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My post went funny

Not swollen that I have noticed but very stiff and losing the feeling in all of my senses. I have a couple of times sat down in a boiling hot bath as I cannot...

Not swollen that I have noticed but very stiff and losing the feeling in all of ...

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•5 years ago

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Punishment on PIP?

A question has just occurred to me... Once in successful reciept of PIP, are we expected to pay prescription, dental and spectacle charges?

A question has just occurred to me... Once in successful reciept of PIP, are we ...

dembonesDAMNBONES

•5 years ago

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Work -and back at home

Decided work was just too much today after 4hrs I was so so hot sweat streaming down face, hands splitting like crazy and bleeding and body wanting to just...

Decided work was just too much today after 4hrs I was so so hot sweat streaming ...

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•5 years ago

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How old were you when you were diagnosed with RA..?

I'm turning 40 in September and feel absolutely gutted and sorry for myself... I know I need to be strong but it's so hard when you're in pain and so tired...

I'm turning 40 in September and feel absolutely gutted and sorry for myself... I...

regina79

•5 years ago

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Leflunomide with Sulphasalazine and Hydroxychloroquine: Toxic?

Hello All, I have recently been switched to Leflunomide from Methotrexat. My rheumatology department at the hospital prescribed me a one off prescription...

Hello All, I have recently been switched to Leflunomide from Methotrexat. My rhe...

ma73jon

•5 years ago

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Advice requested

Hi 👋 Sorry for long post... I’ve had bilateral swelling and stiffness in feet, ankles, knees, shoulders, wrists and hands for a while now but seems to have...

Hi 👋 Sorry for long post... I’ve had bilateral swelling and stiffness in feet...

Lisa_middle_earth

•5 years ago

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INFUSION

I had my first infusion yesterday but I wish I had been given a proper talk through what to expect! how many people would be in a very tight place(small room)...

I had my first infusion yesterday but I wish I had been given a proper talk thro...

chacha700

•5 years ago

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Stem cell treatment

I just typed In versus arthritis and an add came up for stem cell treatment, just wondering if anyone has tried it and if so did it help?

I just typed In versus arthritis and an add came up for stem cell treatment, jus...

New50

•5 years ago

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Biologics second injection and think I got it wrong!!

I started biologics last week (one injection per week) my first injection, my nurse showed me how to do it. Tonight I i injected myself however, I think I...

I started biologics last week (one injection per week) my first injection, my nu...

Jaxine

•5 years ago

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Blepharitis

Any one on here suffer from Blepharitis? What started off as gritty sore eyes has now become Blepharitis. Any comments as to how you deal with it welcome. I am...

Any one on here suffer from Blepharitis? What started off as gritty sore eyes ha...

Callabag64

•5 years ago

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Those hands that do dishes can feel soft as your face with Hydrchloric Acid...a ditty I sang as a boy, so who cares about washing up) :)

Unsightly nails that have ridges, splits and that have a tendency to peel. Not so bad in the looks department for us guys, but seems a further medical insult...

Unsightly nails that have ridges, splits and that have a tendency to peel. Not s...

dembonesDAMNBONES

•5 years ago

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RA my life long companion

I have never posted before but have read extensively. I have had RA since I was 21 and I am now 74. I also have been on MTX for a long time, since 1992. I...

I have never posted before but have read extensively. I have had RA since I wa...

Anonymousgal

•5 years ago

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Ibuprofen/Anti-inflammatories + Methotrexate

I read somewhere that we should not take Methotrexate and Ibuprofen/Anti-inflammatories (incl. Aspirin) at the same time? Is this true? Did anyone take them...

I read somewhere that we should not take Methotrexate and Ibuprofen/Anti-inflamm...

regina79

•5 years ago

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Steroid injection didn’t last long☹️

Had a steroid injection 2 weeks ago. Although didn’t get any great relief for the 1st week this last week has been my best since Christmas. Have had no...

Had a steroid injection 2 weeks ago. Although didn’t get any great relief for th...

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•5 years ago

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But

I am writing this for me rather than anyone, as I need to get out an anger yell about this disease, as I feel right now so many things are being put on hold...

I am writing this for me rather than anyone, as I need to get out an anger yell ...

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•5 years ago

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Swollen neck joints

Hi everyone! Woke up today with a terrible pain in my neck area. At first, I thought I didn't sleep in a good position, but that happened to me before and the...

Hi everyone! Woke up today with a terrible pain in my neck area. At first, I tho...

cosana

•5 years ago

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Lowered immunity and over exuberant dogs/licks!

How is our lowered RA immunity when on biologics in relation to being licked by dogs? I try and avoid the over exuberant ones so I don't get their claws and...

How is our lowered RA immunity when on biologics in relation to being licked by ...

NeonkittyUK

•5 years ago

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Humira stoppoed working

I've been on Humira for about 6 years, but it seems to have stopped working. This is after 6 months of serious illness, lung cancer which was removed, pleural...

I've been on Humira for about 6 years, but it seems to have stopped working. Th...

penelopejane

•5 years ago

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Spirulina, wheatgrass etc

Morning everyone. I just read this morning that Spirulina should not be taken by anyone with an autoimmune condition as it can make things worse. Apparently...

Morning everyone. I just read this morning that Spirulina should not be taken by...

Dobcross1

•5 years ago

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B for Biosimilar Day!

Today when the nurse comes is my first injection of Imraldi.. I have prayed for this day & now I’m a nervous wreck worrying if it will work for me & give me...

Today when the nurse comes is my first injection of Imraldi.. I have prayed for ...

Juliachoo

•5 years ago

23 Replies

Different RA Doctor

Hi all, I been going to my RA doctor almost 3 years an now he is getting ready to retire. I don't like going to new doctors. I feel like I am getting ready to...

Hi all, I been going to my RA doctor almost 3 years an now he is getting ready t...

Quee

•5 years ago

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Plum honey & ginger cake

For some reason I knew hubby was going to come off the morphine cold turkey style (it is his way) which meant I knew today and probably tomorrow was going to...

For some reason I knew hubby was going to come off the morphine cold turkey styl...

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•5 years ago

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Lung fibrosis

Have just been diagnosed with fibrosis of the lungs probably caused by 30 plus years of methotrexate and radiotherapy 20 years ago, etanercept and...

Have just been diagnosed with fibrosis of the lungs probably caused by 30 plus y...

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•5 years ago

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Dry AMD

What can be done for this frightening condition? I’m finding it gradually more difficult to read and my eyesight generally is getting worse. I’ve heard of...

What can be done for this frightening condition? I’m finding it gradually more d...

Angelicamoth

•5 years ago

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Far from the Madding Crowd?

Chill out, me time...a vital component in overall wellbeing and one that many forget, caught up in problems of everyday life like family, work, bills and pain,...

Chill out, me time...a vital component in overall wellbeing and one that many fo...

dembonesDAMNBONES

•5 years ago

9 Replies

Methotrexate - first week

Hello All, so I started with Methotrexate (7.5 mg) last Friday. The following day I had to stay in bed until very late (12) as the fatigue and hangover feeling...

Hello All, so I started with Methotrexate (7.5 mg) last Friday. The following da...

regina79

•5 years ago

71 Replies

Onwards and upwards ,Go Benepali

Today went to see my Rheumatologist after my 12 weeks of Benepali am also on Methotrexate 15mgs ( which have been on for at least 8 years ) he wants to lower...

Today went to see my Rheumatologist after my 12 weeks of Benepali am also on Met...

Woofbrush

•5 years ago

5 Replies

Tocilizumab infusions

Hi all, I was wondering how people feel after a Tocilizumab infusion and how long they take? I'm due for my first one tomorrow and would like to go back to...

Hi all, I was wondering how people feel after a Tocilizumab infusion and how lo...

Savannahseger

•5 years ago

12 Replies

Third year of Remission

Always have mixed feelings about posting updates on my remission but I will continue to do so a couple of times a year (for as long as it lasts). The RA may be...

Always have mixed feelings about posting updates on my remission but I will cont...

Staycalmandcarryon

•5 years ago

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Like a Wet Weekend At a Wedding!

Hi all, Title says it all.. we went to a BBQ yesterday & while I enjoyed it, my tummy didn’t culminating in raging indigestion & a sleepless night!...

Hi all, Title says it all.. we went to a BBQ yesterday & while I enjoyed it, my ...

Juliachoo

•5 years ago

6 Replies

Posts - NRAS | HealthUnlocked

NRAS

All posts for August 2019

My post went funny

Punishment on PIP?

Work -and back at home

How old were you when you were diagnosed with RA..?

Leflunomide with Sulphasalazine and Hydroxychloroquine: Toxic?

Advice requested

INFUSION

Stem cell treatment

Biologics second injection and think I got it wrong!!

Blepharitis

Those hands that do dishes can feel soft as your face with Hydrchloric Acid...a ditty I sang as a boy, so who cares about washing up) :)

RA my life long companion

Ibuprofen/Anti-inflammatories + Methotrexate

Steroid injection didn’t last long☹️

But

Swollen neck joints

Lowered immunity and over exuberant dogs/licks!

Humira stoppoed working

Spirulina, wheatgrass etc

B for Biosimilar Day!

Different RA Doctor

Plum honey & ginger cake

Lung fibrosis

Dry AMD

Far from the Madding Crowd?

Methotrexate - first week

Onwards and upwards ,Go Benepali

Tocilizumab infusions

Third year of Remission

Like a Wet Weekend At a Wedding!

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