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Biologics and sex drive

Since being on biologics and mtx I have totally lost my sex drive or maybe it has nothing to do with the meds has anyone had the same issue and if so what did...

Since being on biologics and mtx I have totally lost my sex drive or maybe it ha...

Buckybri

•5 years ago

26 Replies

Lockdown or MTX days - jury is out

The look is how I feel today. Day 21 well a little more than this for many!

Hidden

•5 years ago

31 Replies

Methotrexate self-injection

Hello everyone. My rheumatologist has changed my methotrexate from pills to an injection (which he says will help with the indigestion and slight nausea I...

Hello everyone. My rheumatologist has changed my methotrexate from pills to an ...

Grubbypaws

•5 years ago

31 Replies

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Surgery checking up phone call

Just had an unexpected phone call from Gp surgery asking how I’m coping with lockdown and was I struggling with my RA. Explained I’ve been taken off...

Just had an unexpected phone call from Gp surgery asking how I’m coping with loc...

Hidden

•5 years ago

21 Replies

No letter.

I,ve had rheumatoid arthritis for sixteen years and at the moment I,m taking olumient.I haven't received any letter to say I should self isolate although I...

I,ve had rheumatoid arthritis for sixteen years and at the moment I,m taking olu...

gradyjackjacob

•5 years ago

16 Replies

Colonel Tom

Just watching the interview with this remarkable man on the news and am in tears.What a wonderful,inspirational person he is!And great he's been made an...

Just watching the interview with this remarkable man on the news and am in tears...

MadBunny

•5 years ago

13 Replies

Changing from mtx pills to injection

Hi, is it possible to change between mtx pills and injection and back? Like if I am at home I am going to use the injection and for holiday I change to pills....

Hi, is it possible to change between mtx pills and injection and back? Like if I...

phonix

•5 years ago

3 Replies

Sore throat

I’m panicking all day today as had a bit of dry throat and tickle cough I’m just wondering if it’s hay fever as I get it all the time in summer no temperature...

I’m panicking all day today as had a bit of dry throat and tickle cough I’m just...

deejojo08

•5 years ago

16 Replies

Swollen foot

Hi I have RA I've been on biologic injection for 6 months and low dose steriods. A couple of months ago I suddenly wasnt getting the same from my injection but...

Hi I have RA I've been on biologic injection for 6 months and low dose steriods....

Pasjc

•5 years ago

7 Replies

Dynamo -

Just been watching Dynamo and he has reactive arthritis and lupus. At one point put on Pred and MTX and on camera goes this MTX just makes you feel s**t on the...

Just been watching Dynamo and he has reactive arthritis and lupus. At one point ...

Hidden

•5 years ago

1 Reply

Shielding

At last letter arrived from Scot gov today.I must have been at the bottom of the list.We are managing ok at the moment but at least we can get a priority shop...

At last letter arrived from Scot gov today.I must have been at the bottom of the...

Matalow

•5 years ago

9 Replies

Taking methotrxate early

I know they say to take mtx injection same day and time every week. Do you think it would make a difference taking it a day early as a one off? Mtx makes me...

I know they say to take mtx injection same day and time every week. Do you thin...

Dreamer85

•5 years ago

16 Replies

Determined to walk Darcy this morning

3 weeks now I have walked Darcy 2 miles every morning. Woke this morning stiff and sore had to take codeine, Etoricoxib and paracetamol but determined to walk....

3 weeks now I have walked Darcy 2 miles every morning. Woke this morning stiff a...

Hidden

•5 years ago

6 Replies

Taken off my arthritis meds

Iv been taken off my arthritis meds before my knee op I seen my rheumatoid nurse before my op and she said after your op you will have to come and see me to...

Iv been taken off my arthritis meds before my knee op I seen my rheumatoid nurse...

Beth72

•5 years ago

5 Replies

Benepali and shielding

hi there. I am on a weekly injection of benepali 50mg. I have been advised by my health board in Scotland to shield. But I don’t think I should be on the...

hi there. I am on a weekly injection of benepali 50mg. I have been advised by my...

Shekl1p

•5 years ago

14 Replies

Anyone currently on Kevzara?

I’m been cleared to start Kevzara and was wondering if anyone else is currently taking it. I’ve run out of things to try and because I had great luck with...

I’m been cleared to start Kevzara and was wondering if anyone else is currently ...

Nitrobunny

•5 years ago

5 Replies

Is it normal to see your pulse beat in your wrist?

I hope everyone is keeping safe and well. I have a question I hope someone can address - well you can see it in my title. I noticed today whilst on a...

I hope everyone is keeping safe and well. I have a question I hope someone can ...

Hessie5

•5 years ago

9 Replies

Active

When people say their rd is active do s that mean a flare up or not properly under control yet bit confused probably a silly question but hey thought I would...

When people say their rd is active do s that mean a flare up or not properly und...

Soundofmusic52

•5 years ago

5 Replies

Methotrexate

My understanding is that Mtx lowers your immune system, therefore you are less able to fight the virus.

My understanding is that Mtx lowers your immune system, therefore you are less a...

BlodwinGladyd

•5 years ago

3 Replies

Baricitinib

Hi has anyone been on this medication? I have been offered it and it’s fairly new so wondered what people think of it?

Hi has anyone been on this medication? I have been offered it and it’s fairly ne...

Barfox

•5 years ago

9 Replies

Just when your getting somewhere

It started raining yesterday evening and as the night wore on I got stiffer and my balance was a bit dodgy. Restless night burning feet and ankles ligaments...

It started raining yesterday evening and as the night wore on I got stiffer and ...

Hidden

•5 years ago

6 Replies

Lockdown

I’m on lockdown and feel like a prisoner in my own home, getting bit down although I’m trying to keep active and happy with music and make myself a special...

I’m on lockdown and feel like a prisoner in my own home, getting bit down althou...

Moremagic123

•5 years ago

11 Replies

Pain and spasms in ribs

Has anyone else had this?. Seems worse when I’m in bed. Has been right round rib cage, then just one spot, then two spots simultaneously. It’s erratic but...

Has anyone else had this?. Seems worse when I’m in bed. Has been right round r...

Esmereld

•5 years ago

20 Replies

Sharps Bin

I have 2 sharps bins. One for Methotrexate pens and one for Amgevita pens. They were both pretty full and I was going to get rid of the MTX at my next hospital...

I have 2 sharps bins. One for Methotrexate pens and one for Amgevita pens. They ...

Sockknitter

•5 years ago

6 Replies

Hospital

So saw the covid update at 4.30 so they are getting some hospitals back on track now apparently hope it the Nuffield in Leeds badly need my op on my elbow I...

So saw the covid update at 4.30 so they are getting some hospitals back on track...

deejojo08

•5 years ago

6 Replies

Hydroxychloroquine causing stomach problems - what foods and drinks help?

I recently started Hydroxychloroquine and I'm having an upset stomach and stomach pain. Can someone recommend Good foods and drinks that sooth the stomach that...

I recently started Hydroxychloroquine and I'm having an upset stomach and stomac...

SkjultIGud

•5 years ago

18 Replies

hydroxychloroquine repeat prescription

As predicted, when I called the surgery a couple of weeks ago and they told me it was on order and no shortage as far as they knew, they were not being...

As predicted, when I called the surgery a couple of weeks ago and they told me i...

Brychni

•5 years ago

8 Replies

shoulder and arm pain

hi guys i’ve been having a bad flare up in my shoulder joints which radiates down my arms into my wrists and fingers 😩 tried painkillers, tried ice, tried hot...

hi guys i’ve been having a bad flare up in my shoulder joints which radiates dow...

oliviagodfreyxx

•5 years ago

34 Replies

Crafting with arthritic hands

Anyone got any advice about using support gloves when doing cross stitch? Even holding a small hoop is very difficult but I love making small cross stitch...

Anyone got any advice about using support gloves when doing cross stitch? Even h...

Miasnana

•5 years ago

5 Replies

Shielding letter at last!

Today I finally received a shielding letter from my GP. The letter said I should have received a letter from the hospital, but as I had registered as at risk...

Today I finally received a shielding letter from my GP. The letter said I should...

rounder

•5 years ago

16 Replies

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All posts for April 2020

Biologics and sex drive

Lockdown or MTX days - jury is out

Methotrexate self-injection

Surgery checking up phone call

No letter.

Colonel Tom

Changing from mtx pills to injection

Sore throat

Swollen foot

Dynamo -

Shielding

Taking methotrxate early

Determined to walk Darcy this morning

Taken off my arthritis meds

Benepali and shielding

Anyone currently on Kevzara?

Is it normal to see your pulse beat in your wrist?

Active

Methotrexate

Baricitinib

Just when your getting somewhere

Lockdown

Pain and spasms in ribs

Sharps Bin

Hospital

Hydroxychloroquine causing stomach problems - what foods and drinks help?

hydroxychloroquine repeat prescription

shoulder and arm pain

Crafting with arthritic hands

Shielding letter at last!

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