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Side effects of increased dosage

After a phone appointment last week with my consultant, he has decided to up me from 15 to 20mg of MTX a week. I first started on MTX around 13 weeks ago, the...

After a phone appointment last week with my consultant, he has decided to up me ...

candyangel

•4 years ago

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TODAY IS AN OFF DAY

I've been in doors now for nearly 15 weeks I've now been told to carry on doing it till August 16th which is fine I'll do it because I know it's the best thing...

I've been in doors now for nearly 15 weeks I've now been told to carry on doing ...

Bionic1

•4 years ago

74 Replies

Thank you

I just wanted to thank everyone for taking the time to respond to my post yesterday. It’s a bad day today so will reply properly when I can. The changes in...

I just wanted to thank everyone for taking the time to respond to my post yester...

Summerrain14

•4 years ago

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Going for a Walk

Hi all, Basically querying about going for walks. Although I received the shielding letter, my consultant confirmed it was only because I get the flu jab and...

Hi all, Basically querying about going for walks. Although I received the shield...

gr95

•4 years ago

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RD Cupid has taken aim

Just when you think you are getting somewhere along comes the RD Cupid. Took the dog for a walk hadn’t realised how humid it was. Half way through the walk I...

Just when you think you are getting somewhere along comes the RD Cupid. Took the...

Hidden

•4 years ago

20 Replies

Cimzia

Does cimzia cause weight gain

Hidden

•4 years ago

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Antibiotics

Not been out at all since march as shielding but after a phone call to GP as not feeling great, he wanted to see me , upshot is, I have a UTI and got 3 days of...

Not been out at all since march as shielding but after a phone call to GP as not...

Hellsgranny

•4 years ago

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Has anyone been asked to do jury service while shielding? Or am I the only lucky one!?

Hi guys and dolls! So imagine my surprise(not the good kind)when this letter landed on my doormat. I didn't touch it for 2 days as I sorta quarantine all my...

Hi guys and dolls! So imagine my surprise(not the good kind)when this letter lan...

Deminem

•4 years ago

24 Replies

Reaction

Hello all hope you are staying safe during this troubling time. Been without treatment since December due to my liver not liking anything and then the...

Hello all hope you are staying safe during this troubling time. Been without tr...

FieryChef

•4 years ago

2 Replies

Starting Biologic

I do understand that the jury is out re active RA / Biologics and the increased risk of lymphoma and I believe that more current research is veering towards...

I do understand that the jury is out re active RA / Biologics and the increased ...

RosieA

•4 years ago

29 Replies

Can they force me back whilst sheilding?

Hello everyone, so I just want to know if you are sheilding and if your employer says your time is up and unless you get another letter I will have to come...

Hello everyone, so I just want to know if you are sheilding and if your employer...

pat66

•4 years ago

12 Replies

Cimzia

Cimzia anyone help me with the side effects of this injection I'm on my 4th all had bad effects

Cimzia anyone help me with the side effects of this injection I'm on my 4...

Hidden

•4 years ago

10 Replies

Rhinitis and RA

I have had rhinitis my whole life. My nose is constantly blocked, not with mucus but more swollen. I don’t suffer from hay fever but I do start sneezing when...

I have had rhinitis my whole life. My nose is constantly blocked, not with mucus...

WomblingFree

•4 years ago

28 Replies

Mild temp

Hi. Does anyone else get a mild fever when they flare?. I’ve had a flare going on for 2 weeks and the couple of times I’ve taken my temperature, it has been...

Hi. Does anyone else get a mild fever when they flare?. I’ve had a flare going o...

Elmo333

•4 years ago

8 Replies

This is off topic but I need some advice. Years ago I fell down an open trap door and scraped all my shins since then that area has been

Really tender and the skin rips easy. I've had wounds on both shins that won't heal. They started ozzing clear fluid so I put a dry dressing on them which soon...

Really tender and the skin rips easy. I've had wounds on both shins that won't h...

Wildething

•4 years ago

18 Replies

Op

Iv had my op 24 th February complete knee? since this virus Iv been in so much pain with my arthritis due to not been on any medication I’m taking painkillers...

Iv had my op 24 th February complete knee? since this virus Iv been in so much p...

Beth72

•4 years ago

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Methotrexate & Constipation

Hi everyone ...has anyone noticed symptoms of slow transit bowel or constipation since starting MTX injections? If so what do eat or take to help you out.

Hi everyone ...has anyone noticed symptoms of slow transit bowel or constipation...

Frankiefocus

•4 years ago

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Phone consultation with rheumatologist ☎️

Had a planned, phone consultation with my rheumatologist today. This one is important because I have my Cimzia signed off for another year. I had a blood test...

Had a planned, phone consultation with my rheumatologist today. This one is impo...

Moomin8

•4 years ago

10 Replies

NRAS Live: Foot Health Care during Covid-19, 11th June at 7pm

Tomorrow's Facebook Live will be focused on the topic of Foot Health during the pandemic and we'll be answering any questions you may have about rheumatoid...

Tomorrow's Facebook Live will be focused on the topic of Foot Health during the ...

Anita-NRAS

Partner•4 years ago

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I'm getting my benepali stopped to go on humera

Hi my rheumatologist is changing my benepali injection to the biosimiler of humera can I ask people if they have gone on this and what your thoughts are does...

Hi my rheumatologist is changing my benepali injection to the biosimiler of hume...

mbw159

•4 years ago

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Mxt

Hope everyones ok. Random post i know but does anyone else really hate and struggle with the drug methotrexate? I absolutely hate it. I always feel so sick...

Hope everyones ok. Random post i know but does anyone else really hate and strug...

emma88

•4 years ago

34 Replies

Would you be interested in sharing your experiences of ‘shielding’ due to Covid-19?

We wanted to draw your attention to some research that we thought might be of interest to you. The research is about the experiences, concerns and support...

We wanted to draw your attention to some research that we thought might be of in...

Anita-NRAS

Partner•4 years ago

6 Replies

Need a new Doctor!

Looking for a new rheumatologist near Downers Grove Illinois 60515. Thank you!!

Looking for a new rheumatologist near Downers Grove Illinois 60515. Thank you!!...

Hidden

•4 years ago

3 Replies

Not going out

Not sure if I ever will get the courage to go out again. I have a fear of death. I love my life and family and friends. I don’t feel safe going out.

Not sure if I ever will get the courage to go out again. I have a fear of death....

Beeper

•4 years ago

11 Replies

WORRIED!

I have been sheilding. my employer has just phoned me and said that the Government is going to make an announcement this on Saturday saying those sheilding...

I have been sheilding. my employer has just phoned me and said that the Governm...

Scootergirl1

•4 years ago

57 Replies

Shielding and my mental health

Nicola Sturgeon is doing a great job. She appears every day, she leads the people, she has genuine empathy. I really want to follow the shielding guidelines,...

Nicola Sturgeon is doing a great job. She appears every day, she leads the peopl...

Brushwork

•4 years ago

20 Replies

Lefunomide - sore throat - lesson learned

Since struggling for 5 days after re-challenging myself with LEF I have managed to get myself an infection!! Saw GP yesterday and two blood tests 3 days apart,...

Since struggling for 5 days after re-challenging myself with LEF I have managed ...

RosieA

•4 years ago

23 Replies

Knee

Why is my knee soo swollen?? This is the one I had partial replacement on last July

Why is my knee soo swollen?? This is the one I had partial replacement on last J...

deejojo08

•4 years ago

6 Replies

Medication limbo - how long does it take to work?

I'm 28 years old and was diagnosed with inflammatory arthritis last year following years of difficulty with my knees in particular. After being on Methotrexate...

I'm 28 years old and was diagnosed with inflammatory arthritis last year followi...

Abbi_080

•4 years ago

17 Replies

Benepali

I am currently on benepali injection once a week for arthritis no other underlying heath conditions and very well managed RA. Should I be shielding what are...

I am currently on benepali injection once a week for arthritis no other underlyi...

Shekl1p

•4 years ago

6 Replies

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All posts for June 2020

Side effects of increased dosage

TODAY IS AN OFF DAY

Thank you

Going for a Walk

RD Cupid has taken aim

Cimzia

Antibiotics

Has anyone been asked to do jury service while shielding? Or am I the only lucky one!?

Reaction

Starting Biologic

Can they force me back whilst sheilding?

Cimzia

Rhinitis and RA

Mild temp

This is off topic but I need some advice. Years ago I fell down an open trap door and scraped all my shins since then that area has been

Op

Methotrexate & Constipation

Phone consultation with rheumatologist ☎️

NRAS Live: Foot Health Care during Covid-19, 11th June at 7pm

I'm getting my benepali stopped to go on humera

Mxt

Would you be interested in sharing your experiences of ‘shielding’ due to Covid-19?

Need a new Doctor!

Not going out

WORRIED!

Shielding and my mental health

Lefunomide - sore throat - lesson learned

Knee

Medication limbo - how long does it take to work?

Benepali

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