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Steroid injections or treatment assessment?

I wanted to have some thoughts from you lovely people on here. I was diagnosed 3 years ago with RA and have been having Mxt 15mg weekly since. My RA has...

I wanted to have some thoughts from you lovely people on here. I was diagnosed 3...

Downtime

•7 years ago

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How to get Budesonide 9 mg tablets in Spain?

Hi All! New issue, lol! I've got Crohn's, but post in your group, since it's much larger, and you have experience with many of the same medications. I'm home...

Hi All! New issue, lol! I've got Crohn's, but post in your group, since it's mu...

viajera

•7 years ago

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Blue badge advice

Hi everyone I have now been taking Benepali for over three months and my inflammation is worse than ever. I'm due to see the rheumatologist in two weeks, she....

Hi everyone I have now been taking Benepali for over three months and my inflamm...

Californiadreamer

•7 years ago

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So discouraged. I know it will pass, but....feeling the need to vent a little.

Hope you don't mind me venting. I'm so discouraged. I feel like being diagnosed with RA was like a bomb being dropped on me. I know my doctor is a busy man...

Hope you don't mind me venting. I'm so discouraged. I feel like being diagnose...

Radiogirl

•7 years ago

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Good that I'm not angry...

So I went to see my GP today. I was determined to speak my mind in regards to pain management and my overall needs that I expected from him as a provider. It...

So I went to see my GP today. I was determined to speak my mind in regards to pa...

skbladt

•7 years ago

11 Replies

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 14th August 2017 ...

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

Kim-NRAS

NRAS•7 years ago

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Psoriatic Arthritis

I have been diagnose with psoriatic arthritis many years ago. I have been on various biological medication and at present on Methotrxate and a new drug...

I have been diagnose with psoriatic arthritis many years ago. I have been on var...

Jan101050

•7 years ago

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WAITING!!!

Hi everyone hope you are doing ok and not in too much pain. I have been having a flare for about 3 months now. I cam off MTX because of side effects and...

Hi everyone hope you are doing ok and not in too much pain. I have been having...

MaryTH

•7 years ago

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Vasculitis and RA?

Wondering if anyone has experienced the bruising and small to moderate vein bleeding near their affected joints?

Wondering if anyone has experienced the bruising and small to moderate vein blee...

Bodhi21

•7 years ago

1 Reply

Ankle Fusion Surgery, Aftermath

I'm currently two months post op since I decided to fuse my right ankle. 9 screws and one large plate. It's been a full year since my first surgery trying to...

I'm currently two months post op since I decided to fuse my right ankle. 9 screw...

allard4life

•7 years ago

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Azathioprine advice?

My doctor changed his mind and decided to put me on Azathioprine instead of Humira-at least for the time being-while continuing with Uceris (budesonide...

My doctor changed his mind and decided to put me on Azathioprine instead of Hu...

viajera

•7 years ago

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Anyone on MTX try Nasinan for nausea??

Hi, I have always not done well on MTX but apparently it works well for me. The nausea has possibly even got worse this summer, could also be the heat wave and...

Hi, I have always not done well on MTX but apparently it works well for me. The ...

Jj01994

•7 years ago

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Normal CRP but feels like a flare?!

Hi all, I'm hoping for some advice or just some reassurance. I have inflammatory arthritis and take 25mg MTX a week, I have my ups and downs but mainly with...

Hi all, I'm hoping for some advice or just some reassurance. I have inflammator...

Elaine777

•7 years ago

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Tips for a comfortable liver biopsy

I have my date for a liver biopsy, 24th August and I was wondering if anyone with RA has had one. My concern is having to lie on my back and stay still for...

I have my date for a liver biopsy, 24th August and I was wondering if anyone wi...

Rap-17

•7 years ago

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At the worst time ever....

I lost my mum 3 weeks ago & have been teetering on the verge of a flare since, had no sleep as completely lost my sleep patterns, but am coping in a fashion...

I lost my mum 3 weeks ago & have been teetering on the verge of a flare since, h...

Juliachoo

•7 years ago

21 Replies

New project starting...

Hi Community! I'm starting a new project today..a baby afghan for hubby's coworker. Its a tradition for us that every new baby in our "family" gets one. I did...

Hi Community! I'm starting a new project today..a baby afghan for hubby's cowor...

DaniBeeLcLa

•7 years ago

28 Replies

National lazy day 2017

Yay - for today I'm actually considered 'normal' 😂🎉🎈🥂🎈🎂🎈 Feet up and resume as usual 😊

Yay - for today I'm actually considered 'normal' 😂🎉🎈🥂🎈🎂🎈 Feet up and res...

Nickijk73

•7 years ago

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Hate waiting!!!

Went to the hospital a few weeks ago to have my knuckle checked which has become discoloured due to a steroid injection taking the fat out, the nurse i saw...

Went to the hospital a few weeks ago to have my knuckle checked which has become...

Claireb1985

•7 years ago

1 Reply

Enbrel

I have been on Enbrel (Etanercept) for about 18months and to me it has been a wonder drug but I am now being told by my NHS that I have to switch to the new...

I have been on Enbrel (Etanercept) for about 18months and to me it has been a wo...

Grandimose

•7 years ago

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In light of helixhelix post..can anyone offer insight on how to take better control of our future health within the NHS?

Hi all, helixhelix thank you for flagging this up. It chimed into how out of control I have been feeling re my own health situ being an NHS patient. I was...

Hi all, helixhelix thank you for flagging this up. It chimed into how out of co...

Deminem

•7 years ago

14 Replies

Blood tests when living in Germany

Morning I don't know if anyone can help with this query but I thought I would give it a go. My OH has a new job based in Germany. As I only see a...

Morning I don't know if anyone can help with this query but I thought I would gi...

sallyeb

•7 years ago

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So much pain

I have been diagnosed with lymphoma, but my major concern is the pain that is everywhere in my body that isn't even related to my lymphoma. My hands,...

I have been diagnosed with lymphoma, but my major concern is the pain that is e...

Minuahavetta

•7 years ago

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Seven days post op.....

Well where has that week gone,i know i don't know. I am progressing slowly and i am doing the daily walks round my close of 12 houses so the walk is not very...

Well where has that week gone,i know i don't know. I am progressing slowly and i...

sylvi

•7 years ago

34 Replies

Doctor says I'm worn out

I've been trying to find out why I hurt so much. My joints and muscles hurt constantly from my ankles to my shoulders. I've asked to see a rheumatologist but...

I've been trying to find out why I hurt so much. My joints and muscles hurt cons...

Minuahavetta

•7 years ago

14 Replies

An exhausting day !

Update. regarding Rituxan infusion and nurse ! I met with GP and Rheumy. GP was no help as he sees his role as redder and prescribe. I met with Rheumy and we...

Update. regarding Rituxan infusion and nurse ! I met with GP and Rheumy. GP was ...

Damaged

•7 years ago

1 Reply

NRAS has been asked to make you aware of an opportunity to take part in the clinical trial of a new medication

NRAS has been informed about a study which is inviting people living with RA to take part in and we are making you aware of this in case you should wish to...

NRAS has been informed about a study which is inviting people living with RA to ...

Hidden

•7 years ago

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Bad Days and Discouragement

I'm into month 8 of RA. The MTX still leaves me exhausted but the Humira seems to help. I'd be delighted but...I'm so tired of dropping things, developing new...

I'm into month 8 of RA. The MTX still leaves me exhausted but the Humira seems t...

Blythegirl

•7 years ago

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Actual patches side by side

nomoreheels Hi,seeing as I had plenty spare,and am due a change later today,I thought I'd open up the two packs so you could get a true image of the size...

nomoreheels Hi,seeing as I had plenty spare,and am due a change later today,I t...

Nickijk73

•7 years ago

3 Replies

Patch size difference

Hi nomoreheels For some reason I couldn't add a piccie on a pm,but it will let me do it this way?! So here goes - as you can see,there is quite a bit of...

Hi nomoreheels For some reason I couldn't add a piccie on a pm,but it will let ...

Nickijk73

•7 years ago

1 Reply

Sulfasalazine dosage instructions

I've just started on Sulfasalazine for RA and I just wanted to make sure I've picked up the dosage instructions correctly. I'm taking 1x500g tablet in the...

I've just started on Sulfasalazine for RA and I just wanted to make sure I've pi...

Biscuitman

•7 years ago

8 Replies

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All posts for August 2017

Steroid injections or treatment assessment?

How to get Budesonide 9 mg tablets in Spain?

Blue badge advice

So discouraged. I know it will pass, but....feeling the need to vent a little.

Good that I'm not angry...

NRAS Group Meetings Next Week

Psoriatic Arthritis

WAITING!!!

Vasculitis and RA?

Ankle Fusion Surgery, Aftermath

Azathioprine advice?

Anyone on MTX try Nasinan for nausea??

Normal CRP but feels like a flare?!

Tips for a comfortable liver biopsy

At the worst time ever....

New project starting...

National lazy day 2017

Hate waiting!!!

Enbrel

In light of helixhelix post..can anyone offer insight on how to take better control of our future health within the NHS?

Blood tests when living in Germany

So much pain

Seven days post op.....

Doctor says I'm worn out

An exhausting day !

NRAS has been asked to make you aware of an opportunity to take part in the clinical trial of a new medication

Bad Days and Discouragement

Actual patches side by side

Patch size difference

Sulfasalazine dosage instructions

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