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Bad back

Hi IV been struggling with my back for some years now I have PSA and fibromyalgia & osteoarthritis &joint hypomotility I do benepali injection and take quite a...

Hi IV been struggling with my back for some years now I have PSA and fibromyalgi...

mbw159

•5 years ago

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Have been off meds for 6 months due to an accident....

Hi Everyone Just wanted to share this experience...It might be helpful ... 6 months ago I had a bad accident with a horse. I was holding him by the reins and...

Hi Everyone Just wanted to share this experience...It might be helpful ... 6 m...

rosie1928

•5 years ago

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Benepali

I had my first injection today of benepali, although easy to do I found it very painful. At my pre biological meeting I was told to press the peninto my leg...

I had my first injection today of benepali, although easy to do I found it very...

EDee

•5 years ago

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Sulfasalazine

Hi i have been on this drug for a week now and i have to see a nurse regularly. Does anyone know why.

Hi i have been on this drug for a week now and i have to see a nurse regularly. ...

jaqi1

•5 years ago

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New to UK-need doctor consultation

Hi - I have just came to UK from India. Got RA and HLAB27 in my blood as per blood test report. Having morning stiffness and back pain. Need some doctor...

Hi - I have just came to UK from India. Got RA and HLAB27 in my blood as per blo...

DibyenduP

•5 years ago

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Osteoporosis medication and RA

Hi I've just been told my osteopenia has progressed to osteoporosis - despite taking lots of Vit D and a bone strengthening HRT for the past 9 years! 🙄 I'm...

Hi I've just been told my osteopenia has progressed to osteoporosis - despite ta...

Dobcross1

•5 years ago

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Retired on Ill health

Retired on I’ll health from work.in 2007.went on dla . Just got letter from pip.for change over.how long before I get the form to fill in. and get a...

Retired on I’ll health from work.in 2007.went on dla . Just got letter from pip....

Spyder55

•5 years ago

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Benepali anyone?

Trying not to get dis-heartened. Diagnosed 2 years ago but nothing really helped so had daily pain, fatigue etc since. Started Benepali 5 weeks ago but not...

Trying not to get dis-heartened. Diagnosed 2 years ago but nothing really helped...

Beelady

•5 years ago

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Washing hair with painful hands?

Normally I struggle through but it's getting unbearable. Does anyone have any tips, tricks or tools for getting a good lather close to the scalp when your...

Normally I struggle through but it's getting unbearable. Does anyone have any ti...

12Chrissy34

•5 years ago

8 Replies

Breathing

Hi need advice has my breathing problems ie pain in lungs and shortness of breath got anything to do with rheumatoid arthritis

Hi need advice has my breathing problems ie pain in lungs and shortness of breat...

Knee74

•5 years ago

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Arthritis and food.

I can see now that this forum is more about using medicine in every aspect of living with arthritis. I on the other hand do everything I can to help myself...

I can see now that this forum is more about using medicine in every aspect of li...

Hidden

•5 years ago

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What are PUFAs and why are they bad for us?

The unhealthy effect of PUFAs (Polyunsaturated fatty acids)has often been brought up on the forum. Thought this article explains well the effect of these oils...

The unhealthy effect of PUFAs (Polyunsaturated fatty acids)has often been brough...

Simba1992

•5 years ago

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Unconcerned Dr

I Have had RA for 10 years. In that time I’ve had four different doctors. One of home seen me one time and said I do not have it. Anyways my question is do any...

I Have had RA for 10 years. In that time I’ve had four different doctors. One of...

14kiddies

•5 years ago

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Sitting standing can’t win ☹️

Hi friends So is it just me who feels like this Pain sitting . I get so uncomfortable after 8pm I need to lay down. I use to like to watch the late films...

Hi friends So is it just me who feels like this Pain sitting . I get so unco...

Hidden

•5 years ago

27 Replies

No posts for 2 days

Hello all and nras again as sometime last month I haven't received any posts for last 2/3 days surely some people must have something to say. Look forward to...

Hello all and nras again as sometime last month I haven't received any posts fo...

Uga35570

•5 years ago

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Hydroxy and rash maybe psoriasis

Hi guys I added hydroxy to the mix 7 months ago 8 weeks later I had a red scaly itchy kinda bubbly skin on my elbow stuck some cream on it and it went away....

Hi guys I added hydroxy to the mix 7 months ago 8 weeks later I had a red scaly ...

marie66

•5 years ago

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Why does stress have such a massive impact on flare?

I try and meditate daily. I eat very healthily and exercise. I think I’m in the best shape I’ve ever been in but I cannot control what stress does to my body....

I try and meditate daily. I eat very healthily and exercise. I think I’m in the ...

Jules13

•5 years ago

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Cimzia help?

Should I go for it?? In 2011 I was told I had Lupus, then in 2015 I was told no I actually had RA, then in 2016, I was told by a 3rd Rheumy that I had PMR. I...

Should I go for it?? In 2011 I was told I had Lupus, then in 2015 I was told no ...

bambam69

•5 years ago

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Pissed off

It’s a joke two years now going to the docs telling them I don’t feel right and being prodded n poked n ignored saying go away your a hypochondriac given...

It’s a joke two years now going to the docs telling them I don’t feel right and ...

New50

•5 years ago

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Fatigue

Hi I’m about 5 months into sulfasalazine; they seem to be doing the trick. Some joints are a little tender but all in all there’s improvement and I’m able to...

Hi I’m about 5 months into sulfasalazine; they seem to be doing the trick. Some...

Jamarruk

•5 years ago

3 Replies

Tmi sorry

Hi everyone hope your all well ? Just a quick question have anyone on hydroxychloroquine suffered from rumbling tummy and gas ? Sorry tmi but my stomach...

Hi everyone hope your all well ? Just a quick question have anyone on hydroxychl...

Oxopinkyblue

•5 years ago

17 Replies

Has anyone had any benefit from upping Sulfasalazine from 4 tablets a day to 6 for rheumatoid arthritis?

I’m wondering if anyone can help I suffer with rheumatoid arthritis I’ve tried methotrexate before which doesn’t help as it makes me sick and made me lose a...

I’m wondering if anyone can help I suffer with rheumatoid arthritis I’ve tried ...

Toria16

•5 years ago

27 Replies

Dry tickle cough and muscle problems with Methotrexate

I started Methotrexate before Christmas at a dose of 7.5. Went up to 10mg a fortnight ago but have had a dry tickle cough for the past week and problems with...

I started Methotrexate before Christmas at a dose of 7.5. Went up to 10mg a fort...

barbieg

•5 years ago

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Volunteers wanted in S.West for University of Bath study designing an app. that monitors RA disease progress

I'm a participant is this scheme and it's a great project. They're designing an app that uses digital tech (smart phone) to monitor disease activity in a way...

I'm a participant is this scheme and it's a great project. They're designing an ...

StormySeas

•5 years ago

11 Replies

Advice please Rheumatology appointment to assess for biologics cancelled for tomorrow 🙁

I haven’t posted here for quite a while and just plodded on with first methotrexate, then hydroxychloroquine and finally leflunomide and along taking 7mgs...

I haven’t posted here for quite a while and just plodded on with first methotrex...

Barb66

•5 years ago

29 Replies

Forgotten how it feels!

I have had 3 rounds of Truxima infusions and was doing well but had to stop as needed a hip replacement. Was due the infusion early December 2018 so been off...

I have had 3 rounds of Truxima infusions and was doing well but had to stop as n...

mellis

•5 years ago

2 Replies

Knee replacement

I’m 8 weeks post partial knee replacement really don’t understand why I didnt have a full knee replacement as I have Ra and had a full on my other knee my...

I’m 8 weeks post partial knee replacement really don’t understand why I didnt ha...

Laceygreen

•5 years ago

4 Replies

Methotrexate, side effects

Hello, I'm so glad I've found this group. Ar present I'm running on empty due to lack of sleep with sore joints. I'm 41 and was diagnosed on Friday with...

Hello, I'm so glad I've found this group. Ar present I'm running on empty due ...

Dawnydawnperil

•5 years ago

8 Replies

osteoarthritis

I seem to be on the RA group(which is interesting) but I have osteoarthritis + bursitis..is there a separate group for that?? thanks

I seem to be on the RA group(which is interesting) but I have osteoarthritis + b...

grapefig

•5 years ago

13 Replies

Leflunomide and headaches

I have been on leflunomide 10mg for 5 weeks and am now experiencing headaches which last most of the day. I take the leflunomide at about 0800 hrs....

I have been on leflunomide 10mg for 5 weeks and am now experiencing headaches wh...

sharpedge

•5 years ago

7 Replies

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All posts for March 2019

Bad back

Have been off meds for 6 months due to an accident....

Benepali

Sulfasalazine

New to UK-need doctor consultation

Osteoporosis medication and RA

Retired on Ill health

Benepali anyone?

Washing hair with painful hands?

Breathing

Arthritis and food.

What are PUFAs and why are they bad for us?

Unconcerned Dr

Sitting standing can’t win ☹️

No posts for 2 days

Hydroxy and rash maybe psoriasis

Why does stress have such a massive impact on flare?

Cimzia help?

Pissed off

Fatigue

Tmi sorry

Has anyone had any benefit from upping Sulfasalazine from 4 tablets a day to 6 for rheumatoid arthritis?

Dry tickle cough and muscle problems with Methotrexate

Volunteers wanted in S.West for University of Bath study designing an app. that monitors RA disease progress

Advice please Rheumatology appointment to assess for biologics cancelled for tomorrow 🙁

Forgotten how it feels!

Knee replacement

Methotrexate, side effects

osteoarthritis

Leflunomide and headaches

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