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Clinical Trial - Can you help?

GlaxoSmithKline Research & Development Ltd are looking for people with RA to take part in a new study, lasting up to 20 weeks to help with the development of a...

GlaxoSmithKline Research & Development Ltd are looking for people with RA to tak...

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•7 years ago

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Appointment 2 see rheumatologist

Had my appointment come threw 2 go back & see rheumatologist next month. Find it strange that I have 2 see him again even thou results came back ok. Has any1...

Had my appointment come threw 2 go back & see rheumatologist next month. Find i...

sallym123

•7 years ago

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New here just want some info and help coping

I have been on ambrel for about 3 months ,my pain went away about a month after i started . But now seems to be coming back with a vengence. What should i do

I have been on ambrel for about 3 months ,my pain went away about a month after ...

Smiththeresa1960

•7 years ago

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Day 1 - Taking Naproxen for the first time

This morning I woke up with the usual joint pains in my fingers, knees and foot. I swallowed my Lanzoprosole pill (with water) then showered, dressed and...

This morning I woke up with the usual joint pains in my fingers, knees and foot....

sunnydown

•7 years ago

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Daily muscle relaxer

Does anyone else need a daily/nightly muscle relaxer? I would love to stop but it doesn't seem possible right now. My rheumatologist switched me from...

Does anyone else need a daily/nightly muscle relaxer? I would love to stop but ...

cheshcat

•7 years ago

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RA link to childhood trauma

Some time ago, during searches for answers, up came links that describe connections between many chronic illnesses, including RA, and early childhood trauma by...

Some time ago, during searches for answers, up came links that describe connecti...

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•7 years ago

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Risky side effects of Benepali?

Hi all. I was diagnosed with RA last January, with my hands and wrists being badly affected. I have had to take early retirement from work ( I was a nurse), as...

Hi all. I was diagnosed with RA last January, with my hands and wrists being bad...

Jinnybabs

•7 years ago

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To rest... or to push on?

I've been struggling with a flare and a urinary infection on top. Been on half term this week, I work in a school, and have felt too tired to do anything...

I've been struggling with a flare and a urinary infection on top. Been on half ...

girli1111

•7 years ago

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Sulfasalazine side effects

Just started on these , this is my 3rd week so not on the full dose yet. Feeling really ill. Constantly dizzy. No energy. Feeling sick. No patience. Tired. Do...

Just started on these , this is my 3rd week so not on the full dose yet. Feeling...

Jane76

•7 years ago

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This is for you Sylvi!

Hope you find your GetUp & Went soon ... Sylvi !!! AC

AgedCrone

•7 years ago

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RING ANY BELLS?

Sorry folks...couldn't resist this!

AgedCrone

•7 years ago

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It's OCTOBER...The next person to mention Christmas...

Will get their head decked with boughs of holly fa la la la la la la la la! Just saying:-) The thought of hobbling round shops...

Will get their head decked with boughs of holly fa la la la la la la la la! Ju...

Nettac

•7 years ago

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After effects of pneumonia

Morning all I hope your all as well as you can be. You know I have had pneumonia, well the after effects are harder than the illness itself. I am so tired and...

Morning all I hope your all as well as you can be. You know I have had pneumonia...

sylvi

•7 years ago

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MRI Neck w/ contrast

Hi ! Just wondering if anyone could help me understand this report? I’ve had very little information from my doctor, and was wondering if someone could break...

Hi ! Just wondering if anyone could help me understand this report? I’ve had ver...

Max2289

•7 years ago

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Adrenal insufficiency

I’ve been on Prednisolone for 5yrs. I have found it difficult reducing below 5mgs, but eventually got to 2mgs. After 3 months on 2mgs I am having severe...

I’ve been on Prednisolone for 5yrs. I have found it difficult reducing below 5mg...

Runrig01

•7 years ago

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Know it all nurses

Hi all. As some of you know i.ve been o benepali injections since june .was having a real bad time ..so at first i thought it was doing some good .swelling...

Hi all. As some of you know i.ve been o benepali injections since june .was ha...

keeta

•7 years ago

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Tocilizumab

Hi all, I was diagnosed with RA approximately nine years ago and started off on Methotrexate, Prednisolone, Sulphasalazine and Hydroxychloroquine. I gradullay...

Hi all, I was diagnosed with RA approximately nine years ago and started off on...

Kayleigh0708

•7 years ago

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bladder problems

i am on my 2nd dose of Mx and seem to be getting wee problems as in if i need to go i have to straight away cannot hold it and seem to be going...

i am on my 2nd dose of Mx and seem to be getting wee problems as in if i need...

mogs231

•7 years ago

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Steroids

I have rheumatoid arthritis I have been on steroids for the last 5 to 6 years I have now got osteoporosis resulting in back fractures which has left me with...

I have rheumatoid arthritis I have been on steroids for the last 5 to 6 years ...

Outhwaite1

•7 years ago

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Feeling low - Recently Diagnosed (RA)

For the last few months I've been suffering from heartburn and nausea, so was put on medication (lansoprazole). Last month my joints (fingers, wrist, knees,...

For the last few months I've been suffering from heartburn and nausea, so was pu...

sunnydown

•7 years ago

36 Replies

Help develop the NICE guideline on persistent pain

NRAS is pleased to let you know about this opportunity to get involved with NICE. Here is their request: The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence...

NRAS is pleased to let you know about this opportunity to get involved with NICE...

Clare-NRAS

Partner•7 years ago

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Rheumatoid arthritis

I have rheumatoid arthritis for the last 40 years and I had a severe flair up about 15 years ago and finally found a great Rheumatoid arthritis doctor who now...

I have rheumatoid arthritis for the last 40 years and I had a severe flair up ab...

3Jonie

•7 years ago

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Stomach bacteria

Hi, Hope everyone is feeling good :). I keep hearing something about stomach bacteria causing you to have RA. Has anyone else heard this? I was curious.

Hi, Hope everyone is feeling good :). I keep hearing something about stomach bac...

lovekittys

•7 years ago

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Pain under rib

Hi just looking for some advice. I'm experiencing pain under my rib cage right on the left side of my body. Its quite intense.feels like a fist is lodged...

Hi just looking for some advice. I'm experiencing pain under my rib cage right ...

Ouchyjenna

•7 years ago

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Sticks and stones

Well sticks and stones may break my bones but arthritis will cause way more painful issues! So had my MRI on lower back and neck and now I have been booked in...

Well sticks and stones may break my bones but arthritis will cause way more pain...

Someonesmother

•7 years ago

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When to give up on a biologic (abatacept)

I have posted on here before about the length of time it took for abatacept (orencia) to work. Well I’m at five months now without the slightest change in my...

I have posted on here before about the length of time it took for abatacept (ore...

Julieladix

•7 years ago

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Controversial question.

I was at the RA clinic yesterday and saw all these posters about smoking. About the fact that smoking causes a high percentage of RA and continued smoking may...

I was at the RA clinic yesterday and saw all these posters about smoking. About ...

Jules13

•7 years ago

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Home again

Hope everyone is as well as they can be. Home from Budapest, where I had a fantastic break. I just wanted to take this opportunity of thanking those who sent...

Hope everyone is as well as they can be. Home from Budapest, where I had a fanta...

Eiram50

•7 years ago

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Methotrexate first dose!!

Just took my first 10mg dose!! Is it weird that I was a lot more scared to take methotrexate than I was to take hydroxychloroquine? I mean they are both...

Just took my first 10mg dose!! Is it weird that I was a lot more scared to take ...

Hels1989

•7 years ago

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Forgot Humera outside the fridge

I forgot to put my other injection back in the fridge for five hours and a half, can I use it or it is not good any more? The weather was not that cold...

I forgot to put my other injection back in the fridge for five hours and a half,...

alghamdimanal

•7 years ago

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All posts for October 2017

Clinical Trial - Can you help?

Appointment 2 see rheumatologist

New here just want some info and help coping

Day 1 - Taking Naproxen for the first time

Daily muscle relaxer

RA link to childhood trauma

Risky side effects of Benepali?

To rest... or to push on?

Sulfasalazine side effects

This is for you Sylvi!

RING ANY BELLS?

It's OCTOBER...The next person to mention Christmas...

After effects of pneumonia

MRI Neck w/ contrast

Adrenal insufficiency

Know it all nurses

Tocilizumab

bladder problems

Steroids

Feeling low - Recently Diagnosed (RA)

Help develop the NICE guideline on persistent pain

Rheumatoid arthritis

Stomach bacteria

Pain under rib

Sticks and stones

When to give up on a biologic (abatacept)

Controversial question.

Home again

Methotrexate first dose!!

Forgot Humera outside the fridge

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