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Struggling time

So I'm in the middle of easily the hardest time of my life atm. On the 2nd December I went for my 12 week scan. Supposedly the most wonderful day ever, however...

So I'm in the middle of easily the hardest time of my life atm. On the 2nd Decem...

ElaineL1988

•8 years ago

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Gout

Haw can a trainee GP miss gout? My last gout attack was two years ago, it happened again while overseas? Why?. A trainee GP sent me for an x-ray and pain...

Haw can a trainee GP miss gout? My last gout attack was two years ago, it happen...

sandybrown

•8 years ago

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Update frome Georje...............

People have been asking so thought I'd update you, John will not be coming home on Tuesday as planned, at this point am not sure when it will be. John had a...

People have been asking so thought I'd update you, John will not be coming home ...

sylvi

•8 years ago

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Hip Replacement

I suffer from RD and Osteoporosis and after suffering many months of really bad lower back, groin and hip pain, the doctor sent me for X-rays. His...

I suffer from RD and Osteoporosis and after suffering many months of really bad ...

pip12

•8 years ago

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Hip

So after seeing the consultant I made a complaint about him saying he couldn't do anymore I got a phone call from his secretary on Friday saying that he wanted...

So after seeing the consultant I made a complaint about him saying he couldn't d...

Deejojo

•8 years ago

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Pristine feet to be lasered

I had a consultation at the Foot Clinic in Hospital on Friday. There would be no point in trying (yet again) for new knees if my feet were going to be so...

I had a consultation at the Foot Clinic in Hospital on Friday. There would be...

Jora

•8 years ago

13 Replies

Miserable last week

Everyone that replied with your advise, words of wisdom and kind thoughts a big thank you. I have been signed off work for 4 weeks and going for a scan...

Everyone that replied with your advise, words of wisdom and kind thoughts a big ...

moomie

•8 years ago

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I hate the wet weather.......

Morning all,well here i am having spent the night down here in pain with my knees and fingers. The reason you ask is because i have started swimming to get my...

Morning all,well here i am having spent the night down here in pain with my knee...

sylvi

•8 years ago

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Osteopathy?

I have had over the years had Osteopathy regularly which has helped me ( even cured me with some problems) as I have been doing the same job for 32 years...

I have had over the years had Osteopathy regularly which has helped me ( even cu...

Millie66

•8 years ago

8 Replies

Update on rash

Hello everyone, I hope you are all feeling comfortable and not into much pain or discomfort. I thought I would update you on my nasty rash. Well I t seems...

Hello everyone, I hope you are all feeling comfortable and not into much pain o...

Heathersmum69

•8 years ago

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Not wanted

Hi I was diagnosed with ra 8 years ago and had to retire on ill health 2 years ago. I also have secondary fibromyalgia raynauds and hypothyroid . Due to still...

Hi I was diagnosed with ra 8 years ago and had to retire on ill health 2 years a...

kathgallagher

•8 years ago

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Gloucester nras group

I'm wondering if any one on here goes to the nras group meetings in Gloucester. Also is there anyone who lives in the Cirencester area with RA. thanks

I'm wondering if any one on here goes to the nras group meetings in Gloucester. ...

maywing

•8 years ago

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Scaphoid xray

Hi as if i haven't got enough to contend with had a fall in work this week went to hospital had stay showed no fracture but was told it may be a scaphoid...

Hi as if i haven't got enough to contend with had a fall in work this week went ...

FINNlin

•8 years ago

13 Replies

Help

Looking for any help or advice! I am 30 and since around June 2015 I have had a lot of pain and stiffness in my hands wrists and feet. My esr is 19 and crp 6,...

Looking for any help or advice! I am 30 and since around June 2015 I have had a ...

Claire_h

•8 years ago

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20 years on it

Hi I've been on sulphersalazine for 20 years ,last year came off due to stomache issues and had a massive flair so then started on enteric coated...

Hi I've been on sulphersalazine for 20 years ,last year came off due to stomache...

johnjohn

•8 years ago

1 Reply

Trigger fingers

I have just got my appointment through to see the Orthopaedic Doctor, its on Monday 15th February, so not long to wait now. I went back to work on Monday but...

I have just got my appointment through to see the Orthopaedic Doctor, its on Mon...

Hidden

•8 years ago

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Paraffin wax

Hi all, Can anyone recommend a good paraffin wax machine to use as a form of therapy? I have been told that it can help with pain and swelling and provide...

Hi all, Can anyone recommend a good paraffin wax machine to use as a form of ...

P0mp3yBlu3

•8 years ago

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Leflunomide mixed with MTX

Before Xmas my rheumy nurse prescribed Sulla as an addiction to hydro and 20 mg MTX, but as I experienced dreadful fatigue I had to come off the Sulla. My...

Before Xmas my rheumy nurse prescribed Sulla as an addiction to hydro and 20 mg ...

Diddydriver

•8 years ago

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Back pain

Hello everyone,has anyone experienced sudden onset lower back pain.about 2weeks ago I suddenly got excruciating back spasms,I am still having them although not...

Hello everyone,has anyone experienced sudden onset lower back pain.about 2weeks ...

Rosebaywillowherb

•8 years ago

1 Reply

Sero Positive (high CCP) but ESRand CRP are normal. How do I know if the meds are working?

Does anyone else have sero positive RA with a high anti CCP but all the blood markers for inflammation are normal? My ESR and CRP are zero. My Rheumatologist...

Does anyone else have sero positive RA with a high anti CCP but all the blood ma...

Lucy11

•8 years ago

15 Replies

Iritation

Morning All, hope everyone is hopefully in not too much pain. I am in need of advice. I have just changed to MTX injections plus HCQ and steroids to name a few...

Morning All, hope everyone is hopefully in not too much pain. I am in need of ad...

MaryTH

•8 years ago

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Falling Apart

I was diagnosed with Ra or Psa last September after swollen painful hands wrists and ankles and put on Mtx 15mg and Folic acid. I seemed to tolerate the...

I was diagnosed with Ra or Psa last September after swollen painful hands wrist...

mole147

•8 years ago

9 Replies

Excercise for fingers

http://drbenkim.com/exercises-hands-fingers-pain-stiffness.htm Hi all, found these really simple excercises to relieve pain almost instantly.

http://drbenkim.com/exercises-hands-fingers-pain-stiffness.htm Hi all, found t...

Padram

•8 years ago

5 Replies

Hi from a Newbie

Hello all, recently diagnosed with RA and coming to terms with it all. Not really understanding how I can suddenly become very ill in such a short amount of...

Hello all, recently diagnosed with RA and coming to terms with it all. Not reall...

P0mp3yBlu3

•8 years ago

28 Replies

Change of diagnosis decision

Has anyone else been told by their consultant that the diagnosis made 2 years ago is probably not correct as they now have better understanding of scans? After...

Has anyone else been told by their consultant that the diagnosis made 2 years ag...

Bossie1

•8 years ago

18 Replies

RA Information Evening in Salisbury!

Dear All NRAS will be in Salisbury on Thursday 17th March to co-host an RA information evening with the rheumatology team at Salisbury District Hospital....

Dear All NRAS will be in Salisbury on Thursday 17th March to co-host an RA info...

Kim-NRAS

NRAS•8 years ago

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NRAS Group Meetings Next Week

Dear All Coming to you early - please find below the details of the NRAS group meetings taking place next week. NRAS Group Meetings—Week Commencing 8th...

Dear All Coming to you early - please find below the details of the NRAS group ...

Kim-NRAS

NRAS•8 years ago

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Rheumatoid arthritis

Hi all I'm 25 I was disagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis last year after having massive swelling in my knee being unable to walk a Crp of 200 , I had my knee...

Hi all I'm 25 I was disagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis last year after having ...

Salls123

•8 years ago

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Confused and frustrated!

I developed acute onset pain and swelling in multiple symmetrical joints last May, and was referred urgently to rheumatology by my GP because my ESR was still...

I developed acute onset pain and swelling in multiple symmetrical joints last Ma...

cliffhopper

•8 years ago

7 Replies

Rheumatoid Arthritis

Is rheumatoid Arthritis classes as a disability mine is still active 20 years on.

Is rheumatoid Arthritis classes as a disability mine is still active 20 years ...

diamonds11

•8 years ago

4 Replies

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All posts for February 2016

Struggling time

Gout

Update frome Georje...............

Hip Replacement

Hip

Pristine feet to be lasered

Miserable last week

I hate the wet weather.......

Osteopathy?

Update on rash

Not wanted

Gloucester nras group

Scaphoid xray

Help

20 years on it

Trigger fingers

Paraffin wax

Leflunomide mixed with MTX

Back pain

Sero Positive (high CCP) but ESRand CRP are normal. How do I know if the meds are working?

Iritation

Falling Apart

Excercise for fingers

Hi from a Newbie

Change of diagnosis decision

RA Information Evening in Salisbury!

NRAS Group Meetings Next Week

Rheumatoid arthritis

Confused and frustrated!

Rheumatoid Arthritis

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