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Abatacept

Hi quick question after starting my Abatacept last week I’ve had a constant headache and feel queasy all the time I did read this can be a side effect, as...

Hi quick question after starting my Abatacept last week I’ve had a constant head...

Vonnie10

•6 years ago

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Rituximab pins and needles

Anybody else experienced this ? I had my infusion last Monday , Wednesday had pins and needles in my leg so much so that I had a numb foot .i stood up and my...

Anybody else experienced this ? I had my infusion last Monday , Wednesday had p...

Fifi2

•6 years ago

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Where in UK to move to that treatment for RA could still be afforded by NHS

My husband and I both have RA. We have been subject to getting virtually all our treatment stopped here in Cambridgeshire and live in a constant state of fear...

My husband and I both have RA. We have been subject to getting virtually all ou...

Hidden

•6 years ago

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Had a fall

Today I fell in my home, as a result now both my hands but specially my pinky fingers are hurting very much and I feel like needle picks on them, I hit my...

Today I fell in my home, as a result now both my hands but specially my pinky fi...

Mac1234

•6 years ago

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Any experience with celiac and arthritis?

I'm soon to be tested for gluten intolerance thanks to my GPs initiative. I was diagnosed with arthritis, most likely psoriatic type, seronegative, last June....

I'm soon to be tested for gluten intolerance thanks to my GPs initiative. I was ...

Patient0

•6 years ago

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Blood results and first rheumatology appointment

Hi I am wondering what this could mean? Not really been told very much from doctor, other than platelet count low at 105 and crp came above range at 39mg/l....

Hi I am wondering what this could mean? Not really been told very much from doct...

Aabbcca

•6 years ago

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Ra hydroxychloroquine and mtx

Hi just looking for some advice. I have been on 20mg metoject (mtx) for 5 months . It was going will until last week when I had a flar up and now they have...

Hi just looking for some advice. I have been on 20mg metoject (mtx) for 5 mont...

Louis-

•6 years ago

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Inflammation bloods

Hi. I’m slightly confused. Im seropositive with positive Rh factor and anti CCP. My ESR and CRP have been consistently raised for 10 years despite being in...

Hi. I’m slightly confused. Im seropositive with positive Rh factor and anti CCP....

Elmo333

•6 years ago

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PIP assessment

Well it's arrived my letter for a face to face. It's next Saturday. Going to take my husband in with me for support. Hope I get someone who understands what...

Well it's arrived my letter for a face to face. It's next Saturday. Going to ta...

Pulfs

•6 years ago

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Feeling sick AFTER folic acid

So I took my first half dose (7.5mg) Methotrexate on Tuesday night, went to to bed, felt a bit queasy, took a VERY long sleep , woke up on Wednesday yucky but...

So I took my first half dose (7.5mg) Methotrexate on Tuesday night, went to to b...

Triple07

•6 years ago

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Low-Dose Naltrexone

Hello,I am wondering if anyone with autoimmune has tried Low-Dose Naltrexone 1.5mg-4.5mg??? I have reading and researching it and it sounds almost too good to...

Hello,I am wondering if anyone with autoimmune has tried Low-Dose Naltrexone 1.5...

lbrosa

•6 years ago

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NRAS Group Meetings Next Week

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

Kim-NRAS

NRAS•6 years ago

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Update on life upheaval!😁

Hello Everyone! I hope this message finds you well as can be expected with this wretched disease! I'm in the process of moving back to my hometown, and feeling...

Hello Everyone! I hope this message finds you well as can be expected with this ...

Mandy8175

•6 years ago

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Life update.

This is the third time typing this so my hands are pretty sore and I’m gonna try to keep it short this time lol. Firstly I got into my local clinic finally...

This is the third time typing this so my hands are pretty sore and I’m gonna try...

Ccrowlu

•6 years ago

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Gadgets to help

I also have problem opening things. Any ideas on things to buy to help opening normal things.. What do you all use?? Can't grab fantastically with my hands. Xx

I also have problem opening things. Any ideas on things to buy to help opening n...

Treza42

•6 years ago

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Trying to get in and out of the bath

It's a nightmare. But I need it. The hot bath helps to soak my pains away. But I am struggling more and more with getting in. I kinda shove myself in and water...

It's a nightmare. But I need it. The hot bath helps to soak my pains away. But I...

Treza42

•6 years ago

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Medications

Just been prescribed 50 mg amytrypaline also 50 mg tramadol for nightime any thoughts on the two together a bit worried over taking them x

Just been prescribed 50 mg amytrypaline also 50 mg tramadol for nightime any tho...

Donnamarie3

•6 years ago

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RA and Thyroid

My thyroid and testosterone levels plummeted. Anyone else experience this? Now I have to go on meds for this too as I am so tired all the time. Hopefully...

My thyroid and testosterone levels plummeted. Anyone else experience this? Now ...

kkminton

•6 years ago

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Knee

Seven thirty this morning and i get a phone call from the consultants secatary(excuse spelling) about my swollen knee. I am to have the fluid taken off my knee...

Seven thirty this morning and i get a phone call from the consultants secatary(e...

sylvi

•6 years ago

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Pip tribunal

My pip award is being looked at again if it stays the same I am thinking of taking it to the tribunal does the award you have already been given stop while...

My pip award is being looked at again if it stays the same I am thinking of tak...

Nikki70

•6 years ago

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Well proud!

Morning peeps- hope you're all up and at 'em? 😁 Just gonna take a moment to blow my own trumpet today 🎶🎺 I reached my target weight in Slimming World!!🎉 😇...

Morning peeps- hope you're all up and at 'em? 😁 Just gonna take a moment to blo...

Moomin8

•6 years ago

52 Replies

Tofacitinib

Hi everyone Is anyone on Tofacitinib? My rheumy has said he’s going to start me on it. Anyone else on this drug? What’s it like? Side effects etc? Thanks...

Hi everyone Is anyone on Tofacitinib? My rheumy has said he’s going to start m...

ArcherDee

•6 years ago

1 Reply

Curious

Wondering if I have RA or could it be something else. I got referred to a Rheumatologist because I've been having pain and stiffness. My GA did blood work and...

Wondering if I have RA or could it be something else. I got referred to a Rheuma...

Meroge

•6 years ago

4 Replies

Worried

Hi, my kehinde Which injection should I take I always feel cold when it rain

Bachara

•6 years ago

1 Reply

New to RA

Hi, I am just curious to see if anyone out there can give me some advice on RA. My gp recently ran certain lab work on me due to complaints of painful joints,...

Hi, I am just curious to see if anyone out there can give me some advice on RA. ...

Marisita101673

•6 years ago

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Knee replacement surgery under 30?

I’m 28 and facing a knee replacement operation. Has anyone on here had a total knee replacement under the age of 30? Been suffering since I was 16 and my right...

I’m 28 and facing a knee replacement operation. Has anyone on here had a total k...

jessmonk

•6 years ago

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Methotrexate Side Effects

I stopped methotrexate 2 months ago but I'm still getting mouth sores and acid reflux. I am only taking 12mg of Prednisone (trying to taper) and 4.5mg LDN. I...

I stopped methotrexate 2 months ago but I'm still getting mouth sores and acid r...

ThePainPrincess

•6 years ago

28 Replies

Knee pain.

Has anyone had pain in their knee years after having a knee replacement ?

nellysgran

•6 years ago

7 Replies

Toe problems

Slightly disgusting question but has anyone any ideas on what to use on problematic toenails? As in when they fall off and are sore underneath. Thanks in...

Slightly disgusting question but has anyone any ideas on what to use on problema...

cba84

•6 years ago

6 Replies

Pip

Hi all I’ve just received my pip form and I just want to ask everyone It’s my first time applying so should I try fill it in myself or should I contact Dial...

Hi all I’ve just received my pip form and I just want to ask everyone It’s my f...

Nuttyshirlz

•6 years ago

36 Replies

Posts - NRAS | HealthUnlocked

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All posts for April 2018

Abatacept

Rituximab pins and needles

Where in UK to move to that treatment for RA could still be afforded by NHS

Had a fall

Any experience with celiac and arthritis?

Blood results and first rheumatology appointment

Ra hydroxychloroquine and mtx

Inflammation bloods

PIP assessment

Feeling sick AFTER folic acid

Low-Dose Naltrexone

NRAS Group Meetings Next Week

Update on life upheaval!😁

Life update.

Gadgets to help

Trying to get in and out of the bath

Medications

RA and Thyroid

Knee

Pip tribunal

Well proud!

Tofacitinib

Curious

Worried

New to RA

Knee replacement surgery under 30?

Methotrexate Side Effects

Knee pain.

Toe problems

Pip

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