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RD vs. Dermatomyositis

Has any one of my good friends here been tested/diagnosed with dermatomyositis? I have always wondered if my RD diagnosis was off target, especially being...

Has any one of my good friends here been tested/diagnosed with dermatomyositis? ...

shareasmile

•8 years ago

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Butterfly rash

I've had a skin condition for about 8 or 9 months involving rather nasty pustuals mainly on my face and forehead, plus I also get the odd one on my upper chest...

I've had a skin condition for about 8 or 9 months involving rather nasty pustual...

wishbone

•8 years ago

18 Replies

Ankle injections

Hi everyone, Just a quick question, I had steroid injections in my ankles a week and a half ago and my ankles are still really sore, if I walk on them for more...

Hi everyone, Just a quick question, I had steroid injections in my ankles a week...

JulezH

•8 years ago

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I'm symptom free, thank you Humira

Hi all, I'm symptom free, it's taken almost three years and I want to share how amazing it is because I believe positivity in other ppl's posts was the biggest...

Hi all, I'm symptom free, it's taken almost three years and I want to share how ...

TerrilouiseS

•8 years ago

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enbrel faliure

Hi All Haven't been posting much but have been following posts and occasionally commenting. Been a bit occupied this year with shoulder op, then had grandkids...

Hi All Haven't been posting much but have been following posts and occasionally...

Someonesmother

•8 years ago

16 Replies

Help I,m losing my hair

Ten weeks in on mex,my hairdresser has confirmed,my hair is coming out.will be phoning rheumy nurse this morning,I want to stop this treatment,anyone know how...

Ten weeks in on mex,my hairdresser has confirmed,my hair is coming out.will be p...

Ruby_sommer

•8 years ago

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When will it ever get better?

I've been in so much pain and having horrible fatigue for months, it just seems to not get any better. I'm still on the never ending rounds of steroids, which...

I've been in so much pain and having horrible fatigue for months, it just seems ...

Twinks80

•8 years ago

8 Replies

What is an ANA test?

My husband got diagnosed with RA in April of 2015, but was awaiting two knee replacements for osteo-arthritis in his knees, at the time. As he also has a...

My husband got diagnosed with RA in April of 2015, but was awaiting two knee rep...

Hidden

•8 years ago

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Thank you Lorraine!

Following a background in teaching, Lorraine joined us in February 2002 - just a few months after NRAS was founded. She has worked on the helpline team for...

Following a background in teaching, Lorraine joined us in February 2002 - just a...

Shivam-NRAS

•8 years ago

12 Replies

First hospital visit

What happens at your first visit , I just dint know what to expect ,

bflat

•8 years ago

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awaiting results of diagnostics

Hi new to this group just had x-rays done of hands, feet and hips, don't know why they didn't do my knees as have problems with them as well. Blood tests came...

Hi new to this group just had x-rays done of hands, feet and hips, don't know wh...

Chez1

•8 years ago

6 Replies

Methotrexate and Hydroxychloroquine

Well after almost a year of being first on Methotrexate (tablets then injections) Then having Hydroxychloroquine added. It's back to the drawing board. So now...

Well after almost a year of being first on Methotrexate (tablets then injection...

lifeboatann58

•8 years ago

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When is the heatwave going to come............

I hate this wet weather as i always suffer,this morning it is my hands and ankles and my face. My eyes are very puffy and sore and its hard not to rub them. My...

I hate this wet weather as i always suffer,this morning it is my hands and ankle...

sylvi

•8 years ago

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Early riser

It,s 4,30 just me and the dog.last visit to rheumy crp 119 was a total mess.methortrexate inj. Raised to 15mg,plus oral steroids of 7.5 daily the relief is...

It,s 4,30 just me and the dog.last visit to rheumy crp 119 was a total mess.meth...

Ruby_sommer

•8 years ago

7 Replies

Bursitis

Have it in both shouters. Steroid shot didn't work

Lucy1111

•8 years ago

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A Dr I have never met wants to see me...

I had a phone call from my Dr surgery earlier. A Dr who I have never seen, she is certainly not my lead Dr, wants to see me to discuss my Methotrexate. No idea...

I had a phone call from my Dr surgery earlier. A Dr who I have never seen, she i...

JacquiThomas999

•8 years ago

8 Replies

Biologics appointment

Well folks just back from my appointment with Rheumy nurse,got all my bloods done plus tb bloods and chest X-ray so all being well she said I should be...

Well folks just back from my appointment with Rheumy nurse,got all my bloods don...

popsmith1874

•8 years ago

8 Replies

Posture/Gait specialist - recommendations & advice pleeaasse :)

Hi everyone. It's been a while since I posted anything, but I'm hoping to have some advice. I've been trying to resolve an issue with rotation of my ankle,...

Hi everyone. It's been a while since I posted anything, but I'm hoping to have ...

freesthomas

•8 years ago

13 Replies

supplements

hi I was wondering if anyone takes supplements for their rheumatoid arthritis. eg tumeric, rosehip, glucosamine or any others. x

hi I was wondering if anyone takes supplements for their rheumatoid arthritis. e...

dillydally1

•8 years ago

32 Replies

So much pain

Hi all , Moving on Saturday and my wrists/hands are so painful. Constantly tired and feel sick. My left wrist in particular is so stiff constantly and I cant...

Hi all , Moving on Saturday and my wrists/hands are so painful. Constantly tire...

Julia2009

•8 years ago

4 Replies

The end is nigh

Been on Methotrexate now 12 weeks got to say it's the first time I have lost work through this debilitating disease. My hands are like 2 blown up surgical...

Been on Methotrexate now 12 weeks got to say it's the first time I have lost wor...

Kazwilks

•8 years ago

8 Replies

Has methotrexate stopped working

Hi guys Well I'm on my 5th week of being put on the highest dose to see if it helps calm this massive flair up . And even on the highest dose ! Nothing! No...

Hi guys Well I'm on my 5th week of being put on the highest dose to see if it h...

Denise64

•8 years ago

28 Replies

Fibromyalgia vs. menopause

Hi there! I'm new to this little community. My name is Jamie. I have two biological children and four step children. I was diagnosed with fibromyalgia five...

Hi there! I'm new to this little community. My name is Jamie. I have two biol...

Jamiewright

•8 years ago

2 Replies

Starting to feel a bit better

I just wanted to share with you all (and to give those just starting treatment a bit of hope) that 8 months since starting my medication (for poss RA or poss...

I just wanted to share with you all (and to give those just starting treatment a...

Julia311

•8 years ago

11 Replies

National Audit participants’ case studies required

An audit in England & Wales was commissioned by the Health Quality Improvement Partnership (HQIP) and 6,354 patients were part of the first year’s audit. Soon...

An audit in England & Wales was commissioned by the Health Quality Improvement P...

Gill-NRAS

•8 years ago

3 Replies

Newbie diagnosed

Hi guys and hello! I've been in pain a few years and eventually diagnosed in March. Taking Methotrexate and just getting my head around things. M x

Hi guys and hello! I've been in pain a few years and eventually diagnosed in Mar...

marie66

•8 years ago

6 Replies

My lastest procreate

How you all like this one. Knees very painful today. Not been able to far the passed week so been painting.

How you all like this one. Knees very painful today. Not been able to far the pa...

Beeper

•8 years ago

5 Replies

Knee op

Has anyone had a knee wash out,i can,t think of the medical term for it,i,m due to have a pre op assesment in august and the op sometime later.A friend of...

Has anyone had a knee wash out,i can,t think of the medical term for it,i,m due...

gradyjackjacob

•8 years ago

16 Replies

Monday again............

Good morning everyone,well here i am at 5.30am sitting at my laptop as i am in pain again. I have taken my drugs so hopefully the pain wil ease soon. Had a...

Good morning everyone,well here i am at 5.30am sitting at my laptop as i am in p...

sylvi

•8 years ago

14 Replies

Interviews and RA disclosure.

Hi everyone, Am hoping to go for a care assistants position in a few months time. Humming and aahing over the RA elephant in the room. Just taken me nearly a...

Hi everyone, Am hoping to go for a care assistants position in a few months tim...

cyprusmum

•8 years ago

18 Replies

Posts - NRAS | HealthUnlocked

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All posts for June 2016

RD vs. Dermatomyositis

Butterfly rash

Ankle injections

I'm symptom free, thank you Humira

enbrel faliure

Help I,m losing my hair

When will it ever get better?

What is an ANA test?

Thank you Lorraine!

First hospital visit

awaiting results of diagnostics

Methotrexate and Hydroxychloroquine

When is the heatwave going to come............

Early riser

Bursitis

A Dr I have never met wants to see me...

Biologics appointment

Posture/Gait specialist - recommendations & advice pleeaasse :)

supplements

So much pain

The end is nigh

Has methotrexate stopped working

Fibromyalgia vs. menopause

Starting to feel a bit better

National Audit participants’ case studies required

Newbie diagnosed

My lastest procreate

Knee op

Monday again............

Interviews and RA disclosure.

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