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Massage

I am considering trying some massage therapy, wondered what sort would be beneficial? I had a bad experience a couple years ago with an over enthusiastic...

I am considering trying some massage therapy, wondered what sort would be benefi...

Millie66

•8 years ago

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Steroids

Well I had been on these for over two years stopped them earlier in the year only to stop and start them twice since due to my lung condition. They really did...

Well I had been on these for over two years stopped them earlier in the year onl...

123098

•8 years ago

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Hip

Well go for my hip injection and MRI tommorow gotta have dye injected aswell anybody else had this done I'm dreading it to be honest🤔🙄

Well go for my hip injection and MRI tommorow gotta have dye injected aswell any...

Deejojo

•8 years ago

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Disability

Hello Ivery applied for ssdi due to all my medical issues and have not had surgery for any of them I had no issuance for the last 3 years. I have been denied 6...

Hello Ivery applied for ssdi due to all my medical issues and have not had surge...

buttascoch

•8 years ago

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Steroid shot

Yes thank you that's what happened it's better now plus I took some pain meds

buttascoch

•8 years ago

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why do i go a while with no side effects then they come back for a few weeks ive got constant nausea and

a dull stomach ache am on 12mg methotrexate and hydrox think things are getting better they bang its back again

a dull stomach ache am on 12mg methotrexate and hydrox think things are getting ...

flowers89

•8 years ago

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Another MTX question

Was put on MTX in Sept 2014, within 3 months I had a cough, after suffering with cough for 2 months was taken off MTX and not given anything else, had lung...

Was put on MTX in Sept 2014, within 3 months I had a cough, after suffering with...

Lynn29754

•8 years ago

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Enbrel is in the building!

Well to be more precise, swimming around my right thigh! A lovely knowledgeable nurse came and showed me how to use the pen which was delivered by courier...

Well to be more precise, swimming around my right thigh! A lovely knowledgeable...

Mandalou

•8 years ago

4 Replies

Numb jaw

Interested to hear if any one suffers from a numb jaw it feels like when you have an injection in the dentist!!

Interested to hear if any one suffers from a numb jaw it feels like when you hav...

-Mii

•8 years ago

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Getting going

Can anyone explain what happens overnight to the body / condition to make me so dreadful in the morning ( no I haven't been on the vino)?

Can anyone explain what happens overnight to the body / condition to make me so...

Millie66

•8 years ago

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Ankle replacement

I had an ankle replacement 17 years ago, and up until 2 years ago it was great. In the last two years it has become more and more painful. Seen the consultant...

I had an ankle replacement 17 years ago, and up until 2 years ago it was great. ...

Care4you

•8 years ago

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Steroid injections

Hello I'm new here but not new to this chronic pain I've got 2 herniated disc in my neck severe bursitis in my right shoulder arthritis in my lower back carpal...

Hello I'm new here but not new to this chronic pain I've got 2 herniated disc in...

buttascoch

•8 years ago

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Fasting

Hi Folks, I just wanted to share this article on using fasting to rebuild the immune system. There are obvious implications for the discussions here, and we...

Hi Folks, I just wanted to share this article on using fasting to rebuild the i...

WadeTate

•8 years ago

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Helpline Christmas Hours

The helpline will be closed from midday on Thursday 24th December for Christmas and reopen on Monday 4th January

The helpline will be closed from midday on Thursday 24th December for Christmas ...

Beverley-NRAS

•8 years ago

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more drugs

I give up,more antibiotics and steroids.xxxxxx

sylvi

•8 years ago

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RA appt

Hi everyone, just back from appointment with reumy consultant and she has told me I've got oesto arthritis on my hands and feet to go along with the RA just...

Hi everyone, just back from appointment with reumy consultant and she has told m...

popsmith1874

•8 years ago

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Suppressed Immune system because of steroids and 12.5 methotrexate.

I have had a cold starting with a sore throat Thursday, then turning to a blocked nose , followed by a full cold and now a cough. My cough sounds very chesty...

I have had a cold starting with a sore throat Thursday, then turning to a blocke...

Bailybiscuit

•8 years ago

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HELLO EVERYONE, I'M BACK!

There are some on here who must have thought I fell off the edge of the planet it is so long since I've posted......there is a reason.....bare with me please....

There are some on here who must have thought I fell off the edge of the planet i...

Jeanabelle60

•8 years ago

29 Replies

Alopecia

Hi, does anybody else have hair loss due to RA. I've got a bold patch around the temple area and when I googled it last night the word 'alopecia' came up and...

Hi, does anybody else have hair loss due to RA. I've got a bold patch around the...

Glyn612

•8 years ago

19 Replies

Swollen knee

Any advice on how to reduce swelling on my knee. I can't rest too much this week as I am stupidly busy at work ( mobile hairdresser) Would bandaging help?

Any advice on how to reduce swelling on my knee. I can't rest too much this wee...

Millie66

•8 years ago

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Lumpy hand part 2

On Nov 29th I posted: "I was diagnosed with seronegative RA in April this year, since then I've been on MTX, SSZ, HCQ, Folic acid, Naproxene and painkillers. I...

On Nov 29th I posted: "I was diagnosed with seronegative RA in April this year, ...

Hidden

•8 years ago

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A little bit of advice needed!

Hi everyone, iv had RA for 16 yrs now, iv struggled on with nurofen and avoiding certain foods, I have never been on any prescribed meds, I worry about the...

Hi everyone, iv had RA for 16 yrs now, iv struggled on with nurofen and avoiding...

Kathd52

•8 years ago

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Pain in neck and behind ears

So last Thursday I woke up with horrendous pain in my shoulder and neck. I went to see the GP and he said it was muscle spasms, not related to RA and gave me...

So last Thursday I woke up with horrendous pain in my shoulder and neck. I went ...

Beckywood89

•8 years ago

4 Replies

Pip

Had dla high mobility indefinitely transferred to pip only got standard reconsideration didn't change it - is it worth appeal if so who do I turn to for help?

Had dla high mobility indefinitely transferred to pip only got standard reconsid...

bryner

•8 years ago

9 Replies

Seen the Rheumy nurse

I'm back on meds a short course of prednisone back taking hydroxychloroquineand straight after Christmas mycophenolate have any of you been on this drug like...

I'm back on meds a short course of prednisone back taking hydroxychloroquineand ...

Jaadee

•8 years ago

5 Replies

Latest update ( fatigue )

I really couldn't stand it any longer so I rang the rheumy advice line. As I started on sulphasalazine 3 weeks ago as well as 20mg MTX and hydroxy she advised...

I really couldn't stand it any longer so I rang the rheumy advice line. As I st...

Diddydriver

•8 years ago

7 Replies

Any Suggestions Welcome!

If any one could offer any advice I would be really Grateful! I have a Reumy Appointment on Friday, with the original Consultant who diagnosed me in April,...

If any one could offer any advice I would be really Grateful! I have a Reumy Ap...

Pmr650

•8 years ago

17 Replies

The legal issue continued...

If I do not take a biologic, my lawyer is advising a note from my doctor listing the reasons in support of my denial to take them. I don't know if she will do...

If I do not take a biologic, my lawyer is advising a note from my doctor listing...

Hidden

•8 years ago

9 Replies

Steroid Injections

When I visited my rhummy nurse, she increased my Mtx dosage, she also offered a Steroid injection. I have heard such awful things about steroids, I said I...

When I visited my rhummy nurse, she increased my Mtx dosage, she also offered a ...

Tee-Cee

•8 years ago

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Early merry Christmas from me with lidocaine running through my veins.......

Well friday i was at the hospital in Coventry for lidocaine infusion. It was a long afternoon,but i was well looked after by the staff. Now i am able to walk...

Well friday i was at the hospital in Coventry for lidocaine infusion. It was a ...

sylvi

•8 years ago

8 Replies

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All posts for December 2015

Massage

Steroids

Hip

Disability

Steroid shot

why do i go a while with no side effects then they come back for a few weeks ive got constant nausea and

Another MTX question

Enbrel is in the building!

Numb jaw

Getting going

Ankle replacement

Steroid injections

Fasting

Helpline Christmas Hours

more drugs

RA appt

Suppressed Immune system because of steroids and 12.5 methotrexate.

HELLO EVERYONE, I'M BACK!

Alopecia

Swollen knee

Lumpy hand part 2

A little bit of advice needed!

Pain in neck and behind ears

Pip

Seen the Rheumy nurse

Latest update ( fatigue )

Any Suggestions Welcome!

The legal issue continued...

Steroid Injections

Early merry Christmas from me with lidocaine running through my veins.......

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