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Angry about ESA

I have been getting ESA for the past year. I had a health assessment a few weeks ago, I was pleased as it was with a doctor but they had my information wrong...

I have been getting ESA for the past year. I had a health assessment a few weeks...

e123

•9 years ago

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neck pain

Hi, From last few months i am suffering with serious neck pain. Can somebody tell me how i can get away from this unbearable pain.

Hi, From last few months i am suffering with serious neck pain. Can somebody te...

pillowcure

•9 years ago

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Increase in methotrexate how long does it take to kick in ?

This is my first post so would appreciate any feedback In the last two weeks my dose of methotrexate has been increased by 2.5mg to 12.5mg per week. I still...

This is my first post so would appreciate any feedback In the last two weeks m...

Bellydot

•9 years ago

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Update on rheumatologist appointment

Hi. Thanks to all who commented on my rituximab post. Was at the rheumatologist today. He wants me to reduce to a three day week until next treatment takes...

Hi. Thanks to all who commented on my rituximab post. Was at the rheumatologist ...

Stynk

•9 years ago

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Exercising my Wrists

Went to the Dr's today, just a routine visit to get my flu jag and my bloods done. As I've been feeling better since I started taking Methotrexate I asked if I...

Went to the Dr's today, just a routine visit to get my flu jag and my bloods don...

lifeboatann58

•9 years ago

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PIP and Nasty Bosses

Some may remember me bemoaning the lack of care and understanding of my employers as to my condition and the difficulties in the workplace. No adjustments, no...

Some may remember me bemoaning the lack of care and understanding of my employer...

Hidden

•9 years ago

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I' m on a clinical trial.

I have had RA for 7 years now and have tried various different med over the years. I'm now on methotrexate which I inject weekly. A couple of months ago, I...

I have had RA for 7 years now and have tried various different med over the year...

Grumpy_Al

•9 years ago

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So tired of hearing "rheumatoid arthritis. Have you tried parsley?"

I'm sick and tired of explaining my swollen hands to co-workers and customers. I'm doing my best and sucking up the pain while I'm at work. When I say I have...

I'm sick and tired of explaining my swollen hands to co-workers and customers. ...

Hidden

•9 years ago

25 Replies

Folic Acid Frequency

Hi, So, query today is whereas the Consultants diagnosing RA on patients have a set check off list (so to speak), why is it that the Folic Acid conundrum as I...

Hi, So, query today is whereas the Consultants diagnosing RA on patients have a ...

cyprusmum

•9 years ago

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Want to by the $99.00 Paddison Program

I went to paypal to order the Paddison Program and discovered that my USA state is not listed as an option. I desperately need this program. I've had RA for 10...

I went to paypal to order the Paddison Program and discovered that my USA state ...

BeckyRoo

•9 years ago

6 Replies

Robot Knee

It was last Tuesday I had my new robot knee. I did decide finally, on the morning of the op, to go for a spinal injection as opposed to a general anaesthetic....

It was last Tuesday I had my new robot knee. I did decide finally, on the mornin...

Blackwitch

•9 years ago

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Success stories with mtx

I am going on to mtx next week and all I keep seeing is a lot of negative posts about it. I am just wondering how many people out there have had a positive and...

I am going on to mtx next week and all I keep seeing is a lot of negative posts ...

mole147

•9 years ago

24 Replies

And now?

Hello all, It has taken me a few days to work up the courage to post here after my last appointment at the hospital. I had an MRI at the end of August and...

Hello all, It has taken me a few days to work up the courage to post here after ...

Eisbaerin2

•9 years ago

4 Replies

Hand splints

Morning folks, here I am after taking my MTX last evening and oh what a bad night I had. Sweating, burning feet, and generally listless. I was told by a lady (...

Morning folks, here I am after taking my MTX last evening and oh what a bad nigh...

Diddydriver

•9 years ago

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Follow up from rheumy app.

After my Rheumy app last Monday I now have a MRI scan booked for the 7Th. but last Friday I was rushed into hospital with suspected blood clot in my lung, but...

After my Rheumy app last Monday I now have a MRI scan booked for the 7Th. but la...

manwithnoname

•9 years ago

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Hi all, I've had what I can on...

Hi all, I've had what I can only describe as bruises under my 2 big toenails, I eventually seen my doctor who told me to send clippings away to check for a...

Hi all, I've had what I can only describe as bruises under my 2 big toenails, I ...

chemar

•9 years ago

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methotrexate blues!

Took first does last Sat evening. Felt like a ten tonne truck hit me by the morning. Had headache, stomach upsets (four times) and the cherry on the cake...

Took first does last Sat evening. Felt like a ten tonne truck hit me by the morn...

cyprusmum

•9 years ago

17 Replies

Report on Scottish Rheumatology Nurse Specialists

Working with the Scottish Society for Rheumatology, NRAS has produced a report on Rheumatology Nurse Specialists in Scotland. There is an opportunity for...

Working with the Scottish Society for Rheumatology, NRAS has produced a report o...

Conn_NRAS

•9 years ago

1 Reply

Supplements & Bioresonance

I am working on how I can stay as good as I can for as long as I can, without taking medications, unless I absolutely cannot manage without. I have just...

I am working on how I can stay as good as I can for as long as I can, without ta...

CDreamer

•9 years ago

8 Replies

How to get in touch

So like I posted earlier, I'm having terrible trouble with my feet and as a nanny I just can't have terrible trouble with my feet. I've tried phoning my...

So like I posted earlier, I'm having terrible trouble with my feet and as a nann...

Beckywood89

•9 years ago

3 Replies

Shark cartilage tablets

Hi all. Someone has recommended shark cartilage tablets to help joints. I wondered if anyone else has tried them. I take hydroychloroquine and enbrel but...

Hi all. Someone has recommended shark cartilage tablets to help joints. I wonder...

sandyf

•9 years ago

14 Replies

Rotten cold. Feeling groggy.

Hi all, it's me again. Just need a little advice . You all seem to help.last time I asked. So I thought I would try again. I have caught a rotten cold. And...

Hi all, it's me again. Just need a little advice . You all seem to help.last tim...

Treza42

•9 years ago

7 Replies

Sore feet!

Has anyone experienced pain in the balls of their feet? At the moment I have a very painful left sole. I'm working a weekend as a nanny in a house with mainly...

Has anyone experienced pain in the balls of their feet? At the moment I have a v...

Beckywood89

•9 years ago

22 Replies

2nd round rituximab

Hi anyone here on the second round of rituximab? My rheumatologist wanted to wait 8m between infusion and I am back to where I was before the first round. I...

Hi anyone here on the second round of rituximab? My rheumatologist wanted to wai...

Stynk

•9 years ago

14 Replies

Tremors

Hi can anyone tell me if they are affected by tremors with RA/PsA? I have had 'twitches' throughout my body since March but over the last few months more...

Hi can anyone tell me if they are affected by tremors with RA/PsA? I have had 't...

Tinat3

•9 years ago

2 Replies

So tired.

I have taken MTX now for 5 weeks following the first diagnosis. I am so tired all the time.I have always very house proud, and now I don't seem to be able to...

I have taken MTX now for 5 weeks following the first diagnosis. I am so tired al...

Diddydriver

•9 years ago

9 Replies

Skin Irritation

Good morning ALL I have MTX, HCQ, AA, STEROIDS and other meds for RA & PMR, plus I am Diabetic. I do wonder what all these drugs do to the system. Anyway I...

Good morning ALL I have MTX, HCQ, AA, STEROIDS and other meds for RA & PMR, pl...

MaryTH

•9 years ago

3 Replies

Has anyone tried controlling RA or PsA with the Paleo Diet or something similar?

I was just wondering if anyone has tried self treatment with diet alterations and was it successful? There seems to be a lot out there on this subject, leaky...

I was just wondering if anyone has tried self treatment with diet alterations an...

mole147

•9 years ago

31 Replies

Orthopaedic shoes and nasal ulcers

Hi, I wondered if anyone could help me with these two problems. I have been told I need to have an assessment for orthopaedic shoes. I have had insoles in my...

Hi, I wondered if anyone could help me with these two problems. I have been tol...

bevie

•9 years ago

10 Replies

Knee replacement

My TKR is on 20 October, I have osteoarthritis in both knees I'm having the left one done first, I'm really frightened but the pain is pretty bad now and I...

My TKR is on 20 October, I have osteoarthritis in both knees I'm having the left...

Woodyblue

•9 years ago

27 Replies

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All posts for September 2015

Angry about ESA

neck pain

Increase in methotrexate how long does it take to kick in ?

Update on rheumatologist appointment

Exercising my Wrists

PIP and Nasty Bosses

I' m on a clinical trial.

So tired of hearing "rheumatoid arthritis. Have you tried parsley?"

Folic Acid Frequency

Want to by the $99.00 Paddison Program

Robot Knee

Success stories with mtx

And now?

Hand splints

Follow up from rheumy app.

Hi all, I've had what I can on...

methotrexate blues!

Report on Scottish Rheumatology Nurse Specialists

Supplements & Bioresonance

How to get in touch

Shark cartilage tablets

Rotten cold. Feeling groggy.

Sore feet!

2nd round rituximab

Tremors

So tired.

Skin Irritation

Has anyone tried controlling RA or PsA with the Paleo Diet or something similar?

Orthopaedic shoes and nasal ulcers

Knee replacement

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