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Hells

That was the least offensive word I could think of. I had mtx on Friday and I had seizures Saturday. :( Not full tonic-clonic but convulsive ones. I'm...

That was the least offensive word I could think of. I had mtx on Friday and I ha...

Azabat

•9 years ago

15 Replies

Which treatment is best for eye problems?

Hi everyone. I'm posting on behalf of my 75 year old father who was diagnosed 10 years ago with RA. Since that time, he has been treated intermittently with...

Hi everyone. I'm posting on behalf of my 75 year old father who was diagnosed 1...

Fennella02

•9 years ago

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Duloxetine (Cymbalta)

I saw my rheumy this week. I told him that I didn't think the hydroxy was helping as much as it had been, and I was hurting more and more. He said that I was...

I saw my rheumy this week. I told him that I didn't think the hydroxy was helpi...

carotopgal

•9 years ago

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How can I make them understand?

I was diagnosed with RA about a year ago and am currently on sulfasalazine and hydroxy but still feel in pain so am going to start on a low dose of...

I was diagnosed with RA about a year ago and am currently on sulfasalazine and h...

phil76

•9 years ago

14 Replies

Future

After last weeks visit with the rhuemy consultant and him telling me he can't do anything for the sweats or fatigue and all he can help with is manage the...

After last weeks visit with the rhuemy consultant and him telling me he can't do...

sylvi

•9 years ago

10 Replies

Update

I haven't written a post for ages, the last one I wrote was about the journey I was taking in getting diagnosed with Cushings Disease, which is caused by too...

I haven't written a post for ages, the last one I wrote was about the journey I ...

Hidden

•9 years ago

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Beetroot Hand

I didn't have blue finger but a similar thing happened to me. The Rheumatologist was baffled and said all he could suggest was that it is Vascular. It came out...

I didn't have blue finger but a similar thing happened to me. The Rheumatologist...

Josephine13halffull

•9 years ago

5 Replies

Avoid cola drinks on methotrexate?

Hi everyone. I have been on methotrexate now for about 2 months and recently had to change chemist. On the label of the tablets in bold it said avoid cola...

Hi everyone. I have been on methotrexate now for about 2 months and recently had...

Smurf808

•9 years ago

7 Replies

The news just gets better

Had my rheumy visit yesterday and I got there to be told my liver functions are off the charts again. Groan. the only new drug is snadomigran which GP...

Had my rheumy visit yesterday and I got there to be told my liver functions are ...

Someonesmother

•9 years ago

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My first year

Hi-- just realised that it is 12 months since I was finally diagnosed with rheumatoid disease and can't believe the difference it has made to my life in...

Hi-- just realised that it is 12 months since I was finally diagnosed with rheum...

Jacki08

•9 years ago

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Blue finger

About 4 days ago I woke up my finger was very swollen and then started becoming blue I emailed my rheumatology who saw me straight away and checked me out we...

About 4 days ago I woke up my finger was very swollen and then started becoming ...

antibes

•9 years ago

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Feeling exhausted

Good afternoon everyone, I am still feeling exhausted and tearful today and very short tempered. I have come to the conclusion that I need to cut down my...

Good afternoon everyone, I am still feeling exhausted and tearful today and v...

Heathersmum69

•9 years ago

13 Replies

Paid medical device research in London & Nottingham.

NRAS has been asked to let you know about the following opportunity for people with RA living within easy reach of either London or Nottingham to take part in...

NRAS has been asked to let you know about the following opportunity for people w...

Clare-NRAS

Partner•9 years ago

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RA and Food sensitivity test

I've had RA now for 6 years and read many things saying certain foods affect the peoples RA and should be avoided. I today have had an insite into the...

I've had RA now for 6 years and read many things saying certain foods affec...

Pipcat15

•9 years ago

4 Replies

Celiac? Really?

Good Day everyone! So I've been suffering with joint pain and swelling since Nov 2014. I've been chronically anemic most of my life. My Rheumatologist was...

Good Day everyone! So I've been suffering with joint pain and swelling since Nov...

lisita

•9 years ago

7 Replies

NRAS Group Meetings Next Week

Dear All Please find details of the NRAS group meetings taking place next week: NRAS Group Meetings—Week Commencing 14th September 2015 Southend on Sea...

Dear All Please find details of the NRAS group meetings taking place next week:...

Kim-NRAS

NRAS•9 years ago

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Big thanks & somewhat confused!!!!!

Firstly a big thank you to all the fellow forum users for helping me last week. I asked about taking MTX, it was making me feel grotty, many of you suggested...

Firstly a big thank you to all the fellow forum users for helping me last week. ...

Diddydriver

•9 years ago

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NRAS is coming to Northern Ireland!

You are invited to the Western Health and Social Care Trust & NRAS Rheumatoid Arthritis Information Evening on: Wednesday 21st October 2015 from 6:30pm –...

You are invited to the Western Health and Social Care Trust & NRAS Rheumatoid A...

Gill-NRAS

•9 years ago

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cervical spondylitis

Hi Can you tell me if any of you get really bad headaches a numb feeling on one side of my head ear and cheek. Joyce x

Hi Can you tell me if any of you get really bad headaches a numb feeling on one ...

joyce21248

•9 years ago

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spondylitis

In addition to my previous post, I meant to add that, after looking up this condition, it talks about spinal problems where as hers are in finger, wrists and...

In addition to my previous post, I meant to add that, after looking up this cond...

catwoman4

•9 years ago

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Pain

I have been suffering pain in my right hip for almost 2 years had mri scan and was referred to physio. At first the pain got easier but has returned now, also...

I have been suffering pain in my right hip for almost 2 years had mri scan and w...

sjbu

•9 years ago

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RA or Fibromyalgia?

Please help me figure this out.....I have had a flare for about 4 weeks now. I am currently on Enbrel and sulfasalizine. My blood tests since being diagnosed...

Please help me figure this out.....I have had a flare for about 4 weeks now. I ...

shareasmile

•9 years ago

7 Replies

Swelling,pain and feeling very very low.

Dear everyone, I hope you are all well at the moment. I have had a very bad day at work. Firstly my hands and my fingers are hugely swollen,my back and neck...

Dear everyone, I hope you are all well at the moment. I have had a very bad day...

Heathersmum69

•9 years ago

22 Replies

Driving me mad...

This is a delicate subject so apologise for asking. But does any one know of a cream or any suggestions for piles???? I have used Anusol for nearly a year,...

This is a delicate subject so apologise for asking. But does any one know of a c...

annie1954

•9 years ago

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need advice please, re hair washing.

sorry shift keys not working. i have had ra for over 20 yrs. left hand ulnar deviated, rt. hand in claw. cannot raise arms. i have a lot of difficulty...

sorry shift keys not working. i have had ra for over 20 yrs. left hand ulnar d...

siskin

•9 years ago

20 Replies

Beware Demon Demon Barbers

Hi Guys, and Gals, This is my first post even though I have left comments to others. Firstly thanks for all the info etc , it's good to know I'm not on my own...

Hi Guys, and Gals, This is my first post even though I have left comments to oth...

Matalow

•9 years ago

2 Replies

Methotrexate vs. biologics

Can anyone share their experiences in switching from methotrexate to biologics? I've been on methotrexate and just don't feel like myself, though it does see...

Can anyone share their experiences in switching from methotrexate to biologics? ...

1962jk

•9 years ago

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Methotrexate and sunshine

I am on methotrexate. Having a problem with stomach ache. Also can you sunbathe whilst on this treatment?

I am on methotrexate. Having a problem with stomach ache. Also can you sunbathe ...

Seashoreshanty

•9 years ago

12 Replies

Das score ....

I'm really sick of my rheum team today. Went to my spec nurse appt to discover for the second time I was not on system, so I inconvenienced everyone by making...

I'm really sick of my rheum team today. Went to my spec nurse appt to discover f...

mirren

•9 years ago

27 Replies

Humeria

I've been on humeria for 2 months. I no longer get morning stiffness and fatigue has decreased. So generally I feel a lot better bring on it. But my joint pain...

I've been on humeria for 2 months. I no longer get morning stiffness and fatigue...

02tkwillx

•9 years ago

2 Replies

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All posts for September 2015

Hells

Which treatment is best for eye problems?

Duloxetine (Cymbalta)

How can I make them understand?

Future

Update

Beetroot Hand

Avoid cola drinks on methotrexate?

The news just gets better

My first year

Blue finger

Feeling exhausted

Paid medical device research in London & Nottingham.

RA and Food sensitivity test

Celiac? Really?

NRAS Group Meetings Next Week

Big thanks & somewhat confused!!!!!

NRAS is coming to Northern Ireland!

cervical spondylitis

spondylitis

Pain

RA or Fibromyalgia?

Swelling,pain and feeling very very low.

Driving me mad...

need advice please, re hair washing.

Beware Demon Demon Barbers

Methotrexate vs. biologics

Methotrexate and sunshine

Das score ....

Humeria

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