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Confirmed RA diagnosis - mixed emotions!!!

Hi all, thank you again for all your helpful advice in prepping for my first rheumatology appointment with consultant - who I'm releaved to say was excellent....

Hi all, thank you again for all your helpful advice in prepping for my first rhe...

Julied24

•7 years ago

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Foot problems

It has been a long time since I kept up here but I have a problem now and need some advice. Out of the blue, about 2 months ago-my left toes started to tingle...

It has been a long time since I kept up here but I have a problem now and need s...

Tinwoman2

•7 years ago

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Not Fair 😕

My RA is out to get me, my MS is behaving, I've a few days off work but my hands and feet are really bothering me. One day it will all work well at the same...

My RA is out to get me, my MS is behaving, I've a few days off work but my hands...

phil76

•7 years ago

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Folate ?

Is anyone taking Solgar Folate in place of Folic Acid. I have a flagged low MCHC mean corpuscle haemoglobin conc. Have been researching and found that Folate...

Is anyone taking Solgar Folate in place of Folic Acid. I have a flagged low MCH...

SALI

•7 years ago

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NRAS Event in Leeds Saturday 13th May

Dear All NRAS are pleased to announce we are hosting a ONE OFF, FREE event taking place on Saturday 13th May 2017 - there are limited spaces available,...

Dear All NRAS are pleased to announce we are hosting a ONE OFF, FREE event taki...

Kim-NRAS

NRAS•7 years ago

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Feeling guilty !

I find myself doing a minimum amount of chores or tasks daily, wether I feel like it or not. Then there is my mother in law. She has told my daughter that I...

I find myself doing a minimum amount of chores or tasks daily, wether I feel lik...

Damaged

•7 years ago

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Stopped taking Mtx

I'm off Mtx now for three weeks. Are there side effects like dizziness?

Boranrice

•7 years ago

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Help for hubby!!

Hi all Been a while since I've been on here, last time was when hubby was newly diagnosed with RA and fibromyalgia. Well we've had one major change...we'll...

Hi all Been a while since I've been on here, last time was when hubby was newly ...

michb90

•7 years ago

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Tattoo

Hi all I am having my first tattoo on Saturday. I have RA. Has anyone else had a tattoo while on methotrexate. Am I taking a risk?

Hi all I am having my first tattoo on Saturday. I have RA. Has anyone else had a...

Barfox

•7 years ago

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Quinoa, Buckwheat, Sweet Potatoes, Leafy Greens, . . . 'Baseline Phase' of PP Diet Fulfills Nutritional Requirements (Diverse & Complete)

. Quinoa, Buckwheat, Sweet Potatoes, Leafy Greens, . . . 'Baseline Phase' of PP Diet Fulfills Nutritional Requirements (Diverse & Complete): Robyn Chuter,...

. Quinoa, Buckwheat, Sweet Potatoes, Leafy Greens, . . . 'Baseline Phase' of PP...

Kai--

•7 years ago

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New hip working...now for a new knee :)

I go to have knee replacement on 4th May just 8 weeks since my total hip replacement. One day I hope to be able to go for a walk! Meantime I am still waiting...

I go to have knee replacement on 4th May just 8 weeks since my total hip replace...

susyj

•7 years ago

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Five Holding and One New One to Go

Hi All - Short post today. I debated with myself on posting this here, because I don't want anyone to think I am bragging. I am just excited. So if you don't...

Hi All - Short post today. I debated with myself on posting this here, because ...

Hidden

•7 years ago

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Feeling abandoned and pretty low

So saw the consultant last week and because I can't tolerate any of the dmards but don't qualify for biologics I am now being left to my own devices with no...

So saw the consultant last week and because I can't tolerate any of the dmards b...

Xanxan

•7 years ago

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BUNIONETTE (TAILOR BUNION)

When I lived in the states I found I had a bunionette which is on the right side of the foot and 1/2 inch below little toe. The podiatrist removed it in his...

When I lived in the states I found I had a bunionette which is on the right side...

Hidden

•7 years ago

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ra sufferer

hi everyone its been awhile hope everyone is well I would like some advice I have spoken about a drug called low dose naltrexone which I have done a lot of...

hi everyone its been awhile hope everyone is well I would like some advice I hav...

Rocky07

•7 years ago

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Review with nurse at 4 months

On the 19th OH has an appointment with one of the is rheumatology nurses to review how things are going. We were told we needed to give the methotrexate 12...

On the 19th OH has an appointment with one of the is rheumatology nurses to revi...

Chickenkeeper2015

•7 years ago

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Question about Sulfasalazine

Hi there, I have rheumatoid arthritis and have been very painful the last few weeks. Before I start to take the Sulfasalazine suggested by my doctor I would...

Hi there, I have rheumatoid arthritis and have been very painful the last few we...

reuma

•7 years ago

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So surgery...

It seems that after about 4 years I'll need to fuse my ankle. Unfortunately the subtler joint fusion I received in August didn't fuse all the way and the...

It seems that after about 4 years I'll need to fuse my ankle. Unfortunately the ...

allard4life

•7 years ago

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Was PsA now undifferentiated!

I've had everything from 'it's all in your head' to maybe vasculitis, RA, blah blah blah...and then PsA. Just read a letter from rheumatologist I saw her last...

I've had everything from 'it's all in your head' to maybe vasculitis, RA, blah b...

Nettac

•7 years ago

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We are all different

My mobility has been significantly compromised by AS / RA. This has been mainly due to erosion in hips and knees. As most of you know, these were replaced ....

My mobility has been significantly compromised by AS / RA. This has been mainly ...

Eiram50

•7 years ago

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Go appointment

Well folks as you know I've been in bed since last Tuesday and nearly landed in Hospital 2 due to breathing problems, he thinks I've got an infection and has...

Well folks as you know I've been in bed since last Tuesday and nearly landed in ...

popsmith1874

•7 years ago

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ileostomy and knee pain-no dmards

I had an ileostomy in February with a temporary colostomy bag. I am off all RA meds because they suppress the immune system and I am healing. Problem is I am...

I had an ileostomy in February with a temporary colostomy bag. I am off all RA m...

mickeysmom34472

•7 years ago

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Joint pain triggered by sun?

Is the sun a common trigger to make joint pain worse which then continues days after?

Is the sun a common trigger to make joint pain worse which then continues days a...

Poppyfields65

•7 years ago

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Back in the bike

Well as promised a little update Today I cycled 13 miles and I'm feeling exhausted but good Considering my bike was put into hibernation last year due to my...

Well as promised a little update Today I cycled 13 miles and I'm feeling exhau...

Fifi2

•7 years ago

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de-quervains and sjogrens?

Hi there, just a query if there is a connection. For several months i have had swelling in my forearm along from base of my thumb, i get pain at times in my...

Hi there, just a query if there is a connection. For several months i have had s...

weathervane

•7 years ago

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PIP received my letter yesterday

I have been turned down for any PIP I want to appeal and will see CAB this week and seek their advice. I'm quite upset as they have made this decision on one...

I have been turned down for any PIP I want to appeal and will see CAB this week ...

Matilda_1922

•7 years ago

12 Replies

Growing concerns

I have belonged to this forum for about 4 weeks and my concerns are increasing daily because I don't understand what the termology is on here and how do I know...

I have belonged to this forum for about 4 weeks and my concerns are increasing d...

Dozza

•7 years ago

20 Replies

Teeth and meds

Hi, I have Psoriatic Arthritis in all joints including jaw. I'm taking methotrexate and enbrel. My teeth are cracking. I had one out last week and another...

Hi, I have Psoriatic Arthritis in all joints including jaw. I'm taking methotrex...

LizzieR

•7 years ago

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Waiting for a diagnosis

Hi, I've been unwell now for 10 weeks with what appears to be quite severe RA. It came on really suddenly on a weekend away, initially with really painful,...

Hi, I've been unwell now for 10 weeks with what appears to be quite severe RA. I...

Julied24

•7 years ago

24 Replies

Posts - NRAS | HealthUnlocked

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All posts for April 2017

Confirmed RA diagnosis - mixed emotions!!!

Foot problems

Not Fair 😕

Folate ?

NRAS Event in Leeds Saturday 13th May

Feeling guilty !

Stopped taking Mtx

Help for hubby!!

Tattoo

Quinoa, Buckwheat, Sweet Potatoes, Leafy Greens, . . . 'Baseline Phase' of PP Diet Fulfills Nutritional Requirements (Diverse & Complete)

New hip working...now for a new knee :)

Five Holding and One New One to Go

Feeling abandoned and pretty low

BUNIONETTE (TAILOR BUNION)

ra sufferer

Review with nurse at 4 months

Question about Sulfasalazine

So surgery...

Was PsA now undifferentiated!

We are all different

Go appointment

ileostomy and knee pain-no dmards

Joint pain triggered by sun?

Back in the bike

de-quervains and sjogrens?

More questions than answers......!

PIP received my letter yesterday

Growing concerns

Teeth and meds

Waiting for a diagnosis

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