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The yellow world of Sulfa

Does anyone get on alright with Sulfasalazine ? I started it 3 weeks ago along with MTX injections. This 3rd week on 3 pills its colouring everything. Swimming...

Does anyone get on alright with Sulfasalazine ? I started it 3 weeks ago along w...

roseyx

•6 years ago

39 Replies

Shingles shot

Thanks,everyone for your replies and advice re Shingles shot. I’ve cancelled my appointment for Monday . Attached another photo of Jack as so many enjoyed...

Thanks,everyone for your replies and advice re Shingles shot. I’ve cancelled my ...

Matalow

•6 years ago

6 Replies

Herbal meds if you can't take Dmards. Any recommendations?

So I cannot take any dmards. I have had my diagnosis changed from RA to psoriatic arthritis (though I don't have psoriasis). I've had a year of trying and...

So I cannot take any dmards. I have had my diagnosis changed from RA to psoriati...

Helzbells

•6 years ago

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Baricitinib anyone?

All being well with my bloods I will be starting azathioprine, hopefully in the not too distant future. Was also offered baricitinib, which I think my rheumy...

All being well with my bloods I will be starting azathioprine, hopefully in the ...

wishbone

•6 years ago

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Lack of information & frustration with Rheumatoid Arthritis

It has been 4 months since I was diagnosed with Rheumatoid Arthritis that occurs in my hands, jaws, arms, knees and feet joints. I thought I had all the...

It has been 4 months since I was diagnosed with Rheumatoid Arthritis that occurs...

sunnydown

•6 years ago

43 Replies

In Praise of NHS physio....

This morning I had an extended physio assessment at my local hospital. It seems I should have had this when originally diagnosed, over a decade ago, but for...

This morning I had an extended physio assessment at my local hospital. It seems...

girli1111

•6 years ago

5 Replies

Crochet and charity

Hi friends, crochet is my hobby. I find it therapeutic. For the past one year, I have been making scarves, vests and dresses for babies, solely with the aim of...

Hi friends, crochet is my hobby. I find it therapeutic. For the past one year, I...

Padram

•6 years ago

16 Replies

Query shingles shot

Thought you might enjoy seeing my minder Jack .The main reason for my post is, does anybody know if it’s ok to have a shingles injection ? I’ve checked with my...

Thought you might enjoy seeing my minder Jack .The main reason for my post is, d...

Matalow

•6 years ago

11 Replies

Hoping for advice - Possible RA?

Hello! Sorry is this is a bit lengthy. Just hoping that someone might be able to give me some advice or maybe recognise the symptoms that I have. I am a 24...

Hello! Sorry is this is a bit lengthy. Just hoping that someone might be able to...

BlackNov

•6 years ago

31 Replies

Always poorly!!! Grrrr

Morning - anyone else constantly suffering with infections and colds and blah blah due to their suppressed immune system!? So fed up with it now!! Wondered if...

Morning - anyone else constantly suffering with infections and colds and blah bl...

CeriR

•6 years ago

17 Replies

Painting finished yesterday

I finished this yesterday afternoon.xxxx

sylvi

•6 years ago

10 Replies

Cat's claw

Just read an article on herbal supplement, cat's claw (uncaria tomentosa) for RA inflammation and the immune system. Wondering if any of you have tried and if...

Just read an article on herbal supplement, cat's claw (uncaria tomentosa) for RA...

sharon6768

•6 years ago

39 Replies

When to take methotrexate

Hello all, I am about to begin methotrexate after my diagnosis has been amended in that my rheumatologist is now not ruling out sero negative RA, when she...

Hello all, I am about to begin methotrexate after my diagnosis has been amended ...

Mmrr

•6 years ago

55 Replies

Pain patches

Hi All. Looking for views on these because of stomach problems daughter can only take pain meds no more anti inflammatory meds. She is going to talk to GP...

Hi All. Looking for views on these because of stomach problems daughter can on...

olive2709

•6 years ago

3 Replies

Infusion

Ok so I had my Rituximab infusion and had problems with heart rate. Was not given the second part due to elevate blood pressure and got told to see my Dr. Saw...

Ok so I had my Rituximab infusion and had problems with heart rate. Was not give...

Ellieellie

•6 years ago

12 Replies

methotrexate and calcium citrate / magnesium rather than alendronic

Hi Has anyone had experience of taking Calcium citrate + Vit D3 (in one tablet) and magnesium when taking methotrexate? Having read some rather disturbing...

Hi Has anyone had experience of taking Calcium citrate + Vit D3 (in one tablet) ...

ABwn

•6 years ago

4 Replies

National Study of the Levels of Cardiovascular Risk Factors and Physical Activity in Rheumatoid Arthritis

It seems quite timely having just launched our "Love Your Heart" online programme on Cardio Vascular risk to be asked to help this PhD student from Queen...

It seems quite timely having just launched our "Love Your Heart" online programm...

Clare-NRAS

Partner•6 years ago

7 Replies

RA & Acupuncture

NRAS is pleased to let you know about an opportunity to help a student with her dissertation on the topic of RA and acupuncture. Here's a message and link to...

NRAS is pleased to let you know about an opportunity to help a student with her ...

Clare-NRAS

Partner•6 years ago

3 Replies

My painting.

This is a painting i have done with acrylics. It is a mandal print on canvas.xxxx

This is a painting i have done with acrylics. It is a mandal print on canvas.xxx...

sylvi

•6 years ago

28 Replies

Early retirement at age of 39 years old

Hi Would like to know if early retirement at the age of 39 is allowed with 16 years of teaching and ill health reason

Hi Would like to know if early retirement at the age of 39 is allowed with 16 y...

Sumananand

•6 years ago

9 Replies

Negative test results but very positive

Hi! I'm new here. First post. I was told to reach out to you the NRAS Community for help. Here goes-I've seen two or three Rheumatologist, two...

Hi! I'm new here. First post. I was told to reach out to you the NRAS Commun...

Tessie62

•6 years ago

19 Replies

Old injury, new pain is it related

Hi I came across this group, any help or advice I would appreciate. Old injury in my back, lower pain in my back, daily. New sudden burning pain in my hip,...

Hi I came across this group, any help or advice I would appreciate. Old injury i...

Illsbug

•6 years ago

2 Replies

Methotrexate

Evening all, Yesterday was my first 15mg dose of Methotrexate, my diagnosis is still to be confirmed, possible inflammatory / psoriatic arthritis / sero...

Evening all, Yesterday was my first 15mg dose of Methotrexate, my diagnosis is s...

NathanT

•6 years ago

16 Replies

Coming off injections of MTX

Hi all I have rang up rummey nurse today and spoken to one of them and told them I want to come off injections as I just cannot cope with them, even though my...

Hi all I have rang up rummey nurse today and spoken to one of them and told them...

Carolsos

•6 years ago

11 Replies

RA related or something else?

Hi I'm always had problems with my handd but they have been getting worse and worse lately. Im not 100% it's the RA that's causing it to get worse. I'm having...

Hi I'm always had problems with my handd but they have been getting worse and wo...

Ouchyjenna

•6 years ago

3 Replies

Dizziness??

Hi I'm looking for advice.. I have been diagnosed with PSA and been put on 10mg of methotrexate (tablet form) I then realized it had lactose in it, I have...

Hi I'm looking for advice.. I have been diagnosed with PSA and been put on 10mg...

GFmum

•6 years ago

6 Replies

Son was tested for RA today

Hi, hope every one is pain free today. I have had severe RA for almost 3 years. My son has all the symptoms I had when I found out I had RA. He was tested...

Hi, hope every one is pain free today. I have had severe RA for almost 3 years. ...

lovekittys

•6 years ago

5 Replies

CBD Oil and RA medication

Recently, a friend of mine suggested I try CBD Oil for my pains, but I´m in treatment with Arava and Prednisolona. My rheumy tells me to be patient (I started...

Recently, a friend of mine suggested I try CBD Oil for my pains, but I´m in trea...

cpetry

•6 years ago

10 Replies

Recently diagnosed with RA

I’m 37 yrs old and was diagnosed with RA Dec, 2017. I was prescribed Diclofenac 75mg twice a day and prednisone. It’s helped with the joint pain and swelling...

I’m 37 yrs old and was diagnosed with RA Dec, 2017. I was prescribed Diclofenac...

aokesky

•6 years ago

3 Replies

RA and Endo

Hi there, Around 4 years ago i was diagnosed with endometriosis and 3 months ago Rheumatoid arthritis. Does anyone have both? Im worried about taking all...

Hi there, Around 4 years ago i was diagnosed with endometriosis and 3 months ag...

Lfox

•6 years ago

15 Replies

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All posts for March 2018

The yellow world of Sulfa

Shingles shot

Herbal meds if you can't take Dmards. Any recommendations?

Baricitinib anyone?

Lack of information & frustration with Rheumatoid Arthritis

In Praise of NHS physio....

Crochet and charity

Query shingles shot

Hoping for advice - Possible RA?

Always poorly!!! Grrrr

Painting finished yesterday

Cat's claw

When to take methotrexate

Pain patches

Infusion

methotrexate and calcium citrate / magnesium rather than alendronic

National Study of the Levels of Cardiovascular Risk Factors and Physical Activity in Rheumatoid Arthritis

RA & Acupuncture

My painting.

Early retirement at age of 39 years old

Negative test results but very positive

Old injury, new pain is it related

Methotrexate

Coming off injections of MTX

RA related or something else?

Dizziness??

Son was tested for RA today

CBD Oil and RA medication

Recently diagnosed with RA

RA and Endo

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