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A moan

I’m having a moan as I’m in pain as we all do, got work commitments I can’t get away from and dreading getting up tomorrow for another heavy day.

I’m having a moan as I’m in pain as we all do, got work commitments I can’t get ...

beanieboy

•5 years ago

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new at this

I'm new here and my RA diagnosis is 3 months old tomorrow. The pain I endured for the 3 months before diagnosis is indescribable; probably the only time in my...

I'm new here and my RA diagnosis is 3 months old tomorrow. The pain I endured fo...

Nanna71

•5 years ago

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What role does vitamin D have and how much is too much?

I keep reading posts here to get vitamin D levels checked. I was moderately deficient in July, given a prescription of 50000 IU once a week for three months,...

I keep reading posts here to get vitamin D levels checked. I was moderately defi...

lovemydoggy

•5 years ago

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Not RA

So seen the rheumatologist today, all the aching disformed joints are osteoarthritis, dry mouth, throat, cough & 1 dry eye to drink water, get eye drops. The...

So seen the rheumatologist today, all the aching disformed joints are osteoarthr...

Sewnso

•5 years ago

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Confirmation

Had my first appointment today with Rheumy, RA confirmed! Lots of x rays, bloods done and been prescribed methotrexate. Feel really emotional about about it...

Had my first appointment today with Rheumy, RA confirmed! Lots of x rays, blood...

Jaxine

•5 years ago

36 Replies

RA flare with limited joint pain / swelling?

Hello again. I’ve described my history in a previous post, but am feeling increasingly unwell and am still worried whether what’s happening is RA or something...

Hello again. I’ve described my history in a previous post, but am feeling increa...

Rose_7

•5 years ago

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Knee

Well ladies and gentlemen I had the best news ever this morning I saw my New consultant to get My MRI results From Oct I’m having a new knee in the summer

Well ladies and gentlemen I had the best news ever this morning I saw my New con...

Deejojo

•5 years ago

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Fascinating Radio 4 programme.

I just listened to "Searching for Happiness" on Radio 4 (https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m0001xp7). The reason I am posting the link on here is because they...

I just listened to "Searching for Happiness" on Radio 4 (https://www.bbc.co.uk/p...

Jules13

•5 years ago

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Meds affect blood tests?

I don't have an official diagnosis yet, but most likely have RA. I'm trudging along with symptoms that fluctuate. I do have some pain everyday now. Blood tests...

I don't have an official diagnosis yet, but most likely have RA. I'm trudging al...

lovemydoggy

•5 years ago

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Otezla (apremilast)

Hi, I've just started taking Otezla for psoriatic arthritis (tried Methotrexate & Sulfasalazine but they didn't agree with me). Is anyone on Otezla and how's...

Hi, I've just started taking Otezla for psoriatic arthritis (tried Methotrexate ...

Molly717

•5 years ago

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Vitamin D levels falling despite supplementation?

Hi, my GP picked up a vitamin D deficiency a few months ago, so prescribed a supplement. I’m on hydroxychloroquine, methotrexate and folic acid. A recent...

Hi, my GP picked up a vitamin D deficiency a few months ago, so prescribed a sup...

girli1111

•5 years ago

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Ear infections everywhere! Coincidence?

Maybe it’s just me because I am fed up to the back teeth of reoccurring ear infections since starting RA meds! Especially middle ear ones that are taking 3...

Maybe it’s just me because I am fed up to the back teeth of reoccurring ear infe...

oKerrio

•5 years ago

10 Replies

ra/ild

hi people is there anybody else on here with ra/ild caused by meds ?

philvaughan

•5 years ago

16 Replies

Blistering weepy itchy rash on both sides of neck - Orencia the culprit?

Hi all, I’m new. And I’m despairing. I’ve been ill for 19 days. 18 of those also includes a horrible rash. Started on my left, a week later my right side...

Hi all, I’m new. And I’m despairing. I’ve been ill for 19 days. 18 of those also...

Maggieorencia

•5 years ago

21 Replies

I do like my red wine

I'm fit, healthy, look after my diet, don't smoke however I do like one glass of red wine in the evening! With meds will this vice be a thing of the past?

I'm fit, healthy, look after my diet, don't smoke however I do like one glass of...

Jaxine

•5 years ago

27 Replies

Extreme fatigue caused by Methotrexate.

Is there anyone who has experience of extreme fatigue possibly caused by Methotrexate. I am 73 years of age and previous good health. I was diagnosed with...

Is there anyone who has experience of extreme fatigue possibly caused by Methotr...

Campaigner

•5 years ago

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Sore lips and methotrexate

Hi Hope everybody's ok. Im on a metho & leuflunomide drug combination. I've been having a problem with my lips it's happened a few times now and just wondered...

Hi Hope everybody's ok. Im on a metho & leuflunomide drug combination. I've bee...

Dreamer85

•5 years ago

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Bladder and colon problems with methotrexate

I too have bladder urgency. I’m on Methotrexate injection but worse I’ve had really nasty flare ups of diverticulitis which I never had before. I take fibre in...

I too have bladder urgency. I’m on Methotrexate injection but worse I’ve had rea...

srnvch64Wal

•5 years ago

8 Replies

Paranoid

Hi, Think I've been reading too much into RA, Google website reading is so scary! Shortened life span due to organ failure etc ete! Suppose only being recently...

Hi, Think I've been reading too much into RA, Google website reading is so scary...

Jaxine

•5 years ago

32 Replies

Elswick back

Well I am not used to all this technology got new phone thought I would never get back to chat hope your all well here’s to a good year everyone xx

Well I am not used to all this technology got new phone thought I would never ge...

Soundofmusic52

•5 years ago

2 Replies

Wee question for those with palindromic rheumatism

Am hoping to be re-diagnosed next Tuesday with Palindromic as opposed to Polymyalgia which is my current diagnosis Just wondered what meds anyone else on this...

Am hoping to be re-diagnosed next Tuesday with Palindromic as opposed to Polymya...

Theziggy

•5 years ago

9 Replies

The never ending chest infection.

I have had a chest infection since Boxing Day and as we all know, when you get a bad virus or infection it’s better to come off your methotrexate so your body...

I have had a chest infection since Boxing Day and as we all know, when you get a...

Jules13

•5 years ago

35 Replies

Lost touch

Hi I changed my phone and can’t get back on site my name was elswick help really miss chats

Hi I changed my phone and can’t get back on site my name was elswick help really...

Margaretterr

•5 years ago

2 Replies

Anyone else

Keep getting this horrible pain at top of me right arm to the point were to lift it is absolutely agony carnt pin point the pain its mad its the muscle feels...

Keep getting this horrible pain at top of me right arm to the point were to lift...

Thomsk

•5 years ago

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Ever hear of costochondritis?

Have any of you had or heard of costochondritis? I went to the doctors office with chest pain and tightness thinking heart. Doctor also thought heart and...

Have any of you had or heard of costochondritis? I went to the doctors office w...

BonnieT

•5 years ago

28 Replies

Small, painful finger tip knuckle

Hi folks. I’ve got seropositive RA and am on MTX and HXC and would say that despite continued high crp and esr, I’m pretty stable at the moment. However, I...

Hi folks. I’ve got seropositive RA and am on MTX and HXC and would say that desp...

Elmo333

•5 years ago

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Hip Replacement

I am due to have my right hip replaced on 17th January and to say I am terrified is putting it mildly. I go for my pre op on Tuesday. I was wondering if...

I am due to have my right hip replaced on 17th January and to say I am terrified...

pip12

•5 years ago

55 Replies

NRAS Group Meetings Next Week

Dear All Happy New Year. Please find details of the two NRAS Group meetings taking place next week. For more information please visit our website...

Dear All Happy New Year. Please find details of the two NRAS Group meetings taki...

Kim-NRAS

NRAS•5 years ago

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Methotrexate Problem

Been having flu systems with coughing for a couple of years now,been told by GPS it'd been a virus, we have now taken on a new lady GP who is sending me for a...

Been having flu systems with coughing for a couple of years now,been told by GPS...

Shambles10944

•5 years ago

54 Replies

Is it okay to take Prednisone if you have vomiting and diarrhoea ?

Hi All Not well today, up during the night with what seems Nora virus symptoms 😨. The thoughts of food making me feel so darn sick !!! I just wanted any...

Hi All Not well today, up during the night with what seems Nora virus symptoms ...

Hessie5

•5 years ago

4 Replies

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All posts for January 2019

A moan

new at this

What role does vitamin D have and how much is too much?

Not RA

Confirmation

RA flare with limited joint pain / swelling?

Knee

Fascinating Radio 4 programme.

Meds affect blood tests?

Otezla (apremilast)

Vitamin D levels falling despite supplementation?

Ear infections everywhere! Coincidence?

ra/ild

Blistering weepy itchy rash on both sides of neck - Orencia the culprit?

I do like my red wine

Extreme fatigue caused by Methotrexate.

Sore lips and methotrexate

Bladder and colon problems with methotrexate

Paranoid

Elswick back

Wee question for those with palindromic rheumatism

The never ending chest infection.

Lost touch

Anyone else

Ever hear of costochondritis?

Small, painful finger tip knuckle

Hip Replacement

NRAS Group Meetings Next Week

Methotrexate Problem

Is it okay to take Prednisone if you have vomiting and diarrhoea ?

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