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How long do you have to wait for your next NHS Rheumatology appointment?

Hi, this question is just for the people living in the U.K and using the NHS. How long do you have to wait for your next Rheumatology appointment? Mine is...

Hi, this question is just for the people living in the U.K and using the NHS. Ho...

Frankiefocus

•4 years ago

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A little MTX fog has been hitting

Wow up by 5mg this week and brain fog has kicked in! Struggling with fog I have to say and thanking my little stars that I have to work FRi only then 2 days...

Wow up by 5mg this week and brain fog has kicked in! Struggling with fog I have ...

Hidden

•4 years ago

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Employment issues - continues

Hi, I haven't written for a while as my employment issues have taken on a life of their own. My RA has meant I can't travel very far for work but my managers...

Hi, I haven't written for a while as my employment issues have taken on a life o...

Hidden

•4 years ago

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About to start my first Biologic/Biosimilar - Amgevita

It's come to having to self inject for the first time. Frankly, I am dreading the whole thing. I'm needle phobic and worried about the potential side effects,...

It's come to having to self inject for the first time. Frankly, I am dreading th...

Brushwork

•4 years ago

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Sulphasalazine

Hi Everyone, So I was wondering if anyone has ever messed up and taken their medication a little too close together?

Hi Everyone, So I was wondering if anyone has ever messed up and taken their med...

Jarme

•4 years ago

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Should I contact my Rheumy about my Hernia?

Hi everyone I was diagnosed with a hiatus hernia last week and wondering if I should cal my Rheumatologist about it or is this something thats not important....

Hi everyone I was diagnosed with a hiatus hernia last week and wondering if I sh...

Frankiefocus

•4 years ago

13 Replies

Podcast about inflammatory illness

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/b00dfbsh Really interesting podcast on inflammatory illness

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/b00dfbsh Really interesting podcast on inflamm...

Pembrokeshiregirl

•4 years ago

2 Replies

Orencia and muscle pain

Good morning I'm on my 6th injection of Orencia. Has anyone experienced muscle pain while taking it? Any reviews of Orencia would be appreciated ☺

Good morning I'm on my 6th injection of Orencia. Has anyone experienced muscle p...

Justme57

•4 years ago

5 Replies

Knees

Hi, I’m experiencing a lot of pain in my knee and in the joint behind my knee to the point that it gives way. I can’t use my stick as having trouble with...

Hi, I’m experiencing a lot of pain in my knee and in the joint behind my knee to...

Cornwa11

•4 years ago

7 Replies

Does anyone have any experience of requesting a change back from Benepali to Enbrel?

My RA was classified as being in remission when I was using Enbrel with Lefulnomide but having been switched over to Benepali around 2 years ago I have found...

My RA was classified as being in remission when I was using Enbrel with Lefulnom...

Condessa2001

•4 years ago

14 Replies

JAK inhibitors advice

JAK inhibitors advice Hi everyone After nearly forty years of aggressive RA I have now been offered a JAK inhibitor. Having worked my way through many drugs(...

JAK inhibitors advice Hi everyone After nearly forty years of aggressive RA I h...

Cherryblossom12

•4 years ago

10 Replies

Boswellia serrata

Hi, has anyone tried Boswellia serrata supplements to help their RA pains?

Frankiefocus

•4 years ago

6 Replies

My HR moment

well I have to give my company full marks today. After Friday I was still feeling a little overwhelmed and sad but felt I could move forward on how to help one...

well I have to give my company full marks today. After Friday I was still feelin...

Hidden

•5 years ago

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Swollen knee

Just had Tk total knee surgery 7 days ago on left knee. But my right knee is as swollen as the left! Can anyone let me know if they had same thing?...

Just had Tk total knee surgery 7 days ago on left knee. But my right knee is as...

Pepy123

•5 years ago

7 Replies

Catching up!

It's been awhile since I have been here. Wanted to thank everyone for their advice, help, suggestions and support it has been invaluable and I wish each and...

It's been awhile since I have been here. Wanted to thank everyone for their ad...

Paisley58

•5 years ago

10 Replies

Eye infections

Hi All, I hope you're all having a decent day. I've been getting recurrent eye infections since starting tocilizumab. The ophthalmologist seems to think that...

Hi All, I hope you're all having a decent day. I've been getting recurrent eye...

attatel

•5 years ago

10 Replies

Leflunomide and the Flu Injection.

My rheumatologist thinks it is time for a change of medication as I have been on Methotrexate for quite a time and am not getting any better and in fact am...

My rheumatologist thinks it is time for a change of medication as I have been on...

Hidden

•5 years ago

20 Replies

Difference between a flare and just usual symptoms??

Diagnosed loosely with MCTD in august on MTx and Loasartin for 10 weeks. How long does a flare last as mine seems to have been since June but how do you know...

Diagnosed loosely with MCTD in august on MTx and Loasartin for 10 weeks. How lon...

Melarky

•5 years ago

8 Replies

Rituxamab

Hello Just had third round of Rituxamab. Do any of you carry a card to say you have had Rituxamab. Been meaning to ask this at the clinic. Thanks,

Hello Just had third round of Rituxamab. Do any of you carry a card to say you ...

orange33

•5 years ago

24 Replies

Sores from taking methotrexate

Hi, does anybody have any problems with sores on their face from taking methotrexate?

Hi, does anybody have any problems with sores on their face from taking methotre...

Jenniferjuniper

•5 years ago

19 Replies

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

NRAS•5 years ago

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Truxima side effects

I started truxima and have had both dosages and I have developed a rash on my arms and chest just wondering if anyone else has experienced this

I started truxima and have had both dosages and I have developed a rash on my ar...

Csavo

•5 years ago

5 Replies

Cocodamol & methotrexate

Hello, have been in remission for several months,but have been flaring badly so saw consultant,he has put me on prednisone & methotrexate, can I still take a...

Hello, have been in remission for several months,but have been flaring badly so ...

gilox

•5 years ago

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Methotrexate and flu vaccine.

A little advice please. I'm due my flu and pneumonia jab on Monday, I know it's ok to have while I'm on mxt but I've never had the jab before so i don't know...

A little advice please. I'm due my flu and pneumonia jab on Monday, I know it's ...

Hidden

•5 years ago

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Feeling fed up.

Feel tired and low at the minute. Been a rough year,oldest son was sectioned,mum was ill . Dad's been taken ill now having seizures every 2 minutes and nobody...

Feel tired and low at the minute. Been a rough year,oldest son was sectioned,mum...

Tiggerlkr

•5 years ago

10 Replies

Benepali and pneumonia

Hello everyone , I'm currently in hospital having being diagnosed with pneumonia and asthma. I don't feel too poorly, though I'm sure it will hit me later ....

Hello everyone , I'm currently in hospital having being diagnosed with pneumonia...

Balletmum71

•5 years ago

9 Replies

HOPE

Hey I need some advice... I have recently been diagnosed with RA, im 32 and a personal trainer,yoga teacher and spend my life in the gym. That was until a few...

Hey I need some advice... I have recently been diagnosed with RA, im 32 and a pe...

VTxx

•5 years ago

32 Replies

Follow up from Feeling so Low

Hello everyone First of all thank you for all the wonderful responses to my earlier post. It was such a boost to know how much people care and to hear such...

Hello everyone First of all thank you for all the wonderful responses to my earl...

Hidden

•5 years ago

14 Replies

Hand foot and mouth disease

Hi all. My grandson has been diagnosed with hand foot and mouth. Should i be concerned because I am on biological drugs.

Hi all. My grandson has been diagnosed with hand foot and mouth. Should i be con...

jaqi1

•5 years ago

6 Replies

Natural HRT implications with thyroid meds?

Hiya To anyone please who takes HRT and thyroid meds, have you had changes in your prescription when combining both please? ...I'm taking it short term to...

Hiya To anyone please who takes HRT and thyroid meds, have you had changes in yo...

Jeppy

•5 years ago

4 Replies

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All posts for October 2019

How long do you have to wait for your next NHS Rheumatology appointment?

A little MTX fog has been hitting

Employment issues - continues

About to start my first Biologic/Biosimilar - Amgevita

Sulphasalazine

Should I contact my Rheumy about my Hernia?

Podcast about inflammatory illness

Orencia and muscle pain

Knees

Does anyone have any experience of requesting a change back from Benepali to Enbrel?

JAK inhibitors advice

Boswellia serrata

My HR moment

Swollen knee

Catching up!

Eye infections

Leflunomide and the Flu Injection.

Difference between a flare and just usual symptoms??

Rituxamab

Sores from taking methotrexate

NRAS Group Meetings Next Week

Truxima side effects

Cocodamol & methotrexate

Methotrexate and flu vaccine.

Feeling fed up.

Benepali and pneumonia

HOPE

Follow up from Feeling so Low

Hand foot and mouth disease

Natural HRT implications with thyroid meds?

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