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100% scundered 😝☹️😱😥🤢

Just heard my disc operation is cancelled on Friday as wbc is 2.9 , it has been lower and higher, it fluctuates every time. I dont know the cut off point , is...

Just heard my disc operation is cancelled on Friday as wbc is 2.9 , it has been ...

weathervane

•6 years ago

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Benapili

I have been on Benapili 8 weeks now, my last blood test showed no inflammation and rheumy nurse said it was working well, my question is why am i still in a...

I have been on Benapili 8 weeks now, my last blood test showed no inflammation a...

lesley57

•6 years ago

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Rheumatologist nurse

Hi I am in a dilemma as to what to do, I am having a really horrible flare with my wrist unable to move I have been put with a different rheumy nurse who I...

Hi I am in a dilemma as to what to do, I am having a really horrible flare with ...

14penny

•6 years ago

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Love those needles...

I had eight lumbar facet joint injections, 4 on both sides today. Will be getting cervical injections in a couple of weeks, and potentially 2 injections in T7...

I had eight lumbar facet joint injections, 4 on both sides today. Will be getti...

Radiogirl

•6 years ago

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off Methotrexae after 6 injections

Hi All! I have posted my concerns while answering a few posts but I thought I would broaden my audience. I was diagnosed with RA in October of 2017. I started...

Hi All! I have posted my concerns while answering a few posts but I thought I wo...

EdieB

•6 years ago

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Sudden flare??

So.... this morning I got up as usual, low level stiffness/pain till all the tablets kick in, and started about my day. By 5pm my left shoulder, elbow and knee...

So.... this morning I got up as usual, low level stiffness/pain till all the tab...

Laura_dilcock

•6 years ago

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Omg my hand is killin me ...

Omg my hand is killin me

Deejojo

•6 years ago

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Holidaying with RA- Sun, sea and Methotrexate

Hi everyone! This is my first post since joining :) I have had problems with my hands/feet for a couple of years but have only just been diagnosed with RA in...

Hi everyone! This is my first post since joining :) I have had problems with my...

Harvey0279

•6 years ago

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Are these symptoms part of your RD?

Way before I was diagnosed with RD (although I had scleritis and was RA+) I would have days of great debility when I’d feel so weak and ill I’d simply have to...

Way before I was diagnosed with RD (although I had scleritis and was RA+) I woul...

StormySeas

•6 years ago

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Work Capability Assessment

Hi everyone just been an awful day,Work Capability Assessment today and it was horrendous.They had made their mind up before I even entered the room .6points...

Hi everyone just been an awful day,Work Capability Assessment today and it was ...

Magymay

•6 years ago

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RA & Arm / Shoulder Pain

Hi everyone, I'm new to the site and looking for some advice. I'm 26 and 3 years ago I was diagnosed with RA, Initially before I started treatment it was...

Hi everyone, I'm new to the site and looking for some advice. I'm 26 and 3 year...

JamesCH

•6 years ago

32 Replies

Angry

So I have been suffering with Ra syptoms in both knees for about four month I have is in spine disc buldges and early onset a in hips this was all diagnosed on...

So I have been suffering with Ra syptoms in both knees for about four month I ha...

Juep

•6 years ago

1 Reply

Ignore it and it will go away!

Tongue in cheek title. Of course it won't go away but I've been suffering with RA since 1984 and in my experience attitude can make a huge difference. The more...

Tongue in cheek title. Of course it won't go away but I've been suffering with R...

Sinderella

•6 years ago

3 Replies

Personal assistant carer

Hello all.... following my recent post saying that my husband has left me after being together for almost 30 years, I am now looking into what type of personal...

Hello all.... following my recent post saying that my husband has left me after ...

freesthomas

•6 years ago

4 Replies

Peripheral Neuropathy

Hi I was diagnosed 2yrs ago with PMR and subsequently GCA but I have increasingly had numbness, tingling, tenderness and hot and cold sensations in my feet...

Hi I was diagnosed 2yrs ago with PMR and subsequently GCA but I have increasing...

Sorop

•6 years ago

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I am home from my holiday.......

Good morning from my comfy recliner,well as you can see i am back from my holidays. What a week it has been too. Unbeknown to me and me not checking i didn't...

Good morning from my comfy recliner,well as you can see i am back from my holida...

sylvi

•6 years ago

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Cholestyramine

Hi all New member 👋 My partner has rheumatoid arthritis long term since childhood... he has been on leflunomide (arava) for almost 2 years after trying...

Hi all New member 👋 My partner has rheumatoid arthritis long term since childh...

Amzy411

•6 years ago

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Bruised swollen hand for no reason

Hello Have RA and take tociluzimab injection weekly . I have been on remission for almost a year .I have my left hand fused completely and little tendon...

Hello Have RA and take tociluzimab injection weekly . I have been on remission f...

virginied

•6 years ago

1 Reply

Vitamins to help RA

does anyone know any vitamins that are supposed to be good for RA that I could start till I can see the rheumatologist thanks in advance

does anyone know any vitamins that are supposed to be good for RA that I could s...

Darnell1970

•6 years ago

23 Replies

Metoject + Common Colds

Hi everyone! I've been silently reading many posts here for a month or so, and now I'm ready to pop in and introduce myself, and also ask a question while I'm...

Hi everyone! I've been silently reading many posts here for a month or so, and n...

anastasia43

•6 years ago

17 Replies

Perm

I have been taking methotrexate for 7 years. My has always been thick and course. When I first began taking the mex, I did not loose any hair. My question is -...

I have been taking methotrexate for 7 years. My has always been thick and course...

smithk64

•6 years ago

3 Replies

NICE is looking for a patient/carer lay member

Hi everyone, We are about to start developing NHS guidance on tests that monitor people's response to certain treatments for rheumatoid arthritis. We are...

Hi everyone, We are about to start developing NHS guidance on tests that monitor...

NICEGetInvolved

•6 years ago

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Mini Fridge For Meds?

Hello All, I’ve recently been prescribed Benepali, but I’m yet to start it due to a chest infection/issues with breathlessness. I had my first batch stored in...

Hello All, I’ve recently been prescribed Benepali, but I’m yet to start it due ...

Claireybee

•6 years ago

8 Replies

Septic arthritis anyone?

Tis a rare beast I believe so I'm not expecting a huge response, but I'd be interested to hear from anyone who's had this awful condition?...how your docs...

Tis a rare beast I believe so I'm not expecting a huge response, but I'd be int...

wishbone

•6 years ago

6 Replies

Tried nsaids and dmards, are biologics next??

Ive taken methotrexate, prednisone, sulfasalazine, numerous kenacort injections and every side effect possible over a period of a year, small improvement to...

Ive taken methotrexate, prednisone, sulfasalazine, numerous kenacort injections ...

JaneenG1972

•6 years ago

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Rheumate

Anyone ever try "Rheumate" supplement with mtx or by itself ? A Pharmaceutical guy recommended it highly for people with RA. catchy phrase "Roomate"...

Anyone ever try "Rheumate" supplement with mtx or by itself ? A Pharmaceutical ...

sconnor10

•6 years ago

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RA EYES

I Have had RA For at least 3 years .This is the first time it has effected my eyes.Sore an itch that hurt swelling old looking glassy eyes.I looked like I had...

I Have had RA For at least 3 years .This is the first time it has effected my ey...

reneestag

•6 years ago

11 Replies

What can I expect at first Rheumy appt?

Hi all! I’m usually on the MS board but it turns out I probably have RA as well. Both my knees puffed up so bad 2 weeks ago I coundn’t even stand, much less...

Hi all! I’m usually on the MS board but it turns out I probably have RA as well....

Qt314grl

•6 years ago

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POP THE CORK!

Had a bottle of Procecco given to me the other week. Last night I thought I could do with a drink... (It's been a blummin tough week). Could I get the cork...

Had a bottle of Procecco given to me the other week. Last night I thought I coul...

Hidden

•6 years ago

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Tapering steroids

Hi guys was on prednisone for two years tapering off over a 3 months period but had to go back on for 2 weeks due to flare. My weight shot up again but...

Hi guys was on prednisone for two years tapering off over a 3 months period but ...

marie66

•6 years ago

1 Reply

Posts - NRAS | HealthUnlocked

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All posts for April 2018

100% scundered 😝☹️😱😥🤢

Benapili

Rheumatologist nurse

Love those needles...

off Methotrexae after 6 injections

Sudden flare??

Omg my hand is killin me ...

Holidaying with RA- Sun, sea and Methotrexate

Are these symptoms part of your RD?

Work Capability Assessment

RA & Arm / Shoulder Pain

Angry

Ignore it and it will go away!

Personal assistant carer

Peripheral Neuropathy

I am home from my holiday.......

Cholestyramine

Bruised swollen hand for no reason

Vitamins to help RA

Metoject + Common Colds

Perm

NICE is looking for a patient/carer lay member

Mini Fridge For Meds?

Septic arthritis anyone?

Tried nsaids and dmards, are biologics next??

Rheumate

RA EYES

What can I expect at first Rheumy appt?

POP THE CORK!

Tapering steroids

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