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When RA makes life go pear-shaped...

… some things can help. The list is not exhaustive and doesn't necessarily apply to everyone, but I hope that some of the things resonate with most of you. I...

… some things can help. The list is not exhaustive and doesn't necessarily appl...

Jora

•7 years ago

16 Replies

Sleep problems!

I have RA, osteoarthritis, type 1 diabetes, underactive thyroid, osteoporosis and high blood pressure (all being treated except for bisphosphonates for the...

I have RA, osteoarthritis, type 1 diabetes, underactive thyroid, osteoporosis an...

ranne21

•7 years ago

13 Replies

MTX injected vs MTX pills? What are the pros and cons?

I'd like to make an informed decision on whether to inject mtx or remain on the pills. My new rheumy would like me to start mtx injections but he would allow...

I'd like to make an informed decision on whether to inject mtx or remain on the ...

Hidden

•7 years ago

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Blood test

Hi all I still don't understand this horrible disease. Does anyone of you have good blood results but are still in a lot of pain. If so why are we still in...

Hi all I still don't understand this horrible disease. Does anyone of you have g...

jaqi1

•7 years ago

12 Replies

Pernaton

I was reading a while ago somebody on here was using Pernaton Gel. I decided to give it a try and am so pleased I did. Been really struggling with this bitter...

I was reading a while ago somebody on here was using Pernaton Gel. I decided to ...

pip12

•7 years ago

8 Replies

tongue swelling

morning everyone i wondered if anyone on here ever had prob with tongue swelling last time 2yrs ago it happened i went to pharmacist and he said nothing i...

morning everyone i wondered if anyone on here ever had prob with tongue swelling...

mary4444

•7 years ago

8 Replies

Pain in the neck

Hi all. Not been on here for a long time. I was diagnosed with osteoarthritis a few years ago it apart from a few flares I was able to carry on working...

Hi all. Not been on here for a long time. I was diagnosed with osteoarthritis a ...

car-p

•7 years ago

2 Replies

New drug to get me to sleep.

After a week of on/off sleeping tablets, they are getting me to try Amitripyline. Taken my first tonight. I am feeling sleepy, so here's hoping. Jacqui

After a week of on/off sleeping tablets, they are getting me to try Amitripyline...

JacquiThomas999

•7 years ago

18 Replies

RA & Anemia

Hi all - hope you are doing well. I come here today with a question about iron deficiency anemia and rheumatoid arthritis. I have been anemic my whole life - I...

Hi all - hope you are doing well. I come here today with a question about iron d...

karilynn85

•7 years ago

16 Replies

A.S patient regarding Indometacin

hi,everyone, I'm a patient of A.S (Ankylosing Spondylitis). I'm taking indometacin 25 mg 3 tablets per day for almost 2.5 years. it is safe for for me using...

hi,everyone, I'm a patient of A.S (Ankylosing Spondylitis). I'm taking indometac...

renesa

•7 years ago

3 Replies

Interesting read in the Daily Mail today...

This talks about mtx

Moomin8

•7 years ago

9 Replies

Low HDL, recommended statins... Experiences?

My cholesterol levels have been monitored closely for the last few years. The concern has been my HDL which has been low and not improved, even with diet. At...

My cholesterol levels have been monitored closely for the last few years. The co...

MrsHellyG

•7 years ago

10 Replies

Been to the doctors this morning.....

Well i have been to the drs this morning.Well it seems it is a culmination of everything kicking my butt at the moment. Started by the weather and depression...

Well i have been to the drs this morning.Well it seems it is a culmination of ev...

sylvi

•7 years ago

20 Replies

New and terrified

Hi all. I'm 40 years old female with the usual busy life... trying to manage two boys aged 4 and 6 and full time job. about 5 weeks ago I woke up with painful...

Hi all. I'm 40 years old female with the usual busy life... trying to manage two...

anka22

•7 years ago

33 Replies

Benapali and eyes

I seem to be forever asking questions here. Some of you may know I have had problems with my eyes recently. I have been to A and E twice and once it was my...

I seem to be forever asking questions here. Some of you may know I have had prob...

Bailybiscuit

•7 years ago

14 Replies

Hi I'm Kerina. I have RA and work p/t

I am 62 and still managing to work p/t. Having MTX injection every week. Also a WASPI member (women against state pension inequality)

I am 62 and still managing to work p/t. Having MTX injection every week. Also a ...

Kerina

•7 years ago

7 Replies

blood tests

Hi my doctor rang me to tell me my liver test was really high and asked how i was feeling was i feeling sick tummy pains and so on and not to take my...

Hi my doctor rang me to tell me my liver test was really high and asked how i wa...

beeckey

•7 years ago

26 Replies

Who will deliver my biologics in Essex UK?

Hi- I did search on HU to see who might initially help me to administer my Cimizia and then continue to deliver (and hopefully be on the end of the line if I...

Hi- I did search on HU to see who might initially help me to administer my Cimiz...

Moomin8

•7 years ago

10 Replies

Early RA or something else?

Hi all, I'm positive for anti-ccp, have morning stiffness, have swallowing in my hand every morning and I had sever pain in 7 semetrical joints. My GP...

Hi all, I'm positive for anti-ccp, have morning stiffness, have swallowing in m...

Shila36

•7 years ago

35 Replies

Longtime RA sufferer, new skin problems

Hello all, it has been a number of years since I have been on here - i have been diagnosed for about 5 or 6 years and for the past year i have been on humira...

Hello all, it has been a number of years since I have been on here - i have been...

mads1

•7 years ago

22 Replies

Just a quick one.

Well today is certainly better than Saturday,but i have been to the cash and carry with hubby and i am now done.xxxx

Well today is certainly better than Saturday,but i have been to the cash and car...

sylvi

•7 years ago

12 Replies

Leflunomide and gut cramps

I'm in the middle of my second month of leflunomide and iron tabs. Both seem to have documented side effects of stomach cramps and diarrhoea. I think the main...

I'm in the middle of my second month of leflunomide and iron tabs. Both seem to ...

cathie

•7 years ago

13 Replies

Who reckons 'Cabbage ain't good cooked twice'?

Haven't had much to smile about recently - a root-exposed molar extraction (ouch!) in preparation for bone density medication - so I've decided to grin and...

Haven't had much to smile about recently - a root-exposed molar extraction (ouch...

Dodo1943

•7 years ago

2 Replies

What have you been told about anti biotics and MTX?

Morning guys More stress. I've got another of those little bits of infected finger by the nail - it's not going away despite gallons of salt water iodine and...

Morning guys More stress. I've got another of those little bits of infected fing...

Bon1

•7 years ago

8 Replies

Which song best describes your disease....

Right here is fun for you all. Here is something for you all to think about,what would be the song about your illness/disease.Mine would be help me make it...

Right here is fun for you all. Here is something for you all to think about,what...

sylvi

•7 years ago

18 Replies

Cramps

Hello all, 2.26am and I'm awake again!!! I have become a complete insomniac whether in pain or not. So quick update and a question. I had a steroid injection...

Hello all, 2.26am and I'm awake again!!! I have become a complete insomniac whet...

Kty_Bee

•7 years ago

31 Replies

Worried i may have RA. Pain in knuckles (especially in morning) and kind of burning sensation all over body.

I have been waking up the last week with tension in my hands mostly knuckles, kind of feels like o have been knocking on a door too hard which has left...

I have been waking up the last week with tension in my hands mostly knuckles, ki...

agreen24

•7 years ago

33 Replies

Too true

If only people knew how it feels x Huge hugs to all tonight xxx

Kb5417

•7 years ago

8 Replies

Lung infection???

Hi all I'm new to this site. I'm asking on here as not registered with a doctor. I've woke up today feeling a little stuffy. As the day has gone on I have a...

Hi all I'm new to this site. I'm asking on here as not registered with a doctor...

Doll1bird

•7 years ago

6 Replies

Silly question ❓

Does any one else's ra 'burn'? like when you overstretch a ligament. It's the only way I can describe this feeling. I've had to stay off the meds due to cold...

Does any one else's ra 'burn'? like when you overstretch a ligament. It's the on...

Kb5417

•7 years ago

16 Replies

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All posts for November 2016

When RA makes life go pear-shaped...

Sleep problems!

MTX injected vs MTX pills? What are the pros and cons?

Blood test

Pernaton

tongue swelling

Pain in the neck

New drug to get me to sleep.

RA & Anemia

A.S patient regarding Indometacin

Interesting read in the Daily Mail today...

Low HDL, recommended statins... Experiences?

Been to the doctors this morning.....

New and terrified

Benapali and eyes

Hi I'm Kerina. I have RA and work p/t

blood tests

Who will deliver my biologics in Essex UK?

Early RA or something else?

Longtime RA sufferer, new skin problems

Just a quick one.

Leflunomide and gut cramps

Who reckons 'Cabbage ain't good cooked twice'?

What have you been told about anti biotics and MTX?

Which song best describes your disease....

Cramps

Worried i may have RA. Pain in knuckles (especially in morning) and kind of burning sensation all over body.

Too true

Lung infection???

Silly question ❓

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