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Just LOVE Water!

Been swimming this morning. Local pool was quiet. Free as a bird having a leisurely swim :) Then into steam room - Fantastic for sore joints! It's the best...

Been swimming this morning. Local pool was quiet. Free as a bird having a leisur...

Shalf

•6 years ago

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Hair loss with sulfasalazine?

Hey everyone. May I please get your advice? I’ve been to several rheumatologists and dermatologists and am getting conflicting answers. Last fall, I started on...

Hey everyone. May I please get your advice? I’ve been to several rheumatologists...

Vad7170

•6 years ago

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New & waiting for consultant diagnosis.

Hi, this all started around 10/11 weeks ago. We were nearing the end of a weeks break in Spain with our best friends. Firstly I had lower back pain which I...

Hi, this all started around 10/11 weeks ago. We were nearing the end of a weeks ...

Fatfingers

•6 years ago

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Thank you for letting me join. My name is Lorna, I am from Caerphilly Wales x

lorna_James

•6 years ago

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Sleepy Sunday

I thought that we were having a tropical storm today. No rain in north Devon

Hidden

•6 years ago

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Creatine

Just wondering if anyone had had their levels checked and the results in people with RA

Just wondering if anyone had had their levels checked and the results in people ...

Hidden

•6 years ago

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Humira

Been on Humira for 3months, it’s not working particularly well, but I am wondering if anyone on this has a problem with mood swings/ depression, was coping ok...

Been on Humira for 3months, it’s not working particularly well, but I am wonderi...

gilox

•6 years ago

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Methotrexate injection s

Well it’s 4 weeks now been on these been up all night with upset stomach feel sick constantly rang nurse no one in weekends is this normal will it ceases the...

Well it’s 4 weeks now been on these been up all night with upset stomach feel si...

Elswick

•6 years ago

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Foot and Ankle Pain

My heel and ankle are especially painfful after any activity. Does anyone else have problems with the feet and ankles with RA? If so, what do you do to relieve...

My heel and ankle are especially painfful after any activity. Does anyone else h...

Hidden

•6 years ago

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Knuckles close to fingertips

I remember reading that the knuckles near the fingertips are not normally affected by RA but I have it today and I’m certain it is exactly the same as when I...

I remember reading that the knuckles near the fingertips are not normally affect...

Elmo333

•6 years ago

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knee problems

had a phone call from my GP to say she had word back about my recent x rays and it is looking to put me on the waiting list for a knee replacement which at the...

had a phone call from my GP to say she had word back about my recent x rays and ...

beeckey

•6 years ago

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Memory mattress

My friend as well as me have ra she has just purchased a memory mattress for her bed and has been having bad flare ups she thinks it may be down to the...

My friend as well as me have ra she has just purchased a memory mattress for her...

Elswick

•6 years ago

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The doctor patient relationship should be a partnership

Quoting here a post I found on a forum that felt very important. " A patient who does not advocate for themself may end up with a fool for a doctor. My...

Quoting here a post I found on a forum that felt very important. " A patient who...

Simba1992

•6 years ago

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When will Rituximab start to work?

Hi its been 6 weeks since my ritux infusion and whilst at first I didn't feel any different, now i'm in more pain than ever! Is it the norm to feel worse...

Hi its been 6 weeks since my ritux infusion and whilst at first I didn't feel an...

scorpiojack

•6 years ago

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CBD oil- anyone tried it?

Hi there fellow sufferers. So in a bid to try and get off these drugs and find something with less side effects I have been considering CBD oil. Have read some...

Hi there fellow sufferers. So in a bid to try and get off these drugs and find s...

freckle71

•6 years ago

25 Replies

Olumiant

Hi is anybody on Olumiant and how are you doing with it

Darwin

•6 years ago

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Chapel allerton

Well had a good appointment my Consultant is Lovely I have a scan booked on my Ankle also I shall be going on infusions no idea what it means but as long as I...

Well had a good appointment my Consultant is Lovely I have a scan booked on my A...

Deejojo

•6 years ago

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Healing broken bones.

I've been posting on my friends behalf thank you for all your help. However she has one more problem. She broke her foot 6 weeks ago and it still hasn't...

I've been posting on my friends behalf thank you for all your help. However she ...

rsheffield62

•6 years ago

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Remacaid

Had bad reaction to Cimzia now going to start Remacaid infusions. Anyone on it? Problems ? Or good results..

Had bad reaction to Cimzia now going to start Remacaid infusions. Anyone on it?...

Lincroft242

•6 years ago

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Pip claim

Hi all how long have u all waited for a decision after face to face I’ve had a text to say the dwp had got the report

Hi all how long have u all waited for a decision after face to face I’ve had a t...

Tinkerbell5

•6 years ago

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Rituximab

Hi all After seeing a very good and knowledgable nurse today looks like Rituximab is the next step. I would welcome your experiences please. xx Sarah

Hi all After seeing a very good and knowledgable nurse today looks like Rituxi...

sjhewitt42

•6 years ago

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Taking methotrexate and prednisolone

Gohlis I have been on pred for 12 yrs no prob. Only 5mg. Methotrexate for 3 yrs with folic acid. All good. I had to stop Meth before but with F A all seems...

Gohlis I have been on pred for 12 yrs no prob. Only 5mg. Methotrexate for 3 yr...

Gohlis

•6 years ago

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Can I pick your brains?!

So I’ve been on hydroxychloroquin and methotrexate for a good while now but I’ve just had my education on starting sulfasalezine. The rheumy nurse said if they...

So I’ve been on hydroxychloroquin and methotrexate for a good while now but I’ve...

Hels1989

•6 years ago

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Enbril shots. Yay or nay? Hair loss?

Has anyone taken Enbril shots? How did they work for you?

rsheffield62

•6 years ago

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NRAS Group Meetings Next Week

Dear All Please find details of the NRAS Group meetings taking place next week. For more information please visit our website www.nras.org.uk/groups. NRAS...

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

Kim-NRAS

NRAS•6 years ago

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Cramps

I am suffering more with cramps in my arms , legs and stomach, i wonder if anyone else has this problem or an explanation, i would be grateful for any help,...

I am suffering more with cramps in my arms , legs and stomach, i wonder if anyon...

macken

•6 years ago

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Hydroxychloroquine and stomach issues

Has anyone stopped taking hydroxy because of stomach trouble? If so did it help? I'm thinking about stopping it as my acid reflux has been pretty bad this past...

Has anyone stopped taking hydroxy because of stomach trouble? If so did it help?...

wishbone

•6 years ago

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Loosing hair

My friend has ra and has also been taking methatrexate her hair has thinned and also fell out in blotches. She also has a rash on her chin and her cheeks her...

My friend has ra and has also been taking methatrexate her hair has thinned and ...

rsheffield62

•6 years ago

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Warfarin and bowel trouble

Hi i was diagnosed with APS a couple of months ago after having a heart attack and a month later a TIA. I have suffered with bowel trouble for years and then...

Hi i was diagnosed with APS a couple of months ago after having a heart attack a...

rose49

•6 years ago

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Apps for pills

Just wondering if anyone can recommend any suitable reminder apps for meds either apple, BlackBerry or android

Just wondering if anyone can recommend any suitable reminder apps for meds eithe...

Hidden

•6 years ago

10 Replies

Posts - NRAS | HealthUnlocked

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All posts for August 2018

Just LOVE Water!

Hair loss with sulfasalazine?

New & waiting for consultant diagnosis.

Hello

Sleepy Sunday

Creatine

Humira

Methotrexate injection s

Foot and Ankle Pain

Knuckles close to fingertips

knee problems

Memory mattress

The doctor patient relationship should be a partnership

When will Rituximab start to work?

CBD oil- anyone tried it?

Olumiant

Chapel allerton

Healing broken bones.

Remacaid

Pip claim

Rituximab

Taking methotrexate and prednisolone

Can I pick your brains?!

Enbril shots. Yay or nay? Hair loss?

NRAS Group Meetings Next Week

Cramps

Hydroxychloroquine and stomach issues

Loosing hair

Warfarin and bowel trouble

Apps for pills

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