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Methotrexate and Tea

Hi all, Does anyone else find that cups of tea, even with very little milk, make the feeling of nausea when taking Methotrexate worse?

Hi all, Does anyone else find that cups of tea, even with very little milk, mak...

Roggles

•7 years ago

6 Replies

Considering pregancy

We are considering getting pregnant but I have to stop methotraxate. I've been stable for a while but I'm scared I will flair up if I stop. Does anyone have...

We are considering getting pregnant but I have to stop methotraxate. I've been s...

fluffness

•7 years ago

5 Replies

Cubital Tunnel Syndrome

I was just told by my orthopedic dr that I have cubital tunnel syndrome. He suggested I try a conservative way to fix it first by keeping my elbow straight...

I was just told by my orthopedic dr that I have cubital tunnel syndrome. He sug...

njgal68

•7 years ago

8 Replies

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Sharp, shooting pain in left side of head

I've been having a sharp, shooting pain in the left side of my head for about 3 days now. It's not constant, it lasts for about 10 seconds and then goes again,...

I've been having a sharp, shooting pain in the left side of my head for about 3 ...

Technicoloured

•7 years ago

4 Replies

RA, OA and Gout

Hi all. I suffer from OA, RA and Gout. I have decided to discuss Stem cell with a Dr and appointment has been booked for next month as I cannot take the pain...

Hi all. I suffer from OA, RA and Gout. I have decided to discuss Stem cell with ...

Valletta1

•7 years ago

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Over did it Tuesday and boy have i paid for it.

I went to town and the market for a little bit of shopping for hubby while he went down the allotment. I got the slippers for him then Tesco to get a few...

I went to town and the market for a little bit of shopping for hubby while he we...

sylvi

•7 years ago

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Is this a hoax?

I read this on Facebook. It was a paid ad. I've read that diet can help RA, but this sounds too good to be true. Has anyone had any experience with RA...

I read this on Facebook. It was a paid ad. I've read that diet can help RA, but...

Radiogirl

•7 years ago

13 Replies

Help line closed!

I've been stiff and in a good deal of pain for months. I stopped the leflunomide recently because it was making zero difference to pain or joint damage. I'd...

I've been stiff and in a good deal of pain for months. I stopped the leflunomide...

Nettac

•7 years ago

9 Replies

Is 0.8 magnesium low, high, or indifferent?

Just that really...anyone? Obv I've been reading online, actually been doing that over and over but it's not sinking in, any help would be great. My finding...

Just that really...anyone? Obv I've been reading online, actually been doing tha...

Deminem

•7 years ago

4 Replies

MRI No-show?

I had an MRI done for a knee meniscus, and, like many of you here, nothing was seen. Meanwhile, my knee locks up 2-4 times a week. Stair climbing is 50/50,...

I had an MRI done for a knee meniscus, and, like many of you here, nothing was s...

Hidden

•7 years ago

4 Replies

Family links.

I posted a while ago about one of my sons (28) who had recently been diagnosed with hyperthyroidism (Graves disease) and DVT with the possibility of other...

I posted a while ago about one of my sons (28) who had recently been diagnosed w...

johare

•7 years ago

2 Replies

RA, PSA, lupus or what?!

OH has now been under the care of the rheumatology department for 9 months and today we had his third appointment. He is negative for rheumatoid factor and CCP...

OH has now been under the care of the rheumatology department for 9 months and t...

Chickenkeeper2015

•7 years ago

17 Replies

Felt all out of sorts today,not sure what it is.

I thought it was because i might have overdone it yesterday. I went over to Bedworth to get a little bit of shopping for hubby while he went down the...

I thought it was because i might have overdone it yesterday. I went over to Bedw...

sylvi

•7 years ago

19 Replies

Stage 3 meeting while being depressed

Dotty55 Hi I wrote in Feb to say I had been to occy health and he said I was not to walk more than 1-1half miles from my home and they had me walking 2 miles...

Dotty55 Hi I wrote in Feb to say I had been to occy health and he said I was no...

Dotty55

•7 years ago

3 Replies

Pins & needles in hands, carpal tunnel syndrome?

Hi all. I have constant pins & needles in both hands. Never stops. Been on MTX + folic acid for about 6 months, and the pins & needles started a couple of...

Hi all. I have constant pins & needles in both hands. Never stops. Been on MTX +...

seneca

•7 years ago

23 Replies

PIP

Oh my word, just rang the PIP to make a claim. The woman on the other end of the phone had such a monotonous tone while reading out the script & declaration....

Oh my word, just rang the PIP to make a claim. The woman on the other end of the...

Hidden

•7 years ago

7 Replies

Orencia infusion and injection

Hi everyone, to those who have been following me, I had my first loaded infusion and injection. It went really well yesterday and I will be doing my next...

Hi everyone, to those who have been following me, I had my first loaded infusion...

Angels-delight

•7 years ago

7 Replies

I'm new here and have a question

Hi, New here, diagnosed with sero positive migratory RA in Feb this year. I was put on methotrexate tablets at the standard starting dose but suffered hellish...

Hi, New here, diagnosed with sero positive migratory RA in Feb this year. I was ...

Greenfiddle

•7 years ago

13 Replies

Bruises!

Does anyone else bruise very easily? I find that I have huge bruises, sometimes for unknown reasons and sometimes from small things like my dog jumping on me...

Does anyone else bruise very easily? I find that I have huge bruises, sometimes ...

enthusiatjc

•7 years ago

33 Replies

Scan Results Reveal ...

Had an ultra sound scan today to look for changes now that I am stable on meds. Was a bit shocked to be told that on top of the RA a number of joints show...

Had an ultra sound scan today to look for changes now that I am stable on meds. ...

Smerdon74

•7 years ago

8 Replies

RECEIVED MY MEDS TODAY

I picked up my MTX and Folic Acid this morning. The label on the MTX says the MTX is 2.5 mg per tablet. There are 28 pills in the bottle and it says to take 6...

I picked up my MTX and Folic Acid this morning. The label on the MTX says the M...

bottomrail

•7 years ago

15 Replies

Life changes how to cope

Hi not been on since I have been diagnosed with osteoporosis and Osteoarthritis 4 weeks ago after 2 years in constant pain what a relief to finally know what...

Hi not been on since I have been diagnosed with osteoporosis and Osteoarthritis ...

Angiemacm

•7 years ago

8 Replies

Rheumatoid arthritis for many years

Hi everyone. I am 59 and have been treated for rheumatoid arthritis for 28 years. I live in constant pain, some days worse than others. I also have bulging...

Hi everyone. I am 59 and have been treated for rheumatoid arthritis for 28 years...

Lesley_1

•7 years ago

4 Replies

Well my letter of complaint to PALs has been sent. What experience have others had?

By coincidence the same day I sent my letter I received one from the hospital in response to an urgent referral my GP sent three weeks ago asking for...

By coincidence the same day I sent my letter I received one from the hospital in...

Helzbells

•7 years ago

6 Replies

Flare or worsening symptoms

Hello all, I'm sero-negative RA. I've been on Plaquenil and Maloxicam for 6 months and am in mid-titration of methotrexate to 20mgs. In the last month, I've...

Hello all, I'm sero-negative RA. I've been on Plaquenil and Maloxicam for 6 mont...

Maddi1208

•7 years ago

1 Reply

Pip

Well still not heard a thing about my pip after getting the letter to say they had made there decision this waiting is stressing me out not helping at all I...

Well still not heard a thing about my pip after getting the letter to say they h...

Deejojo

•7 years ago

1 Reply

HI my name is Neil had some problems over the last few years the latest being RA+OA, just had new hip op and "hypogammaglobulinaemia"

Hi , Can a person have RA and OA in the same joint?. Neil

8124

•7 years ago

4 Replies

Contraception question for ladies...

Hi everyone Well I haven't exactly been swinging from the chandeliers this last year and a half since "it" began. And I guess it's a sign that I'm feeling a...

Hi everyone Well I haven't exactly been swinging from the chandeliers this last ...

Bon1

•7 years ago

4 Replies

The first letter....

A is for Armadillo, arrow, adobe, acorn and poor man's weatherglass by its botanical name...turn it sideways(sorry)

A is for Armadillo, arrow, adobe, acorn and poor man's weatherglass by its bota...

DaniBeeLcLa

•7 years ago

6 Replies

Feeling frustrated

Hi everyone, Today I woke up achy and stiff, but this evening on my way home from work, I have been experiencing pain in my left hand and forearm.. weird pain,...

Hi everyone, Today I woke up achy and stiff, but this evening on my way home fro...

Olmettig

•7 years ago

7 Replies

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All posts for August 2017

Methotrexate and Tea

Considering pregancy

Cubital Tunnel Syndrome

Sharp, shooting pain in left side of head

RA, OA and Gout

Over did it Tuesday and boy have i paid for it.

Is this a hoax?

Help line closed!

Is 0.8 magnesium low, high, or indifferent?

MRI No-show?

Family links.

RA, PSA, lupus or what?!

Felt all out of sorts today,not sure what it is.

Stage 3 meeting while being depressed

Pins & needles in hands, carpal tunnel syndrome?

PIP

Orencia infusion and injection

I'm new here and have a question

Bruises!

Scan Results Reveal ...

RECEIVED MY MEDS TODAY

Life changes how to cope

Rheumatoid arthritis for many years

Well my letter of complaint to PALs has been sent. What experience have others had?

Flare or worsening symptoms

Pip

HI my name is Neil had some problems over the last few years the latest being RA+OA, just had new hip op and "hypogammaglobulinaemia"

Contraception question for ladies...

The first letter....

Feeling frustrated

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