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Bursitis, degeneration in the joints

Are bursitis and joint degeneration the same thing? I have both in my right hip and left shoulder. I have only one way to sleep now....flat on my back, lol....

Are bursitis and joint degeneration the same thing? I have both in my right hip...

Hidden

•8 years ago

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How long until you notice an improvement on MTX? I have been counting down the weeks since I started MTX...I hope it works soon.

Took my 4th dose of MTX on Friday and I still do not notice any improvements in my swellings and pain. I was told it may take 12 weeks or so but I was under...

Took my 4th dose of MTX on Friday and I still do not notice any improvements in ...

Hidden

•8 years ago

21 Replies

14 is that high for Rheumatoid Factor.

My blood test indicates this is high. All other tests normal. ANA is clear. ESR and one other in normal range. Is it possible to have RA without these other...

My blood test indicates this is high. All other tests normal. ANA is clear. ES...

Hidden

•8 years ago

16 Replies

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RA, Dystonia and DWP have ruined my life

I have received my decision for my mandatory reconsideration still refused PIP. I am absolutely broken. I don't have enough money to live on, expected to work...

I have received my decision for my mandatory reconsideration still refused PIP. ...

sharlynn

•8 years ago

15 Replies

Anaemia

Wondering if this is happening to others and what's been found to be the cause. I seem to be yo yo ing between anaemia and no anaemia. Take iron tablets it...

Wondering if this is happening to others and what's been found to be the cause. ...

Cagsie

•8 years ago

28 Replies

Fever from last one month

Hi i m having a fever from last 1 month .it started with a swelling in one of my foot then after some days in one of my knee.all my reports came normal except...

Hi i m having a fever from last 1 month .it started with a swelling in one of my...

Deepak1996

•8 years ago

6 Replies

Very strange question???

Good morning everyone. Strange question coming up-when I first started getting symptoms of RD I would get a strange vibration feeling in my leg. It took me a...

Good morning everyone. Strange question coming up-when I first started getting s...

Caza

•8 years ago

19 Replies

Fingers crossed everyone.............

Good morning everyone, well fingers crossed i think the infection is starting to break at long last. I am not out of the woods yet as i still feel ill,but i...

Good morning everyone, well fingers crossed i think the infection is starting to...

sylvi

•8 years ago

10 Replies

chest pain

Hi everyone, I have not been on here for about 4 months as have been in and out of hospital and have finally had a growth removed from chest area a major...

Hi everyone, I have not been on here for about 4 months as have been in and out ...

14penny

•8 years ago

22 Replies

Quick question

Hi everyone ive got a quick question for you i have a damaged eldow it stuck in a 90 degree angle when i start taking methotrexate will my eldow go back...

Hi everyone ive got a quick question for you i have a damaged eldow it stuck in ...

Znewell

•8 years ago

11 Replies

Repeated infections on Rituximab, Metho.and steroids

Posted ten days ago about my recent problems with repeated infections, shingles X3 in 18 months, numerous chest infections, UTIs and now campylobacter (...

Posted ten days ago about my recent problems with repeated infections, shingles ...

Scorer

•8 years ago

7 Replies

joint stiffness

I was just wondering , what causes the stiffness in joints , is it the inflamation ,sometimes it feels like I need oiling .

I was just wondering , what causes the stiffness in joints , is it the inflamati...

bflat

•8 years ago

10 Replies

MTX

I would like to know if this happens to anyone, I try working out by walking for an hour but when ever I walk and I get hot my hands swell didn't start until I...

I would like to know if this happens to anyone, I try working out by walking for...

piper0221

•8 years ago

6 Replies

My Rheumatoid Arthritis

don't know what NHRA stands for but here goes I was diagnosed with RA 3 weeks ago and am currently taking 4, 2.5 mg tablet of methatrexate at once, one day a...

don't know what NHRA stands for but here goes I was diagnosed with RA 3 weeks ag...

mickeysmom34472

•8 years ago

4 Replies

Just my luck

Hi was wondering if any of you could help me out saw my Rheumy Wednesday no swelling well yesterday I've had like a lump come up between my thumb and wrist it...

Hi was wondering if any of you could help me out saw my Rheumy Wednesday no swel...

Jaadee

•8 years ago

6 Replies

Biologics and MRSA

I need some advice. Yesterday my dad had a stent put in and discovered he has MRSA, this wouldn't normally be a problem for me as I would just stay away until...

I need some advice. Yesterday my dad had a stent put in and discovered he has M...

durstonc

•8 years ago

14 Replies

Wedding anniversary and will be stuck at home.....

Here i am again,today is my 33yr wedding anniversary and it is raining and very windy here. I don't think i will be going very far today as i still don't feel...

Here i am again,today is my 33yr wedding anniversary and it is raining and very ...

sylvi

•8 years ago

22 Replies

Newly diagnosed and unsure

Recently diagnosed with RA after an acute flare affecting both ankles, wrists, right hand and left knee. With lingering stiffness, swelling and aching, decided...

Recently diagnosed with RA after an acute flare affecting both ankles, wrists, r...

Leroa

•8 years ago

35 Replies

Can i ask for surgery?

I can't be diagnosed yet due to insurance and my bone spurs are only gettting more and more in the way with tearing and pulling of my tendons i can't even play...

I can't be diagnosed yet due to insurance and my bone spurs are only gettting mo...

Lilynette

•8 years ago

5 Replies

Wegener's spreading its wings.

70 year old male with Wegener's I was diagnosed with Cranial Ateritis in 2011 by my GP and quickly saw a consultant who changed that to Vasculitis. Over the...

70 year old male with Wegener's I was diagnosed with Cranial Ateritis in 2011 by...

lfu2

•8 years ago

10 Replies

So frustrated! :-(

I was seen last Friday and was diagnosed with RA. Once he diagnosed he sent me for X Ray's and blood tests and advised me I had to return within 2 weeks so...

I was seen last Friday and was diagnosed with RA. Once he diagnosed he sent me f...

Amyfarqxo

•8 years ago

21 Replies

Common abbreviations and acronyms on this community

I recently received a suggestion that we have a section on this forum to explain some of the many abbreviations and acronyms that people commonly use. I have...

I recently received a suggestion that we have a section on this forum to explain...

Victoria-NRAS

Moderator•8 years ago

12 Replies

Helpline query: Tennis gloves for grip

Hi all I've spoken to a lovely lady on the helpline this morning. She has been a keen tennis player all her life and due to her RA is starting to have problems...

Hi all I've spoken to a lovely lady on the helpline this morning. She has been a...

Victoria-NRAS

Moderator•8 years ago

18 Replies

Urestomol

A few weeks ago a lady on this site said she was trying Urestomol for an over active bladder. Has anyone else tried it and would it interfere with...

A few weeks ago a lady on this site said she was trying Urestomol for an over a...

Hidden

•8 years ago

2 Replies

Mri results are in and i am on antibiotics as well......

Well day two of a chest infection. My dr was lovely, he rang yesterday and gave me a course of antibiotics. He said if i still felt ill in a weeks time to go...

Well day two of a chest infection. My dr was lovely, he rang yesterday and gave ...

sylvi

•8 years ago

14 Replies

Hallo im new to RA ive just be diagnosed today

Im still working but been off just dont know what to do leave work or not it shelf stacking my consultant said it not a good job to have but i need to feed my...

Im still working but been off just dont know what to do leave work or not it she...

Znewell

•8 years ago

23 Replies

Arava and Sulfasalazine

Hi Everyone, I have been taking Sulfasalazine for three years now but it has become less effective as my RD has progressed. I'm about to start Arava as well...

Hi Everyone, I have been taking Sulfasalazine for three years now but it has bec...

Pat64

•8 years ago

4 Replies

Knuckles

My partner had 2 Knuckles replaced 3 weeks ago and suffered a infection , what we want to know is , is it safe to shower and gentley wash the finger that was...

My partner had 2 Knuckles replaced 3 weeks ago and suffered a infection , what w...

Rubyspanish2014

•8 years ago

2 Replies

Swollen breast

I have been having pain in my breast latly when i touch them then i woke up today and noticed my left one i a lot bigger then the other this have never...

I have been having pain in my breast latly when i touch them then i woke up toda...

jaclyn11305

•8 years ago

6 Replies

Your valued opinion

Got my first rheumatologist appointment through for the end of sep , now im doubting myself , doesy hand look swollen or am I just so used to it I dont see it...

Got my first rheumatologist appointment through for the end of sep , now im doub...

bflat

•8 years ago

12 Replies

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All posts for August 2016

Bursitis, degeneration in the joints

How long until you notice an improvement on MTX? I have been counting down the weeks since I started MTX...I hope it works soon.

14 is that high for Rheumatoid Factor.

RA, Dystonia and DWP have ruined my life

Anaemia

Fever from last one month

Very strange question???

Fingers crossed everyone.............

chest pain

Quick question

Repeated infections on Rituximab, Metho.and steroids

joint stiffness

MTX

My Rheumatoid Arthritis

Just my luck

Biologics and MRSA

Wedding anniversary and will be stuck at home.....

Newly diagnosed and unsure

Can i ask for surgery?

Wegener's spreading its wings.

So frustrated! :-(

Common abbreviations and acronyms on this community

Helpline query: Tennis gloves for grip

Urestomol

Mri results are in and i am on antibiotics as well......

Hallo im new to RA ive just be diagnosed today

Arava and Sulfasalazine

Knuckles

Swollen breast

Your valued opinion

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