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Cosentyx side effects

Hi. This is my first time posting, wondered if anyone could advise on what to expect with Cosentyx re gastrointestinal side effects. I have ankylosing...

Hi. This is my first time posting, wondered if anyone could advise on what to ex...

Andstretch

•4 years ago

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What blood monitoring do I need with methotrexate?

Hi I’m in hospital with multiple leg fractures (open tib fib) since a week ago . My methotrexate bloods were last done at GP in January and delayed Feb/March...

Hi I’m in hospital with multiple leg fractures (open tib fib) since a week ago ....

Lupymo

•4 years ago

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Hospital calls from “Unknown” number. My phone appears engaged.

Had telephone conversation booked yesterday with consultant but because my phone appeared to be engaged, they couldn’t get to me. I made several calls to them....

Had telephone conversation booked yesterday with consultant but because my phone...

Esmereld

•4 years ago

15 Replies

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First metoject , nurse thinks I've had covid!!

I went to my surgery today to be instructed in how to use metoject pen. I was a bit nervous about the injection and the whole mask, social distancing routine....

I went to my surgery today to be instructed in how to use metoject pen. I was a ...

cakenomore

•4 years ago

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Advice needed about whether to have my replaced wrist fused.

I had me first replacement wrist 5 years ago. Since then I have had 2 more and a further 4 operations to sort out scar tissue ad ligaments. Now it has come...

I had me first replacement wrist 5 years ago. Since then I have had 2 more and ...

muffin

•4 years ago

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What are people experience who been taking olumiant

My Rheumatologist wants me to go on 4mg of olumiant, the things is I have been so well in myself as in energy, not tired but I do have bone erosion in my feet...

My Rheumatologist wants me to go on 4mg of olumiant, the things is I have been s...

Fang67

•4 years ago

26 Replies

Flare ups

Hi has anyone experienced more flare ups since lock down. My RA as been well managed in the past especially since being put on Erelzi(Etanasept). I have...

Hi has anyone experienced more flare ups since lock down. My RA as been well man...

cropredy

•4 years ago

13 Replies

Syringe disposal MTX in household waste?

I contacted my GP to say my yellow disposal bin for Metoject pens is full and asked where I should take it. They sent me a leaflet and a prescription for a...

I contacted my GP to say my yellow disposal bin for Metoject pens is full and as...

LinaM

•4 years ago

30 Replies

Sulfasalazine

I recently started on sulfasalazine and have increased dose gradually. Am I supposed to be taking folic acid as well as I heard it inhibits folic acid uptake?

I recently started on sulfasalazine and have increased dose gradually. Am I supp...

Tompark

•4 years ago

10 Replies

So much knee pain!

Evening Everyone! Just a liitle moan if I may, as everyone else is fed up hearing the words "it hurts s much!". I have been on mtx for the last 6 years...

Evening Everyone! Just a liitle moan if I may, as everyone else is fed up hearin...

Diamondpainting

•4 years ago

17 Replies

Blood TESTS

I haven't had a blood test since the beginning of January - when will they start doing them again? Is it safe not to have them?

I haven't had a blood test since the beginning of January - when will they start...

jell

•4 years ago

38 Replies

Confused

Feeling a bit confused. I have RA only n MTX and folic acid as nothing else sujts. After last GP review in March GP sent request for appointment with...

Feeling a bit confused. I have RA only n MTX and folic acid as nothing else sujt...

nanny_bee

•4 years ago

20 Replies

Help

I'm 32 is there anyone else this age with RA?? I'm scared and in pain. Consultant wants xray of chest more bloods an injection of steroids and start on...

I'm 32 is there anyone else this age with RA?? I'm scared and in pain. Consultan...

Emmalouise261

•4 years ago

34 Replies

I have been on Methotrexate for 15 weeks. 4 at 15 mg & 11 at 20mg. No improvement has anybody had a improvement after this length of time?

Methotrexate

Bigal45

•4 years ago

24 Replies

Do the anti inflammatory effects of prednisolone wear off towards the end of the day?

Hi All, I was wondering if anyone has experience with prednisolone? I am on week 2 of taking it for RA and have noticed that it’s really effective on my pain...

Hi All, I was wondering if anyone has experience with prednisolone? I am on wee...

BethRidout24

•4 years ago

15 Replies

Ongoing flare - naproxen doesn’t work!

Hello all, I’m writing just to get this off my chest at the end of a very painful day! I’ve had an ongoing flare for several months and have just been...

Hello all, I’m writing just to get this off my chest at the end of a very painfu...

JoH80

•4 years ago

43 Replies

Sad News

Just heard about the death of Peter Green (Fleetwood Mac) aged 73. I think this is so sad and such a waste of a massive talent. RIP

Just heard about the death of Peter Green (Fleetwood Mac) aged 73. I think this...

springcross

•4 years ago

21 Replies

Knee replacements and RA

Hi I’ve recently had total knee replacements (aged 61) because of Osteo and RA. All going reasonably ok until Covid and I suspended biological meds. Back on...

Hi I’ve recently had total knee replacements (aged 61) because of Osteo and RA. ...

Jan31

•4 years ago

13 Replies

I’ve joined you Dee

My hands are very swollen too but not as bad as yours. Can’t post 2 photos ( I’m useless)

My hands are very swollen too but not as bad as yours. Can’t post 2 photos ( I’m...

Hidden

•4 years ago

36 Replies

Tattoos?

I have a couple of small tattoos that either need to be removed or covered up, but I’ve been told by a friend that DMARD treatment means most laser places and...

I have a couple of small tattoos that either need to be removed or covered up, b...

Hidden

•4 years ago

9 Replies

Starting new treatment

Am having to come off Benepali as it's not working for me ..am going on Tocilizumab is anyone on it or know anything about it xx

Am having to come off Benepali as it's not working for me ..am going on Tocilizu...

Swimming20

•4 years ago

14 Replies

Priority delivery slots

Hi everyone, I’ve been getting my shopping delivered since March now. Didn’t think I would like someone picking my shopping but to be honest it’s been great,...

Hi everyone, I’ve been getting my shopping delivered since March now. Didn’t thi...

Lizard28

•4 years ago

87 Replies

Off MTX and

Nearly two weeks of no MTX and awaiting new drug sulphasalazineand the hand swelling increased every day and all my joints on fire 🔥 this morning. Love a good...

Nearly two weeks of no MTX and awaiting new drug sulphasalazineand the hand swel...

Hidden

•4 years ago

31 Replies

Returning to work

I have my rota up to return to work. I have 3 1/2 hours on Sunday which is a training day and 2hours on Tuesday. I have my normal shift on Thursday 6 to 12...

I have my rota up to return to work. I have 3 1/2 hours on Sunday which is a t...

Carolsos

•4 years ago

16 Replies

Hi .. some more questions

Hello again ,I hope you are all doing ok. I finally got to see a rhuematogist after weeks on end of what i can only describe as pure hell with pain and...

Hello again ,I hope you are all doing ok. I finally got to see a rhuematogist af...

Hidden

•4 years ago

19 Replies

hidden disability sunflower scheme

Hope this may help. My husband has just had a bit of a run in at tesco. When he explained he had a few problems he was given these lanyards. They indicate to...

Hope this may help. My husband has just had a bit of a run in at tesco. When he ...

Bopeep12

•4 years ago

15 Replies

Is anyone taking Remsima by subcutaneous injection?

I am about to change from IV infusions to SC injections to avoid the hospital visit at this time of Covid 19. The dosage is 120mg every two weeks as opposed to...

I am about to change from IV infusions to SC injections to avoid the hospital vi...

bienassis

•4 years ago

9 Replies

in need of pain killers

Having had a heart attack a couple of months back , i am reluctant to take my painkillers , four being Naproxen , Co-codamol, Pregabalin and Duloxetine , have...

Having had a heart attack a couple of months back , i am reluctant to take my pa...

billybunter123

•4 years ago

7 Replies

Newly diagnosed Inflammatory Arthritis

Hi everyone, I have posted on here before whilst needing advice for my systemic joint pain and inflammation. I have since been given a blanket diagnosis of...

Hi everyone, I have posted on here before whilst needing advice for my systemic...

BethRidout24

•4 years ago

17 Replies

Phone consult- mTX & sulphasalazine

Do love my clinic on time and a good discussion on where I am now and what we need to do to move forward. So off MTX as Doc was 'you have given it 8 months and...

Do love my clinic on time and a good discussion on where I am now and what we ne...

Hidden

•4 years ago

11 Replies

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All posts for July 2020

Cosentyx side effects

What blood monitoring do I need with methotrexate?

Hospital calls from “Unknown” number. My phone appears engaged.

First metoject , nurse thinks I've had covid!!

Advice needed about whether to have my replaced wrist fused.

What are people experience who been taking olumiant

Flare ups

Syringe disposal MTX in household waste?

Sulfasalazine

So much knee pain!

Blood TESTS

Confused

Help

I have been on Methotrexate for 15 weeks. 4 at 15 mg & 11 at 20mg. No improvement has anybody had a improvement after this length of time?

Do the anti inflammatory effects of prednisolone wear off towards the end of the day?

Ongoing flare - naproxen doesn’t work!

Sad News

Knee replacements and RA

I’ve joined you Dee

Tattoos?

Starting new treatment

Priority delivery slots

Off MTX and

Returning to work

Hi .. some more questions

hidden disability sunflower scheme

Is anyone taking Remsima by subcutaneous injection?

in need of pain killers

Newly diagnosed Inflammatory Arthritis

Phone consult- mTX & sulphasalazine

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