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Healing Power of Resilience, Optimism, & Hope: Moving Forward from Trauma, PTSD, Physical & Psychological Abuse & Illness — Dave Pelzer

. Healing Power of Resilience, Optimism, & Hope: Moving Forward from Trauma, PTSD, Physical & Psychological Abuse & Illness — Dave Pelzer . Dave...

. Healing Power of Resilience, Optimism, & Hope: Moving Forward from Trauma, PTS...

Kai--

•7 years ago

41 Replies

Painkillers and what they do

I went to see a brain dr, he didn't do any tests on my head and didn't look up my Dementia scans, he tested my reflexes and they were ok and then says it's...

I went to see a brain dr, he didn't do any tests on my head and didn't look up m...

Philip

•7 years ago

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Injectable methotrexate versus oral

Does the injectable methotrexate work better then oral ??? Hope so as I started it today

Does the injectable methotrexate work better then oral ??? Hope so as I started ...

Laineymacd

•7 years ago

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Gluten ,Dairy free diet to help inflammation???

Has anyone tried a gluten free, dairy free diet for their R/A? My chiropractor wants me to try it for my inflammation. I'm just uncertain about it.

Has anyone tried a gluten free, dairy free diet for their R/A? My chiropractor ...

Laineymacd

•7 years ago

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PsA Intramuscular steroid injections Part 2

So - two and a bit weeks on, and I'm boiling mad! I realised that the pain I was experiencing was different from PsA, and called the GP out. He diagnosed...

So - two and a bit weeks on, and I'm boiling mad! I realised that the pain I was...

Soreknees2016

•7 years ago

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Waiting so long for rituximab

I'm still trying to find out from anybody how long Rituximab takes to work. I've been waitingg since February the 14th, I've had two infusions already without...

I'm still trying to find out from anybody how long Rituximab takes to work. I've...

Ritaalice13

•7 years ago

6 Replies

Anyone got any top tips for making your inflammation worse?

I can't believe I'm having to ask this but has anyone got any top tips for making inflammation worse? I am allergic to the dmards the hospital can prescribe...

I can't believe I'm having to ask this but has anyone got any top tips for makin...

Xanxan

•7 years ago

10 Replies

Compression gloves???

Good morning folks.....Hope the sunshine is helping you all. I am waiting to start on Enbrel but because of planned eye operation, my wait will be even longer....

Good morning folks.....Hope the sunshine is helping you all. I am waiting to sta...

Californiadreamer

•7 years ago

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Anaemia

Hi am in a position of not knowing what to do I have ongoing anaemia which is probably being caused by the RA and am taking iron liquid every day my go wants...

Hi am in a position of not knowing what to do I have ongoing anaemia which is pr...

14penny

•7 years ago

16 Replies

What are you reading?📚

I was just replying to a member on here and it got me thinking: what are you all reading? What would you recommend? I'm just coming to the end of a brilliant...

I was just replying to a member on here and it got me thinking: what are you all...

Moomin8

•7 years ago

8 Replies

It's a misty day out there but the garden is looking tidy again!

Morning peeps😁 What a gorgeous sunny day it was yesterday 😎I actually managed some gardening for the first time in over a year; it was so lovely to get back...

Morning peeps😁 What a gorgeous sunny day it was yesterday 😎I actually managed ...

Moomin8

•7 years ago

13 Replies

Anyone read RESTORE?

Book written by Indian nutritional therapist who claims to have alleviated her own RA symptoms by diet alone. Wondering if anyone has read it and followed the...

Book written by Indian nutritional therapist who claims to have alleviated her o...

Allije

•7 years ago

1 Reply

Stiff or pain?

My rheumy keeps asking me how long I am stiff for when I get up but I don't get stiff but do have pain - are they the same thing?

My rheumy keeps asking me how long I am stiff for when I get up but I don't get ...

Dozza

•7 years ago

14 Replies

RA and Lupus

Hi all A quick question. I've had aggressive RA since 2013 and this week have been diagnosed with Lupus and I'm telly struggling with it all. Should I inform...

Hi all A quick question. I've had aggressive RA since 2013 and this week have be...

trish1957

•7 years ago

11 Replies

UPDATE - WORK ATTENDANCE

Hi everyone. I thought I would just update you re the appeal I'm going through. I managed to speak to the manager who will be holding the appeal meeting and...

Hi everyone. I thought I would just update you re the appeal I'm going through. ...

Happygranny1958

•7 years ago

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Back from attendance meeting

Hi got back from my meeting 14.15pm When I got there they said they wanted to sort out amendments for work the manager read out all that the occy health had...

Hi got back from my meeting 14.15pm When I got there they said they wanted to s...

Dotty55

•7 years ago

2 Replies

New drug in my mix, Etanercept!

Hi Everyone - just wanted to provide an update re my meds and where I am since prognosis Nov 16. Also to gain feedback on Etanercept (injections) I would love...

Hi Everyone - just wanted to provide an update re my meds and where I am since ...

Hessie5

•7 years ago

8 Replies

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 10th April 2017 Great...

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

Kim-NRAS

NRAS•7 years ago

2 Replies

Stomach pain, steroids and methotrexate

Hello everyone First I am very grateful for having a place to get info on my questions and thank you for answering and being human and supportive. I was...

Hello everyone First I am very grateful for having a place to get info on my que...

BlightyFiveStar

•7 years ago

3 Replies

Attendance meeting

Dotty55 Hi the date has come i have my attendance meeting at 1pm my union rep is picking me up because I live in Buxton and the meeting is in...

Dotty55 Hi the date has come i have my attendance meeting at 1pm my union rep is...

Dotty55

•7 years ago

5 Replies

RA and my hearing

So I went to audiology after some tests were done a few weeks ago. I know my hearing has deteriorated but as an avid live music fan ( even tho I religiously...

So I went to audiology after some tests were done a few weeks ago. I know my he...

allanah

•7 years ago

12 Replies

Question for you all.

I have Severe OA, my question is: What is your opinions of the use of copper braclets, do you think they genuinely work? The reason I ask is, I've been...

I have Severe OA, my question is: What is your opinions of the use of copper bra...

Hidden

•7 years ago

34 Replies

Hand flare up

Hi all hope your all having a good day with your RA. For about a year now I been suffering from flare ups in my right hand normally only lasting a couple of...

Hi all hope your all having a good day with your RA. For about a year now I been...

lynz1983

•7 years ago

9 Replies

Exauhsted

Well folks morning, today is the first day I've wandered downstairs since Tuesday after being bedridden with complete exhaustion and also severe pain around...

Well folks morning, today is the first day I've wandered downstairs since Tuesda...

popsmith1874

•7 years ago

12 Replies

Check this out...moderate drinking whilst taking Methotrexate does not risk liver

http://www.arthritisresearchuk.org/news/general-news/2017/march/moderate-drinking-does-not-risk-liver-damage-for-methotrexate-users.aspx

http://www.arthritisresearchuk.org/news/general-news/2017/march/moderate-drinkin...

cag1

•7 years ago

22 Replies

Can someone help with tips for the tiredness and fatigue please?

Hi All Recently been diagnosed with RA with very high positive CCP test. Am 31 so has took me by surprise a bit. I'm on two types of medications...

Hi All Recently been diagnosed with RA with very high positive CCP test. Am 31 s...

Tara26186

•7 years ago

32 Replies

Useful article on diet

Hi all We recently came across a general article on diet and RA, which we thought might be of interest to you. As I mentioned in a recent post, our main...

Hi all We recently came across a general article on diet and RA, which we though...

Victoria-NRAS

Moderator•7 years ago

10 Replies

Methotrexate pen injections

Hi all. Couple of quick questions...OH has received his methotrexate pens today. The nurses told him someone would come and show him how to do them, but...

Hi all. Couple of quick questions...OH has received his methotrexate pens today....

Chickenkeeper2015

•7 years ago

12 Replies

How long does Rituximab take to eork

I would like to know how long Rituximab takes to work. I had my second infushion on the 4 th February just gone and still haven't felt any benefit in extreme...

I would like to know how long Rituximab takes to work. I had my second infushion...

Ritaalice13

•7 years ago

7 Replies

Contacts in my upcoming absence

Hi all Those of you who have used this forum for a number of years may well have had contact with me, either replying to your posts in my role within our...

Hi all Those of you who have used this forum for a number of years may well ha...

Victoria-NRAS

Moderator•7 years ago

14 Replies

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All posts for April 2017

Healing Power of Resilience, Optimism, & Hope: Moving Forward from Trauma, PTSD, Physical & Psychological Abuse & Illness — Dave Pelzer

Painkillers and what they do

Injectable methotrexate versus oral

Gluten ,Dairy free diet to help inflammation???

PsA Intramuscular steroid injections Part 2

Waiting so long for rituximab

Anyone got any top tips for making your inflammation worse?

Compression gloves???

Anaemia

What are you reading?📚

It's a misty day out there but the garden is looking tidy again!

Anyone read RESTORE?

Stiff or pain?

RA and Lupus

UPDATE - WORK ATTENDANCE

Back from attendance meeting

New drug in my mix, Etanercept!

NRAS Group Meetings Next Week

Stomach pain, steroids and methotrexate

Attendance meeting

RA and my hearing

Question for you all.

Hand flare up

Exauhsted

Check this out...moderate drinking whilst taking Methotrexate does not risk liver

Can someone help with tips for the tiredness and fatigue please?

Useful article on diet

Methotrexate pen injections

How long does Rituximab take to eork

Contacts in my upcoming absence

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