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Experiences, Concerns and Support Needs of People Who are/were ‘Shielding’ due to Covid-19 and their Family Members

Would you be interested in sharing your experiences of ‘shielding’ due to Covid-19? We have had a really great response from people with RA or Adult JIA who...

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

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•4 years ago

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Silly question probably

Hi ,i was wondering how long it takes people for swelling (both knees in my case) to go fully down when taking naproxen. I have been taking 500mg per day split...

Hi ,i was wondering how long it takes people for swelling (both knees in my case...

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•4 years ago

25 Replies

Off topic

Look at this for a lady at leisure

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•4 years ago

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Kettle

Can anyone recommend a good quality small lightweight electric kettle please? Mine is getting too heavy for me, thank you

Can anyone recommend a good quality small lightweight electric kettle please? M...

QAGS

•4 years ago

23 Replies

St John's wort

Hi all, I'm looking for some advice. I've been really struggling with anxiety, feeling like I can't cope and feeling low, all due to my pain levels. I have...

Hi all, I'm looking for some advice. I've been really struggling with anxiety, f...

Emseykins

•4 years ago

15 Replies

Thyroid follow-up from last month

Hi, everyone! Last month my granddaughter Paige who is special needs was going through a crisis and in the hospital. She finally met with the endocrinologist...

Hi, everyone! Last month my granddaughter Paige who is special needs was going t...

BonnieG123

•4 years ago

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methotrexate by injection

Hi everyone, thought I would come on here to see if anyone has the same problem as I have changed from taking methotrexate by pill to injections and it is my...

Hi everyone, thought I would come on here to see if anyone has the same problem ...

14penny

•4 years ago

32 Replies

Back on track with Humira

Hi guys hope you are all as well as possible. I’ve reverted to 2 weekly injections just had the 2nd cycle I must say I’m feeling much better already, I walked...

Hi guys hope you are all as well as possible. I’ve reverted to 2 weekly injectio...

Matalow

•4 years ago

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Leflunomide

Hi, has anyone come off leflunomide ?? My bloods came back abnormal especially the liver the rheumatologist is taken me off . I was wondering if anyone else...

Hi, has anyone come off leflunomide ?? My bloods came back abnormal especially t...

123098

•4 years ago

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Getting Hydroxychloroquinne

Hi ! How can hydroxychloroquine be obtained in Canada?

fureteur

•4 years ago

26 Replies

Dilemma Please Help

What do you think? I was recently told by my Rheumatology Dr that there is nothing else they can give me to control my constant inflammation for my RA. He told...

What do you think? I was recently told by my Rheumatology Dr that there is nothi...

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•4 years ago

90 Replies

Hearing loss

Hi everyone Week two of triple therapy DMARDS.... had blood test this morning so I’m hoping all is well. I’m feeling not too bad?....tire easily.... feel...

Hi everyone Week two of triple therapy DMARDS.... had blood test this morning s...

Piglet007

•4 years ago

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Hydroxychloroquine / Low White Blood Cells

I have been on these tablets since March now with no side effects . I had a blood test in April which showed that I had low white blood cells . My consultant...

I have been on these tablets since March now with no side effects . I had a blo...

Fizzdaisy1

•4 years ago

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Normal blood test

Hi all, I’ve had a normal rheumatoid blood test but raised esr. I have a boney nodule on my elbow and in pain in all joints. Feeling really upset and confused...

Hi all, I’ve had a normal rheumatoid blood test but raised esr. I have a boney n...

fredsmummy

•4 years ago

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Hydroxy chloroquine and Muscles? Scared and Depressed.

I finally gave in and started hydroxy. Still no acual diagnosis other than possible Palinindromic RD or early RA. Pain is moving to most joints and comes and...

I finally gave in and started hydroxy. Still no acual diagnosis other than possi...

lovemydoggy

•4 years ago

35 Replies

Mtx and Leflunomide

Hi guys. Can you take mtx and leflunomide together? I’ve been having a terrible flare for 6 weeks and had a telephone chat with rheumatologist today. He wants...

Hi guys. Can you take mtx and leflunomide together? I’ve been having a terrible ...

Elmo333

•4 years ago

7 Replies

Thigh tenderness

Hope everyone is as well as can be - quick question in the world of RA. Has anyone ever experienced a tender thigh pain? It's almost when you touch it it feels...

Hope everyone is as well as can be - quick question in the world of RA. Has anyo...

Hessie5

•4 years ago

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Hearing Loss

Still waiting for my left rear hearing to come back after wrist surgery, Did my 5 eardrum steroid shots and now 2 weeks gone by. See doc in 6 weeks so fingers...

Still waiting for my left rear hearing to come back after wrist surgery, Did my ...

oznaf

•4 years ago

1 Reply

Hi everyone. Has anybody had a letter from government or gp re. Shielding.

Shielding

Lyns58

•4 years ago

50 Replies

Duloxetine and false negative pregnancy test

I recently missed my p and have all the symptoms of pregnancy but a home test came back negative. I also have Crohn's so avoiding public places due to covid 19...

I recently missed my p and have all the symptoms of pregnancy but a home test ca...

Hayley36

•4 years ago

5 Replies

NRAS HealthUnlocked guidelines . Reviewed 8th July 2020

Welcome to the NRAS Community for support of Rheumatoid Arthritis We’re very glad you have chosen to be a part of our community. The NRAS community - offered...

Welcome to the NRAS Community for support of Rheumatoid Arthritis We’re very gl...

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•4 years ago

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An update for Scottish members from ScotGov later today.

GOV.SCOT We are now able to make further changes to our shielding advice. Today at 12:30, the Cabinet Secretary for Health and Sport will be giving an update...

GOV.SCOT We are now able to make further changes to our shielding advice. Today ...

Sockknitter

•4 years ago

1 Reply

Hydroxychloroquine and colour of urine

Hi all . Wondering if anyone can help. I started hydroxychloroquine a week ago, all seems fine but I did notice the colour of my urine was a tad darker during...

Hi all . Wondering if anyone can help. I started hydroxychloroquine a week ago, ...

HappyD34

•4 years ago

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Rheumy telephone appointment earlier

As most of you know I’ve been struggling despite the steroid injections into the knees and starting Sulfasalazine. I had my follow up with my rheumatologist...

As most of you know I’ve been struggling despite the steroid injections into the...

bubblyalex

•4 years ago

11 Replies

Injecting mtx 😬

I know plenty on here do, so can someone give me some reassurance about self-injecting mtx, please? Just had a surprise phone call from my rheum (appointment...

I know plenty on here do, so can someone give me some reassurance about self-inj...

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•4 years ago

16 Replies

Intermittent fasting

Hi folks, has anybody tried intermittent fasting to reduce inflammation and weight? I’m considering it but just wondered if anyone had experience and if it was...

Hi folks, has anybody tried intermittent fasting to reduce inflammation and weig...

marie66

•4 years ago

24 Replies

Treatment RA

Hi!! I was diagnosed with RA in February. then I had a knee and two toes affected. I started treatment with sulfasalazine (4 / day) and during this period my...

Hi!! I was diagnosed with RA in February. then I had a knee and two toes affecte...

Roxy29

•4 years ago

10 Replies

Flare

Omg had such a horrible night 😴😩I have Never Felt Soooo. I’ll all my Joints ceased up banging headache 🤕 this morning is this a flare Please ?????? Feel...

Omg had such a horrible night 😴😩I have Never Felt Soooo. I’ll all my Joints ce...

Deejojo

•4 years ago

33 Replies

Benepali injections

Hi, I’ve been on Benepali injections for a couple of months now with great success 😀 I feel almost normal. I’m getting in a bit of a pickle as I find the...

Hi, I’ve been on Benepali injections for a couple of months now with great succe...

JEM95

•4 years ago

49 Replies

Introducing our new JIA website!

The countdown is over and NRAS is so pleased to announce our brand new JIA-at-NRAS website has been launched today! We have been working hard on improving how...

The countdown is over and NRAS is so pleased to announce our brand new JIA-at-NR...

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•4 years ago

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All posts for July 2020

Experiences, Concerns and Support Needs of People Who are/were ‘Shielding’ due to Covid-19 and their Family Members

Silly question probably

Off topic

Kettle

St John's wort

Thyroid follow-up from last month

methotrexate by injection

Back on track with Humira

Leflunomide

Getting Hydroxychloroquinne

Dilemma Please Help

Hearing loss

Hydroxychloroquine / Low White Blood Cells

Normal blood test

Hydroxy chloroquine and Muscles? Scared and Depressed.

Mtx and Leflunomide

Thigh tenderness

Hearing Loss

Hi everyone. Has anybody had a letter from government or gp re. Shielding.

Duloxetine and false negative pregnancy test

NRAS HealthUnlocked guidelines . Reviewed 8th July 2020

An update for Scottish members from ScotGov later today.

Hydroxychloroquine and colour of urine

Rheumy telephone appointment earlier

Injecting mtx 😬

Intermittent fasting

Treatment RA

Flare

Benepali injections

Introducing our new JIA website!

Search posts

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Latest poll

Do you know any children or adults living with Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis (JIA)?

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Posts - NRAS | HealthUnlocked

NRAS

All posts for July 2020

Experiences, Concerns and Support Needs of People Who are/were ‘Shielding’ due to Covid-19 and their Family Members

Silly question probably

Off topic

Kettle

St John's wort

Thyroid follow-up from last month

methotrexate by injection

Back on track with Humira

Leflunomide

Getting Hydroxychloroquinne

Dilemma Please Help

Hearing loss

Hydroxychloroquine / Low White Blood Cells

Normal blood test

Hydroxy chloroquine and Muscles? Scared and Depressed.

Mtx and Leflunomide

Thigh tenderness

Hearing Loss

Hi everyone. Has anybody had a letter from government or gp re. Shielding.

Duloxetine and false negative pregnancy test

NRAS HealthUnlocked guidelines . Reviewed 8th July 2020

An update for Scottish members from ScotGov later today.

Hydroxychloroquine and colour of urine

Rheumy telephone appointment earlier

Injecting mtx 😬

Intermittent fasting

Treatment RA

Flare

Benepali injections

Introducing our new JIA website!

Search posts

Pinned Posts

Latest poll

Do you know any children or adults living with Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis (JIA)?

Topics

Archive

NRAS HealthUnlocked guidelines . Reviewed 8th July 2020