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I have pneumonia, starting anti-biotics.

Can't say I recommend it. In fact, I thoroughly do NOT recommend it. Woke up and the cough was worse (!) so I talked to my gp. It turns out my xrays showed...

Can't say I recommend it. In fact, I thoroughly do NOT recommend it. Woke up and...

Azabat

•8 years ago

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1st rheumatologist apt

Following my rheumatologist apt today where I spent 4 hours talking with 2 rheumatologists, having xrays and blood tests, mri scans to follow - the big boss...

Following my rheumatologist apt today where I spent 4 hours talking with 2 rheu...

Julia2009

•8 years ago

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NRAS Group Meetings Next Week

Dear All Please see details below of the NRAS group meetings taking place next week: NRAS Group Meetings—Week Commencing 30th May 2016 Warwickshire NRAS...

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

Kim-NRAS

NRAS•8 years ago

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Soy milk? (Diet)

Hi all I know this post isn't much related to RA but I'm currently trying to avoid dairy products, red meat and chicken at the moment to see how it affects my...

Hi all I know this post isn't much related to RA but I'm currently trying to avo...

Rwill1998

•8 years ago

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no swelling or redness

hi, went to see my lovely rheumy yesterday. I am a bit of a query re rheumatoid. my inflammatory markers are raised and I also have pain but I do not have any...

hi, went to see my lovely rheumy yesterday. I am a bit of a query re rheumatoid....

dillydally1

•8 years ago

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Steroid injection not working

I was given an injection a week ago and it hasn't helped at all is that normal. Also I've been off work for 5 weeks as I cannot walk can they get rid of me as...

I was given an injection a week ago and it hasn't helped at all is that normal. ...

thompsonp

•8 years ago

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2nd Rituximab infusion and another flare... Anyone else had the Same?

Hi all I've just had my second infusion of Rituximab, followed by a flare a couple of days later. It would be really helpful to hear if anyone else had the...

Hi all I've just had my second infusion of Rituximab, followed by a flare a coup...

Harpey

•8 years ago

4 Replies

Rollercoaster Ride

Hi There, A few days ago I posted on here for the first time and received loads of kind messages and support. It helped lift my mood and the next few days...

Hi There, A few days ago I posted on here for the first time and received loads ...

AlexGrealis

•8 years ago

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A Neophyte Joins

Just stumbled onto the site. Already found one informative post and it was the first one I looked at. Glad I found the site. Kind of feels like meeting...

Just stumbled onto the site. Already found one informative post and it was the ...

keywester

•8 years ago

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Enbrel

Hi guys At hospital today for DAS only to find my baselines had been done and it's time to move to next phase. Had education for Enbrel, I know it's works...

Hi guys At hospital today for DAS only to find my baselines had been done and ...

Pedz

•8 years ago

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RA Awareness Week 2016 posters

The RA Awareness Week 2016 posters are now available on our website to order. The set of 3 posters focuses on three key areas: Smoking, Depression and Heart...

The RA Awareness Week 2016 posters are now available on our website to order. Th...

Shivam-NRAS

•8 years ago

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Acute RA sufferer Sue Wigmore takes on a 800-mile bicycle ride through France

Acute rheumatoid arthritis sufferer Sue Wigmore cannot unscrew a bottle or use a tin opener. At one stage, she wasn't even able to switch on an electric light,...

Acute rheumatoid arthritis sufferer Sue Wigmore cannot unscrew a bottle or use a...

Shivam-NRAS

•8 years ago

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dry cough, something is in my throat

Can any one tell me if the these symptoms are to do with RA or PsA, I have had mouth ulcers (now gone) very dry cough so much so sometimes I cannot get my...

Can any one tell me if the these symptoms are to do with RA or PsA, I have had m...

linda-5502

•8 years ago

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- Flare ups how long is an average flare up

Hi I am new here I was GP diagnosed in November 2015 , and trying to study a degree in Ceramics after two letters from my GP I have finally got an appointment...

Hi I am new here I was GP diagnosed in November 2015 , and trying to study a deg...

mand56

•8 years ago

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Reactive arthritis ?

Hi again. I'm a bit confused. A while ago my GP told me I had viral arthritis. It improved a little. I'm still getting painful joints and a temperature. Saw...

Hi again. I'm a bit confused. A while ago my GP told me I had viral arthritis. ...

Dizzy412

•8 years ago

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How can I help my Mom

My mom is under medicines for arthritis. Sometimes she got severe pain in her fingers, especially her thumb finger. At times the pain would be that severe that...

My mom is under medicines for arthritis. Sometimes she got severe pain in her fi...

lola-3_

•8 years ago

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NEW NRAS Group Launching in Croydon!

Dear All I'm pleased to share with you that there is a new NRAS group launching on Wednesday 6th July in Croydon. We have been working with the rheumatology...

Dear All I'm pleased to share with you that there is a new NRAS group launching...

Kim-NRAS

NRAS•8 years ago

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Assessment

I had my assessment yesterday for Etanercept. I think it went well and I met all the criteria. The annoying thing is that although I was assured the one I had...

I had my assessment yesterday for Etanercept. I think it went well and I met all...

Bailybiscuit

•8 years ago

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Cyclosporine side effects

Hi just wondering does anyone who takes this suffer with tummy pains and eggy burps since starting taking this medication I have suffered with my tummy it...

Hi just wondering does anyone who takes this suffer with tummy pains and eggy bu...

dleadley

•8 years ago

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Anyone else think the H@Home system is not fit for purpose?!

I have recently been switched from mtx tablets to injections, and the rheumy nurse told me a company called Healthcare at Home would contact me to arrange...

I have recently been switched from mtx tablets to injections, and the rheumy nur...

flow4

•8 years ago

39 Replies

Jaw pain

Hi guys just a quick one, Does anyone else get jaw trouble? I get it quite often normally only on one side but it's awful really difficult to open my mouth or...

Hi guys just a quick one, Does anyone else get jaw trouble? I get it quite often...

Pedz

•8 years ago

24 Replies

Fed up of being fed up

It's been 3 months since my RD immune suppressing meds were stopped due to a long standing UTI. Was supposed to have a cystoscopy to investigate bladder...

It's been 3 months since my RD immune suppressing meds were stopped due to a lo...

wishbone

•8 years ago

10 Replies

Has anyone used these 'access cards'?

Hi all Someone mentioned 'access cards' to us a little while ago on the helpline; something that they had used themselves and found to be helpful. We are...

Hi all Someone mentioned 'access cards' to us a little while ago on the helpline...

Victoria-NRAS

Moderator•8 years ago

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Thinking of starting Entracept? - Any experiences?

I've had RA for going on 20 years and I'm only 39 now. I have been on salazopyrin, Methotrexate and steroids for years but am currently considering starting...

I've had RA for going on 20 years and I'm only 39 now. I have been on salazopyri...

Rossco87

•8 years ago

5 Replies

Pain Management

Started with PMR six years ago and prescribed prednisolone which brought about a dramatic improvement. Since then I have been diagnosed Osteoporosis,...

Started with PMR six years ago and prescribed prednisolone which brought about a...

michaelegan

•8 years ago

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Some good news.

Finally funding has been agreed for me to start Cimzia. Should be finalised in another week. Thank you all for putting up with my hissy fits, and for the time...

Finally funding has been agreed for me to start Cimzia. Should be finalised in ...

smithfield

•8 years ago

8 Replies

Newly diagnosed with stills disease

Dellylou

•8 years ago

10 Replies

Mtx injections

Hiya all I have been on mtx for about 7 years then in October last year I changed to injections. After about 3 months of doing this I started to feel quite ill...

Hiya all I have been on mtx for about 7 years then in October last year I change...

jaqi1

•8 years ago

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JIA Painting Competition

I was thrilled to be asked to judge this competition, held at the Evelina Children's Hospital, next to St Thomas's in Lambeth. I found time to say a few...

I was thrilled to be asked to judge this competition, held at the Evelina Childr...

Jora

•8 years ago

10 Replies

Positive CCP antibody?

Hi All- I just discovered I tested positive for the CCP antibody. (35 Units which my Rheum said was a 'low positive') I tested negative for RF factor. No...

Hi All- I just discovered I tested positive for the CCP antibody. (35 Units whic...

Ngold

•8 years ago

10 Replies

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All posts for May 2016

I have pneumonia, starting anti-biotics.

1st rheumatologist apt

NRAS Group Meetings Next Week

Soy milk? (Diet)

no swelling or redness

Steroid injection not working

2nd Rituximab infusion and another flare... Anyone else had the Same?

Rollercoaster Ride

A Neophyte Joins

Enbrel

RA Awareness Week 2016 posters

Acute RA sufferer Sue Wigmore takes on a 800-mile bicycle ride through France

dry cough, something is in my throat

- Flare ups how long is an average flare up

Reactive arthritis ?

How can I help my Mom

NEW NRAS Group Launching in Croydon!

Assessment

Cyclosporine side effects

Anyone else think the H@Home system is not fit for purpose?!

Jaw pain

Fed up of being fed up

Has anyone used these 'access cards'?

Thinking of starting Entracept? - Any experiences?

Pain Management

Some good news.

Newly diagnosed with stills disease

Mtx injections

JIA Painting Competition

Positive CCP antibody?

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