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Night time pain.

Does anyone else get woken twice every night by pain in both arms from the shoulders to the fingertips? It's very tiring.

Does anyone else get woken twice every night by pain in both arms from the shoul...

cornerhouse

•5 years ago

23 Replies

rheumatoid arthritis advice

My husband has been on the current regime of medications for 4 years and to date nothing has improved - his flare ups include swelling of his feet and hands,...

My husband has been on the current regime of medications for 4 years and to date...

soreandsorry

•5 years ago

9 Replies

Raised mcv

My MCV has been raised since taking methotrexate. Doctors dont seem to be concerned. B12 levels are normal, is there anything else that should be checked?

My MCV has been raised since taking methotrexate. Doctors dont seem to be concer...

Lamc

•5 years ago

3 Replies

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Diagnosed with R.A one month ago and i am only 26... Pleas help me to understand it better.

A month ago i was diagnosed with R.A... And at my age... I just turned 26 my body is aching an always in pain.... I went to a rheumatologist who told me to...

A month ago i was diagnosed with R.A... And at my age... I just turned 26 my bod...

Browneyes26

•5 years ago

12 Replies

Depression with Ra

Depression Hi I was diagnosed with ra in November 2018 I’m suffering so bad with depression real bad atm. Cos of this condition 😔

Depression Hi I was diagnosed with ra in November 2018 I’m suffering so bad wit...

Vintagewags

•5 years ago

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Feels like punched R side hip around to back

Hx low back pain but nothing recent. Moved& felt acute intense r sided pain that c as used shortness of breath and spasming. Hard to put weight on right foot...

Hx low back pain but nothing recent. Moved& felt acute intense r sided pain that...

dj22327

•5 years ago

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BARICITINIB new drug

I’ve suffered with RA since 2014 Had methotrexate, benapali, orencia They worked for short period but I kept getting serious chest infections and had to stop...

I’ve suffered with RA since 2014 Had methotrexate, benapali, orencia They worked...

united61

•5 years ago

4 Replies

Dilly2

Hello has anyone had fluid drained of their Lungs coursed by RA thank you

Dilly2

•5 years ago

1 Reply

Forthcoming NRAS Webinar: 'Foot problems and foot health care for people with rheumatoid arthritis'

Dear All I thought I would share with you the details of our next webinar taking place on Tuesday 14th May 2019 at 7pm (UK time). Details are as follows: 'Foot...

Dear All I thought I would share with you the details of our next webinar taking...

Kim-NRAS

NRAS•5 years ago

8 Replies

natural remedies

Hello, I am new to the site and new to RA. I am not yet on medication but have an appointment at Rheumatology Clinic shortly. Has anyone heard of Moringa...

Hello, I am new to the site and new to RA. I am not yet on medication but have a...

Textiles

•5 years ago

6 Replies

Can anyone help me?

For over a year I have had varying pain in arms and legs and now my lower back and hips. Everything feels stiff and my back is having spasms. Fatigue is brutal...

For over a year I have had varying pain in arms and legs and now my lower back a...

Exciting8623

•5 years ago

13 Replies

Kenalog

Help (again)! Had a Kenalog injection yesterday at 1pm. Had another night of excruciating pain and spent most of the day dozing, with stiff and painful arms...

Help (again)! Had a Kenalog injection yesterday at 1pm. Had another night of exc...

cornerhouse

•5 years ago

3 Replies

Biologics

I am going to put on biologics (hopefully). I would appreciate any experiences anyone has please??

I am going to put on biologics (hopefully). I would appreciate any experiences ...

Campaigner

•5 years ago

23 Replies

RA and Medical Marijuana

I am curious to hear how many users are using medical marijuana for inflammation relief? Is it working for you? What type of dosage are you taking? I...

I am curious to hear how many users are using medical marijuana for inflammation...

SufferingOnHumira

•5 years ago

12 Replies

Frogmore House and Garden Open Day | 30 May 2019

NRAS are very excited to announce our Frogmore House and Garden Open Day which will be held next month! Frogmore House is a private royal residence, but on...

NRAS are very excited to announce our Frogmore House and Garden Open Day which w...

Hidden

•5 years ago

3 Replies

A HAPPY POST

Hi to all my friends, I just want to say since i joined this forum a few years ago its gone along way to re-install my faith in human nature, When i was...

Hi to all my friends, I just want to say since i joined this forum a few years a...

phil_54

•5 years ago

6 Replies

So tired

For the past few months I've been absolutely shattered I am struggling to keep my eyes open. I have had RD for 16+ years and they say chronic fibro. My wrists...

For the past few months I've been absolutely shattered I am struggling to keep m...

digger1

•5 years ago

26 Replies

Burning Pain Above Left Knee

I have the same thing, just above my left knee. I normally check on the Mayo Clinic website for items. In this case it seems it MIGHT fall under "Meralgia...

I have the same thing, just above my left knee. I normally check on the Mayo Cl...

CBPSoldier1

•5 years ago

1 Reply

PIP APPLICATION - Are you allowed to put down a holiday arrangement on the questionnaire you return to them?

I will soon be phoning to register to claim PIP and start the process of changing over from DLA should I be awarded it. Basically I am wondering if you are...

I will soon be phoning to register to claim PIP and start the process of changin...

NeonkittyUK

•5 years ago

31 Replies

Constant neck cracking, spasm, sore pain in my neck.

Hi, Im new here. Male 26 years old. I have been suffering with persistent neck cracking, spasms and pain in my neck, ive had the issues for a few years but...

Hi, Im new here. Male 26 years old. I have been suffering with persistent neck c...

Aidy50

•5 years ago

16 Replies

Any good news stories 😊

I love this forum but my question is how many of us sufferers actually have long term good results from the meds we are prescribed? Also, what other long term...

I love this forum but my question is how many of us sufferers actually have long...

daisychains58

•5 years ago

92 Replies

Kevin and Methotrexate

Does anyone else take Kefir, whilst on Methotrexate? Is it considered safe?

Lotttie4

•5 years ago

7 Replies

Starting methotrexate

I'm 69 and have RA PMR FM etc I'm about to start methotrexate and terrified I'm not coping with the level of pain and debility My mother died from...

I'm 69 and have RA PMR FM etc I'm about to start methotrexate and terrified I'm ...

Pasjc

•5 years ago

4 Replies

Fear of methotrexate

I'm terrified of methotrexate which I've been told I must go on but I'm waiting surgery on my neck so the meds are delayed as you cant have surgery on...

I'm terrified of methotrexate which I've been told I must go on but I'm waiting ...

Pasjc

•5 years ago

13 Replies

Swelling and pain without raised crp or esr

Hi saw my ra nurse last week who said its possible swelling finger joint amd overall pain Could be down to fibromyalgia and not my RA as crp and esr levels are...

Hi saw my ra nurse last week who said its possible swelling finger joint amd ove...

Legley

•5 years ago

15 Replies

Cimzia injection site reaction

I injected my first two doses of cimzia yesterday morning. By the evening the sites where slightly swollen, but now the swelling has more than doubled in size....

I injected my first two doses of cimzia yesterday morning. By the evening the si...

Rehab123

•5 years ago

11 Replies

Methotrexate, not for me

I have just been watching two videos on NRAS site about people who have found relief from R A with methotrexate, I know many people benefit from this drug, but...

I have just been watching two videos on NRAS site about people who have found re...

Callabag64

•5 years ago

23 Replies

Is it fibromyalgia?

Good morning! I have RA and IBS and now I am wondering if I have fibromyalgia too. I woke up at 3 am because of severe pain in my left hand and wrist. That...

Good morning! I have RA and IBS and now I am wondering if I have fibromyalgia to...

mickeysmom34472

•5 years ago

7 Replies

Pernaton gel

Has anyone tried this product for painful hands. I have RA, and my hands get v sore in cold weather, or if I overdo things like chopping veg etc. My neighbour...

Has anyone tried this product for painful hands. I have RA, and my hands get v s...

QAGS

•5 years ago

3 Replies

Rituximab 1 month ago

Last year I had my first rituximab infusion and never got to have the second half as I got shingles so had to wait and start over. I finally tried again last...

Last year I had my first rituximab infusion and never got to have the second hal...

Laura_dilcock

•5 years ago

5 Replies

Posts - NRAS | HealthUnlocked

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All posts for April 2019

Night time pain.

rheumatoid arthritis advice

Raised mcv

Diagnosed with R.A one month ago and i am only 26... Pleas help me to understand it better.

Depression with Ra

Feels like punched R side hip around to back

BARICITINIB new drug

Dilly2

Forthcoming NRAS Webinar: 'Foot problems and foot health care for people with rheumatoid arthritis'

natural remedies

Can anyone help me?

Kenalog

Biologics

RA and Medical Marijuana

Frogmore House and Garden Open Day | 30 May 2019

A HAPPY POST

So tired

Burning Pain Above Left Knee

PIP APPLICATION - Are you allowed to put down a holiday arrangement on the questionnaire you return to them?

Constant neck cracking, spasm, sore pain in my neck.

Any good news stories 😊

Kevin and Methotrexate

Starting methotrexate

Fear of methotrexate

Swelling and pain without raised crp or esr

Cimzia injection site reaction

Methotrexate, not for me

Is it fibromyalgia?

Pernaton gel

Rituximab 1 month ago

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