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Methotrexate and spots

Hi, I've been taking methotrexate for RA for 2 years in July. I started on 15mg for the first year then had to up it to 20mg. I've noticed over the last 6...

Hi, I've been taking methotrexate for RA for 2 years in July. I started on 15mg ...

cag1

•7 years ago

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Liver results up again!!

Feeling really fed up, liver results up again and no I have not drank any alcohol, although I'm feeling like I may as well as my liver is not behaving . I may...

Feeling really fed up, liver results up again and no I have not drank any alcoho...

Doughnut61

•7 years ago

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From Wheelchair to Bikram Yoga (in 10 Months)

. From Wheelchair to Bikram Yoga (in 10 Months) . From andyswarbs blog, 'Food and Arthritis' (...

. From Wheelchair to Bikram Yoga (in 10 Months) . From andyswarbs blog, 'Food ...

Kai--

•7 years ago

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hydroxychloroquine

hi, are there any side effects when coming off hydroxychloroquine, apologies if spelling is wrong x

hi, are there any side effects when coming off hydroxychloroquine, apologies if ...

dillydally1

•7 years ago

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blood test negative for RA factor. Could I still have RA nonetheless?

Hi I've been experiencing joint stiffness and neuropathy in hands, arms, legs, and feet since November '16. I had a blood test last week and it came back...

Hi I've been experiencing joint stiffness and neuropathy in hands, arms, legs, a...

tracyd59

•7 years ago

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EXPLAIN THE PAIN PLEASE!!!😏

Maybe I'm just not good with medical terms..but can't be alone in wondering what some terms mean..e.g. My consultant letter "her basic problem is...

Maybe I'm just not good with medical terms..but can't be alone in wondering what...

Hidden

•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 3rd April 2017 North...

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

Kim-NRAS

NRAS•7 years ago

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Beautiful walk...

But pain today! Still it was worth it. Going to flare clinic Monday anyway. Currently my toes and knees are the worst. Ouch!

But pain today! Still it was worth it. Going to flare clinic Monday anyway. Curr...

Nettac

•7 years ago

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"A Kitchen Fairy Tale" by Iida, How She Healed Herself with a Plant-Based Diet (according to 'Tribe Magazine')

. "A Kitchen Fairy Tale" by Iida, How She Healed Herself with a Plant-Based Diet (according to 'Tribe Magazine') A lovely read in 'Tribe Magazine'...

. "A Kitchen Fairy Tale" by Iida, How She Healed Herself with a Plant-Based Diet...

Kai--

•7 years ago

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Yeast infection and Ra

Interesting article on the role of candida in Ra. http://www.roadback.org/blog/yeast-infection-can-aggravate-rheumatic-symptoms/

Interesting article on the role of candida in Ra. http://www.roadback.org/blog/y...

Simba1992

•7 years ago

28 Replies

Benepali

Hi all hope you are all well I have been on benepali for nearly 4 months now but don't feel as if it is working yet, was diagnosed about 4 years ago and take...

Hi all hope you are all well I have been on benepali for nearly 4 months now bu...

Bully915

•7 years ago

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Leg pain ice cold sensation

I read some posts on leg pain from knee down with the sensation of cold running water. I experience this all the time especially if I've been on my feet too...

I read some posts on leg pain from knee down with the sensation of cold running ...

TeamUp

•7 years ago

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Apparently there is a new drug on the block!

http://www.express.co.uk/life-style/health/785834/rheumatoid-arthritis-new-drug-painful-symptoms

http://www.express.co.uk/life-style/health/785834/rheumatoid-arthritis-new-drug-...

Moomin8

•7 years ago

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Hand

Don't. Believe it my hand is swollen again this morning only washed my hair🤷‍♀️😩aswell fed up

Don't. Believe it my hand is swollen again this morning only washed my hair🤷‍♀️...

Deejojo

•7 years ago

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Diarrhoea

Been on Hydroxy for a few years now but suddenly every morning running to the loo, returning several times, wondering if this medication doing it, anyone had...

Been on Hydroxy for a few years now but suddenly every morning running to the lo...

catwoman4

•7 years ago

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Sprain or strain....

For the past week the pain in my left hand.(the better one)..has brought me to tears..& believe me I have a high pain tolerance level...every time I move my...

For the past week the pain in my left hand.(the better one)..has brought me to t...

Hidden

•7 years ago

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Has anyone given up their RA drugs and replaced with any alternatives?

Am just wondering if there is anyone out there who gave up all these strong drugs and substituted with healthier options? And feel better? Or am I just being...

Am just wondering if there is anyone out there who gave up all these strong drug...

Hidden

•7 years ago

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Actemra issues

Anyone else having issues with the Actemra (Tocilizumab) wearing off before the next infusion? I am finding that my infusions hold for around 3 weeks. Then the...

Anyone else having issues with the Actemra (Tocilizumab) wearing off before the ...

dwsurquhart

•7 years ago

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Wow it pays to stick to your guns

So an update on the clinic visit. I suspect that the registrar may have had a very big talking to from the head of rheumatology, who is my rheumy. So I have a...

So an update on the clinic visit. I suspect that the registrar may have had a ve...

Someonesmother

•7 years ago

37 Replies

Another sleepless night.....

But at least while my back was turned for two minutes,some wonderfully kind beings decided to not let it go to waste....or are they just keeping it warm??...

But at least while my back was turned for two minutes,some wonderfully kind bein...

Nickijk73

•7 years ago

17 Replies

RA nurse

Went to see RA nurse, she has put me on MTX. She was not over nice a bit blunt. Why should you feel worse coming away from hospital than you did going in....

Went to see RA nurse, she has put me on MTX. She was not over nice a bit blunt. ...

blueboy1

•7 years ago

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Enbrel injections .... Injecting less frequent

Has anyone experimented with just taking Enbrel injections every two weeks instead of every week . it's helping me but I'm scared of side effects ? ....... Low...

Has anyone experimented with just taking Enbrel injections every two weeks inste...

AbbieJ55

•7 years ago

12 Replies

Enthesitis? I may finally be getting closer to the answer!

Hi guys - I've been a forum member for a while, but haven't posted much as I'm undiagnosed so I don't really feel knowledgable about anything here. But I...

Hi guys - I've been a forum member for a while, but haven't posted much as I'm u...

CarolineC57

•7 years ago

42 Replies

From MTX pills to MTX injections

Hi all You may remember from a post a week or so ago that OH, after appearing to respond well to MTX two months in, went sharply downhill. It seemed like it...

Hi all You may remember from a post a week or so ago that OH, after appearing to...

Chickenkeeper2015

•7 years ago

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Can I Avoid RA Drugs or Should I Go On Drugs? 'Paddison Program' FAQ Opinion; Also: Methotrexate Explanation & References

. Can I Avoid RA Drugs or Should I Go On Drugs? 'Paddison Program' FAQ Opinion; Also: Methotrexate Explanation & References Hopefully, the 8-minute...

. Can I Avoid RA Drugs or Should I Go On Drugs? 'Paddison Program' FAQ Opinion; ...

Kai--

•7 years ago

61 Replies

How long

People keep mentioning remission!!! Can you tell me about how long when diagnosed to gettin remission is average..just to know when I may have something to...

People keep mentioning remission!!! Can you tell me about how long when diagnose...

Hidden

•7 years ago

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Some Good News

Hi All - I just wanted to say that I am so excited. I am finally getting to the point of really being "me" again. I have a GP appointment on the 10th of...

Hi All - I just wanted to say that I am so excited. I am finally getting to the...

Hidden

•7 years ago

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THANK YOU!!!!!!!!!!!!!

STBERNHARD. Thank you so very much for suggesting the use of Shea Butter, in your recent post to Pitsy re;itchy shins. I bought some yesterday, applied at...

STBERNHARD. Thank you so very much for suggesting the use of Shea Butter, in you...

karools16

•7 years ago

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itchy shins...and anywhere else!!

Hello Pitsy. In your recent post, stbernhard replied and mentioned Shea Butter. I bought it yesterday, AND NO MORE ITCHING of shins, or anywhere else!...

Hello Pitsy. In your recent post, stbernhard replied and mentioned Shea Butter. ...

karools16

•7 years ago

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No i won't,but i feel like giving up.........

I got up this morning in so much pain and it hasn't eased at all. I have rung the pain clinic to tell them my infusion has failed. They are going to give me a...

I got up this morning in so much pain and it hasn't eased at all. I have rung t...

sylvi

•7 years ago

30 Replies

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All posts for March 2017

Methotrexate and spots

Liver results up again!!

From Wheelchair to Bikram Yoga (in 10 Months)

hydroxychloroquine

blood test negative for RA factor. Could I still have RA nonetheless?

EXPLAIN THE PAIN PLEASE!!!😏

NRAS Group Meetings Next Week

Beautiful walk...

"A Kitchen Fairy Tale" by Iida, How She Healed Herself with a Plant-Based Diet (according to 'Tribe Magazine')

Yeast infection and Ra

Benepali

Leg pain ice cold sensation

Apparently there is a new drug on the block!

Hand

Diarrhoea

Sprain or strain....

Has anyone given up their RA drugs and replaced with any alternatives?

Actemra issues

Wow it pays to stick to your guns

Another sleepless night.....

RA nurse

Enbrel injections .... Injecting less frequent

Enthesitis? I may finally be getting closer to the answer!

From MTX pills to MTX injections

Can I Avoid RA Drugs or Should I Go On Drugs? 'Paddison Program' FAQ Opinion; Also: Methotrexate Explanation & References

How long

Some Good News

THANK YOU!!!!!!!!!!!!!

itchy shins...and anywhere else!!

No i won't,but i feel like giving up.........

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