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Rheumatoid Arthritis Matters - Rachael's Story

Rachael was just 22 when she was diagnosed with Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA). She was fresh out of university and had a turbulent few weeks facing the condition...

Rachael was just 22 when she was diagnosed with Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA). She w...

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•6 years ago

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Cataracts

I have cataracts in both eyes apparently specsavers said my right eye is not ready to see specialist but left one is and that I have to wait until the eye has...

I have cataracts in both eyes apparently specsavers said my right eye is not rea...

Jamie345

•6 years ago

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Have you heard of EULAR - European League Against Rheumatism ?

EULAR is a non-govermental organisation that represents people with Rheumatic and Musculoskeletal Diseases (RMDs), health professionals and scientific...

EULAR is a non-govermental organisation that represents people with Rheumatic an...

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•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

NRAS•6 years ago

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Today is World Arthritis Day!

This WorldArthritisDay we are supporting the EULAR Don’t Delay Connect Today campaign to raise awareness of Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) and Juvenile Idiopathic...

This WorldArthritisDay we are supporting the EULAR Don’t Delay Connect Today cam...

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•6 years ago

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Prednisone vs hydrocortisone

I would very much like to hear your experiences of hydrocortisone. It seems like everyone on steroids is on predisone. Have understood that hydrocortisone has...

I would very much like to hear your experiences of hydrocortisone. It seems like...

Simba1992

•6 years ago

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Medication put on hold

Has anyone had their medication put on hold without being informed !! My surgery has not been informed either. As I haven't seen anyone for over 2 years for...

Has anyone had their medication put on hold without being informed !! My surgery...

Jaybird

•6 years ago

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Flu jab?

Hi. Does anyone out there know if those of us under 65 with RD are automatically called for a flu jab every year?

Hi. Does anyone out there know if those of us under 65 with RD are automatically...

Bookworm55

•6 years ago

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Message has gone ???why

Suesue1012. Sent me a message . But i can.t download it .and it looks like she.s been taken off. What i got was the begining of a really sad message. But i...

Suesue1012. Sent me a message . But i can.t download it .and it looks like she.s...

keeta

•6 years ago

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Cramps

How can I ease foot cramps and numbness

Dhj29372

•6 years ago

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Mouth ulcers

Hey all, I have been a bit under the weather recently nothing serious but equally nothing I could put my finger on either. However, this week I have come down...

Hey all, I have been a bit under the weather recently nothing serious but equall...

Damamy

•6 years ago

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Now what?

Hello lovely people. So I went for the emergency appointment at the rheumy clinic today. Lovely rheumy nurse examined my joints and said she could find no...

Hello lovely people. So I went for the emergency appointment at the rheumy clini...

Gnarli

•6 years ago

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IOA or RD

I’m having a really bad day. All my joints are very painful 😖. My hands particularly so. I thought I’d ask all you knowledgeable folk if the swelling on the...

I’m having a really bad day. All my joints are very painful 😖. My hands particu...

Caza

•6 years ago

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Following on from Cheronia thread

I had to do another thread as I wanted to post this photo, been shopping today, and having nothing to lose in trying it. so I been shopping and think I have...

I had to do another thread as I wanted to post this photo, been shopping today, ...

VeronicaF

•6 years ago

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Humira relapsing polychondritis

My daughter 17 has a super rare autoimmune relapsing polychondritis. It attacks cartilage in her trachea. Her throat below vocal cords was size of drinking...

My daughter 17 has a super rare autoimmune relapsing polychondritis. It attacks ...

Charmingqueen76

•6 years ago

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Would you like to attend a Focus Group to help improve the quality of information provided with Biological or Biosimilar medications?

The Patients Association is a national independent health and care charity who investigate people's health and care concerns. If you are taking Biological or...

The Patients Association is a national independent health and care charity who i...

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•6 years ago

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In the Pink. ( off topic )

Hope you enjoy this mornings picture taken just before dawn whilst walking Jack.im a bit tired at the moment helping move furniture for the painter. Regards to...

Hope you enjoy this mornings picture taken just before dawn whilst walking Jack....

Matalow

•6 years ago

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Prescription Medication Costs

I think I am going to quit work soon as would rather focus on my health. Is anyone aware of help with prescription costs I can get? I ll be living off my...

I think I am going to quit work soon as would rather focus on my health. Is any...

TheBoys

•6 years ago

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Don't Delay #ConnectToday | World Arthritis Day | 12th October 2018

NRAS are supporting the EULAR - European League Against Rheumatism Campaign: Don't Delay Connect Today, which was launched last year. The reason for the...

NRAS are supporting the EULAR - European League Against Rheumatism Campaign: Don...

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•6 years ago

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Calf Pain with Rheumatoid Arthritis

Is it normal to experience muscle pains with RA? I've never had it before, but recently since my knees and hips have been playing up, I've noticed a throbbing...

Is it normal to experience muscle pains with RA? I've never had it before, but r...

Savannahseger

•6 years ago

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How did you feel when you were diagnosed with RA?

I was diagnosed with RA yesterday, and currently I’m feeling pretty overwhelmed and sad. I’ve been in pain for 3 months before I got diagnosed, so it’s a...

I was diagnosed with RA yesterday, and currently I’m feeling pretty overwhelmed ...

Kitty50ffff

•6 years ago

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Nasal flu vaccine NRSA reassurance link.

https://www.nras.org.uk/statement-about-flu-vaccines

jomojo

•6 years ago

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Shall I have a knee replacement?

I had a lot of pain in my knee, eventually had an X-ray which showed I have bone on bone due to cartilage removal 15 years ago and a piece of bone has broken...

I had a lot of pain in my knee, eventually had an X-ray which showed I have bone...

Birdbox

•6 years ago

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Methotrexate and Nasal flu vaccines

Hi all, I work in a school and all children from reception to year 5 will be given the nasal flu vaccine next week. I've been on methotrexate for 3 months....

Hi all, I work in a school and all children from reception to year 5 will be g...

jomojo

•6 years ago

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Rutiximab

Well I might be going on infusion of rutiximab anyone else had it ??. I’m a little bit apprehensive 😩

Well I might be going on infusion of rutiximab anyone else had it ??. I’m a litt...

Deejojo

•6 years ago

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Nurse

Probably a random post but does anyone else sometimes get a nurse that makes them feel like total crap after theyve seen them? I had my routine check up today...

Probably a random post but does anyone else sometimes get a nurse that makes the...

emma88

•6 years ago

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Rituximab

Hi I had my first infusion today I’ve got a head ache and pain in my stomachedoes this pass , I was good having the infusion part from a little light headed I...

Hi I had my first infusion today I’ve got a head ache and pain in my stomachedoe...

Vonnie10

•6 years ago

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how long after eating something?

I had 2 days last Friday and then Saturday I ate things I haven't done is 3 months that being lots of cheese and then on the Saturday I had a waffle Monday...

I had 2 days last Friday and then Saturday I ate things I haven't done is 3 mon...

VeronicaF

•6 years ago

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RA, mtx & hydrochloroquinne, poosible GI upsets?

Hi I'm relatively newly diagnosed, taking mtx 10mg weekly and hydroxychloroqinne 200 mg daily for 10 months now. Started on 15mg mtx initially but reduced to...

Hi I'm relatively newly diagnosed, taking mtx 10mg weekly and hydroxychloroqinne...

lindyloo2018

•6 years ago

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Say no to arthritis,IBS,sinus problems and more.

For years I was so ill I didn't really want to live as I had so many things wrong with me and doctors did various tests and came to the conclusion I was a...

For years I was so ill I didn't really want to live as I had so many things wro...

Cheronia

•6 years ago

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All posts for October 2018

Rheumatoid Arthritis Matters - Rachael's Story

Cataracts

Have you heard of EULAR - European League Against Rheumatism ?

NRAS Group Meetings Next Week

Today is World Arthritis Day!

Prednisone vs hydrocortisone

Medication put on hold

Flu jab?

Message has gone ???why

Cramps

Mouth ulcers

Now what?

IOA or RD

Following on from Cheronia thread

Humira relapsing polychondritis

Would you like to attend a Focus Group to help improve the quality of information provided with Biological or Biosimilar medications?

In the Pink. ( off topic )

Prescription Medication Costs

Don't Delay #ConnectToday | World Arthritis Day | 12th October 2018

Calf Pain with Rheumatoid Arthritis

How did you feel when you were diagnosed with RA?

Nasal flu vaccine NRSA reassurance link.

Shall I have a knee replacement?

Methotrexate and Nasal flu vaccines

Rutiximab

Nurse

Rituximab

how long after eating something?

RA, mtx & hydrochloroquinne, poosible GI upsets?

Say no to arthritis,IBS,sinus problems and more.

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