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Pip appeal

I’ve had my pip appeal postponed due to them not having a doctor another long wait I guess has anyone else had this

I’ve had my pip appeal postponed due to them not having a doctor another long wa...

Tinkerbell5

•6 years ago

6 Replies

Elbow pain

I’m a little confused at the moment and hoping someone can help. I have had elbow pain for some time and it locks and gets stuck i also can’t straighten it...

I’m a little confused at the moment and hoping someone can help. I have had elb...

twintwo76

•6 years ago

3 Replies

Rheumatoid

Hi I’ve suffered for 2 years now but since Christmas it has got aggressively worse I’m now on methotrexate 17.5mg per week and sulfasalzine 2000mg per day but...

Hi I’ve suffered for 2 years now but since Christmas it has got aggressively wor...

Jasonteddancer

•6 years ago

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Not waving drowning

HI I was diagnosed with RD July 2016 and I am slowly realising that this has changed my life and how I see myself beyond recognition and I am struggling to...

HI I was diagnosed with RD July 2016 and I am slowly realising that this has cha...

mjfoster

•6 years ago

17 Replies

CA125 Bloods

Hi everyone, I am so distracted by fear all day everyday until I get to the hospital qnd get some answers. Aged 55 and suffered incredibly heavy periods...

Hi everyone, I am so distracted by fear all day everyday until I get to the hos...

juneann

•6 years ago

13 Replies

Forgot to update

I forgot to update that I stopped taking the new medication that worked wonders for me because of the side effects. To me being pain free wasn’t worth the...

I forgot to update that I stopped taking the new medication that worked wonders ...

Ccrowlu

•6 years ago

5 Replies

Purple rash/blotches

I've had enough of this Methotrexate poison. Stopped taking the tabs and started with the metoject pen instead but now the thought of doing the jabs is making...

I've had enough of this Methotrexate poison. Stopped taking the tabs and started...

whitedog

•6 years ago

34 Replies

leflunomide side effects

I am still having trouble with the side effects of taking leflunomide for 12 days. t was a month in the 12th of March since I took any. My stomach feels...

I am still having trouble with the side effects of taking leflunomide for 12 day...

Habbeshaw

•6 years ago

6 Replies

Anyone tried CBD Oil?

Just wondered if any of you lovely people out there have tried CBD Oil. If so how have you got on with it. Thinkng of giving giving it a whirl myself....

Just wondered if any of you lovely people out there have tried CBD Oil. If so h...

Loura

•6 years ago

9 Replies

Better

Much better

Eiram50

•6 years ago

4 Replies

Better !

5 days later and so much better than I thought it would be. Blisters seemed to disappear and whilst still a little nippy, alls good. Thanks everyone for your...

5 days later and so much better than I thought it would be. Blisters seemed to d...

Eiram50

•6 years ago

8 Replies

Eye problems with RA?

Ever since I’ve had RA, for over 7 months now, I’ve had very irritated eyes. Always itchy, always blurry as if I have something in my eyes, and more sensitive...

Ever since I’ve had RA, for over 7 months now, I’ve had very irritated eyes. Alw...

Jules13

•6 years ago

72 Replies

Wanting to know which forks etc are OK for my disability

I use a splayed fork at present but gradually my hands/wrist will not twist to allow me to use it. Now I am on my own it is hard. I have been sent a...

I use a splayed fork at present but gradually my hands/wrist will not twist to a...

beauty96

•6 years ago

9 Replies

NRAS Gathering in Scotland - Tuesday 17th April

LIVING BETTER WITH RA – FINDING THE HELP YOU NEED, LOOKING AFTER THE WHOLE PERSON Our 2018 conference takes place on Tuesday 17th April 2018 from 10am to 4pm...

LIVING BETTER WITH RA – FINDING THE HELP YOU NEED, LOOKING AFTER THE WHOLE PERSO...

EmmaS-NRAS

NRAS•6 years ago

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Flare up

Hello I have inflammatory arthritis in my hands and feet. Am on 10mg methotrexate injections, 5mg prednisolone, naproxen. Hands and elbows flared up Monday...

Hello I have inflammatory arthritis in my hands and feet. Am on 10mg methotrex...

Joolief

•6 years ago

4 Replies

NRAS Group Meetings Next Week

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

Dear All Please find details of the NRAS Group meetings taking place next week....

Kim-NRAS

NRAS•6 years ago

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EXCRUCIATING PAIN underneath tip of nail bed but no obvious reasoning. HELP! Never ever felt anything like it.

Hi! I’m looking to see if anyone else has ever experienced a similar pain, hoping that someone can offer their advice. Hopefully someone else has experience...

Hi! I’m looking to see if anyone else has ever experienced a similar pain, hopin...

Savsea

•6 years ago

6 Replies

My story

Hi my name is Michele , I'm a wife and mother of 3 children , I've been going threw a tough battle of not knowing what's wrong with my body , I was a healthy...

Hi my name is Michele , I'm a wife and mother of 3 children , I've been going th...

Bela8

•6 years ago

7 Replies

RA flare ?

Hi does anyone suffer lower back pain that radiates into upper thigh and then into the inner thigh , my doctor keeps saying it’s my RD because it’s systemic...

Hi does anyone suffer lower back pain that radiates into upper thigh and then i...

Vonnie10

•6 years ago

18 Replies

Stopping MTX!!! Relieved and worried...

Hi! Few months ago i complained on here about the side effects of methotrexate and my rheumy that didnt want me to stop taking it. Turns out that she...

Hi! Few months ago i complained on here about the side effects of methotrexate a...

sarayar

•6 years ago

21 Replies

Jaw issues

Does any one have jaw issues? At first I thought it was my teeth as the pain started at the top of my jaw near my top teeth and now seems to be at the bottom...

Does any one have jaw issues? At first I thought it was my teeth as the pain sta...

mel_reeds

•6 years ago

11 Replies

Hello :)

Hello everyone I have finally taken the plunge and decided to join NRAS and the community. I was diagnosed with RA & Fibromyalgia in October 2011 whilst...

Hello everyone I have finally taken the plunge and decided to join NRAS and the ...

Madfordogs

•6 years ago

23 Replies

Cimzia?

Currently taking cimzia for RA. Has anyone had this work for them long-term without bad side effects?

Currently taking cimzia for RA. Has anyone had this work for them long-term with...

Jurkey1

•6 years ago

7 Replies

New doctor, new (temporary) diagnosis

Hello, after moving from the UK to Germany I have had my first and second appontment with a rheumatologist here now. In the first we just discussed my symptoms...

Hello, after moving from the UK to Germany I have had my first and second appont...

Eisbaerin2

•6 years ago

7 Replies

Insensitive and ignorant people

Hi there, I just need to vent to people I know will understand. Background: I have been in pain for the last 11 months. It started back in April 2017 in my...

Hi there, I just need to vent to people I know will understand. Background: I ha...

Hidden

•6 years ago

7 Replies

Tender ribs anyone!

Hi I’m having my first rheumatologist appointment this week and wondered should I tell him about my tender ribs. My rib cage around my back is very tender to...

Hi I’m having my first rheumatologist appointment this week and wondered should ...

Embabe

•6 years ago

14 Replies

Pain killers and fasting blood test

Is it ok to take naproxen before having a fasting blood test?

seeleyr

•6 years ago

24 Replies

Disabled Parking

Went to local Supermarket this morning, the disabled bays were full so I parked out of the way at the side of store,I was told in a very rude tone that I...

Went to local Supermarket this morning, the disabled bays were full so I parked ...

Backy

•6 years ago

24 Replies

Hair loss and prednisone or methrotrexate

Haven't been here for awhile. Have been on the above 2 drugs for at least 4 yrs.for RA. Last three months have had dosage upped due to a nasty flare up after...

Haven't been here for awhile. Have been on the above 2 drugs for at least 4 yrs....

mrdiggs

•6 years ago

7 Replies

DAS in Wales?

Hi just wondering does the Disease Activity Score apply in Wales? Am due to have first rheumatology appointment on Friday. Thanks

Hi just wondering does the Disease Activity Score apply in Wales? Am due to have...

Embabe

•6 years ago

14 Replies

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All posts for March 2018

Pip appeal

Elbow pain

Rheumatoid

Not waving drowning

CA125 Bloods

Forgot to update

Purple rash/blotches

leflunomide side effects

Anyone tried CBD Oil?

Better

Better !

Eye problems with RA?

Wanting to know which forks etc are OK for my disability

NRAS Gathering in Scotland - Tuesday 17th April

Flare up

NRAS Group Meetings Next Week

EXCRUCIATING PAIN underneath tip of nail bed but no obvious reasoning. HELP! Never ever felt anything like it.

My story

RA flare ?

Stopping MTX!!! Relieved and worried...

Jaw issues

Hello :)

Cimzia?

New doctor, new (temporary) diagnosis

Insensitive and ignorant people

Tender ribs anyone!

Pain killers and fasting blood test

Disabled Parking

Hair loss and prednisone or methrotrexate

DAS in Wales?

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