbet

•9 years ago

4 Replies

Bad time

Hi sorry to wine but having a bad time. Fed up being in pain, tired all the time and being skint. Went to see pain consultant who told me to carry on with the...

Hi sorry to wine but having a bad time. Fed up being in pain, tired all the time...

kathgallagher

•9 years ago

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I HAVE RA AND ALSO INTERSTITIAL LUNG DISEASE

I HAVE BEGUN TO GET PAIN IN MY CHEST AND BACK WHICH CONCERNS ME. I DONT KNOW IF THIS MEANS I'M AT THE LAST PHASE OF THE DISEASE BEFORE HOSPITALIZATION. ANYONE...

I HAVE BEGUN TO GET PAIN IN MY CHEST AND BACK WHICH CONCERNS ME. I DONT KNOW IF ...

smokin

•9 years ago

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Pain in left side of breast

Hi a year ago I dragged a heavy settee and chairs across the room . Since then I have had terrible pain left side of and under left breast I have had chest...

Hi a year ago I dragged a heavy settee and chairs across the room . Since then I...

Gladys75

•9 years ago

2 Replies

Holiday advice

I'm going to Portugal for a few days soon and am wondering if anyone knows the protocol for carrying medication. I do have a pill box, repeat prescription,...

I'm going to Portugal for a few days soon and am wondering if anyone knows the p...

Tinat3

•9 years ago

14 Replies

Newly Diagnosed with psoriatic arthritis

Hi there. I'm new to this site so I'm not sure if this has been asked. I'm newly diagnosed with psoriatic arthritis. Currently off sick. I'm a prison officer...

Hi there. I'm new to this site so I'm not sure if this has been asked. I'm newly...

Andyclarkson

•9 years ago

2 Replies

Jaw pain!

Hello good people :) hope everyone is as pain free as possible! I'm hoping to pick your brains on how to ease jaw joint pain?! As my jaw is my new flare! Woo!...

Hello good people :) hope everyone is as pain free as possible! I'm hoping to pi...

Simone_Holly

•9 years ago

12 Replies

Feel so down like nobody is taking me seriously!

Sorry have just come on to have a moan. I feel so poorly today, and yday. I'm in so much pain everywhere but I also just feel really down. My mum text me to...

Sorry have just come on to have a moan. I feel so poorly today, and yday. I'm in...

natal1a

•9 years ago

12 Replies

pip benefit

Thanks for all your best wishes when i went for my pip assesment about four weeks ago,good news today i received a letter saying i,m going to receive the...

Thanks for all your best wishes when i went for my pip assesment about four week...

gradyjackjacob

•9 years ago

13 Replies

NRAS is coming to Glasgow!

Dear All We are really pleased to announce that NRAS are launching a new group for people living with rheumatoid and inflammatory arthritis covering the...

Dear All We are really pleased to announce that NRAS are launching a new group ...

Kim-NRAS

NRAS•9 years ago

2 Replies

Tocilizumab and liver

Hi. Have finally found a drug that has managed to control my RA. I'm off the steroids and feeling good. Been on tocilizumab, infusions for 4 months,started in...

Hi. Have finally found a drug that has managed to control my RA. I'm off the ste...

kerpag

•9 years ago

4 Replies

Other people.....

Help, I'm about to go down for murder anytime soon! Does anyone else have problems explaining why I can do one thing but not another? The main culprit? My OH....

Help, I'm about to go down for murder anytime soon! Does anyone else have proble...

maxb

•9 years ago

13 Replies

Going Batty

I'm coming down off my prednisone taper, and my knuckles all look bruised again. They're hot and frustrating, as are my wrists, knees, and elbows. I'm having...

I'm coming down off my prednisone taper, and my knuckles all look bruised again....

Azabat

•9 years ago

8 Replies

Bored of being in pain constantly...

Hi lovelies :) I've been pretty quiet recently, I'm struggling at the moment. I've been in agonising pain in my knees, hands, fingers for 4 weeks now (since my...

Hi lovelies :) I've been pretty quiet recently, I'm struggling at the moment. I'...

chlopage

•9 years ago

13 Replies

Bruised biceps?

Hello. I wonder if anyone else suffers from what feel like bruised biceps? I have sero-neg RA with permanently-bent elbows and am intolerant of every drug. I...

Hello. I wonder if anyone else suffers from what feel like bruised biceps? I hav...

s7j7e7

•9 years ago

6 Replies

Still here and still suffering,but am still keeping going....

I am still not feeling well despite the rest,but unlike the lady he took herself off to Switzerland i will not commit suicide,too many people here who care for...

I am still not feeling well despite the rest,but unlike the lady he took herself...

sylvi

•9 years ago

17 Replies

Flares really are random!

Does anyone find that flares happen at the most random times? I've just come back from a 4 day Spa break, very relaxing and lovely with friends, and I'm now in...

Does anyone find that flares happen at the most random times? I've just come bac...

natal1a

•9 years ago

4 Replies

Stopping treatment

Well, the steroid has helped with the pain , but now I feel really ill with a high temperature, sore skin and eyes. I can't stop sleeping. Can't eat. Well,...

Well, the steroid has helped with the pain , but now I feel really ill with a hi...

Tawney

•9 years ago

4 Replies

Update on Rituximab relapse/flare due to delayed infusions, and oral steroids and tapering.

Still experiencing problems with not being able to access posts to reply .. sometimes I can sometimes I can't. Sadly still experiencing a major flare despite...

Still experiencing problems with not being able to access posts to reply .. some...

NeonkittyUK

•9 years ago

17 Replies

Shingles

Hi Am trying to find out what the incubation period is for shingles. I had my first infusion of abatacept Friday before last. Second one is this Thursday. Am...

Hi Am trying to find out what the incubation period is for shingles. I had my f...

thelmar

•9 years ago

15 Replies

PIP or DLA

I've been getting this for quite a long time and have just started drawing my state pension but also draw a private pension. I couldn't understand why I...

I've been getting this for quite a long time and have just started drawing my ...

fizbom

•9 years ago

12 Replies

Spoken to doctor and Optician

Well i have spoken to my dr and optician and it seems the eyes are Sjorgens and the rest is because the wedding took everything out of me. Now i have to...

Well i have spoken to my dr and optician and it seems the eyes are Sjorgens and...

sylvi

•9 years ago

16 Replies

Stress and flares

Hi i was recently diagnosed with seronegative rheumatoid arthritis in May. I have been reading peoples posts everyday and it is reassuring to know other people...

Hi i was recently diagnosed with seronegative rheumatoid arthritis in May. I hav...

Ganit

•9 years ago

13 Replies

Wiggly toes!

This is in celebration of being able to see the bones in feet and ankles, to potter down the stairs more easily. And inspired by the person with those lovely...

This is in celebration of being able to see the bones in feet and ankles, to pot...

Tawney

•9 years ago

2 Replies

Posts - NRAS | HealthUnlocked

NRAS

All posts for August 2015

Arava and beneficial weight loss.

Catch up

So long, farewell and thank you!

Hydroxychloroquine

Tocilizumab and hiospital

Hospital phobia

Shoulder pain update.

Bad time

I HAVE RA AND ALSO INTERSTITIAL LUNG DISEASE

Pain in left side of breast

Holiday advice

Newly Diagnosed with psoriatic arthritis

Jaw pain!

Feel so down like nobody is taking me seriously!

pip benefit

NRAS is coming to Glasgow!

Tocilizumab and liver

Other people.....

Going Batty

Bored of being in pain constantly...

Bruised biceps?

Still here and still suffering,but am still keeping going....

Flares really are random!

Stopping treatment

Update on Rituximab relapse/flare due to delayed infusions, and oral steroids and tapering.

Shingles

PIP or DLA

Spoken to doctor and Optician

Stress and flares

Wiggly toes!

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