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My most worrying symtpom

I mentioned my 'lipomas' a while ago. I have a few hard pea sized lumps one deep in my thigh, 2 near my elbows. I had them scanned and was told they were...

I mentioned my 'lipomas' a while ago. I have a few hard pea sized lumps one dee...

Brychni

•4 years ago

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Good for Waitrose

I have just received this in my inbox and I am really pleased about it. I hope the other supermarkets follow suit as I don't want to chose between chlorinated...

I have just received this in my inbox and I am really pleased about it. I hope ...

springcross

•4 years ago

35 Replies

Poor services at hospital and my RA is deteriorating badly

Hi Everyone, I have now been 5 months on Hyrimoz with leflunomide and prednisolone and hydroxychloroquine. I was switched to the biologic because I had been...

Hi Everyone, I have now been 5 months on Hyrimoz with leflunomide and prednisol...

ma73jon

•4 years ago

16 Replies

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New to biologics

I'm about to take delivery of my first dose of tocilizumab, it's also my first biologic. Nothing else has worked for me so I'm feeling a bit apprehensive....

I'm about to take delivery of my first dose of tocilizumab, it's also my first b...

Bluepegasus

•4 years ago

19 Replies

Alternative therapies , any success stories

I was wondering if anybody had tried things like cryotherapy , turmeric shots things like that as an alternative or a complimentary way of dealing with RA or...

I was wondering if anybody had tried things like cryotherapy , turmeric shots th...

Gaz227

•4 years ago

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New member awaiting confirmed diagnoses of RA

Hi All , my names Gary , just thought I would introduce myself to the group, I have had auto immune issues for the last 5 years treated with pred currently on...

Hi All , my names Gary , just thought I would introduce myself to the group, I ...

Gaz227

•4 years ago

28 Replies

Returning to Work

I have had RA since 2000 current meds include MTX 20mg weekly. Condition relatively stable with occasional flare ups. Have been lucky enough that I have been...

I have had RA since 2000 current meds include MTX 20mg weekly. Condition relat...

JulesCurrie

•4 years ago

15 Replies

NRAS Virtual Quiz, this Friday!

Our next Virtual Quiz takes place this Friday, 3rd July. Get your team together and get involved. Sign-up here: https://www.nras.org.uk/virtual-quiz

Our next Virtual Quiz takes place this Friday, 3rd July. Get your team together ...

Anita-NRAS

Partner•4 years ago

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For Lacey green re shielding bubbles

The info I saw from gov.uk

allanah

•4 years ago

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Shielding

ShieldingIf you’re shielding when is it okay to go and visit your family and stay overnight I’ve had a letter from the government saying the 1st of August has...

ShieldingIf you’re shielding when is it okay to go and visit your family and sta...

Laceygreen

•4 years ago

24 Replies

Neutrophils

Hi There I have been called back to my surgery for a 2nd time in a few weeks due to low neutrophils. Has anyone had this and what was the outcome for you? Any...

Hi There I have been called back to my surgery for a 2nd time in a few weeks due...

DBT776

•4 years ago

5 Replies

hydroxychloroquine and white blood cell count

Hi all the GP called me and said even though it was only slightly low, my white blood cell count was 3.9 and should be 4 in order to start sulfasalzine so I am...

Hi all the GP called me and said even though it was only slightly low, my white ...

Brychni

•4 years ago

6 Replies

Consider an easy way to donate?

I’ve just received this notification. I don’t do a lot of shopping (old age has some benefits) but if you do shop at Amazon (and I know lots of people don't...

I’ve just received this notification. I don’t do a lot of shopping (old age has ...

oldtimer

•4 years ago

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Triggers

I was put on Benepali injections just before we went into lockdown and it has been miraculous. I was back to my normal self within a week. I’ve enjoyed a...

I was put on Benepali injections just before we went into lockdown and it has be...

Longlocks

•4 years ago

14 Replies

NHS free fitness videos

Good morning everyone. Feeling a bit like I’m 100 years old. I think this quiet life has taken its toll on me. Not nipping here and there. Didn’t realise...

Good morning everyone. Feeling a bit like I’m 100 years old. I think this quiet...

Esmereld

•4 years ago

17 Replies

Carpal boss or nodule?

For a few years now I have had problems bending my left wrist back and never thought at the time that it was anything other than a stiff wrist. It stopped me...

For a few years now I have had problems bending my left wrist back and never tho...

Brychni

•4 years ago

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Made in America

Sorry..my previous post didn’t have the whole poem...my equilibrium is off..ill blame that...hope you like it...stay well! Stay safe!!! Stay smiling!!!

Sorry..my previous post didn’t have the whole poem...my equilibrium is off..ill...

oznaf

•4 years ago

3 Replies

Rheumatologist in Edinburgh or Glasgow that’s caring and listens?

Hi Can anyone recommend a rheumatologist in either Edinburgh or Glasgow that is caring and listens? Many thanks

Hi Can anyone recommend a rheumatologist in either Edinburgh or Glasgow that is...

mistygrey

•4 years ago

7 Replies

Anyone fancy going to a festival next year ?

Well covid allowing look up attitude is everything.org which help deaf and disabled people get to festivals and gigs. I'm on their instagram today with my...

Well covid allowing look up attitude is everything.org which help deaf and disab...

allanah

•4 years ago

22 Replies

Just listened to a very informative Rheumatoid panel online discussion a must watch/listen!

Morning peeps 🙂 I have just spent the last hour, listening to this online discussion, Q&A Do patients with autoimmune diseases have an increased risk of...

Morning peeps 🙂 I have just spent the last hour, listening to this online discu...

Moomin8

•4 years ago

9 Replies

Made in the USA

I am recovering from wrist fusion and hearing loss in left ear. I have plenary of free time so I wrote another poem differ to from my others. Stay well,stay...

I am recovering from wrist fusion and hearing loss in left ear. I have plenary ...

oznaf

•4 years ago

3 Replies

Back at work

Just been informed I will be going back to work on 24th July. Am getting anxious now even though I have over 3weeks left before I go back. I work in a kitchen,...

Just been informed I will be going back to work on 24th July. Am getting anxious...

Carolsos

•4 years ago

4 Replies

Grapefruit

I’m sure this has been asked many times, but can you eat grapefruit if you are taking methotrexate by injection ?

I’m sure this has been asked many times, but can you eat grapefruit if you are t...

watcher56

•4 years ago

7 Replies

Keeping my job

Hi all only joined this forum today FB ones can be to much. Hoping this is more UK based as well. For the 1st time in 16 years of diagnosis I have been of work...

Hi all only joined this forum today FB ones can be to much. Hoping this is more ...

Skidlid

•4 years ago

48 Replies

Ranitidine?

Can I ask if anyone has been prescribed this? I had a very good telephone consultation with my Rheumatologist on Thursday. We spoke about an overhaul of my...

Can I ask if anyone has been prescribed this? I had a very good telephone consu...

barbieg

•4 years ago

61 Replies

Forearm pain

Hi all, Been off the meds for a little bit but just starting hydroxychloroquine. However just before that and currently experiencing a pulling sharp pain in...

Hi all, Been off the meds for a little bit but just starting hydroxychloroquine...

gr95

•4 years ago

2 Replies

Do your pets know when all’s not well with you?

Yesterday I had and still have the worse flare ever since taking this biologic. The last flare I had that was this intense would have been coming up to a...

Yesterday I had and still have the worse flare ever since taking this biologic....

Hessie5

•4 years ago

29 Replies

Social distancing

I have RA and am injecting 20mg of methotrexate once weekly and taking folic acid on the other 6 days. I know that I’m at moderate risk, but am not sure of the...

I have RA and am injecting 20mg of methotrexate once weekly and taking folic aci...

Masosa

•4 years ago

14 Replies

Spread the dose throughout the day

I take amitriptyline at night. I have been booked off work, can I take amitriptyline during the day to help with the sciatica pain, if I spread my dose out...

I take amitriptyline at night. I have been booked off work, can I take amitripty...

Janelily

•4 years ago

9 Replies

Sorry about going on

Sorry about banging on about shielding letters. I spoke to my one set of next door neighbours for the first today since lockdown. She is in her early 40s no...

Sorry about banging on about shielding letters. I spoke to my one set of next d...

Hidden

•4 years ago

27 Replies

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All posts for June 2020

My most worrying symtpom

Good for Waitrose

Poor services at hospital and my RA is deteriorating badly

New to biologics

Alternative therapies , any success stories

New member awaiting confirmed diagnoses of RA

Returning to Work

NRAS Virtual Quiz, this Friday!

For Lacey green re shielding bubbles

Shielding

Neutrophils

hydroxychloroquine and white blood cell count

Consider an easy way to donate?

Triggers

NHS free fitness videos

Carpal boss or nodule?

Made in America

Rheumatologist in Edinburgh or Glasgow that’s caring and listens?

Anyone fancy going to a festival next year ?

Just listened to a very informative Rheumatoid panel online discussion a must watch/listen!

Made in the USA

Back at work

Grapefruit

Keeping my job

Ranitidine?

Forearm pain

Do your pets know when all’s not well with you?

Social distancing

Spread the dose throughout the day

Sorry about going on

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