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Methotrexate - am I getting better or just adjusting to the medication?

Hi I'm 13 weeks in on methotrexate 15mgs and see the rheumatology nurse this Friday for review This week I've not been as tired ( I'm managing to be up a good...

Hi I'm 13 weeks in on methotrexate 15mgs and see the rheumatology nurse this Fri...

Barb66

•7 years ago

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Humira

Hi I am Richard.48 Diagnosed 9 years with ankolying spondylitis and chronic uveitis, been on pred for 9 years , now going onto Humira anti TNF, wishing to...

Hi I am Richard.48 Diagnosed 9 years with ankolying spondylitis and chronic uvei...

Rich2017

•7 years ago

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Knee replacement causing problems

I had my left knee replace 3 years ago & it is still causing me a lot of problems, I'm still unable to walk properly on it. I had my other knee replaced 10...

I had my left knee replace 3 years ago & it is still causing me a lot of problem...

Hidden

•7 years ago

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PIP

After suffering RA for 10years, and in the last 2 years I have sustained damage to hips, knees, feet, ankles, wrists, hands, neck. shoulders. Now 4 dmards and...

After suffering RA for 10years, and in the last 2 years I have sustained damage ...

Sunny99

•7 years ago

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Received letter this morning feeling terrified

So back in June same time I went down to my doc with the pain in my hands I asked him to look at a mole on my foot. He wasn't sure so did me an urgent...

So back in June same time I went down to my doc with the pain in my hands I aske...

Frankiefarr

•7 years ago

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Struggling to get off Prednisolone - anyone else struggling?

Hi, I was diagnosed with UCTD (Undifferentiated Connective Tissue Disease) in 2012. I am currently on MTX and HCQ + Pred. A couple of us are struggling to...

Hi, I was diagnosed with UCTD (Undifferentiated Connective Tissue Disease) in 2...

Joy_1

•7 years ago

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When you have that achey finger feeling...

Well today I planned loads. Sit down, do cross stitch. Plan the sampler. Prepare a meal for tonight. Achieved: achey fingers. So cross stitch out, planning the...

Well today I planned loads. Sit down, do cross stitch. Plan the sampler. Prepare...

JacquiThomas999

•7 years ago

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STAR Family Study is looking for women with chronic pain in the Cardiff Area

NRAS have been contacted with the following opportunity in Cardiff on the 25th January: As part of the STAR Family Study (http://starfamilystudy.yolasite.com),...

NRAS have been contacted with the following opportunity in Cardiff on the 25th J...

Gill-NRAS

•7 years ago

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Needs a advice ASAP please

Hi I'm Amanda, I've had RA since I was 18 years old I'm now 30. Things aren't the best I'm due for a knee replacement operation on both knees. I have a...

Hi I'm Amanda, I've had RA since I was 18 years old I'm now 30. Things aren't th...

Agough

•7 years ago

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Ok..... so I've truly lost the plot!!

I know that I started to respond to someone on here the other day,talking about music and things,and it was only late last night that I realised I never...

I know that I started to respond to someone on here the other day,talking about ...

Nickijk73

•7 years ago

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Hello.

RA. Tips

Kelly4708

•7 years ago

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Michelle, new, RA

I'm new here, diagnosed with RA, taking methotrexate injections, and folic acid, also been prescribed Enbrel, haven't received it yet, I'm having trouble with...

I'm new here, diagnosed with RA, taking methotrexate injections, and folic acid,...

ccme98

•7 years ago

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RA VS. Cancers

I was diagnosed with RA in Jan 2013. I have been on many different medications. I got ILD in Aug 2013 from Methotrexate. 2015 I had 3 different types of skin...

I was diagnosed with RA in Jan 2013. I have been on many different medications. ...

Danna

•7 years ago

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Weird sulfasalazine side effect

What side effects do people have on sulfasalazine? I have been started on it as I am allergic to methotrexate. I've only taken two tablets but I feel strange....

What side effects do people have on sulfasalazine? I have been started on it as ...

Frankiefarr

•7 years ago

16 Replies

Flu feeling

Has anybody felt flu and ached with RA. I have felt a huge and tired before, but never as bad as this. I know I have a bad flare up at moment and in pain, but...

Has anybody felt flu and ached with RA. I have felt a huge and tired before, but...

Ruffles13

•7 years ago

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Suicide -- Career & Otherwise

. Suicide -- Career & Otherwise Perspective (& perhaps inspiration) for anyone going through a difficult time. 🙏 Comic Chris Gethard on 'Career...

. Suicide -- Career & Otherwise Perspective (& perhaps inspiration) for anyone...

Kai--

•7 years ago

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Dealing with when you are expected to shake hands

Hi, due to monstrous hand joint pain, am looking for tips on how to deal with hand shaking situations in work/ personal life where people expect you to shake...

Hi, due to monstrous hand joint pain, am looking for tips on how to deal with ha...

BlightyFiveStar

•7 years ago

12 Replies

Advice please

Hi All I found this site a week ago & have found it so helpful. In my first post I stated that I'm 34 yrs old with RA & has had it since August 2010. I've...

Hi All I found this site a week ago & have found it so helpful. In my first post...

Cat-2

•7 years ago

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Huge sore on roof of mouth

I have Lupus and other things too. Every 6 weeks or so I relapse and this involves having some mouth ulcers and needing to be in bed for a few days. I am on...

I have Lupus and other things too. Every 6 weeks or so I relapse and this involv...

Iona467

•7 years ago

6 Replies

Prednisolone doesn't seem to be working

Hi all - belated happy new year. Another request for advice / words of wisdom to help my OH. He's now had his second appt with consultant who looked at the...

Hi all - belated happy new year. Another request for advice / words of wisdom to...

Chickenkeeper2015

•7 years ago

4 Replies

Knee dilemma

Good morning I hope you are keeping as well as you can and aren't suffering too much. I have found myself in a bit of a dilemma, I have been battling with my...

Good morning I hope you are keeping as well as you can and aren't suffering too ...

Suki1088

•7 years ago

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Methatrexate

My ALT result come back high again this time it was 112 it's only meant to be 34 and all the doctor asked me to do was retest my bloods again surly the...

My ALT result come back high again this time it was 112 it's only meant to be 34...

Mcdive40

•7 years ago

16 Replies

Spain or not?

Hi community out there, just wondering if anyone knows anyone with RA in Spain? My husband and I are considering retiring out there (not yet retirement age)...

Hi community out there, just wondering if anyone knows anyone with RA in Spain? ...

Loobeyloo

•7 years ago

17 Replies

Went shopping

I went out on Friday to get fitted for new bras. Those that have to wear these items of torture know that trying on bras is not easy. Well I ambled into M&S...

I went out on Friday to get fitted for new bras. Those that have to wear these ...

JacquiThomas999

•7 years ago

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A photo for Hector23

Ravin and her best buddy, Joey.

Hidden

•7 years ago

22 Replies

Changing career after an RA diagnosis

So I was wondering if anyone who got diagnosed with RA continued to change career if they found out mid way through planning or did it anyway. I hate my local...

So I was wondering if anyone who got diagnosed with RA continued to change caree...

Frankiefarr

•7 years ago

18 Replies

something I did before RA took over!!

Took this photo in sunny Iraq, circu206-7, on a captured munitions arms depot. The wildlife had been protected by armed guards,barbed wire, gun pits etc, so...

Took this photo in sunny Iraq, circu206-7, on a captured munitions arms depot. T...

craigsif

•7 years ago

6 Replies

NHS And Funding

I have been following the board for a while and I know there have been a lot of questions about why it takes months to get an appointment with the...

I have been following the board for a while and I know there have been a lot of ...

Hidden

•7 years ago

70 Replies

aching pain front and back of ribs

can rheumatoid give you pain in rib area. thanks

dillydally1

•7 years ago

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Yellow

I have been on Methotrexate for about 10 years. From the earlier days when it had to be injected by needle, I know the drug itself is bright yellow. I have...

I have been on Methotrexate for about 10 years. From the earlier days when it h...

Hidden

•7 years ago

7 Replies

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All posts for January 2017

Methotrexate - am I getting better or just adjusting to the medication?

Humira

Knee replacement causing problems

PIP

Received letter this morning feeling terrified

Struggling to get off Prednisolone - anyone else struggling?

When you have that achey finger feeling...

STAR Family Study is looking for women with chronic pain in the Cardiff Area

Needs a advice ASAP please

Ok..... so I've truly lost the plot!!

Hello.

Michelle, new, RA

RA VS. Cancers

Weird sulfasalazine side effect

Flu feeling

Suicide -- Career & Otherwise

Dealing with when you are expected to shake hands

Advice please

Huge sore on roof of mouth

Prednisolone doesn't seem to be working

Knee dilemma

Methatrexate

Spain or not?

Went shopping

A photo for Hector23

Changing career after an RA diagnosis

something I did before RA took over!!

NHS And Funding

aching pain front and back of ribs

Yellow

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