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Blood pressure

Morning all I had an episode this morning where my blood pressure dropped and I ended up on the floor for 30mins, cold sweats and horrendous nausea and...

Morning all I had an episode this morning where my blood pressure dropped and I...

Ninja73

•7 years ago

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Newbie

Hi everyone , got diagnosed with RA in January , it is now August and I'm still trying to find a balance of dealing with this condition . The rheumatologist...

Hi everyone , got diagnosed with RA in January , it is now August and I'm still ...

Sweetheart0377

•7 years ago

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So yesterday sucked.

We have fires all around us (Northern California) , my husband is out dove hunting for the entire holiday weekend(😠)& my asthma decided that yesterday...

We have fires all around us (Northern California) , my husband is out dove hunti...

DaniBeeLcLa

•7 years ago

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PAIN

Hi All I'm not new here, just haven't posted but been reading for quite some time now. I worry as I am able to find similarities with so many posts. I was...

Hi All I'm not new here, just haven't posted but been reading for quite some tim...

Mich-1

•7 years ago

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Water infection

Felt absolutely horrendous past 2 night sweat dripping Out of me red bit aching all over

Felt absolutely horrendous past 2 night sweat dripping Out of me red bit aching ...

Deejojo

•7 years ago

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Upcoming USA study for LDN and arthritis pain/functioning, RA/SA disease activity

There's been mention of LDN (low dose naltrexone) in the comments of recent threads. I was interested to see that there's a clinical trial protocol (not yet...

There's been mention of LDN (low dose naltrexone) in the comments of recent thre...

ITYFIALMCTT

•7 years ago

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RA / Laser eye surgery / Methotrexate

I have suffered from RA with lupus overlap for the past 28 years. I have been taking methotrexate for the past 5 years and also get Rhituximab infusions twice...

I have suffered from RA with lupus overlap for the past 28 years. I have been ta...

Izzyc23

•7 years ago

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hydroxyachloroquine help

hi everyone, I have had major side affects on this medication ,rib pain shortness of breath and very unwell with it, so had to stop them with advice from gp...

hi everyone, I have had major side affects on this medication ,rib pain shortnes...

astrajewel

•7 years ago

12 Replies

Benefits for RA

Hello all. I work as a care support worker. Had RA 20 yrs. Although Methotexate has allowed me to continue working for several years controlling the RA (I have...

Hello all. I work as a care support worker. Had RA 20 yrs. Although Methotexate ...

Span444

•7 years ago

16 Replies

Review of methotrexate

Hi I am after some advice, I was put on Methotrexate 17.5 mg, this causes extreme sores in my mouth ulcers and boils in my gums, I was told by the Dr ( not...

Hi I am after some advice, I was put on Methotrexate 17.5 mg, this causes extrem...

Sarahsay

•7 years ago

22 Replies

Methotrexare

Hi,been on the above for the last 4 weeks.Suffered sickness peeling nails.Had my 2 weekly blood test last week.They rang to say my white blood cells are 3...

Hi,been on the above for the last 4 weeks.Suffered sickness peeling nails.Had my...

Hidden

•7 years ago

1 Reply

Tips for living with side effects of mtx

My husband is newly dx with ra with vacuritis attacking the large vessels. He is 41 years old. His dr started him on 6 pills of mtx for 4 weeks then increased...

My husband is newly dx with ra with vacuritis attacking the large vessels. He is...

caseyandchristy1990

•7 years ago

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Ra sufferer

Haven't posted for awhile just letting everyone know I am OK things haven't change d much since I got out of rehab but I am following some new ideas good...

Haven't posted for awhile just letting everyone know I am OK things haven't chan...

Rocky07

•7 years ago

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HAPPY FATHERS DAY !!!

HAPPY FATHERS DAY , To all the dads and fathers .....who have RD , and those who don't ..... Have a lovely day , hopefully with family and /or friends around...

HAPPY FATHERS DAY , To all the dads and fathers .....who have RD , and those who...

Strayleaves

•7 years ago

2 Replies

Hi everyone

Hi all, Seems like a cool community!

UncleBill78

•7 years ago

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Appointment with the neuro-surgeon yesterday afternoon....

I have had a bust weekend so far. On Friday lunchtime my friend came up with her granddaughter. We went to the market yesterday morning where her granddaughter...

I have had a bust weekend so far. On Friday lunchtime my friend came up with her...

sylvi

•7 years ago

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Methotrexate – My recovery journey

After the posts last 2 days, from the responses of some, I know that some RA patients have yet to understand the recovery process. Therefore, I feel that it...

After the posts last 2 days, from the responses of some, I know that some RA pat...

Amy_Lee

•7 years ago

12 Replies

Methotrexate and antibiotics

I have been taking mtx for just over 3 months, and about 10 days ago I was prescribed antibiotics (Clindamycin) for an infection in my foot after breaking...

I have been taking mtx for just over 3 months, and about 10 days ago I was presc...

Soreknees2016

•7 years ago

8 Replies

Is nausea and general unwellness a symptom of RA?

My RA is unctrolled at the moment due to mistakes by the hospital and my being unable to tolerate medications. For the last two weeks I have been suffering...

My RA is unctrolled at the moment due to mistakes by the hospital and my being u...

Helzbells

•7 years ago

17 Replies

On to of everything else..

Gallstones!

Nettac

•7 years ago

12 Replies

Hair dye

I know this my be a silly question but I am on mtx only on week 3 and so far no hair loss and want to know if it's safe to colour my hair ?

I know this my be a silly question but I am on mtx only on week 3 and so far no ...

Louis-

•7 years ago

11 Replies

im new here,any advice would be great...

hi i was only told in june this year i have RA...i am off work for the next 2months as i cant do my job any more,( im a carer) i am just trying to fill in my...

hi i was only told in june this year i have RA...i am off work for the next 2mon...

carolinenewman

•7 years ago

4 Replies

Metojet dosage

I'm haven't been on the forum for a long time. I've been so busy settling into my new home and supporting two terminally-ill friends. My RA has been very...

I'm haven't been on the forum for a long time. I've been so busy settling into ...

Jora

•7 years ago

20 Replies

PIP

For anyone switching from DLA to PIP. After deciding many times not to put myself through a PIP assessment, my hubby and friend talked me into going. The...

For anyone switching from DLA to PIP. After deciding many times not to put mys...

juneann

•7 years ago

1 Reply

Low grade fevers?

I'm still getting low grade fevers many/most days. It's been a few months. I finally started my immune suppressant (Avara) a few weeks ago along with 15 days...

I'm still getting low grade fevers many/most days. It's been a few months. I fin...

cheshcat

•7 years ago

11 Replies

Humira

Hi I had my first injection. Of himira yesterday and today I have a bad case of diarrhoea has anyone else experienced this

Hi I had my first injection. Of himira yesterday and today I have a bad case of ...

Outhwaite1

•7 years ago

14 Replies

lumps on fingers and thumbs

hi- i have recently been diagnosed with RA and started MTX just over 6 weeks ago. I have developed little red lumps on my thumbs and fingers, which look like...

hi- i have recently been diagnosed with RA and started MTX just over 6 weeks ago...

Anne_57

•7 years ago

4 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 4th September 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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Undiagnosed

Hi, I'm new to this but have been reading your posts and love the support you give one another 💗 I have suffered joint pain especially in my fingers, hands,...

Hi, I'm new to this but have been reading your posts and love the support you gi...

alihug63

•7 years ago

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RA Elbows Bent - What did I do?

When I went for my blood tests, I used to tell the doctors that my hands were very painful and I could not make them straight. One of them had been very kind...

When I went for my blood tests, I used to tell the doctors that my hands were ve...

Amy_Lee

•7 years ago

23 Replies

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All posts for September 2017

Blood pressure

Newbie

So yesterday sucked.

PAIN

Water infection

Upcoming USA study for LDN and arthritis pain/functioning, RA/SA disease activity

RA / Laser eye surgery / Methotrexate

hydroxyachloroquine help

Benefits for RA

Review of methotrexate

Methotrexare

Tips for living with side effects of mtx

Ra sufferer

HAPPY FATHERS DAY !!!

Hi everyone

Appointment with the neuro-surgeon yesterday afternoon....

Methotrexate – My recovery journey

Methotrexate and antibiotics

Is nausea and general unwellness a symptom of RA?

On to of everything else..

Hair dye

im new here,any advice would be great...

Metojet dosage

PIP

Low grade fevers?

Humira

lumps on fingers and thumbs

NRAS Group Meetings Next Week

Undiagnosed

RA Elbows Bent - What did I do?

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