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Rheumatoids at 20

Hi guys, I'm 20 years old and I was diagnosed with RA last month and it has honestly feel like my life has gone down hill ever since. I've always been so...Hi guys, I'm 20 years old and I was diagnosed with RA last month and it has hone...

Newbie! Scared of MTX!

Hi! I've recently been diagnosed with RA & have had severe symptoms for just over 6months. Im 31 & also have a sister with aggressive RA. Hereditary I guess....Hi! I've recently been diagnosed with RA & have had severe symptoms for just ove...

Sepsis strikes again

After getting sepsis for a second time (first was 18 months ago) I was discharged from hospital last friday after a week's stay on IVA, which thankfully seems...After getting sepsis for a second time (first was 18 months ago) I was discharge...

Beware the steroids

Hi gang Well in short Been on and off these buggers now for years with now established on methotrexate but lately my knees are knackered and waiting on...Hi gang Well in short Been on and off these buggers now for years with now esta...

Is anyone out there please?

Hi, I'm new here. I am alone with my conditions and have minimal contact with the world around me. Being a loner does not help as trust, honesty and loyalty...Hi, I'm new here. I am alone with my conditions and have minimal contact with t...

Telling your boss you have RA

Hi everyone. In new to his having just being diagnosed with RA recently after feeling like my boy is aged 20 years in the last 2 years! I recently told my...Hi everyone. In new to his having just being diagnosed with RA recently after fe...

Vineet is through to the second round!

Vineet Joshi has made it through to the second round of the Mountain Warehouse Charity Challenge and now needs your vote - even if you voted for him in the...Vineet Joshi has made it through to the second round of the Mountain Warehouse C...

MTX injections

My two year old pmr seems to have morphed into sero negative RA - that's according to my brilliant rheumy. I have been on MTX for six months (10mg) with...My two year old pmr seems to have morphed into sero negative RA - that's accordi...

Almost certain I have depression.

It's just been too much. It's not just the pain, it's the stress of having to ask, beg, chase and nag for just about everything. I feel I am being judged...It's just been too much. It's not just the pain, it's the stress of having to as...

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WAHOOOOO

FINALLY!!! Had phone call this morning from NHS appointments department saying they have a cancellation for Monday at 9:30 with a rheumatologist. After 6...FINALLY!!! Had phone call this morning from NHS appointments department saying t...

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Arthritis & Self-Employment

Hi Folks, I just noticed a little ad about the online support for arthritis sufferers whilst at hospital this morning. I have had OA for over 15 years and RA...Hi Folks, I just noticed a little ad about the online support for arthritis suff...

Been down the hospital,waste of time.......

Went down the hospital for him to get his x-ray done and bloods for me and while i was there i went up to the rheumy clinic to see the nurse. What a waste of...Went down the hospital for him to get his x-ray done and bloods for me and while...

Should you be checking your PIP assessor?

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-derbyshire-37010145 a pip assessor has been suspended for inappropriate comments. Have you been turned down? Were you...http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-derbyshire-37010145 a pip assessor has been...

New to Biologics

Hello all. I am hoping that someone will be able to give me some insight on biologics. I have RA and was diagnosed November 2015. In the past six months... Hello all. I am hoping that someone will be able to give me some insight on bi...

Good news time!

Over the bank holiday weekend I have won two singles honours in our lawn bowls club championship and came runner-up in a third one. This is after 7 years of...Over the bank holiday weekend I have won two singles honours in our lawn bowls ...

You can play a part in raising £10,000 for people with RA

Vineet, a GP from Oxford is in participating in the Mountain Warehouse Charity Competition, which if he wins, raises £10,000 for NRAS. All he needs is your...Vineet, a GP from Oxford is in participating in the Mountain Warehouse Charity C...

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Hi I thought some of you lovely people might be interested in this article. Apparently it's possible to ask to be included in the trial of these badges which...Hi I thought some of you lovely people might be interested in this article. App...

Easy to use dog leads

Morning all. I tried to get the best photo I could to show how it works. Kept dropping my phone then Keegan noticed two squirrels playing outside. Anyway I...Morning all. I tried to get the best photo I could to show how it works. Kept dr...

P.I.P. update

Hi All, I thought I would let you know about my latest PIP info. I asked for a mandatory reconsideration, I had a telephone call from a case manager and I...Hi All, I thought I would let you know about my latest PIP info. I asked for a...

Stopped my Azathioprine

Hi, my Azathioprine has now been stopped by rheumatology, apparantly my liver function is higher than it should be, gotta have blood test next week. At...Hi, my Azathioprine has now been stopped by rheumatology, apparantly my liver fu...

AM in agony all down my right side........

Good morning everyone.Well as you know i am on more antibiotics so no mtx for me today. Anyway i have been down here since 4.30am with pain down my right side....Good morning everyone.Well as you know i am on more antibiotics so no mtx for me...

Methotrexate and lidocaine patches...

Hi guys, anyone used yhis combo? I'm struggling with lower back pain and its really getting to me! My friend gave me a lidocaine patch to try and if it would...Hi guys, anyone used yhis combo? I'm struggling with lower back pain and its rea...

Brain fog examples

Today I have on 3 occasions been stared at incredulously after I have said something at work. Each time I apparently used a word that was completely not in...Today I have on 3 occasions been stared at incredulously after I have said somet...

Why are so many people terrified of taking Tramadol. Unlike every other painkiller I have tried. It works!

I take Tramadol, it's only dangerous if it's abused. RA is an extremely painful disease and it needs a strong drug to deal with it. I have not heard of it...I take Tramadol, it's only dangerous if it's abused. RA is an extremely painful ...

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We need to be a bit less judgmental of ourselves!

Just looked at my profile and the last time I posted I referred to myself as stupid. At the side, there were the 'related posts' with loads of us calling...Just looked at my profile and the last time I posted I referred to myself as stu...

What is considered an aggressive form of RA??

I have seen this term lately and wonder if there is a definition or how one is considered having an aggressive form of RA??? I have seen this term lately and wonder if there is a definition or how one is c...

Can't get any help. Should I go to A & E? Am I just a big nuisance to everyone?

About two weeks ago, I had a really bad flare-up. Years of RA has left me with damage and a certain level of pain all the time, but this was really off the...About two weeks ago, I had a really bad flare-up. Years of RA has left me with d...

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Double dose of antibiotics now.............

Well here i am with more antibiotics.Not what i had hoped for,but what i expected as i knew i wasn't right. Hubby went to the drs as well as he has been poorly...Well here i am with more antibiotics.Not what i had hoped for,but what i expecte...

Aching ribs?

Hi, I was wondering does anyone have an experience of tender ribs and an aching diaphragm? I have had horrible back ache for years now but have noticed these...Hi, I was wondering does anyone have an experience of tender ribs and an aching ...

I actually found a rheumatologist

I finally found one that takes my insurance and I've been referred to him but it's been a week already and i still haven't gotten a call from him. Does it...I finally found one that takes my insurance and I've been referred to him but it...

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