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Newly diagnosed

I’ve just been diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis and basically don’t really know much about it.

I’ve just been diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis and basically don’t really kn...

lavender27

•5 years ago

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Nerve pain

Hi I've got ldippathic polyneuropathy my doctor wants to put me on duloxetine I have nerve pain in my feet and hands has this drug helped any one or had any...

Hi I've got ldippathic polyneuropathy my doctor wants to put me on duloxetine I ...

Banjo1963

•5 years ago

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Cortisone injection and leg cramps

What a great site to be reassured. I've had an CS injection in my shoulder this after noon and by 9pm I started having leg cramps.both legs. Luckily I have...

What a great site to be reassured. I've had an CS injection in my shoulder this...

Kjwxx

•5 years ago

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Important news about polyunsaturated oils as well as fish oils.

There is an abundance news and "facts" and"science" about the how oils affect our health. Found this quite good. What do you think....

There is an abundance news and "facts" and"science" about the how oils affect ou...

Simba1992

•5 years ago

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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

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Glutathione

Hi just wondering if anyone has tried the supplement Glutathione (which apparently is different to Glutamine). And, if so, does it help with any aspect of RA...

Hi just wondering if anyone has tried the supplement Glutathione (which apparent...

Dobcross1

•5 years ago

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hope this may help someone

been having trouble with phlegm coughing bits all time and really bad at night in bed well read that vicks vapor rub can help tried and tested so far its...

been having trouble with phlegm coughing bits all time and really bad at night i...

pauluk60

•5 years ago

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So scared

Hi me again. I’m not having methotrexate infusion,I’m having zoledronic next week. My next sentence is rather embarrassing for me to write,but here goes. I...

Hi me again. I’m not having methotrexate infusion,I’m having zoledronic next wee...

Fantasy3

•5 years ago

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Root canal caused my RA

Had my root canal 11 years ago with no negative side effects. Eight months ago was diagnosed with Rheumatoid Arthritis. It literally started overnight and had...

Had my root canal 11 years ago with no negative side effects. Eight months ago w...

lh63

•5 years ago

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Is it a miracle

I am a newbi, cannot say that very often at 92 can I ,, had a small stroke couple of years ago, just affected my voice a little . Have had very painful...

I am a newbi, cannot say that very often at 92 can I ,, had a small stroke coupl...

Bethi

•5 years ago

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Gritty eyes again

I posted a few weeks to ask about this subject, since then have seen ophthalmologist who cleaned calcium deposits from under eyelids and recommended drops....

I posted a few weeks to ask about this subject, since then have seen ophthalmolo...

Callabag64

•5 years ago

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Check your biologic medication dates!!!

Hi All I just received a call from my hospital, very nice guy. He politely asked how many boxes of medication did I receive, to which I replied six. There...

Hi All I just received a call from my hospital, very nice guy. He politely ask...

Hessie5

•5 years ago

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Swollen left leg

I’m currently on holiday in Dubai visiting my daughter The weather is over 40 here I noticed my left leg is swollen. My RA is currently good. The warm weather...

I’m currently on holiday in Dubai visiting my daughter The weather is over 40 h...

Matilda_1922

•5 years ago

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So what is #RAAW?

NRAS started a campaign in 2013 called RA Awareness Week (RAAW) to raise awareness of Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) and eliminate the many misconceptions, such as...

NRAS started a campaign in 2013 called RA Awareness Week (RAAW) to raise awarene...

Hidden

•5 years ago

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MTX INJECTIONS VERSES PILL

HAVE BEEN ON THIS PILL FOR 7/8 YRS. COMBINED W/ PREDNISONE AND THINKING OF ASKING TO CHANGE TO SHOTS. I HAVE HAD SEVERE HAIR LOSS AND WONDERING IF ANYONE ELSE...

HAVE BEEN ON THIS PILL FOR 7/8 YRS. COMBINED W/ PREDNISONE AND THINKING OF ASKIN...

mrdiggs

•5 years ago

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Menopause &RA

Has the menopause affected anyone’s RA ? I’ve been in long term remission for a few years now but since starting the menopause I’ve had a lot of aches and...

Has the menopause affected anyone’s RA ? I’ve been in long term remission for a ...

A234

•5 years ago

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Shoulder replacement. What equipment would help me?

I am hoping to have a complete shoulder replacement later this year and just wondered if any of you can advise me on anything that I would find useful to have...

I am hoping to have a complete shoulder replacement later this year and just wo...

Hidden

•5 years ago

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Hot legs came back.

Three years ago I wrote about waking up with my legs on fire. Well, it's back :( Don't know what happened for it to stop for so long. But now it's back I'm...

Three years ago I wrote about waking up with my legs on fire. Well, it's back :...

SassyZee

•5 years ago

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Shoulder Poblem.

Why does my shoulder still get pain when I've had shoulder replacements. Any idea's.

Why does my shoulder still get pain when I've had shoulder replacements. Any ide...

mactwerper

•5 years ago

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Opinions please (2)!

Hi I wrote a couple of weeks ago about my ankles being swollen and inability to walk etc, having been on MXT 10mg then 15mg since Jan. This morning had a...

Hi I wrote a couple of weeks ago about my ankles being swollen and inability to ...

Dobcross1

•5 years ago

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Missed hydroxychloroquine

Hi guys I’ve missed my hydroxychloroquine dose this morning - doh 😩 does anyone know if I should just wait till later to take my other one or if I should take...

Hi guys I’ve missed my hydroxychloroquine dose this morning - doh 😩 does anyone...

Ferret18

•5 years ago

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Keen to start running again

Since my diagnosis 12 months ago, I gave up running 40 km per week as my knees were too painful. Now I am keen to get back into running, any hints on how to...

Since my diagnosis 12 months ago, I gave up running 40 km per week as my knees w...

Oneta

•5 years ago

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Referral to Rheumatology

I have lived in pain (joints such as back, right hip etc) for years and have random pains all over the bloody place but thought it was 'just me'. Silly really....

I have lived in pain (joints such as back, right hip etc) for years and have ran...

angelteejay

•5 years ago

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Knee op

I,m hoping sometime in the future to have a total knee replacement,can anyone suggest what types of aids I would find useful.Thanks.

I,m hoping sometime in the future to have a total knee replacement,can anyone su...

gradyjackjacob

•5 years ago

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Vitamin B12

Just a query I was first diagnosed with RA back in 2004 & after several years of treatment I was discharged but unfortunately it has reared it’s ugly head...

Just a query I was first diagnosed with RA back in 2004 & after several years of...

Sheenadon594

•5 years ago

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Methotrexate injections

Hi, I was diagnosed with RA in January and have been on methotrexate tablets since then. However, I have been having negative side effects the day after taking...

Hi, I was diagnosed with RA in January and have been on methotrexate tablets sin...

BenW90

•5 years ago

24 Replies

Painful wrists

Has anyone had surgery on wrists. Having had RA for 30 years my hands are quite deformed, and my wrists are still extremely painful. Was thinking of asking...

Has anyone had surgery on wrists. Having had RA for 30 years my hands are quite...

Callabag64

•5 years ago

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leflundomide

taken off leflundomide lost 11kg's, side effects too great, felt so sick, now on methotrexate 20mg and feeling much better{ what a difference} why ??

taken off leflundomide lost 11kg's, side effects too great, felt so sick, now o...

sqeek

•5 years ago

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New pill made from Peonies could ease arthritis pain

Hi everyone I just read an article so thought I would pass it on. https://mol.im/a/7070671

Hi everyone I just read an article so thought I would pass it on. https://mol.i...

Frankiefocus

•5 years ago

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Feeling slightly sick on new medication

Hi there everyone, Just wondered if anybody could help me please. I'm new to this site and RA, I was officially diagnosed a month ago and was put straight on...

Hi there everyone, Just wondered if anybody could help me please. I'm new to thi...

Stowe

•5 years ago

29 Replies

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All posts for May 2019

Newly diagnosed

Nerve pain

Cortisone injection and leg cramps

Important news about polyunsaturated oils as well as fish oils.

NRAS Group Meetings Next Week

Glutathione

hope this may help someone

So scared

Root canal caused my RA

Is it a miracle

Gritty eyes again

Check your biologic medication dates!!!

Swollen left leg

So what is #RAAW?

MTX INJECTIONS VERSES PILL

Menopause &RA

Shoulder replacement. What equipment would help me?

Hot legs came back.

Shoulder Poblem.

Opinions please (2)!

Missed hydroxychloroquine

Keen to start running again

Referral to Rheumatology

Knee op

Vitamin B12

Methotrexate injections

Painful wrists

leflundomide

New pill made from Peonies could ease arthritis pain

Feeling slightly sick on new medication

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