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Melanoma update

Some good news. After 5 months of desperation thinking I’m not going to survive for long which was the opinion of the dermatologist who removed the stage3...

Some good news. After 5 months of desperation thinking I’m not going to survive ...

Downtime

•5 years ago

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Dry eyes

Hi everyone, just one question. What do you take for dry itchy eye? I seem to be getting this now and then and it also stings. Do you ask for something from...

Hi everyone, just one question. What do you take for dry itchy eye? I seem to be...

Frankiefocus

•5 years ago

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itchy eye?

In addition to the yellowing nails, I have also had, for a good few years now an extremely itchy left eye. It emanates from the 'puncta', the tear duct at the...

In addition to the yellowing nails, I have also had, for a good few years now an...

Brychni

•5 years ago

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Come off steroids and naproxen

I have come off steroids, I was on 2.5mg off steroids. When I saw the consultant he says I have to come off the steroids. I just went cold turkey with them,...

I have come off steroids, I was on 2.5mg off steroids. When I saw the consultant...

Carolsos

•5 years ago

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Methotrexate - Help! Low neutrophyls and blood count

Hi guys, help! Advice please! I've had some problems over the last month, My numbers have dropped 2 weeks ago neutrophils were 2 and haemoglobin 3.6 and last...

Hi guys, help! Advice please! I've had some problems over the last month, My num...

marie66

•5 years ago

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PiP

Afternoon folks,My pip entitlement just arrived and I’m glad to say I’ve got Standard in both same as I had before,what a weight off my mind as every penny...

Afternoon folks,My pip entitlement just arrived and I’m glad to say I’ve got Sta...

rab1874

•5 years ago

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and another thing: yellowing nails, anyone?

4th and little finger on both hands: half of the nail going yellow, looks like nicotine stains. Don't wear nail varnish.

4th and little finger on both hands: half of the nail going yellow, looks like ...

Brychni

•5 years ago

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Imraldi more painfull

How does everyone find the adalimurhab compared to the mtx injection? I found it a lot more painfully , the mtx jab for me is painless but the biological jab...

How does everyone find the adalimurhab compared to the mtx injection? I found it...

Buckybri

•5 years ago

6 Replies

Update 2

Hi warriors.. Again 😁 The rheumatology nurse phoned me yesterday and said they need me in tomorrow (Friday) for a steroid injection and to start treatment....

Hi warriors.. Again 😁 The rheumatology nurse phoned me yesterday and said they ...

EnglishRose63

•5 years ago

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Normal inflammation levels but still pain & fatigue.

A couple of weeks ago I had a ton of tests, including my quarterly DMARD blood work, because I've been getting extreme fatigue and ongoing pain. All my test...

A couple of weeks ago I had a ton of tests, including my quarterly DMARD blood w...

mjrminor

•5 years ago

26 Replies

Collagen

I know there had been a lot of chat about dry skin and hair loss. I was given a voucher for our local beauty salon. At the appointment the beauty therapist...

I know there had been a lot of chat about dry skin and hair loss. I was given a ...

Hidden

•5 years ago

8 Replies

Good news?

I just read this (and looked briefly at the referenced article) and thought it might cheer people up in this atmosphere of crisis and doom! "It may be that...

I just read this (and looked briefly at the referenced article) and thought it m...

oldtimer

•5 years ago

18 Replies

Rheumo nurse

What is the role of the rheumo nurse ? I have seen her once for about 5 mins , the nurses talked about new meds, i asked about pain relief she told me to go...

What is the role of the rheumo nurse ? I have seen her once for about 5 mins , t...

Annemarie24

•5 years ago

20 Replies

Corona Virus Guidance

Has anyone had any guidance from their consultant regarding thier medication during this period ie to suspend taking it as we are in the 'high risk' group?

Has anyone had any guidance from their consultant regarding thier medication dur...

RobbieM

•5 years ago

4 Replies

Positive reaction

Yesterday evening I accompanied a friend to see a hand surgeon to give some moral support. Turns out it was the same surgeon who operated on my thumb and index...

Yesterday evening I accompanied a friend to see a hand surgeon to give some mora...

thelmar

•5 years ago

4 Replies

Advice please

Just about to start on Methotrexate 1mg. Having looked at advice intending to take after my evening meal. How many days should I leave it before I take the...

Just about to start on Methotrexate 1mg. Having looked at advice intending to ta...

Petal61

•5 years ago

22 Replies

High platelets and poor consult

Because of high platelets GP practice contacted rheumatology. Nurse said she would refer me to consultant (new to post). I got an appointment the next week....

Because of high platelets GP practice contacted rheumatology. Nurse said she wou...

28maggie11

•5 years ago

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Methotrexate and hydroxychloroquine

Are there any bad side effects . Am nervous about choosing either one . I know all medication carries side effects.

Are there any bad side effects . Am nervous about choosing either one . I know a...

Seagulls14

•5 years ago

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New on Orencia, side effects

Hi, 6 days ago I had an infusion of Orencia as well as an injection to start me off. I'm experiencing some nausea, some headaches, and some flushing and...

Hi, 6 days ago I had an infusion of Orencia as well as an injection to start me ...

CarolyneJA

•5 years ago

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...and croaky voice!

It's only happened a few times but I occasionally get a dry throat and croaky voice - just for a few hours or so.

It's only happened a few times but I occasionally get a dry throat and croaky vo...

Brychni

•5 years ago

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Newly diagnosed: Undifferentiated Inflammatory Arthritis. Drug advice. Unexplained bruising. Raynauds. Migraines and cluster headaches.

Has anyone else who is recently diagnosed pored over memories of when it all started? I find myself day dreaming about every illness, achy joint or itch since...

Has anyone else who is recently diagnosed pored over memories of when it all sta...

Brychni

•5 years ago

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Hey guys!!

I'm on cinzia injections and just took my second shot and now have a rash on my arm and small red dots that look like bug bites I'm going to the doctor soon...

I'm on cinzia injections and just took my second shot and now have a rash on my ...

Ilovemyhusband19

•5 years ago

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Rheumo in my elbows

Im newly diagnosed started rreatment a wrek ago so still waiting for meds to work ,i Nipped to morrisons yesturday pushed a small trolly, woke up this...

Im newly diagnosed started rreatment a wrek ago so still waiting for meds to wo...

Annemarie24

•5 years ago

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Photo no 2 whishbone

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Hidden

•5 years ago

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Here we go wishbone

I can’t post 2 photos together so will post the other separately

Hidden

•5 years ago

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RA Brain Fuzz

I've noticed with different meds (I have been on in the past) that my brain is not as sharp. When I've said this to my doctor she seem puzzled. I thought RA...

I've noticed with different meds (I have been on in the past) that my brain is n...

TxKelly

•5 years ago

10 Replies

Early signs of RA 'nodules' developing?

In the area of my right wrist I can feel a tiny lump, and it's very firm. It's not on my left wrist. Both wrists have been sore for weeks. Could it be a...

In the area of my right wrist I can feel a tiny lump, and it's very firm. It's n...

Yansouneh

•5 years ago

12 Replies

Did you go to bryan ferry

My friend went last night and said he was amazing ...

allanah

•5 years ago

8 Replies

Rheumatology appointment

Morning folks,I had my consultant yesterday and was a very good appointment, they said they are happy with my RD at the moment apart from my ALT results as...

Morning folks,I had my consultant yesterday and was a very good appointment, the...

rab1874

•5 years ago

2 Replies

More good news on aspirin

Miscarriage is not rare among AI patients. I had several until I tried low dose aspirin 20 years ago and finally didn’t have problems.Now finally it has proved...

Miscarriage is not rare among AI patients. I had several until I tried low dose ...

Agoodlife

•5 years ago

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All posts for March 2020

Melanoma update

Dry eyes

itchy eye?

Come off steroids and naproxen

Methotrexate - Help! Low neutrophyls and blood count

PiP

and another thing: yellowing nails, anyone?

Imraldi more painfull

Update 2

Normal inflammation levels but still pain & fatigue.

Collagen

Good news?

Rheumo nurse

Corona Virus Guidance

Positive reaction

Advice please

High platelets and poor consult

Methotrexate and hydroxychloroquine

New on Orencia, side effects

...and croaky voice!

Newly diagnosed: Undifferentiated Inflammatory Arthritis. Drug advice. Unexplained bruising. Raynauds. Migraines and cluster headaches.

Hey guys!!

Rheumo in my elbows

Photo no 2 whishbone

Here we go wishbone

RA Brain Fuzz

Early signs of RA 'nodules' developing?

Did you go to bryan ferry

Rheumatology appointment

More good news on aspirin

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