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Nasty rash (Methotrexate?)

Hi I’m on Methotrexate and this is my 9th week and all of a sudden after 2 days of having my steroid injection top up and I am covered in a nasty rash which...

Hi I’m on Methotrexate and this is my 9th week and all of a sudden after 2 days ...

Shellydan

•6 years ago

55 Replies

Umbrella recommendation

Hello, After being in London for 6 months, I have realized the importance of owning an umbrella. I was wondering if I could get recommendations on any...

Hello, After being in London for 6 months, I have realized the importance of ow...

enthusiatjc

•6 years ago

16 Replies

Can you help me design a better bra?

I'm part of a Design Council Innovation Programme looking at designing stylish, functional and comfortable bras for women of any age who have mobility or...

I'm part of a Design Council Innovation Programme looking at designing stylish,...

AdrienneJC17

•6 years ago

37 Replies

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Acute Bronchitis & RA

Hi, Just asking if anyone else has had acute bronchitis & how long it took to clear up? Been ill 10 days am on 2000mg amoxicillin & 30mg prednisolone & can...

Hi, Just asking if anyone else has had acute bronchitis & how long it took to cl...

Juliachoo

•6 years ago

21 Replies

I have really bad backache when I get up in morning and have to take strong pain relief tabs , is this my ra I'm on meds for it mtx benapali

I've had ra for abt 2 yrs and still have problems

Nsmith13

•6 years ago

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Very tired but cannot sleep

Hi! One of the weird things it’s happening to me lately is that even though I’m worn out, I cannot sleep more than 5 hours a night :S I started taking...

Hi! One of the weird things it’s happening to me lately is that even though I’m ...

cpetry

•6 years ago

5 Replies

Recommend this pillow

Hi, If anyone is interested in buying a buckwheat pillow there is a good deal on for this weekend only. Check out Calming Breath site. I have one and it's made...

Hi, If anyone is interested in buying a buckwheat pillow there is a good deal on...

roseyx

•6 years ago

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Naproxen

Just been started on naproxen for psa. Making me feel spaced out and nausea, do side effects of medication decrease after being on it for a period of time? As...

Just been started on naproxen for psa. Making me feel spaced out and nausea, do ...

cba84

•6 years ago

4 Replies

The beauty of the right treatment

I just wanted to share a picture of my Easter cake. I made this at my sugarcraft class last night. The reason I'm sharing isn't just because I'm proud but...

I just wanted to share a picture of my Easter cake. I made this at my sugarcraft...

Hidden

•6 years ago

56 Replies

Lost since husband has left me after 28 yeard

Hello all. I’ve been meaning to post on this forum for over a week. I met my husband over 28 years ago when we were teenagers. We have been married for 18...

Hello all. I’ve been meaning to post on this forum for over a week. I met my hu...

freesthomas

•6 years ago

52 Replies

Struggling with tiredness

Hi, I am new to the group. I am currently on Methotroxate and thankfully this appears to keep flare ups at bay so I am incredibly lucky. However, one of the...

Hi, I am new to the group. I am currently on Methotroxate and thankfully this a...

hornseyelaine

•6 years ago

36 Replies

Weird hand to elbow pain / nerve pain

Hi I just joined to ask a question... Has anyone had any experience of being unable to make a fist not because of joints like when my knuckles swell... this...

Hi I just joined to ask a question... Has anyone had any experience of being un...

Ssmart

•6 years ago

9 Replies

Rib question

Hi Sorry if this post twice but I’m not sure whether it worked first time. I woke up this morning and stretched my arm and heard a crunching noise coming...

Hi Sorry if this post twice but I’m not sure whether it worked first time. I w...

ccg123

•6 years ago

7 Replies

B12

Hi anyone else have B12 injections and if so how long before u notice a difference

Hi anyone else have B12 injections and if so how long before u notice a differen...

Tinkerbell5

•6 years ago

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Which drug next

Not on any rheumatoid medicine. Tried one dose of Humira in December. Ten days later came out in a severe rash and red skin especially under arms an down arms...

Not on any rheumatoid medicine. Tried one dose of Humira in December. Ten days l...

28maggie11

•6 years ago

15 Replies

First rheumatology appointment

Hello everyone, I posted my first post a couple of months ago about being referred to rheumatology as I had 2 positive tests. Thank you for welcoming me to the...

Hello everyone, I posted my first post a couple of months ago about being referr...

Happy321

•6 years ago

27 Replies

Ra blood test

So I went to see the rheumatologist this week for a 6 month check! All my bloods were good except my wbc was low! Now I’m not taking my methotrexate injections...

So I went to see the rheumatologist this week for a 6 month check! All my bloods...

Jarme

•6 years ago

19 Replies

Exciting and scary!!

I’ve given in my notice at work. It’s rather scary and rather exciting at the same time. I’m going for early retirement - I’ve struggled a lot over the last...

I’ve given in my notice at work. It’s rather scary and rather exciting at the sa...

JEM95

•6 years ago

39 Replies

Changing from injection to tablets MTX

As the title says I changed 3weeks ago am finding the fatigue overwhelming. come home from work sleep 3/4 hours each day and struggle to get back up for a few...

As the title says I changed 3weeks ago am finding the fatigue overwhelming. com...

Carolsos

•6 years ago

4 Replies

PIP change of circumstance

HI all with the help from Help the Aged I have sent off a new PIP assessment. I am hoping to get my higher rate back as my condition has got worse. Only 8...

HI all with the help from Help the Aged I have sent off a new PIP assessment. I ...

manwithnoname

•6 years ago

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Pain relief and fatigue....

I don’t take much pain relief on a regular basis. I use ibuprofen gel on my thumb joint, which has osteo problems, and I take amitriptyline at night...

I don’t take much pain relief on a regular basis. I use ibuprofen gel on my thu...

girli1111

•6 years ago

12 Replies

Can you relate? 😋

We were talking on an earlier post about night sweats. I couldn't add this pic on that post, so I'll add it here. Hope it makes you smile like it did me when...

We were talking on an earlier post about night sweats. I couldn't add this pic ...

Radiogirl

•6 years ago

14 Replies

Orrid kidney pains.

Hello my lovelies, right now my Kate and sydeny are hurting like they’ve never ached before, I’m on sulfasalazine and max, what advice do I need.

Hello my lovelies, right now my Kate and sydeny are hurting like they’ve never a...

Philip

•6 years ago

10 Replies

Problems with rubber ferrules!

Hi i have just joined and would like to know about peoples experiences with their crutches. I have been using crutches for the last 10 years due to several...

Hi i have just joined and would like to know about peoples experiences with thei...

dizzycat39

•6 years ago

4 Replies

So back into a Flare

Hey hope you are all well, so I am due to have another emergency flare appointment at the NOC in Oxford after being in a huge flare for 7 weeks having...

Hey hope you are all well, so I am due to have another emergency flare appointm...

EmmaDR

•6 years ago

4 Replies

Woop woop!!!!

I am officially employed!!!!

Claireb1985

•6 years ago

22 Replies

Foot and ankle pain

Going to throw this out there, like most of you I suffer with a lot of foot and ankle pain to the point I am thinking of having my right ankle fused has anyone...

Going to throw this out there, like most of you I suffer with a lot of foot and ...

andy9131

•6 years ago

4 Replies

NRAS Group Meetings Next Week

Dear All Please see details below of the NRAS Group meetings taking place next week. For more information please visit our website www.nras.org.uk/groups....

Dear All Please see details below of the NRAS Group meetings taking place next ...

Kim-NRAS

NRAS•6 years ago

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Night Time Pain?

Does anyone here with RA have more pain at night than daytime? I have lots of pain during the day and spend more time than I like to admit lying down during...

Does anyone here with RA have more pain at night than daytime? I have lots of p...

Radiogirl

•6 years ago

42 Replies

Dose of Mtx

Hi all you lovely people. With big interest i read a lot of your posts and it would be a great help to understand and compare your experience and side effects...

Hi all you lovely people. With big interest i read a lot of your posts and it wo...

Nikma

•6 years ago

19 Replies

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All posts for March 2018

Nasty rash (Methotrexate?)

Umbrella recommendation

Can you help me design a better bra?

Acute Bronchitis & RA

I have really bad backache when I get up in morning and have to take strong pain relief tabs , is this my ra I'm on meds for it mtx benapali

Very tired but cannot sleep

Recommend this pillow

Naproxen

The beauty of the right treatment

Lost since husband has left me after 28 yeard

Struggling with tiredness

Weird hand to elbow pain / nerve pain

Rib question

B12

Which drug next

First rheumatology appointment

Ra blood test

Exciting and scary!!

Changing from injection to tablets MTX

PIP change of circumstance

Pain relief and fatigue....

Can you relate? 😋

Orrid kidney pains.

Problems with rubber ferrules!

So back into a Flare

Woop woop!!!!

Foot and ankle pain

NRAS Group Meetings Next Week

Night Time Pain?

Dose of Mtx

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