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Sorry for not being in touch but I have been going through a hard time with my RA all the way through my Double Lung Transplant. my Consultant is going to...

Sorry for not being in touch but I have been going through a hard time with my R...

mattcass

•6 years ago

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Using leftovers

Morning all. I have made up a “recipe “ to use left over garlic bread. It essentially is to blitz left over garlic bread to a crumb and freeze. Then add grated...

Morning all. I have made up a “recipe “ to use left over garlic bread. It essent...

food-lover

•6 years ago

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Hand and Arm Pain

Hi everyone, I’m not sure whether the pain I’m feeling is from RA or something else. The pain in my fingers which has been confirmed as RA is now up the back...

Hi everyone, I’m not sure whether the pain I’m feeling is from RA or something e...

Nanabrodie

•6 years ago

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One more day!

With this cast on for the Achilles. I know I’ll get a big brace next but I can’t wait to wash my foot and shave my leg! And walk like a human!!!

With this cast on for the Achilles. I know I’ll get a big brace next but I can’t...

nablur

•6 years ago

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Where did I go?

I changed my email address and my account disappeared and I am showing as hidden. Any ideas

I changed my email address and my account disappeared and I am showing as hidden...

Hidden

•6 years ago

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Pain without inflammation values?

Hi everyone, I received my latest lab results and it turns out my inflammation values are ok; however, the pain on my fingers and elbows are still there... I...

Hi everyone, I received my latest lab results and it turns out my inflammation v...

cpetry

•6 years ago

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Need tapering off steroid support

Hi, I have been on Medrol ( similar to prednisone) for two and a half years. My highest dose was 30 mg. I am in the process of tapering off very slowly and...

Hi, I have been on Medrol ( similar to prednisone) for two and a half years. My ...

sara1215

•6 years ago

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Could the Flu jab switch on RA

It got me thinking, not that it caused it and as my grandmother had it and life style but was it the final nail that blow it full on??? As it was the first...

It got me thinking, not that it caused it and as my grandmother had it and life...

VeronicaF

•6 years ago

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Hands locking

Hi is this part of RA my thumbs keep locking into my hands it’s like spasms is this normal, aside from the stiffness and swelling, I’m just wondering if...

Hi is this part of RA my thumbs keep locking into my hands it’s like spasms is t...

Vonnie10

•6 years ago

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Have I passed this on to my children?

Is it the mother or the dad that passes it on? I know my own grandmother from my dad side had it very bad, so it was passed on to me I know I switched the...

Is it the mother or the dad that passes it on? I know my own grandmother from my...

VeronicaF

•6 years ago

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my arm is getting harder to move

Its not so much pain, although if I get it stuck it is, its more the stiffness and no power in it, its coming from the elbow, I just coloured my hair and it...

Its not so much pain, although if I get it stuck it is, its more the stiffness ...

VeronicaF

•6 years ago

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Don’t think MTX is working.

My jaw, shoulder, arms, fingers, knees & feet are hurting along with my eyes & throat being sore. I’m on my 12th week of MTX . Came off Pred 1.5 weeks ago....

My jaw, shoulder, arms, fingers, knees & feet are hurting along with my eyes & t...

Need2knowN

•6 years ago

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Thermometer for travel bag

I am on Benepali Injections. I will be taking my Pen with me on a cruise. I am using a medical cool bag to store it on the flight. I need to check the...

I am on Benepali Injections. I will be taking my Pen with me on a cruise. I am u...

lucymead

•6 years ago

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New Rheumy on 24th

For those that had to start all over again with a new rheumy, how did you find it? Pros, cons, tips, experiences, would be welcome as I have managed to get a...

For those that had to start all over again with a new rheumy, how did you find i...

Someonesmother

•6 years ago

26 Replies

Melatonin

Anyone used a melatonin spray as a sleeping aid? Some mixed reviews re the effectiveness of melatonin.

Anyone used a melatonin spray as a sleeping aid? Some mixed reviews re the effe...

Shalf

•6 years ago

13 Replies

Emotionally drained

I normally try to be a positive person, but I’m struggling at the moment. In June last year I’d been in pain in my left hip and I kept getting stuck, unable...

I normally try to be a positive person, but I’m struggling at the moment. In J...

ruth_p

•6 years ago

7 Replies

Benepali injections? any info,ie side effects? i was originally prescribed those injections for a severe (permanent)flare up of psoriasis

Benepali injections for psoriasis, rheumatoid arthritis

missymoo60

•6 years ago

1 Reply

Off topic: can we reinstate 'off topic' topics?

It's great to have some light relief now & then, and get to know people's hobbies, pets and gardens. Especially the dogs! We used to have a habit of putting...

It's great to have some light relief now & then, and get to know people's hobbie...

helixhelix

•6 years ago

19 Replies

A Devonian Wonky Bear

At least he is not built on an assembly line In China

Hidden

•6 years ago

1 Reply

Leflunomide and Increased Fatigue or just tge RA?

Hi there, after not getting on with Mtx or Sulph, Ive been takibg Hydroxy since April and started Lef 3 weeks ago. Ive not noticed any real side effects but I...

Hi there, after not getting on with Mtx or Sulph, Ive been takibg Hydroxy since ...

Beelady

•6 years ago

17 Replies

For Minty

Here’s Ozzy

sjhewitt42

•6 years ago

10 Replies

Naproxen and sleepyness how long will it last

I’ve just started taking naproxen for reactive arthritis (I know not RA but very similar symptoms ), I’m 37 and blimey they Knock me out an hour after taking...

I’ve just started taking naproxen for reactive arthritis (I know not RA but very...

Haybee

•6 years ago

34 Replies

I have been busy today(off the Topic)

I have been painting :O))))) found it hard to open the lids of paint, which got me frustrated, and hurt when I took a break, but once my body got use to it...

I have been painting :O))))) found it hard to open the lids of paint, which got ...

VeronicaF

•6 years ago

7 Replies

Forgotten

Isn’t he cuye

Hidden

•6 years ago

13 Replies

Here’s my babies!

She’s a teacup malty-poo and he’s a giant lab. ❤️

nablur

•6 years ago

8 Replies

I found this

DD these foods to your diet: artichokes, cabbage, cold water fish, non acidic fresh fruits and vegetables, abundant leafy greens, garlic, onions, olive...

DD these foods to your diet: artichokes, cabbage, cold water fish, non acid...

VeronicaF

•6 years ago

13 Replies

Seropositive RA

Hi, I was diagnosed with RA 9yrs ago and over the years it is gradually affecting more of my life. I inject MTX weekly & take Folic acid. I have been using...

Hi, I was diagnosed with RA 9yrs ago and over the years it is gradually affectin...

Raven15

•6 years ago

6 Replies

What keeps me going

When I think back how I was 12 months ago couldn’t walk exctrutiating pain couldn’t turn in bed to how I am today I can walk feel sick slight pain swollen...

When I think back how I was 12 months ago couldn’t walk exctrutiating pain could...

Elswick

•6 years ago

8 Replies

Teddy pattern

This is Bert thought he might do for pattern if doggy no good !!!

Nsmith13

•6 years ago

5 Replies

Teddy bear

Does anyone have any patterns for teddy bears I think we have put his ears on back to front A wonky bear 🐻

Does anyone have any patterns for teddy bears I think we have put his ears on b...

Hidden

•6 years ago

5 Replies

Posts - NRAS | HealthUnlocked

NRAS

All posts for September 2018

Hi Guys

Using leftovers

Hand and Arm Pain

One more day!

Where did I go?

Pain without inflammation values?

Need tapering off steroid support

Could the Flu jab switch on RA

Hands locking

Have I passed this on to my children?

my arm is getting harder to move

Don’t think MTX is working.

Thermometer for travel bag

New Rheumy on 24th

Melatonin

Emotionally drained

Benepali injections? any info,ie side effects? i was originally prescribed those injections for a severe (permanent)flare up of psoriasis

Off topic: can we reinstate 'off topic' topics?

A Devonian Wonky Bear

Leflunomide and Increased Fatigue or just tge RA?

For Minty

Naproxen and sleepyness how long will it last

I have been busy today(off the Topic)

Forgotten

Here’s my babies!

I found this

Seropositive RA

What keeps me going

Teddy pattern

Teddy bear

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