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Numbness and coldness from the knee down

My husband's right leg has been bothering him for the last month. At first we thought maybe nerve damage from a knee injury years ago. Now we are a bit worried...

My husband's right leg has been bothering him for the last month. At first we th...

Jerrywelch1

•6 years ago

34 Replies

Depo medrol pain! Ouch!

Hey guys! I had Depo medrol injection for inflammation in my buttock area following a Sequestrated Disc and Sciatic nerve pull. The injection site hurts like...

Hey guys! I had Depo medrol injection for inflammation in my buttock area follow...

Alisheikalisheikh

•6 years ago

17 Replies

Running on empty

Hi, I’m usually a positive, upbeat person, but I’m finding this RA malarkey very hard going at the moment. I have a very busy job, which is quite stressful...

Hi, I’m usually a positive, upbeat person, but I’m finding this RA malarkey v...

JEM95

•6 years ago

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Weight loss with RA & MXT

Been on mxt for a few years now was just wondering if anyone experiences weight loss with it? Iv read up that weight loss is a side affect but im skinny as it...

Been on mxt for a few years now was just wondering if anyone experiences weight ...

emma88

•6 years ago

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Help severe pain in coccyx anyone had same issue ? 😞

Hi, Everyone 😊 Just so you know I'm MCTD , LUPUS , SJOGRENS & RA Having pain in my coccyx last 2 months extreme pain getting up from a chair. Rheumy...

Hi, Everyone 😊 Just so you know I'm MCTD , LUPUS , SJOGRENS & RA Having pain i...

Mellisa1066

•6 years ago

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Cracky voice with mtx-I want off this stuff!!!

Hi everyone! Hope you had good holidays! I need suggestions on what to say to my new PCP-I can't see my rheumatologist until May because He cancelled my...

Hi everyone! Hope you had good holidays! I need suggestions on what to say to my...

DaniBeeLcLa

•6 years ago

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Skin condition and a wonky immune system

I was diagnosed with rosacea some 2+ years ago. Not only do I have the typical symptoms of red rash, spots and pustules on cheeks, chin and nose, but I also...

I was diagnosed with rosacea some 2+ years ago. Not only do I have the typical s...

wishbone

•6 years ago

13 Replies

Weight gain

Hi everyone, I’ve been trying so hard to lose weight and not really getting anywhere. Has anyone noticed weight gain whilst being on benepali?? I’m not on...

Hi everyone, I’ve been trying so hard to lose weight and not really getting an...

Cydney96

•6 years ago

7 Replies

Understanding GP

Hi guys would like your opinion went to see gp been struggling with back pain going into left kidney. In his opinion what I need to do is loose weight and...

Hi guys would like your opinion went to see gp been struggling with back pain go...

Bully915

•6 years ago

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Meds and menopause

New to this site, found after doing a search for RA and the menopause. Was diagnosed with RA approx 7 years ago. I take Methotrexate and Hydroxychloroquine....

New to this site, found after doing a search for RA and the menopause. Was diagn...

Janeyannie

•6 years ago

19 Replies

Lost of sensation in my right hand, is this nerve damage?

Hi, I am 16 and 3 days ago my little brother bit my wrist on my right hand, ever since then I have lost feelings in my pinky and the side of my hand, should I...

Hi, I am 16 and 3 days ago my little brother bit my wrist on my right hand, ever...

Mikaylablaker27

•6 years ago

1 Reply

Depression/ Simponi(golumab)

Just a quick update. Around 3 months ago I posted about issues I had with anxiety and depression and was refered to a psychiatrist. As I could not get an...

Just a quick update. Around 3 months ago I posted about issues I had with anxiet...

grainnek

•6 years ago

10 Replies

Slippery ferrules

Another crutch related problem ! One of the ferrules at the end of one of my crutches is a bit slippery and has slid on the floor . I have been able to control...

Another crutch related problem ! One of the ferrules at the end of one of my cru...

weathervane

•6 years ago

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Kenalog is wearing off !!

It's such a shame.. I had injection in November last year, and it has been the best I have felt in the last 2 years. I not only gave me relief from joint pain,...

It's such a shame.. I had injection in November last year, and it has been the b...

GFmum

•6 years ago

4 Replies

Concerned

Hi Guys, Tomorrow is my 3rd week off MTX and I have to say I feel great! My husband and friends have all made reference to me looking good and having a glow...

Hi Guys, Tomorrow is my 3rd week off MTX and I have to say I feel great! My husb...

Angie2212

•6 years ago

6 Replies

Bruising from injection

Hi All, am normally fine with injections (have had them weekly since June). Last night didn’t feel particularly good and now I have this massive bruise on my...

Hi All, am normally fine with injections (have had them weekly since June). Last...

kerryhannah

•6 years ago

6 Replies

Curcumin anyone?

Morning peeps😁 I was chatting with a work colleague yesterday and she was asking why I didn't take curcumin. I hadn't heard of this... any clues or advice?

Morning peeps😁 I was chatting with a work colleague yesterday and she was askin...

Moomin8

•6 years ago

7 Replies

Anyone taking sulfasalazine?

Hi i was diagnosed in 2015 and started mtx which didn't agree with me. I'm now on sulfasalazine which works for my Ra, for the most part, pretty well. However,...

Hi i was diagnosed in 2015 and started mtx which didn't agree with me. I'm now o...

mel_reeds

•6 years ago

5 Replies

Stem cell therapy

Anyone interested in this go to cell medicine .com .Really interesting America had a few clinics providing this for a range of people with RA ,muscular...

Anyone interested in this go to cell medicine .com .Really interesting America h...

Magymay

•6 years ago

7 Replies

how long does a flare up normally last

if youve been off your treatment for almost three weeks due to having the flu

Annie122

•6 years ago

2 Replies

Reluctant to take Gabapentin

Just been prescribed Gabapentin for trapped nerve pain .I didn't get the chance to really talk to the doc, not her fault,. Now reading the leaflet and all...

Just been prescribed Gabapentin for trapped nerve pain .I didn't get the chance ...

Chrissycl

•6 years ago

14 Replies

Pins and needles in hands?

In recent weeks I have developed a numbness in both the outside of my hands and now the thumbs. Which Doctor do I contact ?

In recent weeks I have developed a numbness in both the outside of my hands and ...

Damaged

•6 years ago

17 Replies

Give a bit of space. 🤪

Hi there , i have been walking with crutches since my disc slipped more impinging on the sciatic nerve. Ive never had to use a walking aid before so new...

Hi there , i have been walking with crutches since my disc slipped more impingin...

weathervane

•6 years ago

53 Replies

Body feels off when I wake up

Hi, I recently have been feeling very weird when I wake up. My heart is racing, and I am short of breath, and it feels like I am on the verge of a panic...

Hi, I recently have been feeling very weird when I wake up. My heart is racing, ...

Nanda2031

•6 years ago

10 Replies

Just wondering

I had my re assesment for pip face to face on the 1st of December and I've had a letter saying they have all they need and are making a decision that was dated...

I had my re assesment for pip face to face on the 1st of December and I've had a...

loppyloo12

•6 years ago

7 Replies

Off message: Going on a Cruise?

Did anyone watch Rip off Britain this morning? I thought I knew about travel insurance having travelled the world since the 1960's, but I didn't know that a...

Did anyone watch Rip off Britain this morning? I thought I knew about travel in...

AgedCrone

•6 years ago

23 Replies

NRAS Group Meetings Next Week

Dear All Just one NRAS Group meeting taking place next week, please see details below and for more information please visit our website......

Dear All Just one NRAS Group meeting taking place next week, please see details...

Kim-NRAS

NRAS•6 years ago

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Injection in to joint

Hi hope ur all well I’ve been told I have isolated active synovitis mtp joint and will be having a injection into the joint anyone had this thanks

Hi hope ur all well I’ve been told I have isolated active synovitis mtp joint an...

Tinkerbell5

•6 years ago

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Leflunomide.... I'm about 2 weeks in!

I am feeling better! Hope my liver enzymes stay ok,lol That doctor has given me a diagnosis of inflammatory arthritis What the heck does that mean? Feel good...

I am feeling better! Hope my liver enzymes stay ok,lol That doctor has given me ...

Graceusha1

•6 years ago

10 Replies

Help !!

Hi I wonder if anyone can give me some advice or experienced the same please ? I take 10mg injection MTX , folic acid , naproxen, zapain . For the last two...

Hi I wonder if anyone can give me some advice or experienced the same please ? I...

JayneN

•6 years ago

6 Replies

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All posts for January 2018

Numbness and coldness from the knee down

Depo medrol pain! Ouch!

Running on empty

Weight loss with RA & MXT

Help severe pain in coccyx anyone had same issue ? 😞

Cracky voice with mtx-I want off this stuff!!!

Skin condition and a wonky immune system

Weight gain

Understanding GP

Meds and menopause

Lost of sensation in my right hand, is this nerve damage?

Depression/ Simponi(golumab)

Slippery ferrules

Kenalog is wearing off !!

Concerned

Bruising from injection

Curcumin anyone?

Anyone taking sulfasalazine?

Stem cell therapy

how long does a flare up normally last

Reluctant to take Gabapentin

Pins and needles in hands?

Give a bit of space. 🤪

Body feels off when I wake up

Just wondering

Off message: Going on a Cruise?

NRAS Group Meetings Next Week

Injection in to joint

Leflunomide.... I'm about 2 weeks in!

Help !!

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