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The risks of Protein Pump Inhibitors...

I've been Googling PPIs because yesterday I was prescribed them along with my NSAIDs for the first time. My usual GP is reluctant to prescribe them, despite...

I've been Googling PPIs because yesterday I was prescribed them along with my NS...

flow4

•8 years ago

32 Replies

Nearly time

The wait is nearly over, well 1 1/12 days till my first appointment with the Rheumatologist - I really can't wait! I wondered if someone could tell me on...

The wait is nearly over, well 1 1/12 days till my first appointment with the Rhe...

Millie66

•8 years ago

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Right knee

Why is my knee feeling soooo tight and pain across the front

Deejojo

•8 years ago

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Meeting at Pennine Rheumatology Centre, Rochdale Infirmary

We have been informed today of a meeting taking place for users of: Pennine Rheumatology Centre at Rochdale Infirmary Fairfield General Hospital and North...

We have been informed today of a meeting taking place for users of: Pennine Rheu...

EmmaS-NRAS

NRAS•8 years ago

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Blood results?

Please could someone tell me what RF 192k means and what the range is supposed to be?

Please could someone tell me what RF 192k means and what the range is supposed t...

Millie66

•8 years ago

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Cold once again

hi all just a quick question, I had a cold Dec 8th and was off work for 3 days as could not even get out of bed and was so tired. I went back to work but still...

hi all just a quick question, I had a cold Dec 8th and was off work for 3 days a...

Carolsos

•8 years ago

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Low Dose Naltrexone

Have any of you suffering from RA tried LDN?

Simba1992

•8 years ago

12 Replies

Tired and sleepy!

Hi , I have RA since 1994, recent years a lot of surgery on wrists and feet. Does anyone suffers from extreme tiredness, and the needs to sleep a lot. Or...

Hi , I have RA since 1994, recent years a lot of surgery on wrists and feet. D...

bassiefromholland

•8 years ago

19 Replies

Pneumonia

Hi Everyone I had a total knee replacement at the end of Sept. finally went back on Enbrel three weeks after surgery. However I had a bout of flu at the...

Hi Everyone I had a total knee replacement at the end of Sept. finally went back...

Mabon12

•8 years ago

8 Replies

Continuing saga

Hi! I wrote on here a few months back asking advice on finding someone to look outside the box after being treated for 5 years for sero neg RA and was no...

Hi! I wrote on here a few months back asking advice on finding someone to look o...

Lynnels

•8 years ago

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Early days...diagnosis:seropositive rheumatoid arthritis. Ready for some team - work!

Hi, As I'm sure most of you are: I'm an ordinary, private person who is lucky to be working in a job I love with a great team of people. I'm reticent posting...

Hi, As I'm sure most of you are: I'm an ordinary, private person who is lucky to...

Moomin8

•8 years ago

11 Replies

Rheumatoid arthritis and fibromyalgia help

Hi, I've read a lot of helpful posts ln here, so thought I'd try. I am 26 and was diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis a year ago (it's barely under control)...

Hi, I've read a lot of helpful posts ln here, so thought I'd try. I am 26 and w...

Oojammyflip

•8 years ago

5 Replies

Black eyes

Hello :) hope everyone is as ok as possible. Just wondering if anyone has experienced puffy and bruised coloured eyes (under the eyes, where bags are!) with...

Hello :) hope everyone is as ok as possible. Just wondering if anyone has experi...

Simone_Holly

•8 years ago

6 Replies

Injectable Humira

So i recently saw my rheumatologist and had a review of my meds as they seem to not be working. It was decided that i would apply to be put on the injectable...

So i recently saw my rheumatologist and had a review of my meds as they seem to ...

Keryn

•8 years ago

21 Replies

Advice on vitamins and mineral supplements

Daughter having a hard time with meds at the moment,has her next appointment in 4weeks she has asked me to go with her . Her general health is not good I know...

Daughter having a hard time with meds at the moment,has her next appointment in ...

olive2709

•8 years ago

5 Replies

RA and hot flushes

I'm not on any rheumatoid meds at the minute due to adverse effects to mxt, sulphasalzine, leflunomide, Enbrel and recently Humira. I have taken daily...

I'm not on any rheumatoid meds at the minute due to adverse effects to mxt, sulp...

bernese1225

•8 years ago

9 Replies

Yesterday

Yesterday was the worst i have ever felt with these diseases. I didn't sleep well the night before with weird dreams and such. Got up yesterday and i felt god...

Yesterday was the worst i have ever felt with these diseases. I didn't sleep wel...

sylvi

•8 years ago

15 Replies

Nonagenarian could beat me in a foot race!

Have had a normal night, you know feet hurt, hands and wrists hurt. Difficulty in sleeping, husband snoring. I decided to get a few bits from my local town...

Have had a normal night, you know feet hurt, hands and wrists hurt. Difficulty i...

JacquiThomas999

•8 years ago

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Arthroscopy

So 30 days ago I was given steroid shot in my right shoulder due to have severe chronic pain last 4 years,this came from over use an repetitive motion I was...

So 30 days ago I was given steroid shot in my right shoulder due to have severe ...

buttascoch

•8 years ago

12 Replies

Trigger finger and more

Hi everyone, I posted just over a week ago about problems with trigger finger. If you remember I had a steroid injection into the base of my finger. Well it...

Hi everyone, I posted just over a week ago about problems with trigger finger. ...

Hidden

•8 years ago

7 Replies

Monthlys and steroid injections - sorry 'guys'

Hi all , It's been a while , I havnt been on here for ages but hope you're all doing ok. Not forgotten you all and still love love NRAS even help run the...

Hi all , It's been a while , I havnt been on here for ages but hope you're all d...

claireyj

•8 years ago

4 Replies

Inequality

I'm feeling down. My first knee replacement seems fine, but I now have to wait my turn for the second in order to be able to function properly. I can still...

I'm feeling down. My first knee replacement seems fine, but I now have to wait m...

cathie

•8 years ago

24 Replies

The dreaded flu

Advise please. I had a flu jab months ago but have now come down with the lurgy. Hot and cold shivers the works but I'm worried about my chest, the pain is bad...

Advise please. I had a flu jab months ago but have now come down with the lurgy....

Cat111

•8 years ago

6 Replies

So tiered

I am feeling so tiered lately I have been going to bed by 9pm and not getting up 10-11 am. then I fall asleep in the afternoon. Can anyone give any help...

I am feeling so tiered lately I have been going to bed by 9pm and not getting up...

manwithnoname

•8 years ago

27 Replies

Not the consultant

Thanks everyone for your support,enjoyed the hobnobs,they didn't have time to melt,despite the electric blanket set at lava heat setting! I forgot to mention...

Thanks everyone for your support,enjoyed the hobnobs,they didn't have time to me...

Rosebaywillowherb

•8 years ago

1 Reply

Miserable!

I am not looking for sympathy just people that understand. And I suppose to get these bad feelings off my chest. Having lower back pain with mega stiffness and...

I am not looking for sympathy just people that understand. And I suppose to get ...

moomie

•8 years ago

32 Replies

METHOTREXATE - NO MORE FOR ME

I've been on Methotrexate for a short while and it has brought my white blood cell count down to 0.8, and I'm getting mouth ulcers too, so I have to come off...

I've been on Methotrexate for a short while and it has brought my white blood ce...

InnerBeauty

•8 years ago

6 Replies

Update to the faint/fit

Firstly thank you so much for the support you've all given, it is so wonderful to have people to talk to in similar situations and with their own experiences....

Firstly thank you so much for the support you've all given, it is so wonderful t...

Miriam36

•8 years ago

7 Replies

What next 2

Morning everyone, I have just had a phone call from my nurse. She had my blood test results . I only had the bloods taken yesterday morning ,so I was...

Morning everyone, I have just had a phone call from my nurse. She had my blood ...

Heathersmum69

•8 years ago

1 Reply

NRAS Group Meetings Next Week

Dear All Please see details below of the two NRAS group meetings taking place next week: NRAS Group Meetings—Week Commencing 25th January 2016 West Suffolk...

Dear All Please see details below of the two NRAS group meetings taking place n...

Kim-NRAS

NRAS•8 years ago

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Posts - NRAS | HealthUnlocked

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All posts for January 2016

The risks of Protein Pump Inhibitors...

Nearly time

Right knee

Meeting at Pennine Rheumatology Centre, Rochdale Infirmary

Blood results?

Cold once again

Low Dose Naltrexone

Tired and sleepy!

Pneumonia

Continuing saga

Early days...diagnosis:seropositive rheumatoid arthritis. Ready for some team - work!

Rheumatoid arthritis and fibromyalgia help

Black eyes

Injectable Humira

Advice on vitamins and mineral supplements

RA and hot flushes

Yesterday

Nonagenarian could beat me in a foot race!

Arthroscopy

Trigger finger and more

Monthlys and steroid injections - sorry 'guys'

Inequality

The dreaded flu

So tiered

Not the consultant

Miserable!

METHOTREXATE - NO MORE FOR ME

Update to the faint/fit

What next 2

NRAS Group Meetings Next Week

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