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Still no real answer.

I was hoping to see if anyone else has had a similar journey. I wrote last week that I had a long time between my scans and my next appointment. I found the...

I was hoping to see if anyone else has had a similar journey. I wrote last week ...

Nutteratnutwood

•7 years ago

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RA and feeling the cold

I really seem to feel the cold these days especially since I started the methotrexate. My family keep laughing because I'm sometimes wrapped in two jumpers and...

I really seem to feel the cold these days especially since I started the methotr...

Gretchy

•7 years ago

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Alternatives to methotrexate?

Who takes other drugs? My dad is on mxt but keeps having to come off cause of chest infections. What alternatives work for people? Dr never seems to suggest...

Who takes other drugs? My dad is on mxt but keeps having to come off cause of ch...

Georgie11

•7 years ago

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NRAS Group Meetings Next Week

Dear All Please find details below of the NRAS group meetings taking place next week: NRAS Group Meetings—Week Commencing 7th November 2016 Mid Somerset...

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

Kim-NRAS

NRAS•7 years ago

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Are you on biologic treatment? Please take a moment to complete our latest poll.

We'd like to hear from you if and how you are being possibly switched to a biosimilar. The poll can be found on the right hand side of the NRAS community page

We'd like to hear from you if and how you are being possibly switched to a biosi...

Shivam-NRAS

•7 years ago

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FREE patient and carers event in Portsmouth

Portsmouth Hospitals NHS Trust - Department of Rheumatology-Patient and Public Event Caring for Carers - Saturday 26th November 2016 ‘An event for...

Portsmouth Hospitals NHS Trust - Department of Rheumatology-Patient and Public E...

EmmaS-NRAS

NRAS•7 years ago

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Tumeric

I have not seen anyone on this page ever write about the benefits of Tumeric for R.A.

I have not seen anyone on this page ever write about the benefits of Tumeric for...

Joyceleggat

•7 years ago

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Long walk.

I had my appointment with my wonderful Rheummy consultant today. I missed the bus that I was hoping for and got the next, packed with kids and it doesn't go to...

I had my appointment with my wonderful Rheummy consultant today. I missed the bu...

JacquiThomas999

•7 years ago

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ESA assessment

Hi Well I got through the assessment today so just have to wait for the decision now. I was in a bad way today and had to get a taxi right to the door. I was...

Hi Well I got through the assessment today so just have to wait for the decisio...

trish1957

•7 years ago

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Pain & Stiffness

I am new here. I was diagnosed with Inflammatory Arthritis in July. I am on 15mg Methothorexate. I am improving but my pain varies day by day. I have to take 2...

I am new here. I was diagnosed with Inflammatory Arthritis in July. I am on 15mg...

Hidden

•7 years ago

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On MTX and anxious..

On week 6 of MTX. Just went up to 20mg last week. Doing quite well but GP has asked for urine sample now as well as bloods. Receptionist didn't say whether...

On week 6 of MTX. Just went up to 20mg last week. Doing quite well but GP has as...

hope-always316

•7 years ago

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Shingles Vaccination

Hi all could someone please tell me if you can have the shingles vaccination if you're on methotrexate as it's a live vaccine. My GP surgery keeps leaving...

Hi all could someone please tell me if you can have the shingles vaccination if ...

ROEY

•7 years ago

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Burning cramps

Burning hot sensation flowing through my arm vein and cramping pain which last for 10 to 20 minutes. Any ideas what is is?

Burning hot sensation flowing through my arm vein and cramping pain which last ...

Firefoxbabe

•7 years ago

1 Reply

Blood tests

I recently had some blood tests done to check for vasculitis, also one which the rheumatologist called a muscle test. he said he would check for poly...

I recently had some blood tests done to check for vasculitis, also one which the...

Bailybiscuit

•7 years ago

2 Replies

Scooter freedom

Just bought my first boot scooter and feeling emotional . All this is new to me but know it will give me bit of freedom . since August unable to walk with out...

Just bought my first boot scooter and feeling emotional . All this is new to me ...

Fra22-57

•7 years ago

16 Replies

More tablets.................

Been down to the hospital this morning to see the rheumy and they have upped my mtx back to 8 tablets a week and they have put me on Hydroxychroloquine 2...

Been down to the hospital this morning to see the rheumy and they have upped my ...

sylvi

•7 years ago

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Taken mefenamic acid and arcoxia while pregnant

good day.. I have a question, i am 30 weeks pregnant now. And i found out that i was pregnant when i was 7 weeks along, i dont know i was pregnant and i take...

good day.. I have a question, i am 30 weeks pregnant now. And i found out that i...

Iamjumilmika

•7 years ago

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Methotrexate Injections

I have been taking 6 sulphasalazine for the past year and I have now been told to inject 10ml of Methotrexate in addition to the sulphasalazine. I took my 2nd...

I have been taking 6 sulphasalazine for the past year and I have now been told t...

dav71

•7 years ago

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Cutlery for Rheumatoid Arthritis

My mum is 87 and also has moderate Alzheimers. I have noticed that using a normal fork and spoon is becoming more difficult. Can anyone recommend a suitable...

My mum is 87 and also has moderate Alzheimers. I have noticed that using a norma...

Northwest1965

•7 years ago

6 Replies

Is my mtx party over?

Hi everyone Writing this at 4am which let's face it is never a good sign! I would really appreciate your input about why my wonder drug methotrexate appears to...

Hi everyone Writing this at 4am which let's face it is never a good sign! I woul...

Bon1

•7 years ago

42 Replies

Gut health and RA

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https://rheumatoidarthritis.net/living/connecting-gut-health-with/?utm_source=we...

Padram

•7 years ago

3 Replies

New member - Fluid on knee

Full knee replacement 14 yr ago. I have fluid on that knee. I have a dental appointment and it is customary for me to take 4 antibiotic pills 1 hr prior to my...

Full knee replacement 14 yr ago. I have fluid on that knee. I have a dental app...

Diney43

•7 years ago

1 Reply

Rhuematoid diagnosis

Hi all Thanks for letting me join your group, I have just been diagnosed with RA I begin my treatment on sat, I've been in so much pain for the last 10 months...

Hi all Thanks for letting me join your group, I have just been diagnosed with R...

Helsbels2

•7 years ago

5 Replies

Right medication

Hi everyone. I spoke to the rhumy nurse after calling as swelling of my hands seems to be getting worse and my aches are getting worse too. She said that I may...

Hi everyone. I spoke to the rhumy nurse after calling as swelling of my hands se...

Lomo1964

•7 years ago

4 Replies

learning about different medications for ra

hi my name is mary i have ra and osteoporosiis i was diagnosed 8 years ago i live southend on sea i take tramadol and find them very good i am not sure how...

hi my name is mary i have ra and osteoporosiis i was diagnosed 8 years ago i l...

mary4444

•7 years ago

41 Replies

Update on hip pain

Hi there , had two steroid injections in hip for bursitis on Monday!!! I had this done before 2 years ago and this time was quite painful. Maybe there was...

Hi there , had two steroid injections in hip for bursitis on Monday!!! I had thi...

weathervane

•7 years ago

4 Replies

Latent T,B,

Seen the chest doctor today diagnosed latent T.B.Tests were done In case I need to go on biologics in the future.on a 3mth.Course of antibiotics.it.s unlikely...

Seen the chest doctor today diagnosed latent T.B.Tests were done In case I need ...

Ruby_sommer

•7 years ago

5 Replies

Minocycline and Alternatives Update

Hi All - I think there might be a few people on the board that are using Minocycline to fight their RA. I went to my GP on Friday, and she was very, very...

Hi All - I think there might be a few people on the board that are using Minocyc...

Hidden

•7 years ago

25 Replies

Rheumatoid Arthritis Research Survey - incentive?

I had an email last night from research@healthunlocked.com asking me to fill in a survey that would take about 25 minutes on behalf of Cello Health. "The...

I had an email last night from research@healthunlocked.com asking me to fill in ...

Penguin

•7 years ago

19 Replies

Blocked nose,catarrh,cough

I seem to have the above continually does anyone else suffer these symptoms. I don't smoke, it's driving me mad especially at night as the minute I lie down I...

I seem to have the above continually does anyone else suffer these symptoms. I d...

LesleyH

•7 years ago

8 Replies

Posts - NRAS | HealthUnlocked

NRAS

All posts for November 2016

Still no real answer.

RA and feeling the cold

Alternatives to methotrexate?

NRAS Group Meetings Next Week

Are you on biologic treatment? Please take a moment to complete our latest poll.

FREE patient and carers event in Portsmouth

Tumeric

Long walk.

ESA assessment

Pain & Stiffness

On MTX and anxious..

Shingles Vaccination

Burning cramps

Blood tests

Scooter freedom

More tablets.................

Taken mefenamic acid and arcoxia while pregnant

Methotrexate Injections

Cutlery for Rheumatoid Arthritis

Is my mtx party over?

Gut health and RA

New member - Fluid on knee

Rhuematoid diagnosis

Right medication

learning about different medications for ra

Update on hip pain

Latent T,B,

Minocycline and Alternatives Update

Rheumatoid Arthritis Research Survey - incentive?

Blocked nose,catarrh,cough

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