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Sulfasalazine

What’s people’s experience of Sulfasalazine? I’m on my second week so now taking 2 tablets per day, increasing to 4 tabs by week 4. I was fine on 1 tablet but...

What’s people’s experience of Sulfasalazine? I’m on my second week so now taking...

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•4 years ago

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What DMARD after Methotrexate?

Hi everyone I have posted before about my weekly 15mg MTX injection and the side effects I am having (very dry mouth). I contacted my rheumy nurse and she said...

Hi everyone I have posted before about my weekly 15mg MTX injection and the side...

Frankiefocus

•4 years ago

18 Replies

How old were you when you were diagnosed with RA?

Would very much like to know if you were over 65 how Mtx worked for you and what side effects you had.

Would very much like to know if you were over 65 how Mtx worked for you and what...

Agoodlife

•4 years ago

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Anyone get pain in their ribs/rib cage?

In the last year I have had pain quite regularly in the lower back, not unusual for my age really. But, I have also been getting pain in my ribs, sometimes...

In the last year I have had pain quite regularly in the lower back, not unusual ...

Brushwork

•4 years ago

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Flu jab

Hi everyone, Just wondering if anyone can help. I had a flu jab a couple of days ago.I am currently taking a weekly injection of benepali. Should I carry on...

Hi everyone, Just wondering if anyone can help. I had a flu jab a couple of day...

Flossie-M

•4 years ago

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Side effects on Sulfasalazine

Hi, I’ve just this week reached my 4 tablets a day on Sulfasalazine. Since then I can’t seem to have any caffeine or sugar as I’ve started having bad heart...

Hi, I’ve just this week reached my 4 tablets a day on Sulfasalazine. Since then ...

Emle143

•4 years ago

16 Replies

Irreparable Knee damage

I am finally seeing my rheumy for the 2nd time on wednesday hopefully with a diagnosis and to start treatment. How long does a joint take to become damaged...

I am finally seeing my rheumy for the 2nd time on wednesday hopefully with a dia...

Sammie46

•4 years ago

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Methatrexate and cancer concerns

Hi I have been on methatrexate for 4 years, it worked well and my RA have mostly disappeared. However, my dad was also on Methatrexate from the age of 60 to...

Hi I have been on methatrexate for 4 years, it worked well and my RA have mostly...

Nicanoo

•4 years ago

7 Replies

Arthritis Appointment

I usually get mine when I am at my Rhumotogist, and it is made then and there.

embroy

•4 years ago

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SJOGRENS

My name is Ian I'm 65 and I've had RA for 15 years recently I've developed sjogrens which is making eating very difficult as my mouth is extremely dry Does...

My name is Ian I'm 65 and I've had RA for 15 years recently I've developed sjogr...

NoahsUncle

•4 years ago

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PIP Sucess!

Well who would’ve believed it, I’ve only been awarded PIP! I came out of the assessment thinking I had wasted my time but no got a letter yesterday to say I’ve...

Well who would’ve believed it, I’ve only been awarded PIP! I came out of the ass...

Stats12

•4 years ago

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RA hangover after yesterday’s rugby World Cup final

Hey everybody! Haven’t spoken to you in a while. I’m so happy because South Africa won the rugby World Cup. I had a huge party, danced and sang for hours...

Hey everybody! Haven’t spoken to you in a while. I’m so happy because South Afr...

Kitty50ffff

•4 years ago

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Higher dose of Methotrexate

Hi there, Last month I had my methotrexate dose upped from15mg to 20mg which I inject weekly. It does seem to have helped in settling the pain down but I am...

Hi there, Last month I had my methotrexate dose upped from15mg to 20mg which I i...

Littleredrobin

•4 years ago

7 Replies

New and Undiagnosed

Hi everyone, I’ve had osteoarthritis for some years, in knees and wrists. A couple of months ago I had severe pain in both wrists which went down into my...

Hi everyone, I’ve had osteoarthritis for some years, in knees and wrists. A co...

IsobelBrown54

•4 years ago

4 Replies

Beautiful start to the week

Had to post this photo of work this week it was such a gorgeous moment. Glad someone had a camera to take it! Off to see my brother over from Dubai at Mum's...

Had to post this photo of work this week it was such a gorgeous moment. Glad som...

Hidden

•4 years ago

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R A and fibromyalgia?

I’ve had RA for 12 years,really bad flare now, my late mother suffered from fibromyalgia-is there a connection? Or could I be just unlucky and have both? Has...

I’ve had RA for 12 years,really bad flare now, my late mother suffered from fibr...

DiHi

•4 years ago

12 Replies

Missed medication

Hi all I have been on sulazalphine for nearly 4 months X 2 tablets twice a day, I am also on etoricoxib , I took last dose of sulazalphine this morning...

Hi all I have been on sulazalphine for nearly 4 months X 2 tablets twice a day, ...

Castroll

•4 years ago

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Joint pain.

The Dr thinks I may have RA I have had excrutiating pain for some months now but the pain seems to have gone away almost overnight although I still feel a bit...

The Dr thinks I may have RA I have had excrutiating pain for some months now bu...

MISSNEATS

•4 years ago

22 Replies

Feels like I have been scalded

Has anyone else got or had this. I have RA sero negative also fibromyalgia and various others. At the moment I can't touch my skin on my wrist/arm also side of...

Has anyone else got or had this. I have RA sero negative also fibromyalgia and v...

digger1

•4 years ago

38 Replies

Hair loss

Hi, I’ve been on lefluonomide for about 8mths now and I’ve noticed my hair falling out a bit. It’s not a concern at the moment but I’m just wondering if anyone...

Hi, I’ve been on lefluonomide for about 8mths now and I’ve noticed my hair falli...

Sjhoney

•4 years ago

13 Replies

Methotrexate

Hi hoping for some advice. Finally ive given in to methotrexate which im due to start sat however my consultant has prescribed 20mg . Upon reading about drug...

Hi hoping for some advice. Finally ive given in to methotrexate which im due to ...

Ninnin67

•4 years ago

43 Replies

Post first Amgevita injection and all the fears...

Firstly, thank you so much for your support and for the positive and helpful comments. The nurse was brilliant. The pen easy to use, the injection completed...

Firstly, thank you so much for your support and for the positive and helpful com...

Brushwork

•4 years ago

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Thank you for all the responses

I didn't mean to upset anyone. Yes I am from the US. This term, end stage, is new to me also. I have one of the best and well known RA docs. He as everyone...

I didn't mean to upset anyone. Yes I am from the US. This term, end stage, is n...

alwayshome

•4 years ago

10 Replies

Stress or MTX

So can you get tearyon MTX as I seem to be happy to cry this week. I know some work pressure is causing stress and dealing with an ongoing HR issue but I am...

So can you get tearyon MTX as I seem to be happy to cry this week. I know some w...

Hidden

•4 years ago

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My Sore heels

Really didn’t know how much RA affects your feet.A corn on my little toe last year,not major! But this week, I couldn’t put weight on my left heel,went to my...

Really didn’t know how much RA affects your feet.A corn on my little toe last ye...

DiHi

•4 years ago

4 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•4 years ago

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Rituxamab

Hello I would like to thank those who kindly replied to my question regarding carrying a Alert card for Rituxamab. Hope you all have a good day.😀

Hello I would like to thank those who kindly replied to my question regarding ca...

orange33

•4 years ago

2 Replies

Cold and cough for three weeks

Hi everyone, I have both Lupus and RA and started with a cold around three weeks ago. It’s not for leaving me. I’m on sulphasalzine. This cold has caused a...

Hi everyone, I have both Lupus and RA and started with a cold around three weeks...

Summerrain14

•4 years ago

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Due to start Benepali in the next few weeks and feeling very apprehensive. Can anyone give me any feedback of their experience of this drug.

New to Benepali

Kate7218

•4 years ago

10 Replies

Hello everyone, this is my first time. Does anyone know anything about "End Stage" RA ?

I have had Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) for almost 20 years. It has been a struggle. I was unresponsive to many treatment plans. Finally rituxin infusions eased...

I have had Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) for almost 20 years. It has been a struggle...

alwayshome

•4 years ago

24 Replies

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All posts for November 2019

Sulfasalazine

What DMARD after Methotrexate?

How old were you when you were diagnosed with RA?

Anyone get pain in their ribs/rib cage?

Flu jab

Side effects on Sulfasalazine

Irreparable Knee damage

Methatrexate and cancer concerns

Arthritis Appointment

SJOGRENS

PIP Sucess!

RA hangover after yesterday’s rugby World Cup final

Higher dose of Methotrexate

New and Undiagnosed

Beautiful start to the week

R A and fibromyalgia?

Missed medication

Joint pain.

Feels like I have been scalded

Hair loss

Methotrexate

Post first Amgevita injection and all the fears...

Thank you for all the responses

Stress or MTX

My Sore heels

NRAS Group Meetings Next Week

Rituxamab

Cold and cough for three weeks

Due to start Benepali in the next few weeks and feeling very apprehensive. Can anyone give me any feedback of their experience of this drug.

Hello everyone, this is my first time. Does anyone know anything about "End Stage" RA ?

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