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Another text this morning

Another text this morning about shielding. listing what we should be doing with a helpline telephone number. This makes me think lockdown is to end and it’s a...

Another text this morning about shielding. listing what we should be doing with ...

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•4 years ago

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Shield or distance?

Lots of people seem to be unsure about the difference between shielding and distancing. I thought this article very clear on the differences and thought some...

Lots of people seem to be unsure about the difference between shielding and dist...

oldtimer

•4 years ago

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PIP Claim

I went into the PIP claim assuming the worst and i have to say I feel very lucky compared to many on here as it went very smoothly. Assessment at home by phone...

I went into the PIP claim assuming the worst and i have to say I feel very lucky...

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•4 years ago

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Start and ending sheilding.

Hi everyone, Hope everyone is staying as safe as possible, I have two quick questions it may sound silly but I can't seem to find the answers after much...

Hi everyone, Hope everyone is staying as safe as possible, I have two quick que...

pat66

•4 years ago

88 Replies

Wearing masks.

Hi all. Hope you are all staying safe. On that subject I have seen several posts stating that they are staying in as much as possible but when they do go to...

Hi all. Hope you are all staying safe. On that subject I have seen several posts...

dtech

•4 years ago

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Getting quite worried

So I’ve only just had my diagnosis but everything and everyone around me has said that it’s ok to have RA these days and I’ll get back to normal now with...

So I’ve only just had my diagnosis but everything and everyone around me has sai...

bubblyalex

•4 years ago

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New drug

Hello everyone , hope you are all managing. I am taking methotrexate injection 25mg once a week, I have been taking that since Nov, now I am also on xeljanz (...

Hello everyone , hope you are all managing. I am taking methotrexate injection 2...

auldreekie2

•4 years ago

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Made me chuckle from my USA family off topic

Chuckle for the day from me

Hidden

•4 years ago

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Imraldi

I started my new meds 3 weeks ago... Really promising, less fatigue and no flares!! However im experiencing migraines and nausea. Not all the time but around 4...

I started my new meds 3 weeks ago... Really promising, less fatigue and no flare...

Ouchyjenna

•4 years ago

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Mans best friend

Me and my wee pal Rudi sharing cuddle and kisses after our walk, he’s been my rock along with my wife during lockdown

Me and my wee pal Rudi sharing cuddle and kisses after our walk, he’s been my ro...

rab1874

•4 years ago

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NHS text

Just received a text from the NHS identified as very high risk and should shield. This has now been extended to the 30th June and will he reviewed after this...

Just received a text from the NHS identified as very high risk and should shield...

Hidden

•4 years ago

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Pain in ribs

Hi all. To those of you that responded. I had a blood test and my liver ALT was at 99 and cholesterol at 6.2 so suggests pain due to a gall bladder issue....

Hi all. To those of you that responded. I had a blood test and my liver ALT wa...

Esmereld

•4 years ago

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Mtx injection

Hi all, I have been on mtx injection for about 5 weeks. It’s really helped with nausea but was wondering if it’s normal for it to sting?! I inject in my thigh...

Hi all, I have been on mtx injection for about 5 weeks. It’s really helped with ...

Kibeth

•4 years ago

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remission

Hi all Has anyone here gone into remission after being on hydroxychloroquine?

Brychni

•4 years ago

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Serious Deterioration whilst on biologic

Hi everyone, This is a long post, so apologies for that. I have been on a biologic Hyrimox adalimumab for a little over 3 months. At the start and very quickly...

Hi everyone, This is a long post, so apologies for that. I have been on a biolog...

ma73jon

•4 years ago

53 Replies

Impact of Coronavirus - NRAS Survey

Hi Everyone, I hope you're all keeping well during this time. As part of our work to support people through this difficult time, NRAS is providing evidence to...

Hi Everyone, I hope you're all keeping well during this time. As part of our wo...

emmab-NRAS

•4 years ago

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Benepali

I've tried 3 injections but this one Is the worst ever my stomach is bloated and distended my pain is back I'm sweating I feel ancient chronic fatigue feel...

I've tried 3 injections but this one Is the worst ever my stomach is bloated and...

Hidden

•4 years ago

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Update as promised!

I finally got an appointment with the consultant. Those of you waiting they are out there....I was offered at least 3 times for today after chasing yesterday....

I finally got an appointment with the consultant. Those of you waiting they are ...

Huckleberryfriend

•4 years ago

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Meds change

Can I just double check! Posted yesterday about maybe changing meds even during this time. Has anyone done so?

Can I just double check! Posted yesterday about maybe changing meds even during ...

RosieA

•4 years ago

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Back

Anybody got any ideas for osteoarthritis in spine mine has been really painful for the past 3 week :(

Anybody got any ideas for osteoarthritis in spine mine has been really painful f...

deejojo08

•4 years ago

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Chemo whilst on methotrexate?

Possible or not possible, anyone know?

Simsey

•4 years ago

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Praise for Grampian Health Service

I received a shielding follow up call from my GP practice yesterday. To check: I had medication delivery, food delivery, which doctors I see and in which...

I received a shielding follow up call from my GP practice yesterday. To check: ...

Brushwork

•4 years ago

9 Replies

No letter

I haven't received any letter from anywhere to state I should shield I haven't had anything from anyone so I presumed I was not classed as overly vulnerable I...

I haven't received any letter from anywhere to state I should shield I haven't h...

1234_riley

•4 years ago

26 Replies

Change of medication

Hello I have been taking Methotrexate and Sulfasalazine for my Rheumatoid Arthritis. However the Methotrexate made me feel nauseous. They got me up to 10mg...

Hello I have been taking Methotrexate and Sulfasalazine for my Rheumatoid Arthri...

Reving

•4 years ago

23 Replies

Off Topic but joyful

Feeling blue - looked out the bedroom window and joy of joys the swifts are back. Makes my heart swell - beautiful creatures. Can spend summer watching them...

Feeling blue - looked out the bedroom window and joy of joys the swifts are back...

RosieA

•4 years ago

34 Replies

Hello and reply to Charisma

Hi. Hello everyone. Yes I joined when I couldn’t sleep. And yes it seems like I do. Rheumatoid. I think I posted elsewhere but not sure now. I go to hospital...

Hi. Hello everyone. Yes I joined when I couldn’t sleep. And yes it seems like I ...

bubblyalex

•4 years ago

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All Change - out with the MTX / hydoxy... and in with ??

Lovely, lovely chat with RA nurse yesterday. It appears that I am a 'treatment failure' - joints reverting to how they were pre-treatment, but most...

Lovely, lovely chat with RA nurse yesterday. It appears that I am a 'treatment ...

RosieA

•4 years ago

4 Replies

Trade talks

Trade talks start tomorrow. We need to protect our NHS. E-mail Liz Truss to take NHS off the table. I know the Govt. has said it won't deal but minds can be...

Trade talks start tomorrow. We need to protect our NHS. E-mail Liz Truss to tak...

Sheila_G

•4 years ago

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What a plonker

I have injected my fortnightly biologic tonight then realised I had done it last Monday.cant believe I’ve done it especially when it’s marked on my...

I have injected my fortnightly biologic tonight then realised I had done it last...

Mollieharry

•4 years ago

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Shielding Letter #2

Hi all, I have received a 2nd shielding letter dated 30th April and it states to continue shielding from this date, again for 12 weeks. Has anyone else had one...

Hi all, I have received a 2nd shielding letter dated 30th April and it states to...

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•4 years ago

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Posts - NRAS | HealthUnlocked

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All posts for May 2020

Another text this morning

Shield or distance?

PIP Claim

Start and ending sheilding.

Wearing masks.

Getting quite worried

New drug

Made me chuckle from my USA family off topic

Imraldi

Mans best friend

NHS text

Pain in ribs

Mtx injection

remission

Serious Deterioration whilst on biologic

Impact of Coronavirus - NRAS Survey

Benepali

Update as promised!

Meds change

Back

Chemo whilst on methotrexate?

Praise for Grampian Health Service

No letter

Change of medication

Off Topic but joyful

Hello and reply to Charisma

All Change - out with the MTX / hydoxy... and in with ??

Trade talks

What a plonker

Shielding Letter #2

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