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Constant infections ...

So I'm feeling pretty fed up right with what seem like never ending infections. I've been trying to find the right biological for a while now and I've been on...

So I'm feeling pretty fed up right with what seem like never ending infections. ...

Rosie_rabbit

•7 years ago

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Benepali and tired

Hi all, I've had RA for 10yrs+ been on MTV, sulph, hydroxi for most of them and now been injecting benepali for about 11 weeks and within the for 2/52 felt...

Hi all, I've had RA for 10yrs+ been on MTV, sulph, hydroxi for most of them and ...

Shortcakee

•7 years ago

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What a day!!

Well this thing is jolly good! Lol woke up dizzy, sick, eyes hurting, light sensitivity, numb/tingly shoulder/arm/hand and generally unwell. Went to work but...

Well this thing is jolly good! Lol woke up dizzy, sick, eyes hurting, light sens...

Tara26186

•7 years ago

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Afraid might have to start biologics

HI! I take plaquenil, prednisone and sulfasalazine for RA. Was on MTX with bad side effects so was switched to sulfa. Rheumy said that if no segnificant chance...

HI! I take plaquenil, prednisone and sulfasalazine for RA. Was on MTX with bad s...

Yittiebn

•7 years ago

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Design Council and ARUK workshop on products for people with arthritis- May 20th in Loughborough

NRAS is pleased to let you know about this opportunity to use your experience to influence the design and be the first to try new products for people with...

NRAS is pleased to let you know about this opportunity to use your experience to...

Clare-NRAS

Partner•7 years ago

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Jaw

Any tips on what to do when you get a 'flare' in your jaw? I'm a singer/choral conductor so it's not all that helpful!! Thanks

Any tips on what to do when you get a 'flare' in your jaw? I'm a singer/choral c...

Elmo333

•7 years ago

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Sulphasalazine only 3tablets taken

Had gastric and hiatus hernia problems which resulted in me losing a great deal of weight. On lameprozole daily plus benepali cannot take methotrexate. Started...

Had gastric and hiatus hernia problems which resulted in me losing a great deal ...

28maggie11

•7 years ago

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What a week i have had...........

Went to the drs yesterday just to make sure i hadn't broken my toes and he confirmed they are not broken,just had a right bashing. Went to the dentist before...

Went to the drs yesterday just to make sure i hadn't broken my toes and he confi...

sylvi

•7 years ago

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Tough time on methotrexate

Hi everyone Have now been on MTX tablets 4 weeks and am now up on top dose 25mg. Took it last night and have felt absolutely dreadful today. Giant headache...

Hi everyone Have now been on MTX tablets 4 weeks and am now up on top dose 25mg....

BlightyFiveStar

•7 years ago

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Midweek update

I don't normally post midweek for those following my mtx updates. This is more about my Uveitis in general. I've been on Pred drops now for almost 6months....

I don't normally post midweek for those following my mtx updates. This is more a...

Mrsrkendall

•7 years ago

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MRI on back

Had my MRI on my back today, not the nicest of experiences but at least it's done and only took 20mins instead of the 45 I'd been told! Some of you might have...

Had my MRI on my back today, not the nicest of experiences but at least it's don...

Rachfaul

•7 years ago

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Help a journalist graduate with a dissertation on biosimilars

NRAS is pleased to share this post on behalf of this graduate. If you can help her she'd like to hear from you. Hi there, I'm a graduate journalism student in...

NRAS is pleased to share this post on behalf of this graduate. If you can help h...

Clare-NRAS

Partner•7 years ago

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Just this...

I feel like I have just given birth, strapped baby to my back, and then hiked up Scafell Pike in a snow storm whilst dragging a horse ! Tired!!!!

I feel like I have just given birth, strapped baby to my back, and then hiked up...

Nettac

•7 years ago

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Occupational Health meeting- what should I expect and what do I need to take?

Hi peeps 😎 A lovely sunny day here in the South East of England. I have finally had a phone call from occupational health about going to an appointment. I've...

Hi peeps 😎 A lovely sunny day here in the South East of England. I have finally...

Moomin8

•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 15th May 2017 Swansea...

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

Kim-NRAS

NRAS•7 years ago

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Mtx

Hi all I hope wherever you are in the world that the sun is shining for you today ☀️☀️ Just updating in my mtx use. I had to stop for a week whilst bloods were...

Hi all I hope wherever you are in the world that the sun is shining for you toda...

Shazz10

•7 years ago

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Blue/purple joints during flare up!

Hi All Just wondering if this is normal. When I get flare up in fingers/knuckles have noticed that particular area where flare up it goes a bluey/purpley...

Hi All Just wondering if this is normal. When I get flare up in fingers/knuckle...

Tara26186

•7 years ago

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Well i have gone and done it now,think i might have broken two toes....

Well i had a lovely week away up north even though i was in a lot of pain with my back. It make a lovely time hard work. Now to yesterday. I was pottering in...

Well i had a lovely week away up north even though i was in a lot of pain with m...

sylvi

•7 years ago

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Pain following intramuscular steroid injection.

Hi Everyone, I had a steroid shot ( in my bottom!) today and it's throbbing with pain. I had one a few months ago but realise now I was using a transdermal...

Hi Everyone, I had a steroid shot ( in my bottom!) today and it's throbbing with...

Entero

•7 years ago

14 Replies

RA AND LOW MAGNESIUM?

Hi! does having low magnesium have to do with RA or RA meds? I take: prednisone plaquenil sulfa

Hi! does having low magnesium have to do with RA or RA meds? I take: prednisone...

Yittiebn

•7 years ago

19 Replies

Need this as a badge?!

Although actually all these pictures could apply to NRAS members. It came from a website/Facebook page called Living with an Invisible Illness. Thought I ought...

Although actually all these pictures could apply to NRAS members. It came from a...

Bookworm55

•7 years ago

11 Replies

Sulfasaline causing problems ?

Hi i have recently been diagnosed with RA and been given Sulfasaline. Was ok on 1000mg twice a day., Have now gone up to 1500mg. Twice daily and now have...

Hi i have recently been diagnosed with RA and been given Sulfasaline. Was ok on ...

Paulee

•7 years ago

11 Replies

New to this

Hello all, I have just had my 1st injection of methotrexate. Can anyone tell me how long the side effects last please

Hello all, I have just had my 1st injection of methotrexate. Can anyone tell m...

Liz1962

•7 years ago

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Goodbye Andy.....sad to see you go

NRAS has decided to exclude Andy from the forum. As I have understood, putting it simply, too much posting on the Paddisson diet which has of some reason,...

NRAS has decided to exclude Andy from the forum. As I have understood, putting ...

Simba1992

•7 years ago

35 Replies

Spend & Donate

TO ALL YOU ONLINE SHOPPERS As you may have seen im running the london marathon 2018 for NRAS. Please click on this link to help donate.If your planning on...

TO ALL YOU ONLINE SHOPPERS As you may have seen im running the london marathon 2...

Hidden

•7 years ago

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Ra sufferer

I would like to know if anyone on ldn were you also taking prednisolone and did you go off prednisolone and your experience

I would like to know if anyone on ldn were you also taking prednisolone and did ...

Rocky07

•7 years ago

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Please help my MTX has been stopped !!!!!!

Methotrexate stopped owing to liver results raised again!! Can any one advise ? What happens if you cannot take MTX anymore? I'm so worried I understand I...

Methotrexate stopped owing to liver results raised again!! Can any one advise ? ...

Doughnut61

•7 years ago

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Diet

Well I have been doing well on my diet versus RA for a while but this week have really struggled with pain, swelling and carpal tightness. So analysed the hell...

Well I have been doing well on my diet versus RA for a while but this week have ...

glenb

•7 years ago

11 Replies

Ill health retirement NHS

Morning everyone, Just wondered if anyone has any advice on the above please. I have been off sick since the end of Jan, last year had 3 months off too. My...

Morning everyone, Just wondered if anyone has any advice on the above please. I ...

moomie

•7 years ago

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SERONEGATIVE AND DMARDS...DO THEY WORK?

I was diagnosed almost a year ago and have been on plaquinel, sulphasalazine and mtx since. In the big scheme of things I have gotten off fairly lightly with...

I was diagnosed almost a year ago and have been on plaquinel, sulphasalazine and...

janitae

•7 years ago

8 Replies

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All posts for May 2017

Constant infections ...

Benepali and tired

What a day!!

Afraid might have to start biologics

Design Council and ARUK workshop on products for people with arthritis- May 20th in Loughborough

Jaw

Sulphasalazine only 3tablets taken

What a week i have had...........

Tough time on methotrexate

Midweek update

MRI on back

Help a journalist graduate with a dissertation on biosimilars

Just this...

Occupational Health meeting- what should I expect and what do I need to take?

NRAS Group Meetings Next Week

Mtx

Blue/purple joints during flare up!

Well i have gone and done it now,think i might have broken two toes....

Pain following intramuscular steroid injection.

RA AND LOW MAGNESIUM?

Need this as a badge?!

Sulfasaline causing problems ?

New to this

Goodbye Andy.....sad to see you go

Spend & Donate

Ra sufferer

Please help my MTX has been stopped !!!!!!

Diet

Ill health retirement NHS

SERONEGATIVE AND DMARDS...DO THEY WORK?

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