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Join the next NRAS ‘RA Matters Online’ webinar - bringing expert speakers live to your home!

Sign up to our next webinar on Tuesday 10 March at 7:00 pm, presented by Dr James Galloway. This webinar will review the early symptoms of rheumatoid...

Anita-NRAS

Partner•4 years ago

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Off topic -surprise

Opened the door and huge box handed to me but inside I got this from my work gang!

Opened the door and huge box handed to me but inside I got this from my work gan...

Hidden

•4 years ago

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Early ill health retirement

So I have been to see my rheumatologist today regarding ill health retirement. He has agreed to write me a letter which I can use. However I have recently...

So I have been to see my rheumatologist today regarding ill health retirement. H...

Rareity

•4 years ago

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Baricitinib

Hi I have been taking this medication for about six weeks now. I feel so bloated and am putting on a lot of weight. Has anyone else experienced this and can...

Hi I have been taking this medication for about six weeks now. I feel so bloate...

sabrejan

•4 years ago

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Negative or positive?

Hi all have had rd for some many years but realised I have never been told whether I am seronegative or seropositive. In fact I didn't know it excisted until...

Hi all have had rd for some many years but realised I have never been told wheth...

Bhasvic64

•4 years ago

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😢

I know you fellow sufferers out there understand so I’m just venting as I feel NO ONE else truly ‘gets it’ For anyone that hasn’t seen my previous posts.... I...

I know you fellow sufferers out there understand so I’m just venting as I feel N...

Longlocks

•4 years ago

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Methotrexate

Just a quick question well a sensitive one , I’ve been on methotrexate since sept 2019 , we are trying to extend our family but my wife has had a miscarriage...

Just a quick question well a sensitive one , I’ve been on methotrexate since se...

Seanstar

•4 years ago

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Off topic

When all you want is a cup of tea but know the metallic taste in your mouth is going to ruin the moment. Husband did make me laugh though.......morning...

When all you want is a cup of tea but know the metallic taste in your mouth is g...

Hidden

•4 years ago

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Hypothyroidism is common among AI patients, yet not much talked about.

Thyroid function deficiencies are rearly explained to to us in a comprehensive way, especially how they are connected to so many vital functions in our...

Thyroid function deficiencies are rearly explained to to us in a comprehensive w...

Agoodlife

•4 years ago

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Early ill health retirement

Hi I am going to see my rheumatology consultant tomorrow and going to be asking him to fight my case for early retirement. I am so worried that he may disagree...

Hi I am going to see my rheumatology consultant tomorrow and going to be asking ...

Rareity

•4 years ago

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Arthritis Hot Flash Article

Finally, an article that addresses the 'arthritis sweats'! Though now I'm afraid they'll never go away....

Finally, an article that addresses the 'arthritis sweats'! Though now I'm afraid...

RAreyna

•4 years ago

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Development of a new diagnostic for seronegative RA

Are you interested in new ways to diagnose seronegative rheumatoid arthritis (RA)? Scientists are exploring how to produce medical products through a process...

Are you interested in new ways to diagnose seronegative rheumatoid arthritis (RA...

Anita-NRAS

Partner•4 years ago

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Sero Negative Arthritis

Hi There I have recently been told I have arthritis and prescribed Methotrexate. I was just looking at the letter to my doctor and it looks like the diagnosis...

Hi There I have recently been told I have arthritis and prescribed Methotrexate....

DBT776

•4 years ago

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Fatigue and high potassium levels

I had a ton of blood tests last week alongside my quarterly routine dmard tests, as I've been feeling really unwell lately - loads of fatigue, palpitations and...

I had a ton of blood tests last week alongside my quarterly routine dmard tests,...

mjrminor

•4 years ago

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Update from a newbie

Hi everyone, just an update from my first post a little while ago. Ie recently diagnosed with RA in wrists/hands and started MTX (10mgs). I previously asked...

Hi everyone, just an update from my first post a little while ago. Ie recently...

Abycat

•4 years ago

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Anyone had very short term relief from steroid injection?

I recently had an ultrasound guided steroid injection into the bursa. Omg it hurt for two days and then i was pain free for a week. Now pains come back worse...

I recently had an ultrasound guided steroid injection into the bursa. Omg it hur...

Ms-D

•4 years ago

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Rash

I've come over in a very red rash this morning. No change in routine, eating granola and felt myself becoming very hot, then raised rash on face, arms, hands...

I've come over in a very red rash this morning. No change in routine, eating gra...

Endless

•4 years ago

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'Being Diagnosed with Rheumatoid Arthritis' webinar by Dr James Galloway

Hi Everyone! This is just a reminder that we have our next webinar on Tuesday 10 March at 7:00 pm (UK time), presented by Dr James Galloway. This...

Hi Everyone! This is just a reminder that we have our next webinar on Tuesday 1...

emmab-NRAS

•4 years ago

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RD, knee osteo, and daily living when one lives alone

My first post. I have RD and severe knee osteo. Surgeon states he will not operate unless the pain becomes excruciating. I'm 54, single, self-supporting. I'm...

My first post. I have RD and severe knee osteo. Surgeon states he will not opera...

CarolyneJA

•4 years ago

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Looking for previous post!

I was reading a thread yesterday and someone was saying that they keep a record of results/symptoms etc etc on a piece of A4 paper - I'd like to replicate...

I was reading a thread yesterday and someone was saying that they keep a record ...

NannyNooNoo

•4 years ago

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G4 Transport

Good Morning all, I live in Kent and for the first time I'm using G4 to take me to Kings College for tests. I wonder if anyone has used them and are happy with...

Good Morning all, I live in Kent and for the first time I'm using G4 to take me ...

MajesticMo

•4 years ago

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Flair

Does anyone else find that during a flair up that symptoms are 100 times worse at night?

Does anyone else find that during a flair up that symptoms are 100 times worse a...

Aprilbrown

•4 years ago

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Lungs

Found out last week that I have rheumatoid arthritis in both my lungs,I’ve never heard of it before.i have to go for some breathing tests and a ct scan,I’ve...

Found out last week that I have rheumatoid arthritis in both my lungs,I’ve never...

julie49

•4 years ago

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Legs

I just don’t know where to put them! Pain heavy and not part of me anymore. The swelling is awful. I just don’t know what to do anymore

I just don’t know where to put them! Pain heavy and not part of me anymore. The ...

chacha700

•4 years ago

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Drug worrier

I’ve been diagnosed with Seronegative Rheumatoid Arthritis but worry about side effects for Methotrexate don’t like the fact my immune system can be affected,...

I’ve been diagnosed with Seronegative Rheumatoid Arthritis but worry about side ...

Hidden

•4 years ago

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What is?

Hi everyone. Just a small enquiry from someone who has no imagination whatsoever. I've noticed a lot of people who are writing in recently that when...

Hi everyone. Just a small enquiry from someone who has no imagination whatsoeve...

Suki63

•4 years ago

6 Replies

New here

Hello everyone I have rheumatoid and osteoarthritis. I was diagnosed about 11 years ago after ra came on seemingly overnight. It was the weirdest and...

Hello everyone I have rheumatoid and osteoarthritis. I was diagnosed about 11 ...

Maddon

•4 years ago

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23/02/2020 - The Highest Spot In Thailand 2,565 m

We trekked all the way up to the top in the Doi Inthanon Nasional Park in Thailand. I was cosy and the weather was great up there! Since my remission in Nov...

We trekked all the way up to the top in the Doi Inthanon Nasional Park in Thaila...

Amy_Lee

•4 years ago

24 Replies

Mums dads with RA

My heart go s out to you all especially if you have small children so if your partner has got it be helpful patient loving understanding I no it’s a lot to ask...

My heart go s out to you all especially if you have small children so if your pa...

Soundofmusic52

•4 years ago

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Baricitnib

I heard I am going to start this new medication. At moment I am on holiday in Portugal and the warmth has helped greatly as not on any treatment other than I....

I heard I am going to start this new medication. At moment I am on holiday in Po...

juliea793

•4 years ago

14 Replies

Posts - NRAS | HealthUnlocked

NRAS

All posts for February 2020

Join the next NRAS ‘RA Matters Online’ webinar - bringing expert speakers live to your home!

Off topic -surprise

Early ill health retirement

Baricitinib

Negative or positive?

😢

Methotrexate

Off topic

Hypothyroidism is common among AI patients, yet not much talked about.

Early ill health retirement

Arthritis Hot Flash Article

Development of a new diagnostic for seronegative RA

Sero Negative Arthritis

Fatigue and high potassium levels

Update from a newbie

Anyone had very short term relief from steroid injection?

Rash

'Being Diagnosed with Rheumatoid Arthritis' webinar by Dr James Galloway

RD, knee osteo, and daily living when one lives alone

Looking for previous post!

G4 Transport

Flair

Lungs

Legs

Drug worrier

What is?

New here

23/02/2020 - The Highest Spot In Thailand 2,565 m

Mums dads with RA

Baricitnib

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