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I need help

I have scalp folliculitis and herpes simplex 2. I was supposed to go on remicade but then this stuff popped up. I am in a deep depression cause maybe I won’t...

I have scalp folliculitis and herpes simplex 2. I was supposed to go on remicad...

kbruce

•6 years ago

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This is what I was trying to post

I didn't want to take a thread up on just showing my art as its a waste of a thread but couldn't get it to post, its a shame you can't add a photos on the...

I didn't want to take a thread up on just showing my art as its a waste of a th...

VeronicaF

•6 years ago

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Rheumatology today

Had my first appointment today and was given a steroid injection and put on Sulfasalazine . They said there is obviously an inflammatory issue but didn’t...

Had my first appointment today and was given a steroid injection and put on Sulf...

Frech

•6 years ago

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I feel a bit weird celebrating...

I've just returned from an emergency appointment at the clinic and I have been approved to move to Biologics. I feel a bit strange celebrating being on...

I've just returned from an emergency appointment at the clinic and I have been a...

HappykindaGal

•6 years ago

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Rituximab and mood disorders?

Hi, I have been having a rough go. I got really bad anxiety and depression approximately 2 months after my rituximab infusions. I don't know if this is as a...

Hi, I have been having a rough go. I got really bad anxiety and depression appr...

sweetcandy

•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

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Swollen Hand - causing Carpel tunnel

Hi everyone , not sure if anyone could advise in their experience.. My wife has had a bit of a flare to the hand and we’ve been using plenty of ice and copper...

Hi everyone , not sure if anyone could advise in their experience.. My wife has ...

Binkyboy

•6 years ago

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Jumpy hand

My right hand is so weak now after months of RD damage and it so twitchy I find it difficult to type messages as it has these strange spasm it's so annoying...

My right hand is so weak now after months of RD damage and it so twitchy I find ...

Nsmith13

•6 years ago

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Cannot sleep 💤 😴

Does anyone else have this problem

Hidden

•6 years ago

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How do you keep busy mentally, physically, socially etc... to help manage loneliness, self-worth?

This has been a big test of of character I’m sure for all of us. I’ve tried to find ways to stay active mentally and all other ways to beat depression,...

This has been a big test of of character I’m sure for all of us. I’ve tried to f...

Rheumagal

•6 years ago

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Cant think straight

New to site .recent diagnosis had steroid injection and awaiting next appointment at hospital. Pain and swelling getting better but really suffering with...

New to site .recent diagnosis had steroid injection and awaiting next appointmen...

shari5

•6 years ago

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seeing my glass half full rather than half empty

please excuse spelling :O0) Yes I have RA but before being told I had RA my diet was awful I was 10 stone 13lbs, I ate chocs, bisc, fryed food, loads of...

please excuse spelling :O0) Yes I have RA but before being told I had RA my diet...

VeronicaF

•6 years ago

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Pain meds

At the moment I'm only on pain relief for my RA because methotrexate, leflunomide and sulphasalazine affected my liver. I went 9 months without meds last year...

At the moment I'm only on pain relief for my RA because methotrexate, leflunomid...

Ginger46

•6 years ago

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Patiently waiting !

I have an MRI scheduled for tomorrow. I am so happy my doctor was able to schedule it so quickly. I cancelled GP as driving there was problematic. I also did...

I have an MRI scheduled for tomorrow. I am so happy my doctor was able to schedu...

Damaged

•6 years ago

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Thin skin

Hi folks does anyone else suffer from easy bleeding and bruising? I’ve only got to knock myself even without knowing and large bruise appear.This evening a...

Hi folks does anyone else suffer from easy bleeding and bruising? I’ve only got ...

Matalow

•6 years ago

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Familial auto immune disease

This may have got through twice to yourself and if it does I apologise. As I said thank you for accepting me and I look forward to getting to know you all. The...

This may have got through twice to yourself and if it does I apologise. As I sai...

Hidden

•6 years ago

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Familial auto immune disease

Hello I’m new to the group so thank you for accepting me. I have had RA for a few years. I’m doing my masters in health care and I am particularly looking at...

Hello I’m new to the group so thank you for accepting me. I have had RA for a fe...

Hidden

•6 years ago

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Advice

Can any of you lovely peeps who are on the methotrexate injection answer my next random question? I don’t really want to keep phoning the rheumy advice line,...

Can any of you lovely peeps who are on the methotrexate injection answer my next...

Damamy

•6 years ago

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Suggestions- Wedding Ring Options

On the left, 2 Faux Diamond & Tanzanite stacking rings..they look lovely either side of a white or yellow gold band. On the righ 2 QVC stacking rings edging a...

On the left, 2 Faux Diamond & Tanzanite stacking rings..they look lovely either...

AgedCrone

•6 years ago

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Appointment to be consented

Hi Another question - what does the above mean? I have tried ringing my rhumy nurse but the answer machine is not kicking in and she is not picking up. I...

Hi Another question - what does the above mean? I have tried ringing my rhumy ...

amanda-dunmow

•6 years ago

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PILLS

Does anyone else feel rubbish taking pills? I have been observing my mood! It is like a defiance to the control of my own body, I actually hate it!

Does anyone else feel rubbish taking pills? I have been observing my mood! It is...

Shalf

•6 years ago

18 Replies

PIP Assessment

Well had PIP assessment,at last after 2 failed home visits,at assessment centre.The guy we saw was ok, he could not see why I did not have a home visit,as I...

Well had PIP assessment,at last after 2 failed home visits,at assessment centre....

Backy

•6 years ago

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Christmas is coming...........

Sorry, I know you think it's too early to talk about the festive season but I'm already dreading it. I know that a major trigger for me is stress and I find...

Sorry, I know you think it's too early to talk about the festive season but I'm ...

Maggsie

•6 years ago

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Wedding ring options

Pre-diagnosis, I had to get my wedding and engagement rings cut off. I've since had them soldered together but the ring is no longer whole, leaving a gap in...

Pre-diagnosis, I had to get my wedding and engagement rings cut off. I've since ...

12Chrissy34

•6 years ago

50 Replies

Dairy free

Hi Guys, I am seeing if Dairy free helps, what do you use instead of Dairy ?

VeronicaF

•6 years ago

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These are my babies

VeronicaF

•6 years ago

12 Replies

Open - Minded

This forum ( for me) has and is a lifeline in what I am going through. I literally shook with my diagnosis of seropostive RA and the debilitating Fibromyalgia...

This forum ( for me) has and is a lifeline in what I am going through. I literal...

Shalf

•6 years ago

21 Replies

Travel Insurance

Hi What do others on this site do about travel insurance? My partner and I both have health issues and are on medication and I always declare all this very...

Hi What do others on this site do about travel insurance? My partner and I both...

Bookworm55

•6 years ago

15 Replies

Unfair

Isn’t this unfair I rang the rhem nurse I asked for asteroid injection Her response was I have a appointment on the 18 th of September so I’m best leaving...

Isn’t this unfair I rang the rhem nurse I asked for asteroid injection Her re...

Vonnie10

•6 years ago

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Trip to Dominican Republic

Any suggestions 're vaccinations for a Feb trip to Dominican Republic, some sites recommend tetanus and typhoid, others say no need. I am on 12mg methotrexate...

Any suggestions 're vaccinations for a Feb trip to Dominican Republic, some site...

Dayli

•6 years ago

6 Replies

Posts - NRAS | HealthUnlocked

NRAS

All posts for August 2018

I need help

This is what I was trying to post

Rheumatology today

I feel a bit weird celebrating...

Rituximab and mood disorders?

NRAS Group Meetings Next Week

Swollen Hand - causing Carpel tunnel

Jumpy hand

Cannot sleep 💤 😴

How do you keep busy mentally, physically, socially etc... to help manage loneliness, self-worth?

Cant think straight

seeing my glass half full rather than half empty

Pain meds

Patiently waiting !

Thin skin

Familial auto immune disease

Familial auto immune disease

Advice

Suggestions- Wedding Ring Options

Appointment to be consented

PILLS

PIP Assessment

Christmas is coming...........

Wedding ring options

Dairy free

These are my babies

Open - Minded

Travel Insurance

Unfair

Trip to Dominican Republic

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