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new to RA and the effects of medication

I am newly diagnosed with seropositive RA and was on 10 mg of methotrexate. I also take Tramadol for pain and folic acid every day except the day I take the...

I am newly diagnosed with seropositive RA and was on 10 mg of methotrexate. I a...

grannym12

•7 years ago

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Total loss of feeling down right side

Hi all, For the last year or so i have been experiencing extreme pins and needles to the point were i loose all feeling and need to sit down because i cant...

Hi all, For the last year or so i have been experiencing extreme pins and needle...

phil_54

•7 years ago

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Introducing...

Hi all To those who don't know me, I am one of the admins on here. After I let people know I was going on maternity leave some of you asked if I would update...

Hi all To those who don't know me, I am one of the admins on here. After I let p...

Victoria-NRAS

Moderator•7 years ago

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Still no diagnose, getting desperate

Hi. Sorry for the long rant, but need to get this out and hope someone has some advise.In summer of 2015 I started to feel some joint pain in my feet. During...

Hi. Sorry for the long rant, but need to get this out and hope someone has some ...

Hidden

•7 years ago

25 Replies

Confirmation of Dismissal on permanent ill health level 3

Good Evening , Thank you for the lovely messages I have received . I enclose my Fife Council confirmation Letter regarding my ill health Dismissal at a...

Good Evening , Thank you for the lovely messages I have received . I enclose my ...

Kerrymacd

•7 years ago

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How far to your 'local' Rheumatology Department?

I'm interested in the distance we have to travel to get the help and resources to improve our health. I have a long way to go and have to go on the Stagecoach...

I'm interested in the distance we have to travel to get the help and resources t...

Hidden

•7 years ago

51 Replies

First Rheumy Nurse Appointment and MTX Start

Hi there, Just thought I'd post to all those who are new on this journey and a bit anxious. I had my first Rheumy nurse appointment yesterday and had no...

Hi there, Just thought I'd post to all those who are new on this journey and a ...

Birminghamowl

•7 years ago

18 Replies

I need advice

Hi guys just wondering I got an implant in my arm to stop me getting pregnant I have it in for a good while now and now Ive be getting symptoms like headaches,...

Hi guys just wondering I got an implant in my arm to stop me getting pregnant I ...

LeeanneFitz65

•7 years ago

3 Replies

newbie

I have severe COPD and have not found a support group in my area. I decided to turn here for some support

I have severe COPD and have not found a support group in my area. I decided to t...

Jonsey47

•7 years ago

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Don't wait for check up reminder

I expect most "experienced" RA sufferers will be aware but the so-called automatic recall for a check up doesn't generally work- certainly not in my area. I've...

I expect most "experienced" RA sufferers will be aware but the so-called automat...

fionam

•7 years ago

9 Replies

Erythromelalgia

Hi Everyone, I have been under the Rheumy for two years because of pain in my hands. Afer being diagnosed as sero negative inflammatory arthritis and spending...

Hi Everyone, I have been under the Rheumy for two years because of pain in my ha...

jlo211

•7 years ago

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Side effect??

Hi all, I've been on Hydroxychloroquine for 2 weeks seems to be going ok apart from heartburn. Is this a normal thing and will it go or should I see GP? Thanks...

Hi all, I've been on Hydroxychloroquine for 2 weeks seems to be going ok apart f...

Kibeth

•7 years ago

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Severe fatigue

Last few weeks i have been so tired, and cant seem to shake it off, i dont have the energy to set my mind to do anything, so my million and one hobbies are...

Last few weeks i have been so tired, and cant seem to shake it off, i dont have...

Hidden

•7 years ago

6 Replies

Fidget

I have rheumatoid arthritis And my whole body keeps fidgeting anyone else get this or got any advice thanks

I have rheumatoid arthritis And my whole body keeps fidgeting anyone else get th...

Babybaps44

•7 years ago

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Methotrexate pens

I have been using these for over a year with very little problem. But last three times I have got really bad bruises on both my thighs. It also bleeds which...

I have been using these for over a year with very little problem. But last three...

Cathy777

•7 years ago

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wish this pain would go away

sorry to vent on here but I know this is a safe place and none of my family are on here unlike other social media sites been trying to carry on and not worry...

sorry to vent on here but I know this is a safe place and none of my family are ...

lynz1983

•7 years ago

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NHS/consultants

I'm fully aware of the nhs & under pressure..I'm fully aware they work long hours..I fully appreciate their help..I understand the work they have to...

I'm fully aware of the nhs & under pressure..I'm fully aware they work long hour...

Hidden

•7 years ago

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Thank you all for replying to my question about Consultants letter

Well it seems its hit or miss if you get a copied in as well as your GP and I agree with what has been said I asked my GP for a the report for the...

Well it seems its hit or miss if you get a copied in as well as your GP and I a...

leechy27

•7 years ago

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Election Time Again

I know we shouldn't discuss politics but I am really so confused. I really don't know who to vote for. I am considering opting out completely which I have...

I know we shouldn't discuss politics but I am really so confused. I really don'...

Cathy777

•7 years ago

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Its Christmas 🎄☃🎄

I feel like a kid on Christmas Eve. I'm waiting for my first delivery of Humira and am very excited in anticipation of it making all the difference to my RD 🎁

I feel like a kid on Christmas Eve. I'm waiting for my first delivery of Humira ...

Jacey15

•7 years ago

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Newly diagnosed and scared of the triple treatment!

I've been diagnosed with RA, already had OA for 7 years. I'm 58, female, married and a farmer. I dare not start the triple treatment, I'm going to speak to a...

I've been diagnosed with RA, already had OA for 7 years. I'm 58, female, married...

Hidden

•7 years ago

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Left shoulder pain

Morning everyone ...has anyone else getting pain in there shoulders down to elbow. ..rhumatolgy sent me for an x ray but didn't show up anything exactly...

Morning everyone ...has anyone else getting pain in there shoulders down to elbo...

XsarnX

•7 years ago

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Pain pain go away and don't come back another day either.xxxxxxxxxx

I have had a terrible of late. Last week i dropped a breeze block on my toes. They were badly bruised and still are,they swollen and still sore a week later....

I have had a terrible of late. Last week i dropped a breeze block on my toes. Th...

sylvi

•7 years ago

12 Replies

Pain in the neck

Hi all. Hope the good weather continues and it will ease some of our aches & pains. What I'm asking is , I'm due to have a epidural injection in my neck next...

Hi all. Hope the good weather continues and it will ease some of our aches & pai...

car-p

•7 years ago

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Biologics on returning to UK

I currently live in France but am thinking about returning to the UK. Can anyone direct me to a web site that gives information (NICE or other) on how it is...

I currently live in France but am thinking about returning to the UK. Can anyon...

KayEP

•7 years ago

7 Replies

Late post MTX 3rd injections and increased dose

Well I increased my dose yesterday. Over all I've been a little busy to deal with my side effects tho I've still got them. The lack of appetite and nausea is...

Well I increased my dose yesterday. Over all I've been a little busy to deal wit...

Mrsrkendall

•7 years ago

10 Replies

Consultants letter

Thank you all for your replies . I really don't know why there is so much secret with consultants when sending there reports to your GP at the end of the day...

Thank you all for your replies . I really don't know why there is so much secret...

leechy27

•7 years ago

8 Replies

How does it know?

Just one of those random questions that popped into my head. Do some days it is both shoulders which are worse, sometimes it is both wrists, both hands, both...

Just one of those random questions that popped into my head. Do some days it is ...

TTCC

•7 years ago

5 Replies

New to Abatacept

Morning everyone, I am just about to start on Abatacept. So far nothing else has worked so fingers crossed for this one. Will be home injecting along with MTX...

Morning everyone, I am just about to start on Abatacept. So far nothing else has...

gillianf

•7 years ago

3 Replies

Clumsiness

Hi all..hope this morning finds you all as well as can be. Just a quick question. Is clumsiness part of RA? I don't mean due to pain ...I've no pain on my...

Hi all..hope this morning finds you all as well as can be. Just a quick question...

Shazz10

•7 years ago

26 Replies

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All posts for May 2017

new to RA and the effects of medication

Total loss of feeling down right side

Introducing...

Still no diagnose, getting desperate

Confirmation of Dismissal on permanent ill health level 3

How far to your 'local' Rheumatology Department?

First Rheumy Nurse Appointment and MTX Start

I need advice

newbie

Don't wait for check up reminder

Erythromelalgia

Side effect??

Severe fatigue

Fidget

Methotrexate pens

wish this pain would go away

NHS/consultants

Thank you all for replying to my question about Consultants letter

Election Time Again

Its Christmas 🎄☃🎄

Newly diagnosed and scared of the triple treatment!

Left shoulder pain

Pain pain go away and don't come back another day either.xxxxxxxxxx

Pain in the neck

Biologics on returning to UK

Late post MTX 3rd injections and increased dose

Consultants letter

How does it know?

New to Abatacept

Clumsiness

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