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NEW TO THIS WEBSITE AND NEED GUIDANCE FOR RA

Hi all. I read many of the comments re: RA and the help/tips given taking MTX and Folic Acid and found many of the comments insightful and useful in dealing...

Hi all. I read many of the comments re: RA and the help/tips given taking MTX an...

bottomrail

•7 years ago

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JUST BEGAN TAKING METHOTREXATE AND FOLIC ACID

Will start my regiment of MTX and Folic Acid Wed...My PCP has me taking six tablets of MTX once a week and taking Folic Acid seven days a week. I currently do...

Will start my regiment of MTX and Folic Acid Wed...My PCP has me taking six tabl...

bottomrail

•7 years ago

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Reaction to biologic

I've been on Benepali for 6.5 months, the first 5 months no reaction. For the last 6 weeks, I have developed site reactions, getting worse week on week. They...

I've been on Benepali for 6.5 months, the first 5 months no reaction. For the la...

Runrig01

•7 years ago

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Mich1965

Hi everyone been put on 15mg butormophin patches now up from ten mgs only put on on Friday but feel a bit light headed since been on them has anyone eles felt...

Hi everyone been put on 15mg butormophin patches now up from ten mgs only put on...

1965mich

•7 years ago

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HylonaurIonic acid injections

Has anyone had these injections in the knees for athiritis and did it help?

Explorer50uk

•7 years ago

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Rheumatoid Factor

Hi everyone, just noticed some posts about Rheumatoid Factor. Mine was given to me as a ratio 1:1760 several years ago, I have no idea what it means, does...

Hi everyone, just noticed some posts about Rheumatoid Factor. Mine was given to ...

dippyd09

•7 years ago

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Pip report question (sorry)

Sorry to ask a pip question, I know lots of people ask, but you are all so helpful! I have received my pip report back but not the outcome letter yet. The...

Sorry to ask a pip question, I know lots of people ask, but you are all so helpf...

Ouchyjenna

•7 years ago

1 Reply

Curiosity

I am a diabetic on an insulin pump, and I am having something going on with my system that I do not understand. Seems like ever since April of 2017 my system...

I am a diabetic on an insulin pump, and I am having something going on with my s...

fayedear

•7 years ago

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Popular Rheumatologist!

My doctor was featured in the news this morning. Her and a team of doctors from St Paul's developed a new assay test for IgG4RD . A world first. I knew she was...

My doctor was featured in the news this morning. Her and a team of doctors from ...

Damaged

•7 years ago

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Interesting new article on LDN

Questions about LDN come up regularly on the forum, this may be of interest to those who want to know more....

Questions about LDN come up regularly on the forum, this may be of interest to t...

Simba1992

•7 years ago

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Well the clips are out and the nurse is pleased with me.xxxx

All clips are out and it does feel a lot better. I feel absolutely exhausted now after a walk round the close and from our car to the charity shop and that is...

All clips are out and it does feel a lot better. I feel absolutely exhausted now...

sylvi

•7 years ago

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Knees

Well saw my consultant at Nuffield on Friday he told me my osteoarthritis in my knees is getting worse as it's now a grade 4 which is severe 😔And I don't feel...

Well saw my consultant at Nuffield on Friday he told me my osteoarthritis in my ...

Deejojo

•7 years ago

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No more meds, really!?!?!

Diagnosed with Seropositive RA 9 mos ago, been on gradually increasing methotrexate for 6 mos. Current dose is 20 mg of methotrexate and nothing else. No pain,...

Diagnosed with Seropositive RA 9 mos ago, been on gradually increasing methotrex...

Dixie60

•7 years ago

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Off swimming in a mo!

I am fortunate enough to live in a really nice community. I'm off swimming with a group of neighbours in about half hour. I get to go to a swimming pool with...

I am fortunate enough to live in a really nice community. I'm off swimming with ...

Nettac

•7 years ago

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6 weeks pregnant and struggling

Hi everyone. I have sero positive RA and I am 6 weeks pregnant. I was wondering if anyone had any tips for dealing with the early stages of pregnancy and RA?...

Hi everyone. I have sero positive RA and I am 6 weeks pregnant. I was wondering ...

Natikins

•7 years ago

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Now don't laugh!

I have PsA and suffered from the most awful itchy psoriasis right in my ears. The itching nearly drove me insane! I tried everything from steroid creams to...

I have PsA and suffered from the most awful itchy psoriasis right in my ears. Th...

Nettac

•7 years ago

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Any advice? -First post!

I was diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis associated with Crohn's disease this past October (2016). Symptoms included constant swelling of fingers, wrists,...

I was diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis associated with Crohn's disease this p...

Samantha01

•7 years ago

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Hot then Cold

I am a 41 year old single male working a somewhat demanding job. I never sleep very well and lately I'm getting very hot and cranking my A/C up so high just...

I am a 41 year old single male working a somewhat demanding job. I never sleep...

rockingfl

•7 years ago

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Still struggling with the logic of DMARD's and Biologics ?

I meant to discuss this issue with Rheumy but was distracted by other issues. If DMARDs suppress your entire immune system and Biologics are meant to target a...

I meant to discuss this issue with Rheumy but was distracted by other issues. If...

Damaged

•7 years ago

14 Replies

Orencia

Hi. I am wondering how long it has taken for orencia injections to kick in for others. I've been taking the injections for two and a half months, and so far I...

Hi. I am wondering how long it has taken for orencia injections to kick in for o...

Julieladix

•7 years ago

31 Replies

Benapali problems

Hi, my son has juvenile arthritis and was having Enbrel injections but has reently been put onto Benapli instead. It has been 3 weeks since the change and...

Hi, my son has juvenile arthritis and was having Enbrel injections but has ree...

Scootergirl1

•7 years ago

6 Replies

Benepali, nocebo, or plain no-good?

Hi rheumy family! So what do you think? For any unfamiliar with the meaning of nocebo the wiki meaning is under here! "Nocebo. The nocebo effect is when a...

Hi rheumy family! So what do you think? For any unfamiliar with the meaning of...

Deminem

•7 years ago

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Clips out tomorrow and it can't come quick enough

I am suffering today as i am so sore round the scar and i hope by having the clips out tomorrow it will be better. I think bed will be for me soon. Happy...

I am suffering today as i am so sore round the scar and i hope by having the cli...

sylvi

•7 years ago

13 Replies

Side effects

Hi. I am on benapali and leflumonide and wondered if anyone else had problems with their eyes. I get really sore eyes and it's like the start of a migraine...

Hi. I am on benapali and leflumonide and wondered if anyone else had problems ...

Lick_n_riz

•7 years ago

8 Replies

The importance of normal body temperature

There has often been posts on worry about low body temperature on the forum. This is also something I have tried to understand better in my condition. Found...

There has often been posts on worry about low body temperature on the forum. Thi...

Simba1992

•7 years ago

13 Replies

Stuck in limbo

Does anyone else ever feel that all you seem to be doing is waiting! Waiting for surgery Waiting to start a new treatment Waiting for that treatment to kick......

Does anyone else ever feel that all you seem to be doing is waiting! Waiting for...

donnalouisec

•7 years ago

15 Replies

Need advise

I have been on a sliding scale of prednisone starting at 20mg, 15mg, 10mg then 5mg. Am now up to 15mg and pain has returned, so bad I feel like chopping my...

I have been on a sliding scale of prednisone starting at 20mg, 15mg, 10mg then 5...

Ninja73

•7 years ago

7 Replies

RA, methotrexate and dementia

HI, So, My Mum has RA, she is in her late 60s and diagnosed with RA in her late teens. She has been on weekly injections 20- 25mg of Methotrexate for past 2-3...

HI, So, My Mum has RA, she is in her late 60s and diagnosed with RA in her late ...

annabellc

•7 years ago

17 Replies

A day of adventure !!

We are off on a whale watching excursion. Last year I released sea turtles. Starting to feel like a theme 😱

We are off on a whale watching excursion. Last year I released sea turtles. Star...

Damaged

•7 years ago

4 Replies

BTW-if you're searching for medication availability in Spain-here's a link:

The trick is you have to put the correct Spanish "medicinal product" name, as well as the "active substance". For example, to find Imuran/Azathioprine I had...

The trick is you have to put the correct Spanish "medicinal product" name, as we...

viajera

•7 years ago

9 Replies

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All posts for August 2017

NEW TO THIS WEBSITE AND NEED GUIDANCE FOR RA

JUST BEGAN TAKING METHOTREXATE AND FOLIC ACID

Reaction to biologic

Mich1965

HylonaurIonic acid injections

Rheumatoid Factor

Pip report question (sorry)

Curiosity

Popular Rheumatologist!

Interesting new article on LDN

Well the clips are out and the nurse is pleased with me.xxxx

Knees

No more meds, really!?!?!

Off swimming in a mo!

6 weeks pregnant and struggling

Now don't laugh!

Any advice? -First post!

Hot then Cold

Still struggling with the logic of DMARD's and Biologics ?

Orencia

Benapali problems

Benepali, nocebo, or plain no-good?

Clips out tomorrow and it can't come quick enough

Side effects

The importance of normal body temperature

Stuck in limbo

Need advise

RA, methotrexate and dementia

A day of adventure !!

BTW-if you're searching for medication availability in Spain-here's a link:

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