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Wet your pants time..........

What things, jokes or situations that have made you wet your pants with laughter. xxxx

What things, jokes or situations that have made you wet your pants with laughter...

sylvi

•4 years ago

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I am a pain in the back, in plain English i am on a lot of pain from it...........

Since Sunday when i did a bit of gardening i have been in agony with my lower back. I did dig up some bulbs that spread as soon as your back is turned. So i...

Since Sunday when i did a bit of gardening i have been in agony with my lower ba...

sylvi

•4 years ago

18 Replies

Prednisone taper pack and flares

My Rheumatologist has me taking 5mg Prednisone daily (along with my other RA meds). My pain doctor has prescribed Prednisone taper packs starting at 40mg and...

My Rheumatologist has me taking 5mg Prednisone daily (along with my other RA med...

Radiogirl

•4 years ago

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Is this an early sign of RA? How did your RA start?

Hello, I'm Melissa, 31 years old. Last December, I started experiencing stiffness in my fingers upon waking up. I couldn't make a fist for a few minutes but...

Hello, I'm Melissa, 31 years old. Last December, I started experiencing stiffnes...

mel2205

•4 years ago

19 Replies

strokeinducedvisionproblems

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frankhoyle

•4 years ago

1 Reply

A message from The Helpline Team

The Helpline Team at NRAS are here to answer the phone, offer help and advice, and be the friendly voice you need to hear during these worrying times. We are...

The Helpline Team at NRAS are here to answer the phone, offer help and advice, a...

Hidden

•4 years ago

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Arava

Has anyone been on arava I've started last week just wondering of the side effects

Has anyone been on arava I've started last week just wondering of the side effec...

Hidden

•4 years ago

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Anyone have a rash?

Has anyone had problems with a rash in just one place? Not sure if it's a side effects from Orencea. I've had this for over a month and have taken medication...

Has anyone had problems with a rash in just one place? Not sure if it's a side ...

Niborcroro0930

•4 years ago

2 Replies

Off topic - gardening madness moment

I decided today I was going to challenge the body to a spot of gardening after my bike fall 2 weeks ago and bruising just going down etc though left arm and...

I decided today I was going to challenge the body to a spot of gardening after m...

Hidden

•4 years ago

16 Replies

Compression gloves

Has anyone tried and hopefully gotten relief from compression gloves? If yes do you think price paid likely to make a difference as there seems to be a wide...

Has anyone tried and hopefully gotten relief from compression gloves? If yes do ...

bdunsmuir

•4 years ago

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Off topic - cracking on with craft - scissors query

So this morning I made some small headway with that vintage needlework collage the cat was 'helping' me with the other day. I cut out all the felt bits that...

So this morning I made some small headway with that vintage needlework collage t...

dawkin_S

•4 years ago

13 Replies

Hydroxychloroquine: lag time? (+ Triple Therapy)

Hi all I've got seronegative inflammatory arthritis, was first diagnosed 8 years ago but have had it largely under control with methotrexate until around New...

Hi all I've got seronegative inflammatory arthritis, was first diagnosed 8 years...

Smelliott

•4 years ago

38 Replies

Dilemma

Hi everyone. I am blown away by all your replies. Thank you so much for your concern and very welcome advice. All of it has been very beneficial and taking...

Hi everyone. I am blown away by all your replies. Thank you so much for your con...

Sheila_G

•4 years ago

15 Replies

New NRAS chatbot launching soon!

NRAS and earthware are pleased to announce a partnership to deliver a new patient support chatbot. The chatbot will be available on the NRAS website and help...

NRAS and earthware are pleased to announce a partnership to deliver a new patien...

Hidden

•4 years ago

2 Replies

Blood test results not great??

None of it makes any sense to me .... and my Creatinine levels appear very low. Has anyone else had low creatinine levels?

None of it makes any sense to me .... and my Creatinine levels appear very low. ...

bubblyalex

•4 years ago

7 Replies

Dilemma

Hi everyone. I have a dilemma and I would like to know your views. I know you will have different views but I am hoping to get a consensus. Here goes. I was...

Hi everyone. I have a dilemma and I would like to know your views. I know you wi...

Sheila_G

•4 years ago

50 Replies

Flare up and low mood

HI everyone, I am having little flare ups (not super painful) every week or so. It lasts 2/3 days. I have now noticed that when the pain lessens I get very...

HI everyone, I am having little flare ups (not super painful) every week or so. ...

Greencat96

•4 years ago

7 Replies

Awaiting urgent referral, now also swollen ankle

I’m waiting for my urgent referral & diagnosis. RF positive so likely. Started with hand & feet pain, now noticing ankle swelling, right one v painful. Anyone...

I’m waiting for my urgent referral & diagnosis. RF positive so likely. Started w...

Sunnyseas

•4 years ago

11 Replies

Suggestions for numbing skin before injecting

What is the best skin numbing gel or cream you use before taking an injection? Looking for suggestions before taking benepali

What is the best skin numbing gel or cream you use before taking an injection? L...

Knit12

•4 years ago

7 Replies

Gab tv

Hi all has anyone been watching gmb news this morning about trump and hydroxychloroquine then dr Hilary comes on and says it’s a dangerous drug and should not...

Hi all has anyone been watching gmb news this morning about trump and hydroxychl...

Slate56

•4 years ago

11 Replies

OMG- outrageous

So, Trump has announced to the world that he is now taking hydroxychloroquine has been for a couple of weeks . He’s ‘heard it’s good’. I cannot wrap my head...

So, Trump has announced to the world that he is now taking hydroxychloroquine ha...

Eiram50

•4 years ago

79 Replies

Anyone use ice before using Benepali?

Hi...i was told to leave an icepack on the area before i inject Benepali. I did that this morning and omg it hurt like crazy. Anyone else experienced this?

Hi...i was told to leave an icepack on the area before i inject Benepali. I did ...

Ms-D

•4 years ago

20 Replies

Feeling rather down.

Been on steroids for 4 days now - no improvement, not even a whiff of one, although it was hoped that I would be able to phone Rhuemy team to inform them that...

Been on steroids for 4 days now - no improvement, not even a whiff of one, altho...

RosieA

•4 years ago

17 Replies

Change of medication

I have taken methotrexate and Etanercept medication for several years for Rheumatoid arthritis, I have been fairly well. I stopped the methotrexate last year...

I have taken methotrexate and Etanercept medication for several years for Rheuma...

Flowers2020

•4 years ago

4 Replies

What to try next? Big flare after having baby and having problems finding a new medication.

Hi all I hope your are all keeping well both physically and mentally during this time. Just looking for some advice/experience please. I was well controlled...

Hi all I hope your are all keeping well both physically and mentally during this...

Claire32

•4 years ago

13 Replies

Rituximab

Thanks everyone for responding and sharing your experience of taking rituximab. How long did it take for you to notice the rituximab working after the first...

Thanks everyone for responding and sharing your experience of taking rituximab. ...

Flowers2020

•4 years ago

22 Replies

Rituximab infusion

Hi, I am new to this but would really like some help or advice in regards to Starting the rituximab infusions? How safe is this medication and effective? I...

Hi, I am new to this but would really like some help or advice in regards to Sta...

Flowers2020

•4 years ago

44 Replies

Reason for Lack of Barley Water?

It is quite apparent to me that the manufacturers of Barley water have been trying to discontinue their first class healthy product of Barley water for quite...

It is quite apparent to me that the manufacturers of Barley water have been tryi...

Disbeliever

•4 years ago

15 Replies

Imraldi working or not working

Hi, firstly many thanks to everyone who has replied to my previous posts. I have questions regarding the effectiveness of Imraldi. I have been having Imraldi...

Hi, firstly many thanks to everyone who has replied to my previous posts. I hav...

Smithycat

•4 years ago

14 Replies

Fingers crossed

Tightly . I know I shouldn't hope but ...

allanah

•4 years ago

2 Replies

Posts - NRAS | HealthUnlocked

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All posts for May 2020

Wet your pants time..........

I am a pain in the back, in plain English i am on a lot of pain from it...........

Prednisone taper pack and flares

Is this an early sign of RA? How did your RA start?

strokeinducedvisionproblems

A message from The Helpline Team

Arava

Anyone have a rash?

Off topic - gardening madness moment

Compression gloves

Off topic - cracking on with craft - scissors query

Hydroxychloroquine: lag time? (+ Triple Therapy)

Dilemma

New NRAS chatbot launching soon!

Blood test results not great??

Dilemma

Flare up and low mood

Awaiting urgent referral, now also swollen ankle

Suggestions for numbing skin before injecting

Gab tv

OMG- outrageous

Anyone use ice before using Benepali?

Feeling rather down.

Change of medication

What to try next? Big flare after having baby and having problems finding a new medication.

Rituximab

Rituximab infusion

Reason for Lack of Barley Water?

Imraldi working or not working

Fingers crossed

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