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Dry eyes?

Anyone suffer with dry gritty eyes? Have had it numerous times over the years, and recently read about Sjögren’s syndrome. It states that people with Sjögrens...

Anyone suffer with dry gritty eyes? Have had it numerous times over the years, ...

Callabag64

•5 years ago

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Steroid Injections?

I'm scheduled to get steroid injections next week. Has anyone had any luck? What are they like?

I'm scheduled to get steroid injections next week. Has anyone had any luck? What...

Hidden

•5 years ago

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Any advice greatly received

I am a Type 1 diabetic with RA , hypothyroidism and bowel disease. I was diagnosed with RA 6 months ago and put on Hydroxycloroquine . I don’t feel like I’m...

I am a Type 1 diabetic with RA , hypothyroidism and bowel disease. I was diagnos...

Collielover

•5 years ago

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Steroid injections, again

Hello everyone, I posted a few years ago about steroid injections ( they can bring on cataracts) I have trigger thumb that now can’t bend at all. Had an...

Hello everyone, I posted a few years ago about steroid injections ( they can bri...

Hidden

•5 years ago

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methotrexate

hi ive missed 3 weeks of methotrexate what should i do and will i be ok

stephanie12

•5 years ago

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Student study: Emotional and mental health of young adults (18-30) living with arthritis

NRAS has been asked to support a university student as part of their studies. If you can help she needs people aged 18-30 to complete a short online survey...

NRAS has been asked to support a university student as part of their studies. If...

Clare-NRAS

Partner•5 years ago

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Pregabalin versus Gabapentin?

Will appreciate any feedback of experiences. Thank you.

Hobbledehoy

•5 years ago

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Update on my abnormal blood tests

It seems I either mis heard or I was told wrongly . It was my inflammatory markers that had shot up to 88! Have to have repeat blood tests tomorrow and also...

It seems I either mis heard or I was told wrongly . It was my inflammatory marke...

barbieg

•5 years ago

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Baking Soda

https://nutritionreview.org/2018/05/baking-soda-reduces-inflammation-of-rheumatoid-arthritis-other-autoimmune-diseases/ This was reported last year, but has...

https://nutritionreview.org/2018/05/baking-soda-reduces-inflammation-of-rheumato...

alexask

•5 years ago

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Hydroxy and achy burning muscles

Hi,hydroxychlorquine has just been added to my mtx and sulfasalazine.ive just been taking it for 5 days and really been suffering with sore muscles(the feeling...

Hi,hydroxychlorquine has just been added to my mtx and sulfasalazine.ive just be...

Mollieharry

•5 years ago

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Check out my new blog!

Hi guys, I started a chronic illness blog last week. It's all about navigating life with a chronic illness. Here is the link:...

Hi guys, I started a chronic illness blog last week. It's all about navigating ...

Kitty50ffff

•5 years ago

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Endoscopy HELP

My doctor wants to do an endoscopy on me. I don’t do well with sedation so I am thinking to go for it with just the throat spray! Has anyone gotten this with...

My doctor wants to do an endoscopy on me. I don’t do well with sedation so I am ...

tmjourney

•5 years ago

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Confused and angry - not sure...

Has anyone else had a similar experience please? Had rheumatology appt (with a doctor at last!!) he injected my right wrist with a steroid but said I may never...

Has anyone else had a similar experience please? Had rheumatology appt (with a d...

Dobcross1

•5 years ago

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Weight gain

Just wanted to ask if anyone has experienced an issue with weight gain on Tocilizumab? 🧐

Just wanted to ask if anyone has experienced an issue with weight gain on Tocili...

Roostermum

•5 years ago

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Making decisions and trying not be fearful

Last Saturday, I started Humira which for me personally makes me nervous. I have had two injections in my SI joint (left and right side) Over the last two...

Last Saturday, I started Humira which for me personally makes me nervous. I hav...

Olmettig

•5 years ago

1 Reply

Severe groin pain & spasms. RA worsening in hips? Help, please!

Hello out there. Stumbled in accidentally while researching this crazy symptom. Have had issues with radiating pain, particularly right hip & leg when unable...

Hello out there. Stumbled in accidentally while researching this crazy symptom. ...

OzarkLdy

•5 years ago

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Exercise

We're probably all good at this one...

MissMinto

•5 years ago

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Struggling to work with Ra

I am hoping for some advice. I have had RA for 30 years, and during that time have continued to work. I had a very good full time job early on, but had to step...

I am hoping for some advice. I have had RA for 30 years, and during that time ha...

Callabag64

•5 years ago

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Question about leflunomide

Those of you taking livelihoods do you still take folic acid?

Beviejon1

•5 years ago

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Don't think MTX for me (anyone else)

Stopped MTX ,didn't take this week and that's it for me...started it October/ November last year,on my 5th cold and what colds they have been,lingering way...

Stopped MTX ,didn't take this week and that's it for me...started it October/ No...

bora62

•5 years ago

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I’am new. I have Psoriatic Arithritis.

I have lived in Maryland all my life. I have psoriatic arthritis, have had this for many years. I have itchy psorisis on my scalp. I have spent a lot of money...

I have lived in Maryland all my life. I have psoriatic arthritis, have had this ...

Hidden

•5 years ago

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Gutted 😢

I posted recently about an ulcer which has developed on my ankle. Got it checked by GP yesterday who told me he thinks I need to come off my Benapali whilst...

I posted recently about an ulcer which has developed on my ankle. Got it checked...

Chester02

•5 years ago

31 Replies

New meds - which one’?!?

Hi there, Have just found out the Benepali is no longer working...😔 and my Rheumatologist have now asked me to look into Tozilizumab and Olumiant...

Hi there, Have just found out the Benepali is no longer working...😔 and my Rhe...

Roostermum

•5 years ago

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New to RA

Hi I have been experiencing painful joints for some time now, usually feet ankles and knees, elbows and wrists. I have over the last three weeks developed...

Hi I have been experiencing painful joints for some time now, usually feet ankl...

Jay196

•5 years ago

3 Replies

Strange smell and taste

I am on 15mgs methotrexate by injection and find that for a few days after injection I have a a mysterious smell in my head also a taste and a choking feeling...

I am on 15mgs methotrexate by injection and find that for a few days after injec...

Uga35570

•5 years ago

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Help NRAS to campaign for improvements to the welfare system by completing our short Benefits Survey

NRAS know that the process of claiming benefits are a major issue for many people with Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) and Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis (JIA). We...

NRAS know that the process of claiming benefits are a major issue for many peopl...

Hidden

•5 years ago

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Abnormal blood test

I’ve just had a call from my GP to say my recent blood test was abnormal. Think it is the Serum Protein that was high. Is this the liverand would that account...

I’ve just had a call from my GP to say my recent blood test was abnormal. Think ...

barbieg

•5 years ago

20 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 our 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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Plantar Fasciitis in both feet

Suggestions for relief from plantar fasciitis would be very much appreciated guys. Can’t believe my luck... finally got relief from pain in my knee and now...

Suggestions for relief from plantar fasciitis would be very much appreciated guy...

bernese1225

•5 years ago

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Rhuematology appointment

Had my appointment yesterday. I have a swelling near my right elbow which I can’t straighten and is painful. Consultant said was fatty tissue. Pain in...

Had my appointment yesterday. I have a swelling near my right elbow which I can’...

Matilda_1922

•5 years ago

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All posts for March 2019

Dry eyes?

Steroid Injections?

Any advice greatly received

Steroid injections, again

methotrexate

Student study: Emotional and mental health of young adults (18-30) living with arthritis

Pregabalin versus Gabapentin?

Update on my abnormal blood tests

Baking Soda

Hydroxy and achy burning muscles

Check out my new blog!

Endoscopy HELP

Confused and angry - not sure...

Weight gain

Making decisions and trying not be fearful

Severe groin pain & spasms. RA worsening in hips? Help, please!

Exercise

Struggling to work with Ra

Question about leflunomide

Don't think MTX for me (anyone else)

I’am new. I have Psoriatic Arithritis.

Gutted 😢

New meds - which one’?!?

New to RA

Strange smell and taste

Help NRAS to campaign for improvements to the welfare system by completing our short Benefits Survey

Abnormal blood test

NRAS Group Meetings Next Week

Plantar Fasciitis in both feet

Rhuematology appointment

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