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I have made a decision with regard to pension

I was pushing for ill health retirement but looking at the options I have decided to take the normal pension. This will take about 4 months and ill health may...

I was pushing for ill health retirement but looking at the options I have decide...

Matilda_1922

•6 years ago

8 Replies

Avara leflunomide

Hi all, Just a quick question: Any nasty experiences or side effects I can expect from Avara? I was on methotrexate and couldn’t tolerate the nausea so the doc...

Hi all, Just a quick question: Any nasty experiences or side effects I can expec...

Izabella81

•6 years ago

11 Replies

Keep learning and asking questions

Yesterday, I was at the doctors office . The waiting room was really crowded, and strangely filled with very young people ( in their 20’s). I found this very...

Yesterday, I was at the doctors office . The waiting room was really crowded, an...

Izabella81

•6 years ago

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NRAS gathering

Had a great day at the gathering in Stirling,wealth off information thanks to everyone who contributed 👍

Had a great day at the gathering in Stirling,wealth off information thanks to ev...

popsmith1874

•6 years ago

4 Replies

Trust me I'm a doctor

Did anyone see Trust me I'm a doctor on BBC2? There has been a trial in Amsterdam on an implant for RA which reduces TNF which should be available in Europe in...

Did anyone see Trust me I'm a doctor on BBC2? There has been a trial in Amsterda...

notsochunky

•6 years ago

12 Replies

Drug Induced Lupus

Thank Goodness ........I don't have it! I saw my Dermatologist this morning & the histology report came back that it is 95% certainly a Post Viral Rash,...

Thank Goodness ........I don't have it! I saw my Dermatologist this morning & th...

AgedCrone

•6 years ago

11 Replies

Biologics question

Hi everyone I’m looking for some guidance about biologics for RA after a slightly odd experience at hospital. I had a review appointment as an emergency...

Hi everyone I’m looking for some guidance about biologics for RA after a slight...

BlightyFiveStar

•6 years ago

11 Replies

Anyone know about Biologys as going to start next week

Starting biology next week please advise

bindiyakanani

•6 years ago

10 Replies

So I am understanding what RA and a Flare is at last...or not???

Ok so following on from a post I wrote yesterday, and apologies if I sound a little stupid but I think ive not been seeing the woods for the trees since all...

Ok so following on from a post I wrote yesterday, and apologies if I sound a lit...

Beelady

•6 years ago

20 Replies

Pain

I'm in so much pain and tablets not helping xx

loppyloo12

•6 years ago

4 Replies

Insane Rash

Hello, Last Tues or Wednesday I started to get these flesh colored bumps on my lower, inside forearm. Skip to today, I have bumps all over my limbs, some...

Hello, Last Tues or Wednesday I started to get these flesh colored bumps on my l...

Jesnaskah

•6 years ago

5 Replies

I won my grievance!! My fool of a boss has been fired!!!

My stomach was tied in knots as I read my statement to a panel of "big wigs" . They were horrified at my boss' actions of trying to "diagnose me" &...

My stomach was tied in knots as I read my statement to a panel of "big wi...

Cherub198889

•6 years ago

10 Replies

Muscles/skin deterioration

Recently diagnosed with R.A. taking methotrexate. I have noticed a significant loss in my skin density, arms and calves now very saggy. No pain or...

Recently diagnosed with R.A. taking methotrexate. I have noticed a significant ...

EDee

•6 years ago

7 Replies

Antibiotic treatment for ra

I'm curious to know if anyone has ever been on antibiotic cure for their ra? I'm getting quite depressed at all the traditional remedies thrown at me and would...

I'm curious to know if anyone has ever been on antibiotic cure for their ra? I'm...

evie04

•6 years ago

21 Replies

Benepali symptoms

I was diagnosed with ra 17 years ago and been on daily 2mg steroid and 15mg mtx the last 10 years and felt OK for much of that but my consultant wanted to get...

I was diagnosed with ra 17 years ago and been on daily 2mg steroid and 15mg mtx ...

evie04

•6 years ago

8 Replies

Searching for a post that discussed how spinal injections were not a good option.

I've searched spinal injections, but this comment was in another thread. It was made in the past month or so. I am asking because I have an appointment with...

I've searched spinal injections, but this comment was in another thread. It was...

Radiogirl

•6 years ago

5 Replies

Being put on Biologics

Hey hope you are all well, I have a quick question is anyone on biologics? If so can you explain the process about the injections? plus do you feel better and...

Hey hope you are all well, I have a quick question is anyone on biologics? If so...

EmmaDR

•6 years ago

46 Replies

Leg

Why is my leg still burning 😫

Deejojo

•6 years ago

5 Replies

BPC 157

Hey guys, I don't post here anymore, because everytime I post, I tend to get run out of town by the angry mob. My wife is now in full remission and doing...

Hey guys, I don't post here anymore, because everytime I post, I tend to get run...

Allsopp

•6 years ago

34 Replies

Specialist nurse

Well folks I found out something interesting today, I phoned my GP to see if I could get a steroid injection today as I'm really struggling with pain and...

Well folks I found out something interesting today, I phoned my GP to see if I c...

popsmith1874

•6 years ago

7 Replies

Vaccines

We are thinking of an Egyptian Nile Cruise but are very confused by which vaccinations are compulsory, which are recommended and which I am able to have with...

We are thinking of an Egyptian Nile Cruise but are very confused by which vaccin...

Dayli1

•6 years ago

4 Replies

The view from my balcony....

Just thought I’d share this lovely view from my balcony in Cyprus - lovely hotel, beautiful pools, but oh my, the water is freezing!! 😱

Just thought I’d share this lovely view from my balcony in Cyprus - lovely hotel...

Soreknees2016

•6 years ago

6 Replies

Why does the scar on my finger feel so strange?

Hi, I'm new here and probably have a lot of things to ask about but I'll start with my finger first; So a few years ago, I would say about three or four, I...

Hi, I'm new here and probably have a lot of things to ask about but I'll start ...

Sadis

•6 years ago

1 Reply

Medication question

I was diagnosed with RA last fall. I have been on methotrexate with steroids since being diagnosed. It has worked for the most part but it seems that I get a...

I was diagnosed with RA last fall. I have been on methotrexate with steroids sin...

aknielsen

•6 years ago

7 Replies

My thumb pains even after 15 years

Dear all, I am 45 years old. 15 years ago my right thumb got stuck in a car door when it was closing. Now it pains when the thumb acvidently touches or hits...

Dear all, I am 45 years old. 15 years ago my right thumb got stuck in a car door...

Shionz

•6 years ago

6 Replies

Embrel

Hello :) I just took my first shot of Embrel today. Has anyone had luck with this treatment? What are your pros and cons? I had to try something new....hoping...

Hello :) I just took my first shot of Embrel today. Has anyone had luck with thi...

Julesb3

•6 years ago

15 Replies

A Bit if Advice Needed.

I am only due to see the Rheumy Specialist in October. Have only been seeing her once a year for the last couple of years. At the moment I am in complete...

I am only due to see the Rheumy Specialist in October. Have only been seeing he...

pip12

•6 years ago

26 Replies

Feel feverish

Hi All for about 5 days now every morning when I wake up. I feel feverish then by mid afternoon it seems to go away. I’ve never had this before. At first I...

Hi All for about 5 days now every morning when I wake up. I feel feverish then ...

Nuttyshirlz

•6 years ago

19 Replies

Finally got a date for ACDF surgery

I think my very long chat to the surgical nurse and explaining it wasn't just a matter of popping in for the surgery, that may have changed things. I explained...

I think my very long chat to the surgical nurse and explaining it wasn't just a ...

Someonesmother

•6 years ago

8 Replies

CBD oil

Hi guys, Has anyone tried CBD oil for their RA? I'm looking into this just now as my pain is returning rapidly after being controlled with Sulphasalazine. My...

Hi guys, Has anyone tried CBD oil for their RA? I'm looking into this just now a...

Angie2212

•6 years ago

40 Replies

Posts - NRAS | HealthUnlocked

NRAS

All posts for April 2018

I have made a decision with regard to pension

Avara leflunomide

Keep learning and asking questions

NRAS gathering

Trust me I'm a doctor

Drug Induced Lupus

Biologics question

Anyone know about Biologys as going to start next week

So I am understanding what RA and a Flare is at last...or not???

Pain

Insane Rash

I won my grievance!! My fool of a boss has been fired!!!

Muscles/skin deterioration

Antibiotic treatment for ra

Benepali symptoms

Searching for a post that discussed how spinal injections were not a good option.

Being put on Biologics

Leg

BPC 157

Specialist nurse

Vaccines

The view from my balcony....

Why does the scar on my finger feel so strange?

Medication question

My thumb pains even after 15 years

Embrel

A Bit if Advice Needed.

Feel feverish

Finally got a date for ACDF surgery

CBD oil

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