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First appointment with rheumatolog

well seen my rheumatoid docter ( eventually), I explained the swelling and pain on both sides of all my joints and difficulty walking upstairs, he checked my...

well seen my rheumatoid docter ( eventually), I explained the swelling and pain ...

lou2891

•7 years ago

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Active disease but no treatment as I don't qualify for biologics. Have to wait for damage!

So I saw the consultant today. I was diagnosed 7 months ago but have been unable to tolerate four dmards. Hydroxycholquinine. Methotrexate, sulfasalizine and...

So I saw the consultant today. I was diagnosed 7 months ago but have been unable...

Gretchy

•7 years ago

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Advice on rheumatologist

Good Morning, I was diagnosed with severe RA in December 2015, I have been seeing a rheumatologist and I am wondering if what he doing or not doing is normal....

Good Morning, I was diagnosed with severe RA in December 2015, I have been seein...

lovekittys

•7 years ago

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Hand & Wrist pain continuing 8 months after surgery

Hi, about 8 months ago I punched a wall, as a result I broke my knuckles and dislocated the 4th and 5th metacarpals, I left it for about a week thinking it...

Hi, about 8 months ago I punched a wall, as a result I broke my knuckles and dis...

Jamil1996

•7 years ago

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Tocizumab

Is it okay to have weekly injections when you have a cold that has got onto your chest. I haven'the seen the doctor as I want to wait and see how I feel next...

Is it okay to have weekly injections when you have a cold that has got onto your...

Angels-delight

•7 years ago

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Just wondering

The first time I went on humira it was a shot every other week that dint last long only 6 weeks I was swelling up in my hands after the 6 weeks my ra...

The first time I went on humira it was a shot every other week that dint last...

Hurtalot

•7 years ago

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infliximab or etanercept users required to participate in online survey

Dear Infliximab/Etanercept user, If you have filled out the survey, please accept our thanks as no further involvement is required. If you have not had a...

Dear Infliximab/Etanercept user, If you have filled out the survey, please accep...

Clare-NRAS

Partner•7 years ago

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Just looked at blood tests starting 2014

Interestingly lots of out of whack bloods tests. 2014 my lymphocytes were out. According to test results doc was supposed to call regarding this! I never got a...

Interestingly lots of out of whack bloods tests. 2014 my lymphocytes were out. A...

Nettac

•7 years ago

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CO-PROXAMOL ALIENATION AND POWERLESSNESS OF THE INDIVIDUAL (Kafkaesque)

My quest for answers regarding Co-proxamol began in June 2008 under a Labour administration and unfortunately nothing has changed with this government. There...

My quest for answers regarding Co-proxamol began in June 2008 under a Labour adm...

Whowillgiveastuff

•7 years ago

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Any one experience this

Rash on hands. Sorry upside down! Had it for ages on both hands.

Nettac

•7 years ago

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Numb hands

Dotty55 Hi can any body help I keep waking up with numb hands sometimes one or both I sleep on my back I don't sleep on my side as it gets too painful with...

Dotty55 Hi can any body help I keep waking up with numb hands sometimes one or ...

Dotty55

•7 years ago

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Oops took my Folic Acid on same day as Methotrexate 😬 Is it a big deal?

I foolishly tool my folic acid tab and just realised it's the day I take my mtx... Does anyone know if it's okay to still take mtx ? I am going to all my...

I foolishly tool my folic acid tab and just realised it's the day I take my mtx....

Hessie5

•7 years ago

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NEGATIVE RF AND CPP

Hi! Was diagnosed with RA close to a year ago. Inflamation constant highs: CRP=27.90 last BT. Rheumy hasme on Plaquenil, Salazopyrin,Prednisone. (stopped MTX...

Hi! Was diagnosed with RA close to a year ago. Inflamation constant highs: CRP=2...

Yittiebn

•7 years ago

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Just wondering

It's been 14 months so far with the ra and just when I think that we have the right meds they stop just after 3 months. When will this stop.

It's been 14 months so far with the ra and just when I think that we have the ...

Hurtalot

•7 years ago

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Throb throb throb

Everything hurts! I have no obvious swelling but it's all proper throbbing. Saw rheumatologist Monday who stopped Mtx as not agreeing but advised I stay on...

Everything hurts! I have no obvious swelling but it's all proper throbbing. Saw...

Amhoarten

•7 years ago

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Help I have to stop MTX and I'm scared

Hello you lovely people. I have been told to stop MTX for three weeks as my liver results have tripled. I'm so scared. I asked what happens next? Rheumatoid...

Hello you lovely people. I have been told to stop MTX for three weeks as my live...

Doughnut61

•7 years ago

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Restless legs syndrome - Channel 5 tonight

Just looking through the channels and noticed a documentary on tonight (Tuesday 4th) about restless leg syndrome. Looks a good watch at 10pm. I get that...

Just looking through the channels and noticed a documentary on tonight (Tuesday ...

Moomin8

•7 years ago

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Sulfasalazine out and Leflunomide is in...

Just back from rheumatology, too many side effects from sulfa so now I'm keeping methotrexate and the steroids are going back up and adding Leflunomide to...

Just back from rheumatology, too many side effects from sulfa so now I'm keep...

marie66

•7 years ago

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Rash

Hiya I have a red rash on my shin it's warm to touch and I just feel itchy all over. Any ideas please

Hiya I have a red rash on my shin it's warm to touch and I just feel itchy all o...

jaqi1

•7 years ago

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Warm welcome, Hopeyj19!

. Warm welcome, Hopeyj19! . Warm welcome, Hopeyj19! 🌺 🌞 Well done on finding a process that's working well for you. 👏 👏 👍 . [Please 🙏,...

. Warm welcome, Hopeyj19! . Warm welcome, Hopeyj19! 🌺 🌞 Well done on findin...

Kai--

•7 years ago

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Retuximab and the sun ☀

I have recently had my first infusion session back in November, but Sunday I was out in the beautiful sunshine and the next morning found that I had a slight...

I have recently had my first infusion session back in November, but Sunday I was...

Nikki_cody

•7 years ago

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LDN

I have just found out that there is a place in London, rather than Glasgow to get LDN. If anyone is interested I will let you know where.

I have just found out that there is a place in London, rather than Glasgow to ge...

Ruffles13

•7 years ago

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Failed on 4 Dmards - consultant this week what are the options?

Hi I've failed on 4 dmards so far. I've tried various forms of methotrexate, sulfasalizine, hydroxycholquinine and the last one was leflunomide. I've had...

Hi I've failed on 4 dmards so far. I've tried various forms of methotrexate, sul...

Gretchy

•7 years ago

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Sleeping positions during flare

It's daft o'clock and I can't get to sleep for the pain in my hands, wrists and feet. It's mainly my wrists, I can't find a comfy position. I only sleep on my...

It's daft o'clock and I can't get to sleep for the pain in my hands, wrists and ...

bernese1225

•7 years ago

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MY RA

Hi my name is Hope . I'm 52 was diagnosed with RA Aug , 2016 . I have the Paddison program and have to say it truly is remarkable . When I was diagnosed...

Hi my name is Hope . I'm 52 was diagnosed with RA Aug , 2016 . I have the Paddis...

Hopeyj19

•7 years ago

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More sore.......

Trying to write a report that is due in tomorrow for work. Not sure if I'm flaring or not but ave been particularly sore everywhere and lacking in energy over...

Trying to write a report that is due in tomorrow for work. Not sure if I'm flari...

Eiram50

•7 years ago

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Injection

Hi there I have had to come off methotrexate because of high liver function went to see my consultant today and she said about trying same injection the only...

Hi there I have had to come off methotrexate because of high liver function went...

Mcdive40

•7 years ago

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Smiles behind the pain.

I do my best to make people 😃..I do my best to hide the pain..I constantly wish this wasn't me.but wouldn't wish on anyone..I wish I had a magic wand to make...

I do my best to make people 😃..I do my best to hide the pain..I constantly wish...

Hidden

•7 years ago

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Cont'd

Omg! Sorry - swollen fingers!! My question is- does anyone else feel guilt re benefits? Not working? Some days/ hours I could. Then I couldn't... Can't even...

Omg! Sorry - swollen fingers!! My question is- does anyone else feel guilt re b...

LizzieR

•7 years ago

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Anyone not working cont'd

Sorry, pressed post too soon... My condition changes so much- from hour to hour never mind day to day. Sometimes Ivan

Sorry, pressed post too soon... My condition changes so much- from hour to hour ...

LizzieR

•7 years ago

1 Reply

Posts - NRAS | HealthUnlocked

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All posts for April 2017

First appointment with rheumatolog

Active disease but no treatment as I don't qualify for biologics. Have to wait for damage!

Advice on rheumatologist

Hand & Wrist pain continuing 8 months after surgery

Tocizumab

Just wondering

infliximab or etanercept users required to participate in online survey

Just looked at blood tests starting 2014

CO-PROXAMOL ALIENATION AND POWERLESSNESS OF THE INDIVIDUAL (Kafkaesque)

Any one experience this

Numb hands

Oops took my Folic Acid on same day as Methotrexate 😬 Is it a big deal?

NEGATIVE RF AND CPP

Just wondering

Throb throb throb

Help I have to stop MTX and I'm scared

Restless legs syndrome - Channel 5 tonight

Sulfasalazine out and Leflunomide is in...

Rash

Warm welcome, Hopeyj19!

Retuximab and the sun ☀

LDN

Failed on 4 Dmards - consultant this week what are the options?

Sleeping positions during flare

MY RA

More sore.......

Injection

Smiles behind the pain.

Cont'd

Anyone not working cont'd

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