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Pregabalin and Gabapentin alert

These two painkillers are to be reclassified as class C controlled substances amid concerns people are becoming addicted to them and misusing them, according...

These two painkillers are to be reclassified as class C controlled substances am...

MissMinto

•6 years ago

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Shingles Vaccine?

On Methotrexate and Sulfasalazine and wondering if I can take Shingles vaccine? My Rheumatoid Dr is away and pharmacy has mixed reviews on this topic.

On Methotrexate and Sulfasalazine and wondering if I can take Shingles vaccine? ...

Maggiemae58

•6 years ago

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salford together or not for me

took WIFE to docs in pendlebury salford manchester for check up whilst NOTICED A 6FTADVERT FOR THE SALFORD ENHANCED TEAM RING 206 6667 FOR HELP(REMEMBER...

took WIFE to docs in pendlebury salford manchester for check up whilst NOTICED...

pauluk60

•6 years ago

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6 weeks on MTX

What a scary, sudden onset to Psoriatic Rheumatoid Arthritis . For a while I thought I had Frozen Shoulders and pain from carting heavy cases. And working...

What a scary, sudden onset to Psoriatic Rheumatoid Arthritis . For a while I tho...

IrishColleen61

•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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Another update

Just back from rheumy nurse appointment (via Aldi :) ) Seems that meds are working after only 6 weeks, said swelling of joints are less than when I first saw...

Just back from rheumy nurse appointment (via Aldi :) ) Seems that meds are worki...

purl

•6 years ago

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Very bad night sweats

I was diagnosed with RA about three years ago. Does anyone suffer from very bad night sweats ? I am waking in the night almost every night and my bedding and I...

I was diagnosed with RA about three years ago. Does anyone suffer from very bad ...

hbowling

•6 years ago

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Flu jab

I’m very confused about the flu jab for the over 75’s? I’m going to ask today which one I will be getting as I’m 75 on the 29th of this month. As my present...

I’m very confused about the flu jab for the over 75’s? I’m going to ask today wh...

barbieg

•6 years ago

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Fatigue

Although i am classed as in remision i always struggle with fatigue and have struggled with it alot the past few weeks, iv'e read that a 20 min nap can help...

Although i am classed as in remision i always struggle with fatigue and have str...

emma88

•6 years ago

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Research opportunity for 4 people being treated with a JAK inhibitor for their RA. LONDON/SURREY areas

NRAS would like to inform you of an opportunity for 4 people living with RA to participate in paid research. A research agency called Medicys Ltd would like to...

NRAS would like to inform you of an opportunity for 4 people living with RA to p...

Hidden

•6 years ago

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Foot surgery in rheumatoid arthritis

Hello, I’m new here but would like some input from others about foot surgery in rheumatoid arthritis. My feet are very deformed from arthritis. I saw a surgeon...

Hello, I’m new here but would like some input from others about foot surgery in ...

Grumpling

•6 years ago

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Don't Make This Mistake When You Buy CBD Oil

This is a really helpful article to guide you through what to buy or what NOT to buy...

This is a really helpful article to guide you through what to buy or what NOT to...

MissMinto

•6 years ago

1 Reply

Got an Appointment

Well.. i now have got a referral through and its been a while. I m going to have to go to Newham in East London in mid november...its to see the MSK Triage...

Well.. i now have got a referral through and its been a while. I m going to hav...

TheBoys

•6 years ago

6 Replies

Advice please on asking rheumy to stop MTHX

Dears I have received funding for benapali hooray and hopefully will receive first dose in coming months. However, my rheumy nurse wants me to be on both sub...

Dears I have received funding for benapali hooray and hopefully will receive f...

MandiS

•6 years ago

23 Replies

Its not good when--

I am not on any meds at the moment, and its not good when I am sneezing praying I might have a cold, I have sneezed more than once today and I have had the...

I am not on any meds at the moment, and its not good when I am sneezing praying ...

VeronicaF

•6 years ago

19 Replies

Google How does FLUAD work

If you scroll down to who should not take this it says if you are on Rituximab & a whole other lot of Biologics " you should speak to your doctor who may...

If you scroll down to who should not take this it says if you are on Rituximab &...

AgedCrone

•6 years ago

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Seaweed tablets anyone??

Feeling like a proper numpty!! I went online to Amazon tonight and found that I had put seaweed tablets in my basket, and recall doing it after reading...

Feeling like a proper numpty!! I went online to Amazon tonight and found that I...

Soreknees2016

•6 years ago

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ROACTEMRA

Hi everyone. I am looking for anyones experience of taking Roactemra and well advice from anyone really! . I started weekly injections 3 weeks ago. First...

Hi everyone. I am looking for anyones experience of taking Roactemra and well ad...

Mouseling

•6 years ago

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FLUAD...over 65 Infuenza Vaccine......2018

I am sitting so high on the fence on this I've got to decide which side to fall...but I just don't know....... I emailed the manufacturer & got a very swift,...

I am sitting so high on the fence on this I've got to decide which side to fall....

AgedCrone

•6 years ago

22 Replies

Nodules

Hi I would like to know if anybody has been told that they have nodules on their lungs?

Hi I would like to know if anybody has been told that they have nodules on their...

julie1908

•6 years ago

15 Replies

Chest infections

I’m on methotrexate, plaquline, and arcoxia. Along with some other minor meds. I seem to be getting chest infections on a regular basis. Since June I’m on my...

I’m on methotrexate, plaquline, and arcoxia. Along with some other minor meds. I...

Ninaseven

•6 years ago

6 Replies

Trying Benipaly

Just started Benipaly and wondering if there are any contradiction s Felt really week and full of pain the day after the jab,has anyone else had that......

Just started Benipaly and wondering if there are any contradiction s Felt reall...

Bradclew

•6 years ago

4 Replies

Etanercept v Baricitinib?

Next step for me following unsuccessful ĎMARDS or intolerance is one of the above as my RA has been out of control since diagnosis in early 2017. Never thought...

Next step for me following unsuccessful ĎMARDS or intolerance is one of the abov...

Beelady

•6 years ago

16 Replies

Lactofree Milk

its very early only started it today, but I have been getting stomach problems I don't usally have milk except in my tea but I drink a lot of tea, I tried...

its very early only started it today, but I have been getting stomach problems I...

VeronicaF

•6 years ago

27 Replies

New Cimzea Patient

Hi I’m angelmar and I’m new to this site, I’ve had RA for 20yrs and been on lots of medications, including, biological therapy’s and DAMARDS, and still have...

Hi I’m angelmar and I’m new to this site, I’ve had RA for 20yrs and been on lots...

Hidden

•6 years ago

9 Replies

Endoscopy

So I saw the gastroenterologist this afternoon at st James I still have to have the endoscopy just waiting on an appointment now 😟

So I saw the gastroenterologist this afternoon at st James I still have to have ...

Deejojo

•6 years ago

3 Replies

Xeljanz

Hello, I am Bas from the Netherlands. I have been in the most biologicals. Some worked Some didn’t. Now I am on Xeljanz (toficitinib) Someone on it? What are...

Hello, I am Bas from the Netherlands. I have been in the most biologicals. Some ...

bassiefromholland

•6 years ago

8 Replies

Negative nancy

Hi I hate been negative Nancy but since I started rituximab I’ve had stomachs pain right in the upper middle is it a side effect of the drug ? Just a dull...

Hi I hate been negative Nancy but since I started rituximab I’ve had stomachs p...

Vonnie10

•6 years ago

6 Replies

CBD coffee

I think my prayers have been answered...I've come across CBD-infused coffee which, amazingly, is available in the UK here:...

I think my prayers have been answered...I've come across CBD-infused coffee whic...

MissMinto

•6 years ago

5 Replies

Thought Veronica & other’s would be interested in reading this

An article in the daily mail today if anyone is interested

Caza

•6 years ago

22 Replies

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All posts for October 2018

Pregabalin and Gabapentin alert

Shingles Vaccine?

salford together or not for me

6 weeks on MTX

NRAS Group Meetings Next Week

Another update

Very bad night sweats

Flu jab

Fatigue

Research opportunity for 4 people being treated with a JAK inhibitor for their RA. LONDON/SURREY areas

Foot surgery in rheumatoid arthritis

Don't Make This Mistake When You Buy CBD Oil

Got an Appointment

Advice please on asking rheumy to stop MTHX

Its not good when--

Google How does FLUAD work

Seaweed tablets anyone??

ROACTEMRA

FLUAD...over 65 Infuenza Vaccine......2018

Nodules

Chest infections

Trying Benipaly

Etanercept v Baricitinib?

Lactofree Milk

New Cimzea Patient

Endoscopy

Xeljanz

Negative nancy

CBD coffee

Thought Veronica & other’s would be interested in reading this

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