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Yay back to work

I have had my occupational health review and the doctor gave me a fit note with the same information. I return to work on Tuesday. I have a short driving...

I have had my occupational health review and the doctor gave me a fit note with ...

JacquiThomas999

•7 years ago

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Getting frustrated with lack of treatment

So I'm off the sulfasalazine after 6 days. I was promised I would be called back today with a decision on what to do next. Needless to say, no phone call. Now...

So I'm off the sulfasalazine after 6 days. I was promised I would be called back...

Frankiefarr

•7 years ago

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Rheumatology nurse appointment disappointment

Just been to see the rheumatology nurse. I was in and out in 5 minutes and didn't feel I could ask anything. She just said well you're improving and it's only...

Just been to see the rheumatology nurse. I was in and out in 5 minutes and didn'...

Barb66

•7 years ago

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Mark Hyman on functional medicine and why food makes a difference

A very informative interview with Dr.. Mark Hyman for those who interested to learn more of how the diet we eat makes a difference:...

A very informative interview with Dr.. Mark Hyman for those who interested to le...

Simba1992

•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 16th January 2017 Heart of...

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

Kim-NRAS

NRAS•7 years ago

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Update on daughter

Sorry to say she died yesterday morning. She had had numerous set back through the year. We had her home for christmas and the new year. She was very ill...

Sorry to say she died yesterday morning. She had had numerous set back through t...

fastball

•7 years ago

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Grrrr feet

Why were feet invented and why couldn't we have flippers instead 😄

Rednoseday_01

•7 years ago

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Ra sufferer

Has anyone heard of trials dna tests which tells you how and if you will experience side effects to medication I am from Australia

Has anyone heard of trials dna tests which tells you how and if you will experie...

Rocky07

•7 years ago

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Rs sufferer

I would like to know what experience people have had with prednisolone short and long term low doses and high doses and tapering off and their mobility

I would like to know what experience people have had with prednisolone short and...

Rocky07

•7 years ago

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Sulfasalazine rash

3 weeks ago I started sulfasalazine and I have now come out in a rash. I phoned my GP surgery and was called back by a GP who said the rash is unlikely to be...

3 weeks ago I started sulfasalazine and I have now come out in a rash. I phoned ...

Jacey15

•7 years ago

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Scared of falling

Does anyone else fall over a lot? I'm sure I'd fall over air! I'm much more unstable on my pins these days. It's a bit scary walking the dog round here...it's...

Does anyone else fall over a lot? I'm sure I'd fall over air! I'm much more unst...

Hidden

•7 years ago

29 Replies

What drugs are left?

So since being diagnosed in September I have been on hydroxycholquinine, oral methotrexate, subcutaneous methotrexate and sulfasalazine. I have managed approx...

So since being diagnosed in September I have been on hydroxycholquinine, oral me...

Frankiefarr

•7 years ago

11 Replies

Cath56

Hello everyone, "I'm a new member", I'm looking forward to chatting getting tips and comparing notes! I've had RA for approx 3 years,had good days and bad...

Hello everyone, "I'm a new member", I'm looking forward to chatting getting tip...

Cath56

•7 years ago

6 Replies

BBC Radio 4 You and Yours - UK

Dear HU, BBC Radio 4 have been in touch and are looking to feature people in their You and Yours programme with Julian Worricker. Essentially, they need...

Dear HU, BBC Radio 4 have been in touch and are looking to feature people in the...

Hidden

•7 years ago

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Restarting drugs after a break

Towards the end of last year I caught a very bad cold - worst for many years. I went for my regular blood test and next morning had a phone call from...

Towards the end of last year I caught a very bad cold - worst for many years. I ...

thelmar

•7 years ago

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That Vitamin Movie - free screening until 18th Jan

https://thatvitaminmovie.com/movie/freescreening/ Think of this like the betrayal series but for vitamins.

https://thatvitaminmovie.com/movie/freescreening/ Think of this like the betraya...

andyswarbs

•7 years ago

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Appointment

Hi All haven't posted in awhile but read everyday. I got my first Rhumy appointment through for the 13th of March!! But my Dr contacted the hospital and I now...

Hi All haven't posted in awhile but read everyday. I got my first Rhumy appointm...

pinny123

•7 years ago

19 Replies

New Year new plan

Haven't been on much, I got in two days back at work and then came down with bronchitis and then a raging ear infection which has floored me. Almost recovered,...

Haven't been on much, I got in two days back at work and then came down with bro...

Someonesmother

•7 years ago

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Like a block of ice❄️! Thank god for my own furbaby hottie bottle😻

So,yet again I've woken up when the painkillers have worn off and the next lot of 8hr ones are due(regardless of the fact I take 12hr painkillers too to try...

So,yet again I've woken up when the painkillers have worn off and the next lot o...

Nickijk73

•7 years ago

28 Replies

Will stopping MTX help my low white blood cell count it is 3.3.

I have low ABSOLUTE LYMPHOCYTES and white blood cell count was recovering from a virus at time my blood was taken Doctor not very worried but I am. Have any...

I have low ABSOLUTE LYMPHOCYTES and white blood cell count was recovering from a...

starfire

•7 years ago

7 Replies

I am new and looking forward hearing from new people, anyone have slightly low white blood cell count from MTX?

Hi my name is Valerie I am 62 years old and have had Rheumatoid Arthritis for ten years. I am looking forward hearing others story’s and to have a place for...

Hi my name is Valerie I am 62 years old and have had Rheumatoid Arthritis for te...

starfire

•7 years ago

27 Replies

Hand

Soo saw the rheumatologist today he was lovely did a thorough examination explained everything time he said it could be inflammatory arthritis I'm confused now...

Soo saw the rheumatologist today he was lovely did a thorough examination explai...

Deejojo

•7 years ago

5 Replies

Making progress

I haven't posted for ages on here as there seem to have been some techie problems. I finally got an appointment with the rheumy who, after what felt quite a...

I haven't posted for ages on here as there seem to have been some techie proble...

Gnarli

•7 years ago

24 Replies

NRAS interviews American celebrity, Matt Iseman

We're interviewing American actor, comedian and TV host (America Ninja Warrior) Matt Iseman tomorrow. He has had RA for 15 years, since the age of 31. Matt...

We're interviewing American actor, comedian and TV host (America Ninja Warrior) ...

Shivam-NRAS

•7 years ago

3 Replies

Hand

Well gotta have a scan on hand 🤚 just waiting on appointment

Deejojo

•7 years ago

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Tocilizumab , injections or infusions?

Happy Wednesday fellow RA warriors. I am self injecting but the results are not fantastic after 6months. No side effects and I am feeling a bit better but my...

Happy Wednesday fellow RA warriors. I am self injecting but the results are not ...

LesBev

•7 years ago

9 Replies

BBC 2 Big Life Fix on the search for musicians!

Good morning HU people. BBC 2's 'Big Life Fix' have been in contact with us here at NRAS. They're looking to feature musicians who've had to give up their...

Good morning HU people. BBC 2's 'Big Life Fix' have been in contact with us here...

Hidden

•7 years ago

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Thoughts please

At the moment I am experiencing problems with my shoulders and elbows, no ems but burning sensation in the joints and pain which ebbs and flows causing...

At the moment I am experiencing problems with my shoulders and elbows, no ems bu...

dreamlady

•7 years ago

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Pip assessment

Hello all yesterday I had my PIP assessment can anyone tell me if it is refused do they give the reasons why I am a bit worried because two weeks ago I had a...

Hello all yesterday I had my PIP assessment can anyone tell me if it is refused...

Lomo1964

•7 years ago

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Blocked sinuses and virus...................

Morning all. Well before christmas i was at the drs as i felt so ill and i was told i had blocked sinuses. I was back after christmas because i still didn't...

Morning all. Well before christmas i was at the drs as i felt so ill and i was t...

sylvi

•7 years ago

16 Replies

Posts - NRAS | HealthUnlocked

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All posts for January 2017

Yay back to work

Getting frustrated with lack of treatment

Rheumatology nurse appointment disappointment

Mark Hyman on functional medicine and why food makes a difference

NRAS Group Meetings Next Week

Update on daughter

Grrrr feet

Ra sufferer

Rs sufferer

Sulfasalazine rash

Scared of falling

What drugs are left?

Cath56

BBC Radio 4 You and Yours - UK

Restarting drugs after a break

That Vitamin Movie - free screening until 18th Jan

Appointment

New Year new plan

Like a block of ice❄️! Thank god for my own furbaby hottie bottle😻

Will stopping MTX help my low white blood cell count it is 3.3.

I am new and looking forward hearing from new people, anyone have slightly low white blood cell count from MTX?

Hand

Making progress

NRAS interviews American celebrity, Matt Iseman

Hand

Tocilizumab , injections or infusions?

BBC 2 Big Life Fix on the search for musicians!

Thoughts please

Pip assessment

Blocked sinuses and virus...................

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