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RA and High Risk Category

I have RA and have weekly Tocilizumab injections. Last week my my 14yr old daughter had a sore throat and felt unwell. I spoke to the school who said to follow...

I have RA and have weekly Tocilizumab injections. Last week my my 14yr old daugh...

Mouseling

•5 years ago

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Life is changing now

This made me cry its by my son but I changed a bit so he's not recognised. It sums up that this is in pause of national life but safety is paramount. I just...

This made me cry its by my son but I changed a bit so he's not recognised. It su...

medway-lady

•5 years ago

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Canada

My son just rang from Canada he is in self isolation. Started to cough and had a temperature. Work sent him straight to the doctor. They don’t think he has...

My son just rang from Canada he is in self isolation. Started to cough and had a...

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•5 years ago

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Call from rheumatologist

Hello everyone, Received call from my rheumatologist this morning and been told to stop my medication immediately (I am only on sulfalazine) as my white blood...

Hello everyone, Received call from my rheumatologist this morning and been told ...

Morigan

•5 years ago

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Have your say!

Have you filled out our membership survey yet? You can help us shape the future of NRAS! We want to ensure that we are providing you, and our community, with...

Have you filled out our membership survey yet? You can help us shape the future ...

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•5 years ago

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So it happened

So it happened! The government are advising vulnerable to stay in for 12 weeks. I think I would be in that group so I will follow that advice. All my children...

So it happened! The government are advising vulnerable to stay in for 12 weeks. ...

allanah

•5 years ago

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Even gps don’t know

Spoke to gp about working with children and taking biologic. He said I am in the higher risk category and working with young children is not ideal for taking...

Spoke to gp about working with children and taking biologic. He said I am in the...

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•5 years ago

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Taking children out of school??

Hi. I’m on mtx 20mg injections weekly and 200 daily hydroxychloroquine. My husband is going into the office every second day and my kids are both still at...

Hi. I’m on mtx 20mg injections weekly and 200 daily hydroxychloroquine. My husba...

Fg45

•5 years ago

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COVID19

I’d like to share this info with you all. Just received this text from my son who is a doctor (internal medicine) re COVID 19. Hi mom, just to reassure you,...

I’d like to share this info with you all. Just received this text from my son w...

Canadiangeese

•5 years ago

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Reply from NRAS on work and biologics

I emailed NRAS about work and biologics. They confirmed I am a higher risk but at this moment can find no information or policy on this subject at present....

I emailed NRAS about work and biologics. They confirmed I am a higher risk but a...

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•5 years ago

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Blasé attitude from youngsters

Hi everyone I think one of the most disturbing things about this situation is the way most young people are so blasé about this Corona situation including my...

Hi everyone I think one of the most disturbing things about this situation is th...

Sue4983

•5 years ago

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Naproxen

A friend told me today that taking naproxen or other anti inflammatory meds are not advised whilst this virus is about, if true how do we cope without them!

A friend told me today that taking naproxen or other anti inflammatory meds are ...

gazelleLOL

•5 years ago

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Worried about going to appointments.

I am keeping at home now as I am in several high risk groups. Obviously I have RD and I am on Mtx, Leflunomide, Hydroxy and Prednisolone which will lower my...

I am keeping at home now as I am in several high risk groups. Obviously I have R...

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•5 years ago

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Should I self isolate?

I have seropositive RA, Bronchiectasis and heart disease. My lungs are already inflamed most of the time and sats are 93 at best. I live alone, but there is a...

I have seropositive RA, Bronchiectasis and heart disease. My lungs are already i...

auntypank

•5 years ago

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Nauseous

Hi I know we are all concerned about corona and maybe more anxious over any new symptoms which is were I am at the moment I've been a wee bit off kilter for a...

Hi I know we are all concerned about corona and maybe more anxious over any new ...

Pasjc

•5 years ago

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Work

I called work early this morning and spoke to my principal explaining I’m on immunosuppressants and the guidelines are very blurry my family are pressuring me...

I called work early this morning and spoke to my principal explaining I’m on imm...

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•5 years ago

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MTX ADMINISTRATION

I am about to start taking MTX I tablet form tomorrow I understand I will not feel any benefit for some time. My question is how long is ‘some time’? Also I...

I am about to start taking MTX I tablet form tomorrow I understand I will not fe...

meelfyn

•5 years ago

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Camostat Potential Treatment for COVID-19: German Study

Camostat Potential Treatment for COVID-19: German Study March 11, 2020 The serine protease inhibitor camostat mesylate could have the potential to be used as...

Camostat Potential Treatment for COVID-19: German Study March 11, 2020 The ser...

Frankiefocus

•5 years ago

1 Reply

How often for blood test?

I am on Methotrexate 15mg tablets weekly and I lovemraldi injections every other week. I have a blood test monthly. Is that how often others have them. I...

I am on Methotrexate 15mg tablets weekly and I lovemraldi injections every other...

Bailybiscuit

•5 years ago

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Interesting info if you haven’t seen it

Not to scare you but might make some feel a bit less scared. From the NRAS coronavirus update “From the evidence so far, there is no increased risk of...

Not to scare you but might make some feel a bit less scared. From the NRAS coro...

KittyJ

•5 years ago

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British Society for Rheumatology advice regarding Coronavirus/Covid-19 and our medication etc.

https://www.rheumatology.org.uk/News-Policy/Details/Covid19-Coronavirus-update-members Whilst searching for advice re medication etc in light of coronavirus, I...

https://www.rheumatology.org.uk/News-Policy/Details/Covid19-Coronavirus-update-m...

Jacey15

•5 years ago

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Here is a doctor from UK that helps explain the benefits of vit.D and why it is so essential for us today especially.

Today especially we need to understand why vit d is so essential in preventing the complications of the Corona virus in our situation....

Today especially we need to understand why vit d is so essential in preventing t...

Agoodlife

•5 years ago

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Are we "vuknerable?"

If we are on biologics are we likely to be classed as "vulnerable?"

Pigsearwawa

•5 years ago

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Pneumonia vaccine

Hi everyone Does anyone know if it would still be helpful to have the pneumonia vaccine ? I was offered it before Christmas but I only had the flu one ? It...

Hi everyone Does anyone know if it would still be helpful to have the pneumonia ...

Sue4983

•5 years ago

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Advice if on Dmards and Bios

I take methotrexate/DMARDS/other drugs that suppress my immune system. Should I stop taking it? The current advice is that you should not stop taking your...

I take methotrexate/DMARDS/other drugs that suppress my immune system. Should I ...

teresa2711

•5 years ago

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Useful info about the central function of the thyroid for normal function of your body.

I hope you find it as iuseful as I did....

Agoodlife

•5 years ago

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Methotrexate

I have just been online to my doctors practice, and ordered my medication, I am a few weeks early, but we do not know if we will be in shut down in a few...

I have just been online to my doctors practice, and ordered my medication, I am ...

auldreekie2

•5 years ago

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Isolation and loneliness

Over the coming weeks, If those of you feeling alone and subsequently lonely, I’d be up for Skyping and offering what words of reassurance I have and just...

Over the coming weeks, If those of you feeling alone and subsequently lonely, I’...

Eiram50

•5 years ago

52 Replies

Anxiety and the effect on our health

I am not in any way medically qualified but do have, Hashimoto's Thyroiditis RA, (positive) kidney disease (through injury) and Cylindrical Bronchiectasis a...

I am not in any way medically qualified but do have, Hashimoto's Thyroiditis RA,...

medway-lady

•5 years ago

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Empty shelves

Just been shopping with hubby. Yep no toilet paper, no soap or sanitizer or bleach, pasta Expected this but wasn’t expecting biscuit , cake ,...

Just been shopping with hubby. Yep no toilet paper, no soap or sanitizer or blea...

Hidden

•5 years ago

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Posts - NRAS | HealthUnlocked

NRAS

All posts for March 2020

RA and High Risk Category

Life is changing now

Canada

Call from rheumatologist

Have your say!

So it happened

Even gps don’t know

Taking children out of school??

COVID19

Reply from NRAS on work and biologics

Blasé attitude from youngsters

Naproxen

Worried about going to appointments.

Should I self isolate?

Nauseous

Work

MTX ADMINISTRATION

Camostat Potential Treatment for COVID-19: German Study

How often for blood test?

Interesting info if you haven’t seen it

British Society for Rheumatology advice regarding Coronavirus/Covid-19 and our medication etc.

Here is a doctor from UK that helps explain the benefits of vit.D and why it is so essential for us today especially.

Are we "vuknerable?"

Pneumonia vaccine

Advice if on Dmards and Bios

Useful info about the central function of the thyroid for normal function of your body.

Methotrexate

Isolation and loneliness

Anxiety and the effect on our health

Empty shelves

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