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All good at the moment after struggling for the last few months.

I know most posts on here are to share each others aches and pains but I wanted to put an update on whilst the going is good! Back in Nov/Dec/Jan I was having...

I know most posts on here are to share each others aches and pains but I wanted ...

Tia53

•5 years ago

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A cautionary tale if you have neck problems

I’ve suffered from a stiff neck for as long as I can remember, it was an early RA problem for me, soon after my hands and feet. Fast forward twenty years and I...

I’ve suffered from a stiff neck for as long as I can remember, it was an early R...

Witness2

•5 years ago

13 Replies

Wrist surgery

Hi Has anyone had any form of hand/wrist surgery? I have been offered several surgical interventions - wrist fusion, partial wrist replacement, full wrist...

Hi Has anyone had any form of hand/wrist surgery? I have been offered several su...

hjc1985

•5 years ago

6 Replies

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Old Stager.

I'm 70 years old and had RA for 10 years. I was recovering from Lung Cancer surgery when the RA surfaced. I'm a really lucky boy. I'm 11 years on from the...

I'm 70 years old and had RA for 10 years. I was recovering from Lung Cancer surg...

Cameraboy

•5 years ago

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Can Rheumatoid be active without significantly increased Inflammatory Markers?

I'm new here (only found out about this forum today). I called up my GP to find out my blood test results, and the only comment on it was "nothing of interest,...

I'm new here (only found out about this forum today). I called up my GP to find ...

ForestArrow

•5 years ago

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Bloods raised again!

Any advice would be greatly appreciated. 2 years on blood results still raised re: liver. Every month have blood checked and it's the same up and down like a...

Any advice would be greatly appreciated. 2 years on blood results still raised r...

Doughnut61

•5 years ago

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Liver function test up after switching to injection. Coincidence? How worried should I be?

Hello dear people. Can’t believe I’m posting on here again so soon. Let me explain. I had a nasty reaction liver wise to sulfasalazine. This was in the early...

Hello dear people. Can’t believe I’m posting on here again so soon. Let me expla...

Bon1

•5 years ago

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Me and biologics

Morning all. Am starting my 3rd biologic soon. I had Benepali, taken off after 5 injections. Then I had Actemra, taken off after 5 injections. Fingers crossed,...

Morning all. Am starting my 3rd biologic soon. I had Benepali, taken off after 5...

crazylady57

•5 years ago

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MTX headaches and folic acid ,other meds

I have been taking MTX for 2 weeks now , I take it on a Saturday night tablet form . I was then told to take 1 folic acid on Mondays . Every Wednesday /...

I have been taking MTX for 2 weeks now , I take it on a Saturday night tablet f...

Liz018

•5 years ago

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Blood tests & MTX

Hi, Can anyone advise me how many days either side of taking MTX tablets is it best to book blood tests for? e.g if I take the tablets on a Monday is it ok to...

Hi, Can anyone advise me how many days either side of taking MTX tablets is it b...

JFlay

•5 years ago

29 Replies

Dry mouth

Hi have had ra for 12 years and take hydro sulfasalazine and ro actemera injections and Leflunomide 20mgs.Had knee replacement in January and just have no...

Hi have had ra for 12 years and take hydro sulfasalazine and ro actemera injecti...

kathgallagher

•5 years ago

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Anyone else have joint pain but normal CRP and ESR?

I have RA and since my last flare up a month ago, my blood tests are now showing as normal, but the pain in many of my joints does not reflect this. I also...

I have RA and since my last flare up a month ago, my blood tests are now showing...

Basilly

•5 years ago

19 Replies

Need advice on Methotrexate Injections

Well was at an appointment with my rheumy this morning and all is gonna change. I have been on sulpha and hydroxy for just 3 months and told her about my bad...

Well was at an appointment with my rheumy this morning and all is gonna change. ...

Frankiefocus

•5 years ago

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#PancakeDay with RA

We took to the local High Street and asked the public to flip pancakes! The challenge was to flip a pancake, firstly as they would normally, and then with our...

We took to the local High Street and asked the public to flip pancakes! The chal...

Hidden

•5 years ago

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Hydroxychloroquine and eye test

Rhuemotologist has decide to swap my oral methotrexate for the injection one and add hydroxychloroquine along with my sulfasalazine.doctor has requested an eye...

Rhuemotologist has decide to swap my oral methotrexate for the injection one and...

Mollieharry

•5 years ago

9 Replies

Have any tips?

Hi all, is there any way for me to stop worrying lot? It does effect my life

Babysnoops

•5 years ago

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Ongoing flare / Prednisolone

So day 7 of 20mg Prednisolone.... still no great effect ( nor my usual “Duracell Bunny” feeling after first dose). Dreadful morning pains in hands and seized...

So day 7 of 20mg Prednisolone.... still no great effect ( nor my usual “Duracell...

Deniseelk

•5 years ago

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Biologics and weight gain

Hi everyone I just wanted to ask others who have been on Humira or/and Cosentyx and have had weight gain (specifically around the tummy). It seems no matter...

Hi everyone I just wanted to ask others who have been on Humira or/and Cosentyx ...

Wizard12

•5 years ago

38 Replies

NHS - Consultant

I ve had to do a bit of complaining to get my lung CT scan brought forward. I ve been waiting since jan..and it came up with a date in July. Anyways its...

I ve had to do a bit of complaining to get my lung CT scan brought forward. I ...

TheBoys

•5 years ago

5 Replies

Bloods test results

Hi everyone Would anyone know any info on blood test results ? Today my GP imformed me my last results were- 14 esr 17 crp white blood cell 10.5 Gp said...

Hi everyone Would anyone know any info on blood test results ? Today my GP imfo...

Frankiefocus

•5 years ago

17 Replies

Anyone had low blood platelets?

My blood platelets are 131 the range is usually 150 up can't remember what it is measured in or the range. So I need to be monitored so another blood test in a...

My blood platelets are 131 the range is usually 150 up can't remember what it is...

Mouseling

•5 years ago

3 Replies

arcoxia

Hi why does the arcoxia take so long to kick in..anyone else have this problem. I take arcoxia 90 for bursitis (I tgake it in the morning) thanks

Hi why does the arcoxia take so long to kick in..anyone else have this problem. ...

grapefig

•5 years ago

10 Replies

Rituximab

Hi peop hope you are all well as you know I dont post a lot but wonder if anyone else has the same problem with rituximab had my first full infusion on 14 feb...

Hi peop hope you are all well as you know I dont post a lot but wonder if anyone...

Bully915

•5 years ago

4 Replies

OVER THE MOON WITH MY LATEST CRP RESULT

Hi all I posted a while back about smoking and how it impacts RD. Well, I went against my rheumy advice a month ago to start back on leflunomide as my CPR...

Hi all I posted a while back about smoking and how it impacts RD. Well, I went...

daisychains58

•5 years ago

8 Replies

Rituximab infusion after effects

Hi guys, hope you're well. I'm looking for anyone who's had rituximab infusions - how did you feel the day after? I had my first one yesterday and today I'm...

Hi guys, hope you're well. I'm looking for anyone who's had rituximab infusions ...

Savannahseger

•5 years ago

10 Replies

Cimzia injection - icing before injection? Legs or stomach?

Has anyone iced your leg before Cimzia syringe injections? I have to give myself my first injection & am a bit nervous. I was on humira before and had no...

Has anyone iced your leg before Cimzia syringe injections? I have to give myself...

Hidden

•5 years ago

6 Replies

Coby breathed on his own again...

Coby breathed on his own again today during his three-4 hour surgery and as far as I know is still breathing on his own. His knee is completely fixed as shown...

Coby breathed on his own again today during his three-4 hour surgery and as far ...

Ccrowlu

•5 years ago

2 Replies

Cbd oil ?

Hi all. RA has flared up. I am off methotrexate as want to try for a family eventually however all my joints are in agony . I want to try herbal or natural...

Hi all. RA has flared up. I am off methotrexate as want to try for a family e...

Alib

•5 years ago

35 Replies

Pain

Hi everybody. Another question for you all. Is anyone in complete pain all the time but my blood tests come back normal.

Hi everybody. Another question for you all. Is anyone in complete pain all the t...

jaqi1

•5 years ago

6 Replies

New Bioligic Kevzara Sarilumab

Had my first injection today of yet another biologic. I am praying this one works, otherwise, Plan B look into other methods! You can't help but feel anxious....

Had my first injection today of yet another biologic. I am praying this one work...

Hessie5

•5 years ago

10 Replies

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All posts for March 2019

All good at the moment after struggling for the last few months.

A cautionary tale if you have neck problems

Wrist surgery

Old Stager.

Can Rheumatoid be active without significantly increased Inflammatory Markers?

Bloods raised again!

Liver function test up after switching to injection. Coincidence? How worried should I be?

Me and biologics

MTX headaches and folic acid ,other meds

Blood tests & MTX

Dry mouth

Anyone else have joint pain but normal CRP and ESR?

Need advice on Methotrexate Injections

#PancakeDay with RA

Hydroxychloroquine and eye test

Have any tips?

Ongoing flare / Prednisolone

Biologics and weight gain

NHS - Consultant

Bloods test results

Anyone had low blood platelets?

arcoxia

Rituximab

OVER THE MOON WITH MY LATEST CRP RESULT

Rituximab infusion after effects

Cimzia injection - icing before injection? Legs or stomach?

Coby breathed on his own again...

Cbd oil ?

Pain

New Bioligic Kevzara Sarilumab

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