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Biologics, Methotrexate and contact with chicken pox; should I be concerned?

I have just spent the bank holiday weekend with a niece who has now developed chicken pox. I take 25 mg methotrexate by injection and benapali. I had chicken...

I have just spent the bank holiday weekend with a niece who has now developed ch...

Mall

•6 years ago

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New to RA & 1st Hospital Visit

Hi All, I'm Sue, I'm 52 and I have just been told I have RA. My first rheumatology appointment didn't go to well, the doctor didn't seem to believe me, looked...

Hi All, I'm Sue, I'm 52 and I have just been told I have RA. My first rheumatolo...

Suey4

•6 years ago

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Am I cured of RA?!!

Hi all. It’s been a while since I posted but could do with some advice. I’ve had RA since the birth of my daughter almost 2 years ago. I’ve tried sulfazalazine...

Hi all. It’s been a while since I posted but could do with some advice. I’ve had...

EmsMac

•6 years ago

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Steroid injections in index fingers...............

Been to rheumaltology this lunchtime and ended up with two steroid injections in my index fingers as they have been so painful. He will be upping my mtx to...

Been to rheumaltology this lunchtime and ended up with two steroid injections in...

sylvi

•6 years ago

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Inflammation in the lungs ?

Hello everyone, I am just about recovered from the biggest flare up I have had since being diagnosed with RA seven years ago. My meds have not kept me as...

Hello everyone, I am just about recovered from the biggest flare up I have had ...

petalnumber2

•6 years ago

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Help needed and advise

|I have rheumatoid Disease, fibro and oesto. Recently had my thyroid removed due to cancer. I was on biological infusions monthly but had to come off due to...

|I have rheumatoid Disease, fibro and oesto. Recently had my thyroid removed due...

Ardea

•6 years ago

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Hot hands !!!!!

These are my hands a few months ago not had it this bad for a while but it just shows what ra can do ouch !!!!

These are my hands a few months ago not had it this bad for a while but it just ...

Nsmith13

•6 years ago

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Arthritis pain

Had arm pain for 3 years had a nerve test done which was normal,mri scan on neck which showed up mild arthritis, kept going back to my doctor nearly every...

Had arm pain for 3 years had a nerve test done which was normal,mri scan on neck...

Damitacrystal

•6 years ago

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Patting exercise for wellness

Hi all, found this 4 minute excercise very rejuvenating. All can do this very simple excercise. I feel fresh throughout the day. Do it twice, after waking up...

Hi all, found this 4 minute excercise very rejuvenating. All can do this very si...

Padram

•6 years ago

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Burning skin

I have had burning and painful skin over the last few weeks. Just wondering if this is connected to RA or is it something else.

I have had burning and painful skin over the last few weeks. Just wondering if t...

Matilda_1922

•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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Fed up of the RA in my fingers.............

Morning all,well i see rheumy this lunchtime and he will get it in both barrels if he doesn't do something as i am in a lot of pain in my fingers and it hurts...

Morning all,well i see rheumy this lunchtime and he will get it in both barrels ...

sylvi

•6 years ago

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HUMIRA AND SURGERY

Can anyone advise, how ling before and after surgery one must STOP HUMURA. I'm going to speak to my nurse soon, anyone have any experience out here, be nice...

Can anyone advise, how ling before and after surgery one must STOP HUMURA. I'm g...

Rich2017

•6 years ago

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Baking soda

I was reading an article last night on baking soda. Just wondering if anyone has tried it🇬🇧

I was reading an article last night on baking soda. Just wondering if anyone has...

Hidden

•6 years ago

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Benepali with less MTX?

hi I am about to start Benepali ( when it turns up ) and my Rheumatologist wants me to continue with 20mg MTX as well which I have been on for over a year now...

hi I am about to start Benepali ( when it turns up ) and my Rheumatologist wants...

roseyx

•6 years ago

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Humira injection miss....

Daughter tried a new site on her body for Humira injection from the midriff to her leg. She only got half the Humira injected into her leg and the other half...

Daughter tried a new site on her body for Humira injection from the midriff to h...

nymima01

•6 years ago

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What does NRAS stand for?

Hidden

•6 years ago

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Kidney Disease

Has anyone here gotten kidney disease from Enbrel?

Hidden

•6 years ago

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Benapil

Hi everyone I have to go see Rheumatology nurse on Friday at chapel Allerton hospital about my new injections ie benapil is this normal to see a nurse 👩‍⚕️...

Hi everyone I have to go see Rheumatology nurse on Friday at chapel Allerton hos...

Deejojo

•6 years ago

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Farewell and adieu

Well you lovely people, I have to tell you that this is my last week at NRAS. I am giving up work to spend more time with family. Before I go just a few words....

Well you lovely people, I have to tell you that this is my last week at NRAS. I ...

Beverley-NRAS

•6 years ago

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Physical therapist

Oh just had a work out with my new phyo since my other one has moved out the area. Wow he is rough my other one was lovely she not like him. he kept saying no...

Oh just had a work out with my new phyo since my other one has moved out the are...

Nuttyshirlz

•6 years ago

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Benepali and Dry Mouth and Eyes

Hi all, Has anyone suffered with this since switching to benepali. I didn't have any problems with etanercept but now suffer for 3/4 days post injection....

Hi all, Has anyone suffered with this since switching to benepali. I didn't ha...

Maggsie

•6 years ago

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Sulfasalazine Side Effect

This medication has been very effective at reducing inflammation, and therefore pain, in my shoulders and hips. (Pain is still present, but much less than...

This medication has been very effective at reducing inflammation, and therefore ...

MimiXallBoys

•6 years ago

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New here and a carer/wife

Hi my husband has Severe RA and Raynauds. The RA only started 4-5yrs ago and has already got to the point where his right hand is almost useless and the left...

Hi my husband has Severe RA and Raynauds. The RA only started 4-5yrs ago and has...

Boudica1

•6 years ago

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Rheumatoid Factor of 96 but Negative ANA test...what does that mean?

My name is Katherine and I am a 33 year old female. I have moving joint pain in pretty much every joint in my body (elbows, fingers, back, hips, knees, feet...

My name is Katherine and I am a 33 year old female. I have moving joint pain in ...

stevevdh

•6 years ago

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CBD oil topic of research

There are many studies this year due to legalization in US and Canada. Apparently the FDA is approving a product used to treat children’s seizures. It is also...

There are many studies this year due to legalization in US and Canada. Apparentl...

Damaged

•6 years ago

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Thank you all

Many thanks for all your best wishes,Eileen and I are looking forward to our trip. Regards to you all. Mike Ps Jack went into kennels with his tail wagging.

Many thanks for all your best wishes,Eileen and I are looking forward to our tr...

Matalow

•6 years ago

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Advise for RA treatment

Hi all Glad about this website . I was diagnosed with RA last year and was prescribed Sulfasalazine which I am reluctant to take as I still doubt ( I was...

Hi all Glad about this website . I was diagnosed with RA last year and was presc...

Advise123

•6 years ago

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Biting flies

Got bitten a couple of days ago. Ive been taking antihistamines and using steroid cream on the area but its so sore. I'm on RoActemra and Mtx. Any advice? I...

Got bitten a couple of days ago. Ive been taking antihistamines and using steroi...

Hidden

•6 years ago

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Living with PsA and using the Social Model of Disability and meditation as coping mechanisms

Hi, I'm new here. I was not diagnosed as having Psoriatic Arthropathy (PsA) until about 20 years ago but I'm pretty sure it would explain why, back in the...

Hi, I'm new here. I was not diagnosed as having Psoriatic Arthropathy (PsA) unt...

jlt54

•6 years ago

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All posts for May 2018

Biologics, Methotrexate and contact with chicken pox; should I be concerned?

New to RA & 1st Hospital Visit

Am I cured of RA?!!

Steroid injections in index fingers...............

Inflammation in the lungs ?

Help needed and advise

Hot hands !!!!!

Arthritis pain

Patting exercise for wellness

Burning skin

NRAS Group Meetings Next Week

Fed up of the RA in my fingers.............

HUMIRA AND SURGERY

Baking soda

Benepali with less MTX?

Humira injection miss....

Group

Kidney Disease

Benapil

Farewell and adieu

Physical therapist

Benepali and Dry Mouth and Eyes

Sulfasalazine Side Effect

New here and a carer/wife

Rheumatoid Factor of 96 but Negative ANA test...what does that mean?

CBD oil topic of research

Thank you all

Advise for RA treatment

Biting flies

Living with PsA and using the Social Model of Disability and meditation as coping mechanisms

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