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Week 3 methotrexate... shortness of breath.

So it’s week 3 of methotrexate and month 3 of being on hydroxychloroquine and sulphasalazine. I’ve noticed a pattern with the methotrexate. I take it Sunday...

So it’s week 3 of methotrexate and month 3 of being on hydroxychloroquine and su...

Jules13

•6 years ago

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December the 4th

A white Christmas!!!!!!!

sylvi

•6 years ago

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Actemra

Hi there to you all from Milo in sydney, I may have the opportunity next year of going on Actemra, is anyone currently on this biologic and may I ask how it is...

Hi there to you all from Milo in sydney, I may have the opportunity next year of...

Milo247

•6 years ago

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Slipped disc surgery

Hi all I have rheumatoid arthritis and was diagnosed 6 years ago, I am currently waiting to have surgery for a slipped disc in my Lower spine L4/L5 I am due to...

Hi all I have rheumatoid arthritis and was diagnosed 6 years ago, I am currently...

dfur7785

•6 years ago

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Hoping for the best.

I have been lucky with an early diagnosis, only because my sister has RA and I recognised the symptoms, GP no good at all. I contracted RA at 65 and am now 68....

I have been lucky with an early diagnosis, only because my sister has RA and I r...

Saynso

•6 years ago

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New to RA starting methotrexate, so overwhelmed

Hi, I am 36 years old and was just diagnosed with RA this past Friday. My Rheumatoid Factor test came back high (204) and CRP was quite elevated. The anti-ccp...

Hi, I am 36 years old and was just diagnosed with RA this past Friday. My Rheum...

Jesscap

•6 years ago

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Heat for shoulder

I want to get my mother-in-law a heated shawl / pad for her shoulders . She is a tiny 87 year old and lately she is having pains in her shoulders and neck . Im...

I want to get my mother-in-law a heated shawl / pad for her shoulders . She is a...

weathervane

•6 years ago

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Hands keeping locking

Hi my hands can lock I can not move them at all when it happens it is very painfully when it happens it can stayed locked for 15 to 20 mins pain goes right...

Hi my hands can lock I can not move them at all when it happens it is very painf...

Danniboo1

•6 years ago

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BIOLOGICALS TO SIMILARS

This photo of a young man on this site who was switched to a Biosimilar really concentrates the mind about what can happen, Apparently this rash/ condition...

This photo of a young man on this site who was switched to a Biosimilar really c...

AgedCrone

•6 years ago

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Matt says hi

So Matt hasn't been on much as his RA has been bad and his hands hurt. He's now concerned that the RA might affect the requirements for lung transplant but...

So Matt hasn't been on much as his RA has been bad and his hands hurt. He's now...

allanah

•6 years ago

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Does AS mean bones can break easier too?

I have walked into a locked door (such an idiot!). Basically it's always unlocked at work and I moved the handle walked at a massive speed/ force and hurt my...

I have walked into a locked door (such an idiot!). Basically it's always unlocke...

kerryhannah

•6 years ago

1 Reply

Acupuncture & RA

Is it OK for someone with RA on Methotrexate injections and other meds to have acupuncture? One of my friends told me not have acupuncture because our immune...

Is it OK for someone with RA on Methotrexate injections and other meds to have ...

AngelWings

•6 years ago

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Travel advice

Hi guys any good products to keep my actemra cool while traveling? Also do I need Doctors letter for airports etc ? Any advice is greatly appreciated Peter

Hi guys any good products to keep my actemra cool while traveling? Also do I nee...

Pedz

•6 years ago

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Christmas Parade 2017

My daughter and I were in the parade with the Girl Scouts this morning, and our float won the award again! There is a "Daisy" Lowe award given by the Girl...

My daughter and I were in the parade with the Girl Scouts this morning, and our...

Mandy8175

•6 years ago

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December the 3rd.....

Now what am i going to give you today................xxxxx PS; and yes they sing and light up.

Now what am i going to give you today................xxxxx PS; and yes they sing...

sylvi

•6 years ago

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Encouragement

Hello all, I hope you are all pain free today. I have been plodding along ok on MTX 20mg and sulphazalaine, Celebrex and targin when needed. Anyway bloods are...

Hello all, I hope you are all pain free today. I have been plodding along ok on ...

Ninja73

•6 years ago

16 Replies

New pip assessment

Had new pip assesment on Friday and I was wondering if any knows how long it take after they been to see you before they get back to you thanks for your help...

Had new pip assesment on Friday and I was wondering if any knows how long it ta...

loppyloo12

•6 years ago

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hey

are one here from n ireland? were are yous all from?

Annie122

•6 years ago

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Knee brace

My 84 year old Mum has RA and her knee is letting her down causing her to fall over. The NHS fitted her for a knee brace but it was too difficult for her to...

My 84 year old Mum has RA and her knee is letting her down causing her to fall o...

Jillsy

•6 years ago

1 Reply

Knee brace

My 84 year old Mum has RA. Her one knee is letting her down recently. The NHS made a knee brace but it was so cumbersome she couldn’t put it on. Can anyone...

My 84 year old Mum has RA. Her one knee is letting her down recently. The NHS ma...

Jillsy

•6 years ago

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So much pain and swelling

I was diagnosed with Ra and osteoporosis arthritis in 2008 I have been on so much medication and all it does is make me gain weight and swell really bad go...

I was diagnosed with Ra and osteoporosis arthritis in 2008 I have been on so mu...

0826

•6 years ago

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PIP assessment second home visit

Hi all I hope you can give me some advise, i posted on Benefits and work also but hoping someone here can shed some light. My husband has RA and was diagnosed...

Hi all I hope you can give me some advise, i posted on Benefits and work also bu...

bubblebug

•6 years ago

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Vegan diet and RA

Hi, someone can tell me their experience with a vegan diet? I’m transitioning from vegetarian to vegan (for ethical reasons, but i eat pretty healthy compared...

Hi, someone can tell me their experience with a vegan diet? I’m transitioning fr...

sarayar

•6 years ago

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biologics and anti tnf

https://rheumatoidarthritis.net/treatment/biologics-treatment-options-for-ra/ A lot of people write on here that different dmards don't work for them and what...

https://rheumatoidarthritis.net/treatment/biologics-treatment-options-for-ra/ A...

theyintaeno

•6 years ago

1 Reply

Light At the End Of the Tunnel

I can see light at the end of the tunnel. I have finally come to a point in my life where I can close another chapter in my story. I have been going to school...

I can see light at the end of the tunnel. I have finally come to a point in my l...

Hidden

•6 years ago

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December the second...

Here you go nomoreheels challenge accepted darling.xxxx

sylvi

•6 years ago

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NPR and Giant Cell Artreitis

I have been on prednisone for over 8 years, have been on 3 mg for a long while. Specialist has said I can try and come off them. Going down .5 a month, just...

I have been on prednisone for over 8 years, have been on 3 mg for a long while. ...

Trish49

•6 years ago

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Newbie

Hey does anyone else around my age suffer from rhematoid arthritis im 31?

Annie122

•6 years ago

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Damaged joints

Hi again I am so annoyed has anyone else suffered permanent damage whilst taking dmards I may now need ankle fusion too I just can't understand how I have all...

Hi again I am so annoyed has anyone else suffered permanent damage whilst taking...

nanawilson

•6 years ago

72 Replies

New knee

So just saw my lovely Consultant at Nuffield he was very helpful we discussed tkr or partial so I have to wait for an appointment as he’s discussing with...

So just saw my lovely Consultant at Nuffield he was very helpful we discussed tk...

Deejojo

•6 years ago

4 Replies

Posts - NRAS | HealthUnlocked

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All posts for December 2017

Week 3 methotrexate... shortness of breath.

December the 4th

Actemra

Slipped disc surgery

Hoping for the best.

New to RA starting methotrexate, so overwhelmed

Heat for shoulder

Hands keeping locking

BIOLOGICALS TO SIMILARS

Matt says hi

Does AS mean bones can break easier too?

Acupuncture & RA

Travel advice

Christmas Parade 2017

December the 3rd.....

Encouragement

New pip assessment

hey

Knee brace

Knee brace

So much pain and swelling

PIP assessment second home visit

Vegan diet and RA

biologics and anti tnf

Light At the End Of the Tunnel

December the second...

NPR and Giant Cell Artreitis

Newbie

Damaged joints

New knee

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