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New drugs

Hiya hoping u can help feeling nervous again . Hos today and have been put on sulfasalazine and hydroxyc so worried as also on metho. Only diagnosed in june...

Hiya hoping u can help feeling nervous again . Hos today and have been put on su...

Ninnin67

•4 years ago

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Appointment with Rheumatology nurse

I’m back home now after my appointment with the Rheumatology nurse. Been given a steroid injection to try and calm this flare up down and advised to not overdo...

I’m back home now after my appointment with the Rheumatology nurse. Been given a...

Summerrain14

•4 years ago

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Oh 🤬🤬🤬!!!

After a bad night with wheezing and a cough that shook the house went back to the Gp( another lovely young man student) my chest is worse so off the...

After a bad night with wheezing and a cough that shook the house went back to th...

Hidden

•4 years ago

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Cimzia injection

Anyone taking Cimzia to put RA into remission ?¿

alexieus543

•4 years ago

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Alkaline diet

Further to someone mentioning bicarbonate of soda, I’ve been doing a bit of research. I found an article that is interesting. See “the cause and cure for...

Further to someone mentioning bicarbonate of soda, I’ve been doing a bit of rese...

Esmereld

•4 years ago

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Positive RF test but negative CRP?

Hello everyone! Ice just had my blood tests back. The doctor says this is 100% RA. RF came back 163 and ANA positive. Everything else came back negative such...

Hello everyone! Ice just had my blood tests back. The doctor says this is 100% ...

Happyface82

•4 years ago

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Steroids

I have just been to the consultant and he says to come off my steroids. I take 2.5mg per day. I tried about 5years ago to come off and then I was on 7mg and...

I have just been to the consultant and he says to come off my steroids. I take 2...

Carolsos

•4 years ago

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rheumatologist problem

Hi all, Havn't been on here for ages but I have a really swollen hand and painfull shoulders,a scan has revealed a torn tendon which I got injections for and...

Hi all, Havn't been on here for ages but I have a really swollen hand and painf...

14penny

•4 years ago

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anyone else have this

My brother in law was diagnosed with MN and I saw him deteriote and finally go and my father had copd and I saw him deteriating and he went , however I do...

My brother in law was diagnosed with MN and I saw him deteriote and finally go ...

listellor

•4 years ago

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NRAS FEBRUARY NEWSLETTER

Purely out of interest, has any newly diagnosed person been referred to the new NEW2RARIGHTSTART. The newsletter says publications have been distributed to...

Purely out of interest, has any newly diagnosed person been referred to the new ...

AgedCrone

•4 years ago

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First Post

well I find this after my mother kept on at me to see wether there were help online . I work as a postman and never thought I would get rheumatism . I had...

well I find this after my mother kept on at me to see wether there were help onl...

listellor

•4 years ago

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Can you change meds ?? Is this a valid reason ??

Hi Wondering if anyone has ever had to change medication before? And if you have been listened to ? Were you encouraged to persevere ? I feel I have to...

Hi Wondering if anyone has ever had to change medication before? And if you ha...

cpr02

•4 years ago

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Anyone have RA as well as a myalgia?

Hi All, I joined the group several weeks ago but was diagnosed with RA about 6 months ago. I started on MTX 5 months ago - 2 weeks @ 10mg, 9 weeks @ 15mg, 8...

Hi All, I joined the group several weeks ago but was diagnosed with RA about 6 ...

francko

•4 years ago

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Thank you

Thanks so much to everyone that replied to my post last night about whether to contact Rheumatologist or not. Spoke with the medical secretary this morning....

Thanks so much to everyone that replied to my post last night about whether to c...

Summerrain14

•4 years ago

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Anyone ever tried IKERVIS eye drops?! Please

Anyone ever tried IKERVIS eye drops? I’ve been prescribed due to my scarring and terrible dry eye disease. I’ve had terrible flushing hot cheeks and migraines...

Anyone ever tried IKERVIS eye drops? I’ve been prescribed due to my scarring and...

Martina93

•4 years ago

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Backache

Hi Does anyone get lower backache with RA

sarahha

•4 years ago

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Biofreak just for you

Sorry couldn’t upload photo on pm

Hidden

•4 years ago

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To contact Rheumatologist or not

In the last six weeks I have been feeling pretty ill. My pain levels are particularly bad. Been to see GP today who has been very supportive. They have advised...

In the last six weeks I have been feeling pretty ill. My pain levels are particu...

Summerrain14

•4 years ago

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ABATACEPT

I've been on Abatacept for 3.5 months it's been fantastic I've got my life back with this biologic drug. For just over a week I haven't felt so good I think...

I've been on Abatacept for 3.5 months it's been fantastic I've got my life back ...

Pasjc

•4 years ago

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Sylvi?

Has anyone heard from Sylvi ? She has been very quiet lately. I know she hadn’t been well

Has anyone heard from Sylvi ? She has been very quiet lately. I know she hadn’t ...

Hidden

•4 years ago

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Sleeping

My wife suffers from Rheumatoid Arthritis, Fibromyalgia and is looking for a new mattress, to help her get a comfortable nights sleep, what do RA sufferers...

My wife suffers from Rheumatoid Arthritis, Fibromyalgia and is looking for a new...

steffbed99

•4 years ago

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Review with rheumatologist

This morning saw my Rheumatologist well a new one who is taking over some of ( previous Rheumy)his patients as he now only works 2 days a week as he is more...

This morning saw my Rheumatologist well a new one who is taking over some of ( p...

Hidden

•4 years ago

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Humira

Hi I have been on Humira for 6 months now I have had a few side effects UTI's, but it is great not to have any flares but has anyone had painful muscles I know...

Hi I have been on Humira for 6 months now I have had a few side effects UTI's, b...

Tillie20

•4 years ago

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sick of tabets making sick

Sick of taking tablets, sorry to whinge but not working,price,can not afford my meds government not helping, still,, what happens if i stop taking my meds,had...

Sick of taking tablets, sorry to whinge but not working,price,can not afford my ...

sqeek

•4 years ago

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Rheumy appointment tomorrow - nervous and hopeful

Hi everyone - loads of you have been really supportive since I joined and just wanted to update and say tomorrow I have an appointment with my wonderful Rheumy...

Hi everyone - loads of you have been really supportive since I joined and just w...

Heraripley

•4 years ago

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How many of you have had hand surgery?

I have understood that there are many phases and you can do prevented surgery in good time?

I have understood that there are many phases and you can do prevented surgery in...

Agoodlife

•4 years ago

16 Replies

First Post!

Hello everyone my first post! Was diagnosed with RA at the end of last year so still trying to get my head around the situation! It’s so overwhelming going...

Hello everyone my first post! Was diagnosed with RA at the end of last year so ...

Stassy

•4 years ago

32 Replies

Elbow

Hi anybody had an elbow mri and also I’m having a dry needle ultrasound in March very nervous about the needle thing

Hi anybody had an elbow mri and also I’m having a dry needle ultrasound in March...

deejojo08

•4 years ago

6 Replies

Curiosity 48

Hi everyone! I'm shamrox! I am new on healthunlocked and have alot of posts to read to learn all about my conditions and info relating to them. I'm not quite...

Hi everyone! I'm shamrox! I am new on healthunlocked and have alot of posts to r...

Shamrox

•4 years ago

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Flare ups

Hi all. I had an arthroscopy on my left shoulder 4 weeks ago. I’m beginning to wish I hadn’t. My Rheumotoid has flared up and have been in constant pain from...

Hi all. I had an arthroscopy on my left shoulder 4 weeks ago. I’m beginning to w...

70schick

•4 years ago

2 Replies

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All posts for February 2020

New drugs

Appointment with Rheumatology nurse

Oh 🤬🤬🤬!!!

Cimzia injection

Alkaline diet

Positive RF test but negative CRP?

Steroids

rheumatologist problem

anyone else have this

NRAS FEBRUARY NEWSLETTER

First Post

Can you change meds ?? Is this a valid reason ??

Anyone have RA as well as a myalgia?

Thank you

Anyone ever tried IKERVIS eye drops?! Please

Backache

Biofreak just for you

To contact Rheumatologist or not

ABATACEPT

Sylvi?

Sleeping

Review with rheumatologist

Humira

sick of tabets making sick

Rheumy appointment tomorrow - nervous and hopeful

How many of you have had hand surgery?

First Post!

Elbow

Curiosity 48

Flare ups

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