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RA Rash?

Hi all - I have a question. I am getting what seems to be a rash on my arms and legs. Not itchy rash, just red spots, brown spots, and pink spots. Some look...

Hi all - I have a question. I am getting what seems to be a rash on my arms and...

Hidden

•8 years ago

19 Replies

Surprised and grateful

Have just heard from PIP and been awarded a monthly payment. Thought I would have a fight on my hands. I leave work in December and this will help enormously....

Have just heard from PIP and been awarded a monthly payment. Thought I would hav...

Ellieellie

•8 years ago

7 Replies

Giving up hope

Hi everyone im new to all of this was told 6 months ago i had ra have tried metotrexate dident help im now on hydroxychloroquine salazopyrine .arcoxia...

Hi everyone im new to all of this was told 6 months ago i had ra have tried meto...

Channelle

•8 years ago

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Freezing cold, night sweats, icy ants crawling all over me.

Not every night but often, I get these swimming pool night sweats. Me soaked, bed soaked, it wakes me up, and I have to wrap up in a blanked and try to sleep...

Not every night but often, I get these swimming pool night sweats. Me soaked, be...

Daviator

•8 years ago

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Is RA real....

after joining in here and spending endless hours reading posts and comments I am beginning to question RA as a true disease ...why you may ask? This is...

after joining in here and spending endless hours reading posts and comments I am...

Hidden

•8 years ago

34 Replies

Talking about bras.....

Hi everyone, ....Being braless was talked about in Jacqui's thread so I just thought I'd share this tip. I wear bras with no fastenings! I step into them and...

Hi everyone, ....Being braless was talked about in Jacqui's thread so I just tho...

LindaLegs

•8 years ago

18 Replies

Cold sweats are driving me to the brink

Hi. I just joined the group. I'm a 57 yo woman. I am isolating myself more because of embarrassing shifts between being cold and suddenly being drenched in...

Hi. I just joined the group. I'm a 57 yo woman. I am isolating myself more be...

98382

•8 years ago

17 Replies

steroid induced cateract

A poster asked on here a while back if steroids/ injections caused cataracts. I had about 5 steroid injections, then developed a cataract. My eye doc told me I...

A poster asked on here a while back if steroids/ injections caused cataracts. I ...

Hidden

•8 years ago

18 Replies

mtx and weight gain

since taking methatrexate for the last 5 motns I have gained 25 lbs. Has anyone else experienced weight gain?

since taking methatrexate for the last 5 motns I have gained 25 lbs. Has anyone ...

mickeysmom34472

•8 years ago

15 Replies

Benapali

Can anyone give me any information as what to expect on Benapali. After having a very bad time on Cimzia I'm very scared to take Benapali. Anybody have side...

Can anyone give me any information as what to expect on Benapali. After having a...

Jayden25

•8 years ago

4 Replies

RA BLOOD WITH NO SWELLING

I have joint pain in most my joints and muscles hurt in my arms . My blood test came back with a very high RA result .. but my joints aren't swollen.. My neck...

I have joint pain in most my joints and muscles hurt in my arms . My blood test...

Lindah03

•8 years ago

7 Replies

need help with my blood test results

Hi i have been seeing a Rheumatologist for the past year and i have been told i have a inter connective tissue disorder possible sle lupus but i am finding it...

Hi i have been seeing a Rheumatologist for the past year and i have been told i ...

anabutterfly

•8 years ago

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Decided to go braless.

What a week I am having. Hubby on day off, so got an appointment with a GP. Hubby helped me dress and do my hair (I have threatened him with one of those dolls...

What a week I am having. Hubby on day off, so got an appointment with a GP. Hubb...

JacquiThomas999

•8 years ago

11 Replies

PIP RUNS OUT

So got my form today to say I'll need to re apply completely. What another load of stress we dont need. They also said assessments will be after 12 weeks which...

So got my form today to say I'll need to re apply completely. What another load ...

lolly_mitchell

•8 years ago

10 Replies

Cold turkey

Hi, I am new to this site. I have recently had a small skin cancer removed and have had to stop taking my RA medication as they increase the risk of a...

Hi, I am new to this site. I have recently had a small skin cancer removed and h...

Sue_Denbigh

•8 years ago

5 Replies

Newly diagnosed and work issues

So I am really struggling to maintain my work level. Ive not had a day off despite being so ill. My current line manager has been very supportive but he leaves...

So I am really struggling to maintain my work level. Ive not had a day off despi...

Gretchy

•8 years ago

14 Replies

Hey newbie here...

5years living with RA & fibromyalgia...husband ...3 kids age 13 and 9...2 dogs...hairdresser...been offered group meetings etc but afraid I was raised with a...

5years living with RA & fibromyalgia...husband ...3 kids age 13 and 9...2 dogs.....

Hidden

•8 years ago

16 Replies

New Study into Quality of life and Sleep in Rheumatoid Arthritis - can you help?

NRAS would like to make you aware of a new study being devised by Vicky Short from the University of Manchester, funded by ARUK, looking into the quality of...

NRAS would like to make you aware of a new study being devised by Vicky Short fr...

Kim-NRAS

NRAS•8 years ago

17 Replies

Knees Again

I have written about my swollen knees before and they have been a bit better since having a steroid injection. I also hoped starting Benepali injections would...

I have written about my swollen knees before and they have been a bit better sin...

Bailybiscuit

•8 years ago

6 Replies

Etanercept and tetanus

Hello, Hope some one can help. I have just received a bite from our dog (we were playing and my hand hit her tooth and broke the skin) I have rung the doctors...

Hello, Hope some one can help. I have just received a bite from our dog (we were...

Flossie-M

•8 years ago

6 Replies

Failed again and update on tears.

Feeling happier this afternoon. Shoulder still hurts but the pain down my arm has gone. The wacky tablets are wearing off. Will repeat all tablets early...

Feeling happier this afternoon. Shoulder still hurts but the pain down my arm ha...

JacquiThomas999

•8 years ago

8 Replies

Prednisone injection not giving much relief.

Hi all. I had my steroid injection 2 weeks ago, but it has given minimal pain relief. Can anyone advise if there is anything else available for pain relief, do...

Hi all. I had my steroid injection 2 weeks ago, but it has given minimal pain re...

PennyW1

•8 years ago

6 Replies

Needing a holiday...

Hi I am a newbie, just had 2 injections of benapali for RA. Hopefully will feel some improvement soon and feeling like I need a holiday in the sun. Any top...

Hi I am a newbie, just had 2 injections of benapali for RA. Hopefully will feel...

janty

•8 years ago

7 Replies

Can any one help?

Hi. I was wondering if any one could explain my mri scan results. I've been housebound for over year due to severe pain in my neck, thoracic , & lower spine ....

Hi. I was wondering if any one could explain my mri scan results. I've been hous...

Susynew

•8 years ago

16 Replies

Alternative methods for RA help

Hey, Everyone on this forum is really helpful and gives great advice. So I wondered if anyone can help me. Due to side effects and other problems I'm currently...

Hey, Everyone on this forum is really helpful and gives great advice. So I wonde...

Oojammyflip

•8 years ago

11 Replies

Angry

I have a disabled badge and yesterday I was having a rare day of feeling fairly ok. So I drove a short distance ( the only distance I feel comfortable with...

I have a disabled badge and yesterday I was having a rare day of feeling fairly ...

Ellieellie

•8 years ago

31 Replies

I'm new here! My l/t wrist was fused Oct. 2015. The plate caused pain and was removed last month Sept 2016. Why do I have still have pain???

I need advice on what options I have and responses are greatly appreciated! I've had (4) surgeries on my left wrist from 2013 to 2016. IN 2013: My doctor...

I need advice on what options I have and responses are greatly appreciated! I've...

tarjacreg1

•8 years ago

4 Replies

Over done it again.........................

Got up yesterday morning feeling pretty good after a good nights sleep. So i spent the day getting my garden ready for winter. I only did a corner that hadn't...

Got up yesterday morning feeling pretty good after a good nights sleep. So i spe...

sylvi

•8 years ago

4 Replies

In tears

It is 00:30. Can't sleep. Can't move my right shoulder. Pain goes all the way down the arm. Sitting in a recliner in the sitting room, listening to Classic FM....

It is 00:30. Can't sleep. Can't move my right shoulder. Pain goes all the way do...

JacquiThomas999

•8 years ago

42 Replies

Newly diagnosed - my top 5 face palm comments already!

So I'm newly diagnosed. Feeling terrible, mostly due to the meds and the fatigue. After a couple of months of life with RA here are my top five comments that...

So I'm newly diagnosed. Feeling terrible, mostly due to the meds and the fatigue...

Gretchy

•8 years ago

41 Replies

Posts - NRAS | HealthUnlocked

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All posts for October 2016

RA Rash?

Surprised and grateful

Giving up hope

Freezing cold, night sweats, icy ants crawling all over me.

Is RA real....

Talking about bras.....

Cold sweats are driving me to the brink

steroid induced cateract

mtx and weight gain

Benapali

RA BLOOD WITH NO SWELLING

need help with my blood test results

Decided to go braless.

PIP RUNS OUT

Cold turkey

Newly diagnosed and work issues

Hey newbie here...

New Study into Quality of life and Sleep in Rheumatoid Arthritis - can you help?

Knees Again

Etanercept and tetanus

Failed again and update on tears.

Prednisone injection not giving much relief.

Needing a holiday...

Can any one help?

Alternative methods for RA help

Angry

I'm new here! My l/t wrist was fused Oct. 2015. The plate caused pain and was removed last month Sept 2016. Why do I have still have pain???

Over done it again.........................

In tears

Newly diagnosed - my top 5 face palm comments already!

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