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Infusions cancelled ?!

I was to have a Rituxan infusion today. I arrive only to be told my nurse was sick so they had to reschedule. So I took Prednisone, Benedetto Ext for nothing....

I was to have a Rituxan infusion today. I arrive only to be told my nurse was si...

Damaged

•6 years ago

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Methotrexate Pen

First time it failed to fire, my question is should I administer another one?

Bodega55

•6 years ago

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Groundhog day is Feb 2nd & I hoping he predicts an early spring.

Will this winter rain ever end? I have a lake in my backyard ....though I must admit rain is better than snow :)

Will this winter rain ever end? I have a lake in my backyard ....though I must a...

Cherub198889

•6 years ago

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23 with RA and osteoarthritis - help!

I'm new to this! I'm 23 years old and have RA. Sadly I've had it for as long as I can remember, actual diagnosis was when I was around 7. I've been on many...

I'm new to this! I'm 23 years old and have RA. Sadly I've had it for as long as ...

AmyDee207

•6 years ago

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I can feel the transplant happening sooner or later.

Since I have been put on the Priority list and a couple of remarks made by the team coordinators saying it won't be long till I get a shout here's hoping,...

Since I have been put on the Priority list and a couple of remarks made by the ...

mattcass

•6 years ago

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Physical activity in men with inflammatory arthritis

One for us men with RA. A Danish study reported in the BSR Journal, Rheumatology. Exercise is particularly good for combatting fatigue. This (below) is from...

One for us men with RA. A Danish study reported in the BSR Journal, Rheumatology...

Man_Oeuvre

•6 years ago

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Folate in flour?

Have just seen on the news that they want to add folate to flour in England. Does anyone know how that might impact on people on Methotrexate who have to avoid...

Have just seen on the news that they want to add folate to flour in England. Doe...

Sunnyspells

•6 years ago

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Not happy

Just tried to get transport from doc to the hospital that 9 miles away down motor way and they have said my current medical state is not in the criteria of...

Just tried to get transport from doc to the hospital that 9 miles away down moto...

loppyloo12

•6 years ago

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The first daffodil

This is the first daffodil i have been able to photograph.To me this means spring is on its way and warmer weather will soon be here and hopefully my body will...

This is the first daffodil i have been able to photograph.To me this means sprin...

sylvi

•6 years ago

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Cautiously Optimistic

Hello! It's been a while since my last post, I have been hibernating whilst trying to fight heart failure. I am in horrible amounts of diuretics and spending...

Hello! It's been a while since my last post, I have been hibernating whilst tryi...

Mandy8175

•6 years ago

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Sumthings wrong,

Hi im becca im experiencing come pain on right side of abdomen closer to rib cage, also feels as if theres a internal bruise on last rib accompanied by Lil...

Hi im becca im experiencing come pain on right side of abdomen closer to rib cag...

Rsikes

•6 years ago

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Rheumatoid arthritis

Hi all, I have had rheumatoid arthritis for 36 years and was on arava 20mg xeljanz twice a day prednisolone 3mg daily and methotrexate 15mg. I have stopped...

Hi all, I have had rheumatoid arthritis for 36 years and was on arava 20mg xelja...

wendymc58

•6 years ago

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Biologic update

I had the flare up from hell over Christmas and really appreciated talking on here. Just to update - I started Benepali almost 3 weeks ago. Oh my- what a...

I had the flare up from hell over Christmas and really appreciated talking on he...

HevJ

•6 years ago

9 Replies

My medical records

Hello all im new here and im here just to gain knowledge and help wherever i can . My first inquiry for advice is that recently i found out that i had someones...

Hello all im new here and im here just to gain knowledge and help wherever i can...

Kehydufe

•6 years ago

5 Replies

Hoovers

Hi All just wondered if anybody has used Gtech Airram and are they as good as they say. I need something lighter than my dyson. Thanks Gill

Hi All just wondered if anybody has used Gtech Airram and are they as good as th...

gillpalmer

•6 years ago

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Anyone else have this problem?

I've been out of work since the beginning of November and i cant find anything that suits me and my RA, looking at part time work but not getting any response...

I've been out of work since the beginning of November and i cant find anything t...

Claireb1985

•6 years ago

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New and awaiting appointment.

Hi I'm new here..im 45 and for the past 4 months had lots of x-rays and blood tests to see what's going on. I have pain in both my hands , fingers and wrists...

Hi I'm new here..im 45 and for the past 4 months had lots of x-rays and blood te...

mickie73

•6 years ago

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Anybody with County Durham and Darlington NHS Trust?

Hi, I was wondering if anybody here is being followed by the rheumatology team from County Durham and Darlington? I've now seen a physio, a consultant and a...

Hi, I was wondering if anybody here is being followed by the rheumatology team f...

EmilieD

•6 years ago

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Hospital canceled

Well hospital rang and concealed my appointment said be intouch with another one and it's a good job I'm not in work this evening

Well hospital rang and concealed my appointment said be intouch with another on...

loppyloo12

•6 years ago

9 Replies

Hip replacement advice?

I'm new here and haven't quite figured out how to search for relevant info. Have just had hip replacement last week after 30 years of JIA. Every hip...

I'm new here and haven't quite figured out how to search for relevant info. Have...

RebeccaMB

•6 years ago

10 Replies

Any idea what’s next?

So, I’ve been on hydroxychloroquine for approx 13 years, with methotrexate added in 6 months ago as flares started up after a really dormant time. Whilst I’ve...

So, I’ve been on hydroxychloroquine for approx 13 years, with methotrexate added...

girli1111

•6 years ago

5 Replies

PIP News

Any thoughts on the BBC news story that every person receiving PIP will have their claim reviewed?? It's good that the DWP have been forced to accept that...

Any thoughts on the BBC news story that every person receiving PIP will have the...

scotslass333

•6 years ago

21 Replies

Upset - no bus pass

Applied for a bus pass today and forwarded to my GP. Applied through disability or injury to legs. Just had a phone call from surgery to say can't support...

Applied for a bus pass today and forwarded to my GP. Applied through disabilit...

net2012

•6 years ago

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Just git back from rheumy it was awful just like I knew it would be!!!!

Hi all just had my right knee drained six lots came out then out steroid into the joint awwww it hurt like hell I didn't faint so proud of it self fir that I...

Hi all just had my right knee drained six lots came out then out steroid into th...

sabrejan

•6 years ago

29 Replies

Paid market research opportunity in London

NRAS is pleased to let you know about this unusual opportunity to test out an Alexa Echo to help you monitor you disease- Please see below for more details....

NRAS is pleased to let you know about this unusual opportunity to test out an Al...

Clare-NRAS

Partner•6 years ago

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Lumbar fusions

Hello all. Have had three lumbar fusions in five years. Now no more surgery as they did not last. The last obe in 2015 lasted 2 years. Now the pain is...

Hello all. Have had three lumbar fusions in five years. Now no more surgery a...

Fyllida

•6 years ago

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Methotrexate and Arava

Friends sorry to bother you all. I'm just worried and anxious. Right now my doctor has put me on 20mg of Arava daily Monday to Friday and methotrexate 8...

Friends sorry to bother you all. I'm just worried and anxious. Right now my doct...

annie2121k

•6 years ago

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Turmeric

Has any one tried taking Turmeric for RA and did it help?

Hidden

•6 years ago

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Had enough of being fobbed off !

Hiya All, I am new to the group, Nice to meet you all :) I am 35 have been diagnosed with RA for three years, however recently my symptoms have been...

Hiya All, I am new to the group, Nice to meet you all :) I am 35 have been diag...

EmmaDR

•6 years ago

22 Replies

First hospital Appointment

My GP suspects that I might have RA and I have my first appointment at the Hospital in two weeks time. I was perfectly OK up until just before Christmas except...

My GP suspects that I might have RA and I have my first appointment at the Hospi...

joycen60

•6 years ago

5 Replies

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All posts for January 2018

Infusions cancelled ?!

Methotrexate Pen

Groundhog day is Feb 2nd & I hoping he predicts an early spring.

23 with RA and osteoarthritis - help!

I can feel the transplant happening sooner or later.

Physical activity in men with inflammatory arthritis

Folate in flour?

Not happy

The first daffodil

Cautiously Optimistic

Sumthings wrong,

Rheumatoid arthritis

Biologic update

My medical records

Hoovers

Anyone else have this problem?

New and awaiting appointment.

Anybody with County Durham and Darlington NHS Trust?

Hospital canceled

Hip replacement advice?

Any idea what’s next?

PIP News

Upset - no bus pass

Just git back from rheumy it was awful just like I knew it would be!!!!

Paid market research opportunity in London

Lumbar fusions

Methotrexate and Arava

Turmeric

Had enough of being fobbed off !

First hospital Appointment

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