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Switching deflazacort for prednisone

I was taking 10mg of prednisone per day. About a month ago I went to a consult and the doctor recommend switching to Deflazacort, 15mg per day the first week...

I was taking 10mg of prednisone per day. About a month ago I went to a consult a...

tiffmnz

•6 years ago

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Which infusion

I am in need of some advice. I have RA seropositive and Fibromyalgia. I thought I had it under control the last few months. But I think I might be in a...

I am in need of some advice. I have RA seropositive and Fibromyalgia. I though...

Olmettig

•6 years ago

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Do yours itch?

Rheumatoid nodules that is? I have two nodules which aren’t massive but when I am particularly suffering with my RA they both really itch - sort of a tingly...

Rheumatoid nodules that is? I have two nodules which aren’t massive but when I a...

TTCC

•6 years ago

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you naughty naughty boy !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

WELL TOLD DOC AND CHEMIST about taking extra omeprozole THEY WEREN'T IMPRESSED SOMETHING ABOUT SODIUM LEVELS WELL IT MUST POINT TO SOMETHING WELL BACK TO 2...

WELL TOLD DOC AND CHEMIST about taking extra omeprozole THEY WEREN'T IMPRESSED ...

pauluk60

•6 years ago

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What are your thoughts?

How injecting tiny sponges will relieve the pain of rheumatoid arthritis -...

Hidden

•6 years ago

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Tennis player with RA

As a tennis fan who has watched her play. Every admiration for her

dtech

•6 years ago

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Fatigue update

I posted a while ago about my fatigue and how i was struggling with my long shifts in my job (retail) and i spoke to my manager but it sort of felt like she...

I posted a while ago about my fatigue and how i was struggling with my long shif...

emma88

•6 years ago

18 Replies

Feeling sorry for myself

After being so well for 8 months im having a crazy flare up & struggling to cope. Just been signed of work for two wks but my colleagues are less than...

After being so well for 8 months im having a crazy flare up & struggling to cope...

cabbie

•6 years ago

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Finally YES to an MRI

Hello all, Just wanted to share my good news re I CAN HAVE THAT MRI! Woo hoo 😀 I have been waiting over 15 months for this. It had to take me paying private...

Hello all, Just wanted to share my good news re I CAN HAVE THAT MRI! Woo hoo 😀...

Hessie5

•6 years ago

7 Replies

Will there be a special diet for RA in the future?

Came accross this study that is still in the making (ADIRA). A study focusing on an eventual special diet for RA that would be beneficial, like it has been...

Came accross this study that is still in the making (ADIRA). A study focusing on...

Simba1992

•6 years ago

12 Replies

Sick & Tired

It's been awhile since I have visited. It's been a rough couple of months. I was pretty well during the summer and I actually thought I have turned a corner...

It's been awhile since I have visited. It's been a rough couple of months. I w...

Paisley58

•6 years ago

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Toe update #3

Just got back home from my appointment at the fracture clinic. The big toe is dislocated but there are no breaks anywhere. The consultant said that providing...

Just got back home from my appointment at the fracture clinic. The big toe is d...

wishbone

•6 years ago

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Awaiting RA diagnosis

Is rheumatoid factor 30 bad? Also is pain constant or only when you have a flare? Can you have weeks months years without pain

Is rheumatoid factor 30 bad? Also is pain constant or only when you have a flar...

twinks1954

•6 years ago

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DLA to PIP the filthy tactics by the DWP

On the 18th of this month I received my letter from the DWP about my previously indefinite award transfer from DLA to PIP. The letter was dated the 13th so 5...

On the 18th of this month I received my letter from the DWP about my previously ...

shazbat

•6 years ago

45 Replies

Sulfasalazine, feeling much worse

I started three weeks ago. My health and symotons are much worse now. Feel like my health is declining and in a full on flare with hands curling again. Only...

I started three weeks ago. My health and symotons are much worse now. Feel like ...

Debra6590

•6 years ago

21 Replies

off topic whos the techie

puter acting up press keys nothing go to start again then all letters come into box seems like mem on blink any ideas

puter acting up press keys nothing go to start again then all letters come into ...

pauluk60

•6 years ago

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Book

I’ve got a couple years before I’ll definitely get my GED so I’m going to explore the possibility of becoming an author. I’ve recently started writing a book...

I’ve got a couple years before I’ll definitely get my GED so I’m going to explor...

Ccrowlu

•6 years ago

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Steroid Shots caused horrible leg cramps

I have to believe that steroid shots caused me to have horrible leg cramps in both calf muscles. So severe that it caused my left ankle to hurt, like it was...

I have to believe that steroid shots caused me to have horrible leg cramps in bo...

Lifeisgood888

•6 years ago

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got mad and said sod it there going down !!!!!!!!!!!

well yesterday guts and throat got unbearable so got the omneprole started to in crease dose doubled it started to ease so went for it again and slowly but...

well yesterday guts and throat got unbearable so got the omneprole started to i...

pauluk60

•6 years ago

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Electric shocks

Does anyone else have what feels like electric shocks.... in my big toe when i walk, which makes it very difficult to walk.

Does anyone else have what feels like electric shocks.... in my big toe when i w...

nellysgran

•6 years ago

8 Replies

Do you live in or near Loughborough and would you be interested in helping student design a 'RA' friendly toothbrush?

NRAS has had this lovely message from an exchange student studying in Loughborough who needs some help. Here's her message. Please email her directly if you...

NRAS has had this lovely message from an exchange student studying in Loughborou...

Clare-NRAS

Partner•6 years ago

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New Rheumatologist

I am looking for a rheumatology team can anyone recommend the departments in Milton Keynes or Rugby? Or any others in this area. Any feedback much appreciated.

I am looking for a rheumatology team can anyone recommend the departments in Mil...

Stormpetrel

•6 years ago

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Keep going Don,t stop ?

60 year old bird mentality of 21yr old ,had ra for23 years bottom half joints replaced ,top half starting to go ,life's a gas ..?

60 year old bird mentality of 21yr old ,had ra for23 years bottom half joints re...

Elephant100

•6 years ago

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Pip

So again it’s a no for pip why is it so hard I’m genuinely ill and suffer so court again it’s so annoying 😡

So again it’s a no for pip why is it so hard I’m genuinely ill and suffer so cou...

Tinkerbell5

•6 years ago

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Grump Old Man

I’ve had severe RA since 1996. I struggled on working until the end of 2004 when I had to take early retirement from a high stress and well paid job, aged 55....

I’ve had severe RA since 1996. I struggled on working until the end of 2004 when...

Leviset

•6 years ago

27 Replies

Feeling awful and fed up!

Hi all, I haven’t posted or replied to posts on here for a few weeks as I haven’t had the head space for anything. After being taken off Leflunomide first...

Hi all, I haven’t posted or replied to posts on here for a few weeks as I have...

sjhewitt42

•6 years ago

35 Replies

Curamin or ?

Has anyone tried Curamin for pain? Does it make a difference? Here is the site I found it on...my Health Food store does not have a website, but this is the...

Has anyone tried Curamin for pain? Does it make a difference? Here is the site I...

neverstopresearching

•6 years ago

14 Replies

Heated blanket

I read somewhere that a heated blanket can help in the mornings for stiffness and joints before you get up has anyone tried this? got this? does it help?

I read somewhere that a heated blanket can help in the mornings for stiffness an...

VeronicaF

•6 years ago

16 Replies

Autumn Soup

Autumn Soup I had this soup today, it was beautiful!! Ingredients a slosh of olive oil or coconut oil 1 clove of garlic 1 medium onion, chopped 12oz...

Autumn Soup I had this soup today, it was beautiful!! Ingredients a slosh o...

VeronicaF

•6 years ago

7 Replies

off topic

Ssssh! Don't say anything but I've been referred for a hearing test at a local Specsavers. It's on 12th November and I'm already getting really excited. I've...

Ssssh! Don't say anything but I've been referred for a hearing test at a local S...

Gnarli

•6 years ago

33 Replies

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All posts for October 2018

Switching deflazacort for prednisone

Which infusion

Do yours itch?

you naughty naughty boy !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

What are your thoughts?

Tennis player with RA

Fatigue update

Feeling sorry for myself

Finally YES to an MRI

Will there be a special diet for RA in the future?

Sick & Tired

Toe update #3

Awaiting RA diagnosis

DLA to PIP the filthy tactics by the DWP

Sulfasalazine, feeling much worse

off topic whos the techie

Book

Steroid Shots caused horrible leg cramps

got mad and said sod it there going down !!!!!!!!!!!

Electric shocks

Do you live in or near Loughborough and would you be interested in helping student design a 'RA' friendly toothbrush?

New Rheumatologist

Keep going Don,t stop ?

Pip

Grump Old Man

Feeling awful and fed up!

Curamin or ?

Heated blanket

Autumn Soup

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All posts for October 2018

Switching deflazacort for prednisone

Which infusion

Do yours itch?

you naughty naughty boy !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

What are your thoughts?

Tennis player with RA

Fatigue update

Feeling sorry for myself

Finally YES to an MRI

Will there be a special diet for RA in the future?

Sick & Tired

Toe update #3

Awaiting RA diagnosis

DLA to PIP the filthy tactics by the DWP

Sulfasalazine, feeling much worse

off topic whos the techie

Book

Steroid Shots caused horrible leg cramps

got mad and said sod it there going down !!!!!!!!!!!

Electric shocks

Do you live in or near Loughborough and would you be interested in helping student design a 'RA' friendly toothbrush?

New Rheumatologist

Keep going Don,t stop ?

Pip

Grump Old Man

Feeling awful and fed up!

Curamin or ?

Heated blanket

Autumn Soup

*off topic*

Search posts

Pinned Posts

Latest poll

Do you know any children or adults living with Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis (JIA)?

Topics

Archive

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