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Aching Wrists and Ankles at Night

I am 21 and recently my wrists and ankles have been aching at night once I'm in bed. I've been to the doctor's about it and had tests for arthritis done but...

I am 21 and recently my wrists and ankles have been aching at night once I'm in ...

Tj97

•5 years ago

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MTX and joint pain

I had stopped all my RA meds several months ago to give CBD oil a try. I was on prednisone daily, MTX injections, Rituxan infusions, folic acid...started...

I had stopped all my RA meds several months ago to give CBD oil a try. I was on ...

ilovemyhubby

•5 years ago

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methotrexate

hi i’m new here. i was advised to join a community/forum where i could talk to people in similar situations as me so here it goes. i was diagnosed with...

hi i’m new here. i was advised to join a community/forum where i could talk to p...

oliviagodfreyx

•5 years ago

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The unforeseeable future

I've asked consultants and nurses what they know about the impact of Brexit on our medication and treatment. Noone knows a thing. I'm extremely worried and...

I've asked consultants and nurses what they know about the impact of Brexit on o...

cathie

•5 years ago

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Hello

I’m carol and I am trying to find ways to help me with my day to day activities and to feel in control of my condition 😁

I’m carol and I am trying to find ways to help me with my day to day activities ...

Readabook

•5 years ago

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swelling and a lump

hi everyone I'm new here and hope someone can answer my question. i was diagnosed with RA just at the end of last year. I get swelling in my hands, feet etc. I...

hi everyone I'm new here and hope someone can answer my question. i was diagnose...

teddy1307

•5 years ago

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Well meaning people telling me to change my diet

Any advice on how to tell well-meaning people in my business community to get lost? I know they mean well and I’ve had another pop up to say he can get me off...

Any advice on how to tell well-meaning people in my business community to get lo...

HappykindaGal

•5 years ago

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Hello

Hi everyone hope you are all not feeling too bad this fine day I have what might be a strange question I’ve had RA now for 3 years I’m on 25 mg mtx per week...

Hi everyone hope you are all not feeling too bad this fine day I have what migh...

Hidden

•5 years ago

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Spots and Skin Discolorations

This is a picture of a spot I noticed yesterday on my back. I've gotten different areas of discoloration and rashes at various times. Dermatologist saw one...

This is a picture of a spot I noticed yesterday on my back. I've gotten differen...

lovemydoggy

•5 years ago

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More mixed messages about paracetamol and Gabapentin!! Getting frustrated.

I had breakfast with my cousin this morning, who is also a GP at the same practice where I was told on Tuesday to take Gabapentin instead of Amitriptyline. My...

I had breakfast with my cousin this morning, who is also a GP at the same practi...

Jules13

•5 years ago

37 Replies

Cbd oil does it work?

Hi everyone Im sure you have seen this question before and I did see it posted in other forums but has anyone tried this oil for RA pains? I was thinking of...

Hi everyone Im sure you have seen this question before and I did see it posted i...

Frankiefocus

•5 years ago

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Over coming the pain mindset

I was gifted theatre tickets to see Tina. This day sure crept up. Still waiting on biologics to turn up, stayed in all day and nothing. I had been in...

I was gifted theatre tickets to see Tina. This day sure crept up. Still waiting...

Hessie5

•5 years ago

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Fortnightly blood tests for Sulphasalazine and now a colonoscopy . Has anybody else had this?

I’ve been on Sulphasalazine for 2 months and having regular blood tests to check on how my liver is ( no problems there ) and 2 days ago I had a scheduled...

I’ve been on Sulphasalazine for 2 months and having regular blood tests to check...

Kalimera57

•5 years ago

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Benepali

I have been having Benepali injections for the past year .. They don’t get any easier they sting like mad .. however the benefits are great it has helped me so...

I have been having Benepali injections for the past year .. They don’t get any e...

Suesam

•5 years ago

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Drinking on htdroxy

Hi everyone hope eveyones good ? Ok so I'm off o holiday in 5 weeks I'm on hydroxy and sulfasalazine already nervous about going but my question is can I...

Hi everyone hope eveyones good ? Ok so I'm off o holiday in 5 weeks I'm on hydr...

Oxopinkyblue

•5 years ago

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Just want to say

THANK YOU to everyone who commented and stuck up for me on the naming the residents that passed away were I work I appricate your kind words and encouragement...

THANK YOU to everyone who commented and stuck up for me on the naming the reside...

Sunflower1977

•5 years ago

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Excruciating wrist pain

Hey everyone. I've been diagnosed with RA in May 2018 and since August I've been on MTX 15 mg weekly. The treatment has been really effective, and my rheumy...

Hey everyone. I've been diagnosed with RA in May 2018 and since August I've been...

cosana

•5 years ago

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Wow some great news ! How did I ever cope without a fab consultant.

Hi everyone, I hope you’re not all suffering atm. Well I just had to share my good news. I went to see my consultant rheumatologist this morning, prearranged...

Hi everyone, I hope you’re not all suffering atm. Well I just had to share my go...

Leics

•5 years ago

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Now starting on Hydroxy....

After my experience with Sulfa, am just starting on Hydroxy... so will see how that goes. My Rheumy wants me on Methotrexate but can start until my lung CT...

After my experience with Sulfa, am just starting on Hydroxy... so will see how ...

TheBoys

•5 years ago

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Long flight - recommendations

Hi all So Saturday I'm going to be flying for close to 18 hours (with one break). I need all the suggestions I can get to make it through without triggering...

Hi all So Saturday I'm going to be flying for close to 18 hours (with one break...

Anichou

•5 years ago

22 Replies

Tablet question

Hello I’m taking leflunomide and also have hydroxy that I’m not happy taking . I’ve not took hydroxy for a while . What are others taking with Leflunomide

Hello I’m taking leflunomide and also have hydroxy that I’m not happy taking ....

Hidden

•5 years ago

11 Replies

Can anyone give me some clues.

My feet started aching around the undersides of my heal,felt like the skin was becoming soggy tissue then full blown swelling and scared to put my feet on the...

My feet started aching around the undersides of my heal,felt like the skin was b...

New50

•5 years ago

7 Replies

Just to clear things up

I'm not stupid and have just been messaged by one of the nrsa people how look after the site saying some people have reported me for nameingpatients that have...

I'm not stupid and have just been messaged by one of the nrsa people how look af...

Sunflower1977

•5 years ago

35 Replies

Just like that I'm being referred!!

Hello everyone, thank you for all your support. I had a phone call today to let me know that I'm being referred to Torbay hospital. I just have to wait for a...

Hello everyone, thank you for all your support. I had a phone call today to let...

mumsyme

•5 years ago

8 Replies

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 out website www.nras.org.uk/groups....

Dear All Please find details below of the NRAS Group meetings taking place next ...

Kim-NRAS

NRAS•5 years ago

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Gelatine may be a good supplement to think about?

Supplementing with gelatine may in fact be especially beneficial for us with RA. Gelatine supports gut and mucosal function and has many positive effects on...

Supplementing with gelatine may in fact be especially beneficial for us with RA....

Simba1992

•5 years ago

40 Replies

Benepali

Hi All Hope everyone is pain free today. Just a quick question had my first Benepali injection yesterday, woke up this morning definitely dont feel as stiff...

Hi All Hope everyone is pain free today. Just a quick question had my first Ben...

Kazwilks

•5 years ago

17 Replies

Probiotics

Hi anyone here taking probiotic tablets with a good outcome?? I’m wanting to try these but not sure which ones to get, been reading that they need an...

Hi anyone here taking probiotic tablets with a good outcome?? I’m wanting to try...

Hidden

•5 years ago

23 Replies

Happy Valentines Day

A Happy Valentines Day to Everyone ❤️❤️🤗X

Hidden

•5 years ago

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The move is done and now we have major storms

So I thought you might enjoy this! This was near my house the other day. Right now there are flood alerts and an atmospheric river pouring down I’m glad. We...

So I thought you might enjoy this! This was near my house the other day. Right ...

nablur

•5 years ago

7 Replies

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All posts for February 2019

Aching Wrists and Ankles at Night

MTX and joint pain

methotrexate

The unforeseeable future

Hello

swelling and a lump

Well meaning people telling me to change my diet

Hello

Spots and Skin Discolorations

More mixed messages about paracetamol and Gabapentin!! Getting frustrated.

Cbd oil does it work?

Over coming the pain mindset

Fortnightly blood tests for Sulphasalazine and now a colonoscopy . Has anybody else had this?

Benepali

Drinking on htdroxy

Just want to say

Excruciating wrist pain

Wow some great news ! How did I ever cope without a fab consultant.

Now starting on Hydroxy....

Long flight - recommendations

Tablet question

Can anyone give me some clues.

Just to clear things up

Just like that I'm being referred!!

NRAS Group Meetings Next Week

Gelatine may be a good supplement to think about?

Benepali

Probiotics

Happy Valentines Day

The move is done and now we have major storms

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