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Oh no

How can I get my arm from locking up

Hurtalot

•8 years ago

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RA

Just watched the link in regards to autoimmune deficiencies- it makes sense to me. Why are some of the medical professionals so stuck in the dark ages. I'd...

Just watched the link in regards to autoimmune deficiencies- it makes sense to m...

Therapy6650

•8 years ago

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A question about Assessment for Pip.

My DLA is stopping and I have to apply for PIP. What is the timescale please between receiving the forms and completing them. And then the timescale before you...

My DLA is stopping and I have to apply for PIP. What is the timescale please bet...

smithfield

•8 years ago

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What a difference a day makes...............................

Yesterday for me was a great day,best day i have had for months. I went to town with hubby and looked on the charity stall on the market and yes got some...

Yesterday for me was a great day,best day i have had for months. I went to town ...

sylvi

•8 years ago

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RA and dehydration

This may sound daft, but my ra first developed at the end of 1976 which the more ancient among us may remember as having a heatwave that lasted most of the...

This may sound daft, but my ra first developed at the end of 1976 which the more...

npkb

•8 years ago

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24 hour migraine

I am on 15mg MTX, diagnosed in May this year. Yesterday, had what i can only assume was a migraine all day and most of last night. Feel delicate today to say...

I am on 15mg MTX, diagnosed in May this year. Yesterday, had what i can only ass...

55MC

•8 years ago

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HELP BADLY WANTED ...end of Tether and RA, OA and Osteoporosis etc getting worse cos of stress.

My husband passed away on July 8th. It was our 49th Wedding Anniversary. What I am asking for is.....I have phoned Cruse Bereavement up in July [they are in...

My husband passed away on July 8th. It was our 49th Wedding Anniversary. What ...

beauty96

•8 years ago

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Don't know?

I am taking arava for my ra .had a little scratch a week ago . it got infection within 12.hours . went to er and they gave me antibiotics but is not...

I am taking arava for my ra .had a little scratch a week ago . it got infect...

Hurtalot

•8 years ago

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Get the finger scissors out.

Last night I took a sleeping tablet. I didn't hear my hubby come to bed, and slept through til about 7:00. Got up, took my MTX after breakfast. I have been...

Last night I took a sleeping tablet. I didn't hear my hubby come to bed, and sle...

JacquiThomas999

•8 years ago

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problems with work and have just been diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritus

I wonder if anyone could help me with some advice I have just been diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis and have asked my work to get me an adult chair as I am...

I wonder if anyone could help me with some advice I have just been diagnosed wit...

annaslyric

•8 years ago

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Ankylosing spondylitis

I have been taking mtx for 3 months, my pain is just as bad, and every time I take, which is 12.5 mg a week once a week for AS, my pain is the same or worse!...

I have been taking mtx for 3 months, my pain is just as bad, and every time I ta...

Claudiaboscamp

•8 years ago

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Pain just appears

Hi All. I am just wondering about a few things and if they are the same as some of you guys. 1) I can just be sitting in the arm chair and out of nowhere, my...

Hi All. I am just wondering about a few things and if they are the same as some ...

Elmo333

•8 years ago

17 Replies

Just diagnosed with seronegative Arthritis

just diagnosed with seronegative arthritis, and I am determined to attack this thing back with diet. It has been an interesting 2 month journey, I am very...

just diagnosed with seronegative arthritis, and I am determined to attack this t...

Nursenets

•8 years ago

42 Replies

Too scared to take medication!

After a horrible experience with sulfasalazine, I find I am too scared to take my new meds. I got my new prescription from chemist today (leflunomide)....

After a horrible experience with sulfasalazine, I find I am too scared to take m...

Hidden

•8 years ago

46 Replies

BRUISING

Hi everyone I did a little work in the garden this afternoon I wore gloves etc. I'm sitting here and I've just noticed two of my fingers are bruising around...

Hi everyone I did a little work in the garden this afternoon I wore gloves etc. ...

pinny123

•8 years ago

4 Replies

DAS

Hi all, is it true that they don't take your feet into account when measuring das? If so then why?

Hi all, is it true that they don't take your feet into account when measuring d...

smk21

•8 years ago

8 Replies

Looking in the brighter side

Just seen these tablets on a Beagle forum. The lady stated that her dog who is 4 was crippled with arthritis, but since taking these tablets is running round...

Just seen these tablets on a Beagle forum. The lady stated that her dog who is ...

pip12

•8 years ago

5 Replies

RA Life Hacks

Good afternoon HU people, I was just wondering what your RA life hacks are as I'm considering putting something together. I know many of the hacks will be...

Good afternoon HU people, I was just wondering what your RA life hacks are as I'...

Hidden

•8 years ago

36 Replies

Good RA hospital along M4 corridor?

I am looking to retire before too long. I have 3 children living spread along M4 corridor. One factor as to where I live is finding a good Rheumy hospital....

I am looking to retire before too long. I have 3 children living spread along ...

Hopeful1

•8 years ago

11 Replies

Possible RA

Hello everyone. I'm waiting on my first rheumy appointment so I have not had my diagnosis yet. My (several different ) GPs have all said that it could be RA...

Hello everyone. I'm waiting on my first rheumy appointment so I have not had my ...

Carrieann87

•8 years ago

11 Replies

Why does the outside of my foot feel sore?

Hello you wonderfully knowledgeable helpful folk. 3 years into RD and one of the lucky ones in remission on sulphasalazine and hydroxychloraquine. I was given...

Hello you wonderfully knowledgeable helpful folk. 3 years into RD and one of the...

Hopeful1

•8 years ago

3 Replies

NRAS Group Meetings Next Week

Dear all Please find the details of the NRAS group meetings taking place next week: NRAS Group Meetings—Week Commencing 21st November 2016 Croydon Area NRAS...

Dear all Please find the details of the NRAS group meetings taking place next w...

Kim-NRAS

NRAS•8 years ago

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Yet another different GP.

This afternoon, I had an appointment with a Dr, a lovely lady who is covering baby leave in my local medical centre. She actually listened. She says that she...

This afternoon, I had an appointment with a Dr, a lovely lady who is covering ba...

JacquiThomas999

•8 years ago

7 Replies

Advice please

I am struggling with driving at the moment because my knees and ankles are so painful. My employers are very understanding and letting me leave work early to...

I am struggling with driving at the moment because my knees and ankles are so pa...

tinamwalker

•8 years ago

10 Replies

Hmcevoy

Pain Stiffness Hi! How are things with you all in this horrible weather? I am having a lot of pain & Stiffness today. My fingers & feet swollen & aching. On...

Pain Stiffness Hi! How are things with you all in this horrible weather? I am ha...

Hidden

•8 years ago

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Changing jobs when you have RA

So I was diagnosed with RA about 6 months ago. So far I have been allergic to all the DMards and am waiting for methotrexate injections. My work is very...

So I was diagnosed with RA about 6 months ago. So far I have been allergic to al...

Fleurachyjoints

•8 years ago

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Rollercoaster of a Month

Thank you to everyone who commented on my kidney & NSAIDs post. Kidneys were given the ok, slightly inflamed but no damage. The aim was still to reduce NSAIDs...

Thank you to everyone who commented on my kidney & NSAIDs post. Kidneys were giv...

MrsHellyG

•8 years ago

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ESR CRP

Hi. Methotrexate is helping lots with pain and I get virtually no swelling but my Inflammatory markers stay consistently high-ESR 65 & CRP 30. I know they are...

Hi. Methotrexate is helping lots with pain and I get virtually no swelling but m...

Elmo333

•8 years ago

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3rd infusion of Actemra next week (first at full dosage) hoping to hear from anyone with success when increasing dosage. Thank you!

Pain, pain, pain, pain!!!! Did I mention I'm in pain????? Ugh!!!!!!! Flaring badly from the inconsistent weather, and just short of a week out from my Actemra...

Pain, pain, pain, pain!!!! Did I mention I'm in pain????? Ugh!!!!!!! Flaring bad...

Nitrobunny

•8 years ago

11 Replies

DAS 28 test .............update.

Firstly thank you to each and every one of you who responded to my post yesterday with regards the DAS28 test today. You all provided useful, helpful advice...

Firstly thank you to each and every one of you who responded to my post yesterda...

Crusee

•8 years ago

20 Replies

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All posts for November 2016

Oh no

RA

A question about Assessment for Pip.

What a difference a day makes...............................

RA and dehydration

24 hour migraine

HELP BADLY WANTED ...end of Tether and RA, OA and Osteoporosis etc getting worse cos of stress.

Don't know?

Get the finger scissors out.

problems with work and have just been diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritus

Ankylosing spondylitis

Pain just appears

Just diagnosed with seronegative Arthritis

Too scared to take medication!

BRUISING

DAS

Looking in the brighter side

RA Life Hacks

Good RA hospital along M4 corridor?

Possible RA

Why does the outside of my foot feel sore?

NRAS Group Meetings Next Week

Yet another different GP.

Advice please

Hmcevoy

Changing jobs when you have RA

Rollercoaster of a Month

ESR CRP

3rd infusion of Actemra next week (first at full dosage) hoping to hear from anyone with success when increasing dosage. Thank you!

DAS 28 test .............update.

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