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Introducing my newly GCA diagnosed dad

Hoping to learn from others and share where we can....

m2147

•5 years ago

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Stopping Cimzia

Has anyone just cold turkey stopped cimzia? Did you have any side effects or withdrawal type symptoms? Is it safe to stop all at once? I can’t go see my doc...

Has anyone just cold turkey stopped cimzia? Did you have any side effects or wit...

Hidden

•5 years ago

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What’s right what’s wrong

I’ve been on Methotrexate since I was diagnosed last September. I was pretty chuffed because I didn’t appear to have any of the usual side effects, no nausea,...

I’ve been on Methotrexate since I was diagnosed last September. I was pretty chu...

Lauranorder

•5 years ago

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Day 13 on Imraldi Biosimilar

Hi all, just a quick update.. yet another “mother of all headaches” in the early hours of this morning! They are very much like migraines, the pulsing head on...

Hi all, just a quick update.. yet another “mother of all headaches” in the early...

Juliachoo

•5 years ago

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Success.

Mostly good news, regarding my PIP application. Both awards given and both at enhanced rates for ten years. The only drawback is they don't come into effect...

Mostly good news, regarding my PIP application. Both awards given and both at en...

dembonesDAMNBONES

•5 years ago

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does Prednisolone cause Osteoporosis as I had Osteopenia at the beginning of the year and now have Osteoporosis has anyone had this problem.

H|ave been on prednisolone for about 5 years and think it has caused osteoporosis should the rheumatologist have told me the risk as I was started on them in...

H|ave been on prednisolone for about 5 years and think it has caused osteoporosi...

14penny

•5 years ago

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bone erosion

Hello I haven't had a diagnosis of RA but a diagnosis of UCTD for years. I am hoping for some advice. I had an xray of both hands. My right hand shows bone...

Hello I haven't had a diagnosis of RA but a diagnosis of UCTD for years. I am h...

tmw1

•5 years ago

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Fingers

These are my fingers and palms and other hand just as bad- does anyone else get this? Does it look like psoriasis? Painful is all I can say and the heat off...

These are my fingers and palms and other hand just as bad- does anyone else get ...

Hidden

•5 years ago

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Swollen tonsils

Hi everyone Im on MTX injections and this is my second day with swollen tonsils. A bit of pain so Im eating soft foods. Is this a normal side effect or because...

Hi everyone Im on MTX injections and this is my second day with swollen tonsils....

Frankiefocus

•5 years ago

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PIP and car adaptations

Hi everyone. Hope someone might have some information that could help. I applied for the first time for any benifits, I'm 58, and have been turned down for...

Hi everyone. Hope someone might have some information that could help. I applied...

kau1

•5 years ago

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Comfy Shoes!

Just had to tell you all about my new shoes! Clarks Trigenics - absolute bliss for arthritic feet. Im soled (forgive the pun 😂).

Just had to tell you all about my new shoes! Clarks Trigenics - absolute bliss f...

Winnie53

•5 years ago

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RA is not a dreadful Disease

You have to live with pain with a smile, and stay positive, it will change your life, rather than complaining. Sorry if I have hurt anyone's feeling, this is...

You have to live with pain with a smile, and stay positive, it will change your ...

embroy

•5 years ago

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Flags of Country

I have decided it would help this site if we knew where someone was writing from as medical advice and speed etc. is so varied from UK to USA an Canada to name...

I have decided it would help this site if we knew where someone was writing from...

Hidden

•5 years ago

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At work

Everyone is very excited as we have 2 cranes but having to type twitters and social media posts is killing the finger tips today boy are my hands raw with...

Everyone is very excited as we have 2 cranes but having to type twitters and soc...

Hidden

•5 years ago

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Well controlled RA and fatigue?

Hi I'm looking for advice on why I'm still getting fatigue when my RA is a lot better and nearly controlled? Is this normal? I don't know if I'm going mad, but...

Hi I'm looking for advice on why I'm still getting fatigue when my RA is a lot b...

Dobcross1

•5 years ago

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Day 11 On Imraldi Biosimilars

Well, can report that post first injection on the 6th August, on Imraldi (adalimumab) I have had quite a few good days! And....a few bad ones. Two...

Well, can report that post first injection on the 6th August, on Imraldi (adali...

Juliachoo

•5 years ago

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No blood checks when collecting mxt from pharmacy.

Just a quick question. When I was first diagnosed with RA the hospital pharmacy insisted on my blood test results before dispensing mxt. Now i collect it from...

Just a quick question. When I was first diagnosed with RA the hospital pharmacy ...

Hidden

•5 years ago

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Thank you

Thank you everyone for your advice on my back and chest pain. I’ve seen my GP who sent me for an X-ray. She’s not sure but her thinking is maybe a fracture. I...

Thank you everyone for your advice on my back and chest pain. I’ve seen my GP w...

Hidden

•5 years ago

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Welcome tiger

My little loves have have arrived

Sunflower1977

•5 years ago

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Methotrexate- packaging

Hello.. A completely random question here.. i went online to get a new prescription for methotrexate this week. I also saw my consultant who gave me a...

Hello.. A completely random question here.. i went online to get a new prescript...

TheBoys

•5 years ago

34 Replies

Someone to talk to

Hi Is there anyone who lives near Chelsea London who you can talk to about symptoms I would love to hear from you X

Hi Is there anyone who lives near Chelsea London who you can talk to about sympt...

Tillie20

•5 years ago

6 Replies

Emails displaying strangely over the last couple of days

When I open the regular email I only see the first line of the text then the top half of the second line. Anyone else seeing this? It makes it much harder to...

When I open the regular email I only see the first line of the text then the top...

Scottishlad

•5 years ago

5 Replies

Psoriatic Arthritis - Know your options!

Hi Everyone, I was diagnosed with PA this year, boy, I was worried. It started off by my daily tasks becoming a challenge, then the fatigue kicked it, I don't...

Hi Everyone, I was diagnosed with PA this year, boy, I was worried. It started o...

RJRCfunguy

•5 years ago

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Anti-CCP (elevated) - aggressive RA and aggressive treatment?!

Hi guys, I'm just super confused about what patients should be receiving "Early Aggressive Treatment" and what patients shouldn't.. How do they assess who...

Hi guys, I'm just super confused about what patients should be receiving "Early ...

regina79

•5 years ago

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Royal London Hospital for Integrated Medicine

Does anyone see a rheumatologist at the Royal London Hospital for Integrated Medicine? Would you recommend them? I’m really struggling to find a good...

Does anyone see a rheumatologist at the Royal London Hospital for Integrated Med...

treeplant

•5 years ago

8 Replies

Advice please

Last night I had severe pain in-between my shoulders and in my breast bone. I rang the help line to see if it was possibly a chest infection or RA related....

Last night I had severe pain in-between my shoulders and in my breast bone. I ra...

Hidden

•5 years ago

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The comment I wanted to say today

As I am coming off prednislone to see rheumy consultant for first time everything IS rolling back in like a tidal wave of pain and stiffness. So back to using...

As I am coming off prednislone to see rheumy consultant for first time everythin...

Hidden

•5 years ago

27 Replies

Excellent I have an appointment with the rheumatologist soon to review my taking Imraldi 😊

I spoke to the rheumatology nurse this morning and have an appointment on 26th September, so that feels better I can limp through till then. She was very vague...

I spoke to the rheumatology nurse this morning and have an appointment on 26th S...

Barb66

•5 years ago

4 Replies

Rituxan

Hello, I was wanting to ask if anyone of you take Rituxan infusion? And if so, can you tell me how you do on it? Any side effects? Thank you

Hello, I was wanting to ask if anyone of you take Rituxan infusion? And if so, c...

Zeke-17

•5 years ago

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Imraldi injections and increased pain

Has anyone else experienced increased pain and fatigue after starting imraldi or any other biologic/biosimilar? I’ve now taken 3 injections of imraldi 40mgs...

Has anyone else experienced increased pain and fatigue after starting imraldi or...

Barb66

•5 years ago

20 Replies

Posts - NRAS | HealthUnlocked

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All posts for August 2019

Introducing my newly GCA diagnosed dad

Stopping Cimzia

What’s right what’s wrong

Day 13 on Imraldi Biosimilar

Success.

does Prednisolone cause Osteoporosis as I had Osteopenia at the beginning of the year and now have Osteoporosis has anyone had this problem.

bone erosion

Fingers

Swollen tonsils

PIP and car adaptations

Comfy Shoes!

RA is not a dreadful Disease

Flags of Country

At work

Well controlled RA and fatigue?

Day 11 On Imraldi Biosimilars

No blood checks when collecting mxt from pharmacy.

Thank you

Welcome tiger

Methotrexate- packaging

Someone to talk to

Emails displaying strangely over the last couple of days

Psoriatic Arthritis - Know your options!

Anti-CCP (elevated) - aggressive RA and aggressive treatment?!

Royal London Hospital for Integrated Medicine

Advice please

The comment I wanted to say today

Excellent I have an appointment with the rheumatologist soon to review my taking Imraldi 😊

Rituxan

Imraldi injections and increased pain

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