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Handy high-street items for living with rheumatoid arthritis

Hi, I've written reviews on attractive high-street products which really make life with RA easier: http://solutionbutterfly.com/ Reviews include trainers,...

Hi, I've written reviews on attractive high-street products which really make li...

notagranny

•8 years ago

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Think we can all relate to this. It's certainly how I feel every day .

Ellieellie

•8 years ago

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Feeling better

Hi All Thought I would share this with you, I have put myself on a strict diet which appears to be working my pain levels have reduced dramatically and I now...

Hi All Thought I would share this with you, I have put myself on a strict diet ...

kaypiercy

•8 years ago

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Steel toe cap boots during MRI scan

Hi my husband has recently had a MRI scan, he was asked to remove belt, empty pockets... he had gone straight from work so was wearing steel toe cap boots....

Hi my husband has recently had a MRI scan, he was asked to remove belt, empty po...

Charlotteyoung

•8 years ago

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Applying for pip

Hi all wondering if you are able to apply for pip with no firm diagnosis I've been in constant pain for 2 years my wrists can be so bad that I've gotta pick my...

Hi all wondering if you are able to apply for pip with no firm diagnosis I've be...

Amymac818

•8 years ago

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Long term NSAIDs and kidneys

Hi all, I'm wondering if anyone has experienced kidney issues after being on NSAIDs long term. I have been on NSAIDs for approx 35 years and I have never had a...

Hi all, I'm wondering if anyone has experienced kidney issues after being on NSA...

MrsHellyG

•8 years ago

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Lung involvement in rheumatoid arthritis

Please join us on Facebook we are gathering those who have lung involvement in their rheumatoid disease and share any valid information we can find....

Please join us on Facebook we are gathering those who have lung involvement in t...

orchidcass77

•8 years ago

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Theme for RA Awareness Week 2017

Hi All Please take a moment to respond to our latest poll on 'What should be the theme for RA Awareness Week 2017? ' You can find the poll on the right-hand...

Hi All Please take a moment to respond to our latest poll on 'What should be the...

Shivam-NRAS

•8 years ago

1 Reply

Radiotherapy treatment for chronic tendonitis?

Hello, I've got arthritis and have also been living with recurrent hip tendonitis, shoulder bursitis, plantar fasciitis, Achilles tendonitis and hand joint...

Hello, I've got arthritis and have also been living with recurrent hip tendoniti...

Stillsmiling_Just

•8 years ago

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Swollen knees back almost as bad as ever.

Some of you may remember I have had fluid taken from my knees and had steroid injections twice. they worked the first time but it is only three weeks since i...

Some of you may remember I have had fluid taken from my knees and had steroid in...

Bailybiscuit

•8 years ago

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Heavy saucepan problem

I have painful wrists and find lifting saucepans filled with hot water really hard. Someone said use a basket. This seems a good idea. Do I buy a deep chip...

I have painful wrists and find lifting saucepans filled with hot water really ha...

Cathy777

•8 years ago

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How long for hydroxychloroquine?

I have just been diagnosed and given a steroid injection. I have started hydroxychloroquine but I gather that it doesn't work straight away. Will the steroid...

I have just been diagnosed and given a steroid injection. I have started hydroxy...

Ironingbored

•8 years ago

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7 year old on methotrexate bad cough/ cold

THis is my first post, my son was diagnosed with RA just a month ago. HE had a cateract, then had surgery on it. His eye flared up like crazy! Then after...

THis is my first post, my son was diagnosed with RA just a month ago. HE had a ...

Hidden

•8 years ago

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Methotrexate lost inches...

Hi been on methotrexate tablets for 3 months then jabs for 8 weeks and noticed I've gone down two dress sizes! I've not lost any weight though so could it be...

Hi been on methotrexate tablets for 3 months then jabs for 8 weeks and noticed I...

marie66

•8 years ago

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Flu jab

Just had mine this morning - hope I don't have an adverse reaction to it. I have always paid for have mine as I work in a school. This is the first time I've...

Just had mine this morning - hope I don't have an adverse reaction to it. I have...

Moomin8

•8 years ago

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Spondyloarthritis treatment

Morning. I've received my MRI report but don't see my consultant until next week. The report says my results are consistent with Spondyloarthritis but doesn't...

Morning. I've received my MRI report but don't see my consultant until next wee...

Mhairi54

•8 years ago

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In the proverbial?

I had a letter last week from the house of plenty, DLA that is, I called them and they said that in two weeks I shall receive a form to fill in regarding my...

I had a letter last week from the house of plenty, DLA that is, I called them an...

Philip

•8 years ago

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Weight loss after depomedrone

I had depomedrone injection in my butt 3 weeks ago and I am wondering if anyone else has had rapid weight loss after the injection? I have lost a stone in 3...

I had depomedrone injection in my butt 3 weeks ago and I am wondering if anyone ...

Ironingbored

•8 years ago

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fed up

Hi, recently I have been having very bad pain in my left hip, I went to the doctors who suggested x-ray and bloods, it could be one of two things, it could...

Hi, recently I have been having very bad pain in my left hip, I went to the doct...

maria_68

•8 years ago

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Rashes, blotchy hands and swelling

Hi all, bit of minor post. I've noticed over the last few weeks I keep breaking out in random rashes, not sure why but it's something new. My palms have been...

Hi all, bit of minor post. I've noticed over the last few weeks I keep breaking ...

Hidden

•8 years ago

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Swimming update.

I took your advice and bought a 1 piece swimming costume a size larger than needed. I was concerned that the top might come down when swimming. Today i have...

I took your advice and bought a 1 piece swimming costume a size larger than need...

PennyW1

•8 years ago

7 Replies

NRAS Group Meetings Next Week

Dear All Please find below the details of the NRAS group meetings taking place next week: NRAS Group Meetings—Week Commencing 26th September 2016 Salisbury...

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

Kim-NRAS

NRAS•8 years ago

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National Eye Health Week

Vision really matters and this week ‘sees’ the 7th annual National Eye Health Week. Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) affects not only the joints but has extra...

Vision really matters and this week ‘sees’ the 7th annual National Eye Health We...

Shivam-NRAS

•8 years ago

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Gome home today and this is the last holiday of the year.

We are traveling back home this morning after having a lovely time away in Skegness. We spent yesterday with a friend who moved here from our village after her...

We are traveling back home this morning after having a lovely time away in Skegn...

sylvi

•8 years ago

4 Replies

Confused

Hey.. Feeling a little confused.. I've been having painful finger joints for about a year then randomly woke up and my knees and feet killed the pain was...

Hey.. Feeling a little confused.. I've been having painful finger joints for abo...

Kelb38

•8 years ago

16 Replies

TB

The 'fun' continues. We have moved house, it's great, wonderful, couldn't be more chuffed! Prior to moving I was told that my CCG would not provide me with...

The 'fun' continues. We have moved house, it's great, wonderful, couldn't be mo...

Hidden

•8 years ago

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Great news

Hi Guys ,I've just been for follow up after my Cateract op alls good and booked in for other eye to be done. I'm finding the effect of the Humira inj is...

Hi Guys ,I've just been for follow up after my Cateract op alls good and booked ...

Matalow

•8 years ago

3 Replies

Hello!

Hello! I haven't checked in for awhile and just wanted to see how everyone is doing. For me, I feel like my RA is slowly getting better, I can finally see a...

Hello! I haven't checked in for awhile and just wanted to see how everyone is do...

Twinks80

•8 years ago

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Lidocaine Infusion

Has anyone else had lidocaine infusions?. As well as RA I've got fibromyalgia and osteopenia. My pain consultant has decided lidocaine infusions could help...

Has anyone else had lidocaine infusions?. As well as RA I've got fibromyalgia an...

Janeellen

•8 years ago

5 Replies

Telephone appointment

I'm fed up I want to feel my normal self again this stiffness lack of strength and tiredness are getting me Down Well I may be coming off methroxate due to...

I'm fed up I want to feel my normal self again this stiffness lack of strength a...

Matilda_1922

•8 years ago

8 Replies

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All posts for September 2016

Handy high-street items for living with rheumatoid arthritis

Quote

Feeling better

Steel toe cap boots during MRI scan

Applying for pip

Long term NSAIDs and kidneys

Lung involvement in rheumatoid arthritis

Theme for RA Awareness Week 2017

Radiotherapy treatment for chronic tendonitis?

Swollen knees back almost as bad as ever.

Heavy saucepan problem

How long for hydroxychloroquine?

7 year old on methotrexate bad cough/ cold

Methotrexate lost inches...

Flu jab

Spondyloarthritis treatment

In the proverbial?

Weight loss after depomedrone

fed up

Rashes, blotchy hands and swelling

Swimming update.

NRAS Group Meetings Next Week

National Eye Health Week

Gome home today and this is the last holiday of the year.

Confused

TB

Great news

Hello!

Lidocaine Infusion

Telephone appointment

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