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Food Shopping

Hi everyone just a quik question, since we are all grounded like naughty teenagers are you all still hitting Tesco for your groceries or ordering on-line? I...

Hi everyone just a quik question, since we are all grounded like naughty teenage...

Frankiefocus

•5 years ago

22 Replies

Hasn’t aclue😁

The only one in the house who’s unaffected by all this.. jealous 😂

Hidden

•5 years ago

17 Replies

Isolated

Do we have to isolate ourselves since we have a weaken immune system? It says on the news the people that have to get the flu jab are included. I feel...

Do we have to isolate ourselves since we have a weaken immune system? It says on...

Carolsos

•5 years ago

15 Replies

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Regular blood tests

Any thoughts on monthly blood tests? I’m immunosuppressed and due one next week. My GP not sure if they will be offering face to face appointments next week...

Any thoughts on monthly blood tests? I’m immunosuppressed and due one next week....

Madmusiclover

•5 years ago

30 Replies

PMs briefing

Watching and twice now, the press have asked about Boris’ dads comments and behaviour in tv and twice he had swerved it - I’m thinking he won’t get through the...

Watching and twice now, the press have asked about Boris’ dads comments and beha...

Eiram50

•5 years ago

1 Reply

Is palendromic rheumatism and Anti CCP high positive an at risk category with Corona virus self distancing?

Hello all, I hope everyone is getting through this challenging time as best as possible and wish everyone well. My head teacher has asked me to seek advice so...

Hello all, I hope everyone is getting through this challenging time as best as p...

jomojo

•5 years ago

4 Replies

I haveRA I'm 55 on methrotrexate and hydrochloquine sorry can't spell tha i work in health industry should I carry on working

Corona

1234_riley

•5 years ago

6 Replies

Stretching

Hi all another strange question. If i stand up and stretch my back and tilt my head backwards. I fall backwards on my bead and my legs jerk for about a min...

Hi all another strange question. If i stand up and stretch my back and tilt my h...

jaqi1

•5 years ago

5 Replies

Call from rheumatology

They explained RA with immune lowering drugs is one if the conditions my rheumy classes as high risk and to social isolate for 12 weeks. However I should...

They explained RA with immune lowering drugs is one if the conditions my rheumy ...

allanah

•5 years ago

20 Replies

The lunatics have left the asylum!!!

It;s one flew over the cuckoo's nest out there....My local shop looks like its been looted, what on earth is going on with normally sensible people...!! My...

It;s one flew over the cuckoo's nest out there....My local shop looks like its b...

Bootoo

•5 years ago

18 Replies

Reduced inmunity and the corona virus

I am a nurse working in a hospital and currently take 20mgs of methotrexate.I am just wondering am I more at risk of getting the corona virus due to suppressed...

I am a nurse working in a hospital and currently take 20mgs of methotrexate.I am...

Suzy95

•5 years ago

2 Replies

Question

This is likely a stupid question but, how do you know if you have a temperature when you have no thermometer?

This is likely a stupid question but, how do you know if you have a temperature ...

Eiram50

•5 years ago

20 Replies

Working from home

I received a call this morning from work to advise me that I am to work from home from here on in until further notice. It has taken such a stress off me. I...

I received a call this morning from work to advise me that I am to work from hom...

Summerrain14

•5 years ago

13 Replies

Leflunomide and blood pressure

Good morning all. I have a question about Leflunomide. I am 44 years old and I was diagnosed 4 years ago with Psoriatic arthritis, I realise this is an RA...

Good morning all. I have a question about Leflunomide. I am 44 years old and I w...

Bordelaise

•5 years ago

19 Replies

Confused

I've been self-isolating since being sent home from work Friday morning with a cough and flu-like symptoms, I don't know if hopefully I'm feeling well by...

I've been self-isolating since being sent home from work Friday morning with a c...

Keeley08

•5 years ago

4 Replies

Thanks all

So 125 comments so far from. Yesterdays pm speech. I just want to thank NRAS , the admins, HU for running this site which has supported me personally since...

So 125 comments so far from. Yesterdays pm speech. I just want to thank NRAS , t...

allanah

•5 years ago

4 Replies

more on the outbreak

How will this be policed? If a person is well, what is to stop them going out in their car for a drive, even going to the shops, providing they keep their...

How will this be policed? If a person is well, what is to stop them going out in...

QAGS

•5 years ago

15 Replies

I’m Self isolating but should my daughter still go to school?

Hi All, Hope everyone is keeping well. I’m sure lots of people are asking the same thing...but sorry I couldn’t find the answer. I have RA and take Enbrel,...

Hi All, Hope everyone is keeping well. I’m sure lots of people are asking the sa...

Claire32

•5 years ago

4 Replies

Hubby and work

Hubby just told me 50% of his company is being sent home. My husband works in a large office with only one other Person. Only one can be in the office at a...

Hubby just told me 50% of his company is being sent home. My husband works in a ...

Hidden

•5 years ago

2 Replies

Foolish

Just watched Stanley Johnstone in tv. Is there something inherently not right with this family? As PM bojo is advising we stay away from pubs - Stanley saying...

Just watched Stanley Johnstone in tv. Is there something inherently not right wi...

Eiram50

•5 years ago

30 Replies

Am I at risk?

New here ! I'm 65, taking mix and benepali. Am I in the at risk category for corona virus? Should I be following the self isolation advice? Am I more or less...

New here ! I'm 65, taking mix and benepali. Am I in the at risk category for cor...

Shinersdaughter

•5 years ago

10 Replies

work or no work

Hi everyone, hope your all well! i have a question...with my immune system being suppressed, do i still go to work? i work for NHS , every day its something...

Hi everyone, hope your all well! i have a question...with my immune system being...

she100

•5 years ago

9 Replies

Official Government advice on who is in the ‘at risk’ category for Covid-19

From www.gov.uk “We are advising those who are at increased risk of severe illness from coronavirus (COVID-19) to be particularly stringent in following...

From www.gov.uk “We are advising those who are at increased risk of severe illn...

Bookworm55

•5 years ago

4 Replies

Hydroxychloroquine and Covid 19

Did anyone else just hear the item on radio 4 about what drugs can make virus worse e.g. ibuprofen is apparently not advised and then my ears pricked up when I...

Did anyone else just hear the item on radio 4 about what drugs can make virus wo...

Brychni

•5 years ago

10 Replies

Knee op

I received a call from the hospital to say they have to cancel my knee operation which was due to go ahead next week I was,nt surprised .I was just...

I received a call from the hospital to say they have to cancel my knee operatio...

gradyjackjacob

•5 years ago

2 Replies

A change of pace

I haven't contributed to this site for a long time but always read others comments. I feel, now that we are isolated, that it is like a war situation. We are...

I haven't contributed to this site for a long time but always read others commen...

Sheila_G

•5 years ago

3 Replies

Hubby left in a hurry

Hubby said what are we going to do if we have to stay home all the time😁😁😁I said buy some paint and paint the house needs decorating been threatening to...

Hubby said what are we going to do if we have to stay home all the time😁😁😁I s...

Hidden

•5 years ago

7 Replies

Social distancing and food shopping

So, if you have RA you’re in high risk group and shouldn’t go out unless necessary. Well, buying food online is going to be impossible soon I would guess....

So, if you have RA you’re in high risk group and shouldn’t go out unless necessa...

GinnyE

•5 years ago

22 Replies

Revert to lower dose of methotrexate due to blood testing becoming unavailable?

My methotrexate has just been increased from 15mg to 20mg and I am now on the fortnightly blood tests for next 6 weeks, so do not know what happens if GP...

My methotrexate has just been increased from 15mg to 20mg and I am now on the fo...

Braecoon

•5 years ago

25 Replies

Pets

I have RA and take methotrexate and biological meds (Enbrel) and have recently read that animals can also catch Covid-19. I have two outdoor cats, is there any...

I have RA and take methotrexate and biological meds (Enbrel) and have recently r...

193639

•5 years ago

13 Replies

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All posts for March 2020

Food Shopping

Hasn’t aclue😁

Isolated

Regular blood tests

PMs briefing

Is palendromic rheumatism and Anti CCP high positive an at risk category with Corona virus self distancing?

I haveRA I'm 55 on methrotrexate and hydrochloquine sorry can't spell tha i work in health industry should I carry on working

Stretching

Call from rheumatology

The lunatics have left the asylum!!!

Reduced inmunity and the corona virus

Question

Working from home

Leflunomide and blood pressure

Confused

Thanks all

more on the outbreak

I’m Self isolating but should my daughter still go to school?

Hubby and work

Foolish

Am I at risk?

work or no work

Official Government advice on who is in the ‘at risk’ category for Covid-19

Hydroxychloroquine and Covid 19

Knee op

A change of pace

Hubby left in a hurry

Social distancing and food shopping

Revert to lower dose of methotrexate due to blood testing becoming unavailable?

Pets

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