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Sweat marks on clothing

Does anyone else have this problem ? I struggle with white sweat marks all over my coloured t shirts, especially when my RA flares. Its not like BO sweating...

Does anyone else have this problem ? I struggle with white sweat marks all over ...

warthog100

•7 years ago

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Ritiximab

Hello, I have been on Enbrel for about 5ish years and it's not working as well, so coming off it 😞😞 gutted because I have been really good on it, until a few...

Hello, I have been on Enbrel for about 5ish years and it's not working as well, ...

Jillyanne

•7 years ago

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Sulfasalazine

Hello everyone! This week I started taking Sulfasalazine along with the Plaquenil which I've been taking this about 8months. Could anyone give me any insight...

Hello everyone! This week I started taking Sulfasalazine along with the Plaqueni...

Twinks80

•7 years ago

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Hoping everyone is doing ok tonight. Today I had a call from gp who had received a letter From my consultant stating that if my bloods were fine that he wanted...

Hoping everyone is doing ok tonight. Today I had a call from gp who had received...

Eiram50

•7 years ago

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Thinking of a new job

I'm just after some thoughts really. I found out I had RA last March. Last April I got a job I was so excited about as a nursing auxiliary in A&E. I loved...

I'm just after some thoughts really. I found out I had RA last March. Last Apr...

Amhoarten

•7 years ago

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Rheumatologist

Well got my rheumatologist appointment today for the 8th march at chapel allerton hospital in Leeds Must say I'm Or looking forward to it as hate having...

Well got my rheumatologist appointment today for the 8th march at chapel allerto...

Deejojo

•7 years ago

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Benipali - Change from Embrel

Hello, I am trying to help reassure and allay any fears that my family member has regarding the switch from Embrel to Benipali in the next couple of months....

Hello, I am trying to help reassure and allay any fears that my family member ha...

Binkyboy

•7 years ago

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METHOTREXATE

Been on mtx by injection for about a year following tablets which made me feel unwell, also take Hydroxy and Folic. Hasn`t been perfect, but better, but now it...

Been on mtx by injection for about a year following tablets which made me feel u...

catwoman4

•7 years ago

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holiday

Hi everyone. Need some info please. I'm considering going on a cruise one that caters for disabled people. However I'll be traveling alone. My mobility is...

Hi everyone. Need some info please. I'm considering going on a cruise one that ...

lucy40

•7 years ago

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Learning about your RA and what you can't see.

I wish I could add more pictures so that you can see what your body looks like in pet scans. I had to learn a lot so I understood better. I had a pet scan...

I wish I could add more pictures so that you can see what your body looks like i...

Danna

•7 years ago

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Swollen hands

Well folks went yesterday to get my hands checked and needed 4 injections 2 on each hand so hopefully in a couple off days feel the benefit, he did say that...

Well folks went yesterday to get my hands checked and needed 4 injections 2 on e...

popsmith1874

•7 years ago

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Dexa scan

Hi everyone. I went for my first dexa today. Scanning my hip was no problem. When the radiographer (lovely lady😀) came to scan my lower spine she had great...

Hi everyone. I went for my first dexa today. Scanning my hip was no problem. Whe...

mamma1027

•7 years ago

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NRAS Group Meetings Next Week

Dear All Please find details of the NRAS Group meetings taking place next week: NRAS Group Meetings— Week Commencing 6th February 2017...

Dear All Please find details of the NRAS Group meetings taking place next week:...

Kim-NRAS

NRAS•7 years ago

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Liver level and Mtx

RA Dr ordered more lab test last Mon and came back with elevated emzems of liver three time the level. Taken off Methatraxate and will not be on again after 9...

RA Dr ordered more lab test last Mon and came back with elevated emzems of liver...

Scrappie54

•7 years ago

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Thank You All, Mattcass

Me & Fran want to thank you all again for your kind words and support, the dissappointment is behind me now it was an experience and when I get the next call I...

Me & Fran want to thank you all again for your kind words and support, the dissa...

mattcass

•7 years ago

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Cimzia

Hi everyone hope you are doing well just a little post is anyone on Cimzia and how has it worked for you ?

Hi everyone hope you are doing well just a little post is anyone on Cimzia and h...

Neverwell

•7 years ago

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Undiagnosed and misunderstood x

It's me again. Seem to join this site every now and then when my resolve is low. Pain at present is quite severe but have some new symptoms that you might be...

It's me again. Seem to join this site every now and then when my resolve is low....

Anne51

•7 years ago

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OH in his thirties and long term prospect

My OH was diagnosed with RA last June with RA and he's in his mid-thirties. We had a pretty rough year last year with it but now he's on triple drug therapy...

My OH was diagnosed with RA last June with RA and he's in his mid-thirties. We h...

picklednut

•7 years ago

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I Don't Understand Why Other's Have RA "Flares". My RA is Constant and Always Painful.

After 14 years of undiagnosed pain, about 4 months ago I was diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis. My anti-ccp levels were a massive 1,640 which is a strong...

After 14 years of undiagnosed pain, about 4 months ago I was diagnosed with rheu...

Needforname

•7 years ago

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Oral steroids and sugar cravings

Could be my imagination but since starting oral steroids I seem to be really craving sugary and fatty things to the point of not being able to say no. Anyone...

Could be my imagination but since starting oral steroids I seem to be really cra...

Frankiefarr

•7 years ago

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I still can't believe this.

First off I'd like to thank Cassie for helping me to figure out how to get to the face book page to post this story to everyone. I am not computer savvy in...

First off I'd like to thank Cassie for helping me to figure out how to get to th...

Richgirl

•7 years ago

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Side effects of Sulfasalazine..how long do they last?

My OH has RA and just started the triple therapy of drugs with Sulfasalazine in addition to the MTX and hydra?? (sorry can't spell it). He started on low...

My OH has RA and just started the triple therapy of drugs with Sulfasalazine in ...

picklednut

•7 years ago

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Hand an Arm.are sooo painful.

my right hand an arm.as so painful.i cant take it no more.shooting pains.numbness.electric shocks.sick of pain killers an creams.they do nothing to ease my...

my right hand an arm.as so painful.i cant take it no more.shooting pains.numbne...

kellywin

•7 years ago

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Leflunomide

I have been on this medication before and my rhumey wanted me to try it again along with the Tocizumab infusions/injections. I have the same side effects...

I have been on this medication before and my rhumey wanted me to try it again al...

Angels-delight

•7 years ago

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staples out

a much better night 3 hours unbroken sleep for the first time, staples out at 10am, told to rest up today so I'm going to try to get some more sleep while...

a much better night 3 hours unbroken sleep for the first time, staples out at 10...

DEREK2210

•7 years ago

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all good things!!

Last night it came sneaking like thieve in the dark. I am back it announced as it swung a hammer against my left knee joint, pain was enough to wake me!! So it...

Last night it came sneaking like thieve in the dark. I am back it announced as i...

craigsif

•7 years ago

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Hydroxychloroquine monotherapy: can it work for ra?

This is my first post. The journey started for me five months ago when I started experiencing stiffness in both hands on waking. Also soreness in wrists and...

This is my first post. The journey started for me five months ago when I started...

Bubblemania

•7 years ago

10 Replies

Liver results

Hi all, I've been quite good lately other than my readings are high on my liver results 😁 That's with NO alcohol at all ☹️ Having a scan tomorrow so hope all...

Hi all, I've been quite good lately other than my readings are high on my liver ...

Doughnut61

•7 years ago

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Confused 😳

Hi All Thank-you all for your support & kind messages.. Just got home from my first Rheumatologist appoint and don't know what to think.... Doc seems to...

Hi All Thank-you all for your support & kind messages.. Just got home from my ...

Stats12

•7 years ago

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Folic acid vs Methylfolate anyone done this?

So because I have rotten side effects from the methotrexate it was agreed to try taking methylfolate (the natural version of folic acid) rather than the...

So because I have rotten side effects from the methotrexate it was agreed to try...

Frankiefarr

•7 years ago

6 Replies

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All posts for February 2017

Sweat marks on clothing

Ritiximab

Sulfasalazine

More and more.....

Thinking of a new job

Rheumatologist

Benipali - Change from Embrel

METHOTREXATE

holiday

Learning about your RA and what you can't see.

Swollen hands

Dexa scan

NRAS Group Meetings Next Week

Liver level and Mtx

Thank You All, Mattcass

Cimzia

Undiagnosed and misunderstood x

OH in his thirties and long term prospect

I Don't Understand Why Other's Have RA "Flares". My RA is Constant and Always Painful.

Oral steroids and sugar cravings

I still can't believe this.

Side effects of Sulfasalazine..how long do they last?

Hand an Arm.are sooo painful.

Leflunomide

staples out

all good things!!

Hydroxychloroquine monotherapy: can it work for ra?

Liver results

Confused 😳

Folic acid vs Methylfolate anyone done this?

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