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frustrating physio appt, how do you get your voice heard?

This week I went to my second physio appt for my current knee flare up. On my first visit, 3 weeks ago, it was at its worst which I was relieved about, as...

This week I went to my second physio appt for my current knee flare up. On my fi...

kirstycakes

•7 years ago

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NRAS Group Meeting Next Week

Dear All Just one NRAS Group meeting next week, please see details below: NRAS Group Meeting— Week Commencing 26th June 2017 Greater Glasgow &...

Dear All Just one NRAS Group meeting next week, please see details below: NRAS...

Kim-NRAS

NRAS•7 years ago

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Any fellow beaders/crafters able to go back to their passion after good meds?

Only a couple of months ago one of my favourite things to do was make beaded jewellery. Now that's impossible due to my arthritic wrists and I'm trying not to...

Only a couple of months ago one of my favourite things to do was make beaded jew...

FatJoints

•7 years ago

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Living With RA

Hi All, My name is Liam, i am 26 years old and have been living with RA now for 3 years. Why have i joined this forum? Well i don't know anybody in my circle...

Hi All, My name is Liam, i am 26 years old and have been living with RA now for ...

lkbtunechi

•7 years ago

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Rituximab and ibd

Hi I have had RA for 17 years and mostly controlled with drugs, has anybody had any problems after rituximab with bowel problems?? I have had 4 rounds of the...

Hi I have had RA for 17 years and mostly controlled with drugs, has anybody had ...

debsy29

•7 years ago

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RA

Hi I am 43 & diagnosed April 10, 2017 with rheumatoid arthritis. I was put on 10mg prednisone, 1mg folic acid everyday & 2.5mg of methotrexate once a week two...

Hi I am 43 & diagnosed April 10, 2017 with rheumatoid arthritis. I was put on 10...

SassyRA

•7 years ago

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MRSA & RA??

I am new today. I am 41 single and have RA for 3 years. I had to stop biologic's due to getting MRSA. I was in the hospital 11 days. Had to learn to walk...

I am new today. I am 41 single and have RA for 3 years. I had to stop biologic...

AnnaRay

•7 years ago

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Professor Iain McInnes - Talking about RA and what's behind the smile

Professor Iain McInnes is one of our 21 Medical Advisors that help us provide rigour and accuracy in our medical information. In this video, he talks not just...

Professor Iain McInnes is one of our 21 Medical Advisors that help us provide ri...

Shivam-NRAS

•7 years ago

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Gout and ra

Hi is it common to have gout and ra .I have ra but I think I've got gout as well as the pain is different and in my big toe

Hi is it common to have gout and ra .I have ra but I think I've got gout as well...

sammysam1969

•7 years ago

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Hello, I'm new here but have had symptoms for many years

Hello there I've been looking at this site frequently since I discovered it. I'm amazed by the amount of knowledge here and am hoping I can pick up some tips....

Hello there I've been looking at this site frequently since I discovered it. I'm...

StormySeas

•7 years ago

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Pregabalin - anyone been on this?

When I saw the consultant in April she said that some of the things she'd previously diagnosed as RA she was now changing her mind and thinking it was...

When I saw the consultant in April she said that some of the things she'd previo...

Helzbells

•7 years ago

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Why does everything calm down when I'm about to see the consultant!

I've been really struggling with pain in my hands, knees and toes. So bad that I can't sleep. I've managed to get an appointment with the consultant for Monday...

I've been really struggling with pain in my hands, knees and toes. So bad that I...

Helzbells

•7 years ago

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NRAS CEO Ailsa talks with her daughter Anna about the importance of being open about RA

Ailsa was diagnosed with RA at the age of 30. Since her diagnosis, she has started a successful charity, ran the Great North Run several times and received an...

Ailsa was diagnosed with RA at the age of 30. Since her diagnosis, she has start...

Hidden

•7 years ago

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Ra sufferer

Has anyone had end one I think that's how you spell it they want to give it before I go to physio tommorow they are going to put me on some machines it is...

Has anyone had end one I think that's how you spell it they want to give it befo...

Rocky07

•7 years ago

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Polycytheamia ?

Hi I have Psoriatic Arthritis- had sulphasalisine and methotrexate but now on Benepali. Over recent months my haemoglobin has steadily risen from 150 to 183...

Hi I have Psoriatic Arthritis- had sulphasalisine and methotrexate but now on Be...

James53

•7 years ago

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Ra sufferer

Also has anyone ever taken end one they want me to take that before I go to physiotherapy tommorow they are putting me on some machines and the endo is to...

Also has anyone ever taken end one they want me to take that before I go to phys...

Rocky07

•7 years ago

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Ra sufferer

Hi all thank you all for your advice which is very much appreciated you all know my situation I have a difficult decision to make but the final decision is...

Hi all thank you all for your advice which is very much appreciated you all know...

Rocky07

•7 years ago

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PsA and Otezla

Just about to start a fairly no drug called Otezla. Have had 2 DMARDS without success. Anyone else on this? The beauty is no blood tests every fortnight! My...

Just about to start a fairly no drug called Otezla. Have had 2 DMARDS without su...

Scottiedottie

•7 years ago

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Travel insurance

Morning. Just wondering about travel insurance for my upcoming holiday. We have travel insurance through my bank, but last year when I phoned up to declare...

Morning. Just wondering about travel insurance for my upcoming holiday. We hav...

Mhairi54

•7 years ago

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Leflunomide

I hope everyone is enjoying the sunshine, just saw my consultant for the second time since my diagnosis now been told that the methotrexate isn't working for...

I hope everyone is enjoying the sunshine, just saw my consultant for the second ...

Tiggerlkr

•7 years ago

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Advice on injectable MTX

I've moved on to 17.5mg MTX in tablet form as 15mg was not quite hitting the 'sweet spot'. However the nausea has returned and I feel like I'm undergoing...

I've moved on to 17.5mg MTX in tablet form as 15mg was not quite hitting the 'sw...

Joy_1

•7 years ago

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Weight gain with MTX ....Y E S

I've been taking this concoction mtx & folio acid for pffft 6-7 yrs. I've never been this ROUND in all my days . Decided to sign up bc I've noticed several...

I've been taking this concoction mtx & folio acid for pffft 6-7 yrs. I've never...

Hidden

•7 years ago

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Strange Pains

Hi all hope you are all well just a little strange question has any body had a pain on top of there head not a headache but sore to touch going into the ear

Hi all hope you are all well just a little strange question has any body had a p...

Bully915

•7 years ago

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What is the most effective treatment for Ulnar drift?

I am called Arrey, from Cameroon. I am in search of the most effective treatment against Ulnar drift. Thank you!

I am called Arrey, from Cameroon. I am in search of the most effective treatment...

Arrey

•7 years ago

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Pain

Hi ,hope all are doing well I have a question I started taking methotrexate about 3 months ago it's rusuvo injection I noticed that I was having a lot more...

Hi ,hope all are doing well I have a question I started taking methotrexate abou...

Ceddy123

•7 years ago

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NRAS asks people on the street what they know about rheumatoid arthritis

For RA awareness week we asked the general public what they knew about rheumatoid arthritis. This is why NRAS does what it does, trying to raise awareness and...

For RA awareness week we asked the general public what they knew about rheumatoi...

Hidden

•7 years ago

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I've been given a lift!

A discreet pod lift from my living room to the first floor has transformed my life and I am so grateful to my family. I don't use it all the time. When...

A discreet pod lift from my living room to the first floor has transformed my li...

Jora

•7 years ago

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Anyone feel they have symptoms that could apply to more than one type of arthritis?

Hi all, had my first ever rheumatologist appt yesterday which was a bit of a rush cause it turned out they squeezed me into an injection clinic appt as soon as...

Hi all, had my first ever rheumatologist appt yesterday which was a bit of a rus...

FatJoints

•7 years ago

18 Replies

Ra sufferer

Hi all you know my story I am stillvin rehab I want to go home I hate having being taken to the toilet in a commode I just want to go home

Hi all you know my story I am stillvin rehab I want to go home I hate having bei...

Rocky07

•7 years ago

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"Breathe Suzanne breathe, Come on Suzanne I need you to breathe"....

I will never forget these words. These words were spoken to me by my oral surgeon's nurse on Feb 8, 2017. I thought I was breathing as people ran...

I will never forget these words. These words were spoken to me by my oral s...

Hidden

•7 years ago

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All posts for June 2017

frustrating physio appt, how do you get your voice heard?

NRAS Group Meeting Next Week

Any fellow beaders/crafters able to go back to their passion after good meds?

Living With RA

Rituximab and ibd

RA

MRSA & RA??

Professor Iain McInnes - Talking about RA and what's behind the smile

Gout and ra

Hello, I'm new here but have had symptoms for many years

Pregabalin - anyone been on this?

Why does everything calm down when I'm about to see the consultant!

NRAS CEO Ailsa talks with her daughter Anna about the importance of being open about RA

Ra sufferer

Polycytheamia ?

Ra sufferer

Ra sufferer

PsA and Otezla

Travel insurance

Leflunomide

Advice on injectable MTX

Weight gain with MTX ....Y E S

Strange Pains

What is the most effective treatment for Ulnar drift?

Pain

NRAS asks people on the street what they know about rheumatoid arthritis

I've been given a lift!

Anyone feel they have symptoms that could apply to more than one type of arthritis?

Ra sufferer

"Breathe Suzanne breathe, Come on Suzanne I need you to breathe"....

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