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Blood test

I have just rang up the doctors to try and book a blood test, but my appointment is a week on Friday. Just found out today that I have to go to the doctors for...

I have just rang up the doctors to try and book a blood test, but my appointment...

Carolsos

•4 years ago

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TOFACITINIB

Hi all, Just wondering if anyone is taking Tofacitinib alongside Methotrexate injections and if it is a good biologic as I have been offered it and had not...

Hi all, Just wondering if anyone is taking Tofacitinib alongside Methotrexate in...

14penny

•4 years ago

9 Replies

Blood Results Back!

Hi, I have my blood results back. A little confused..... I was checked for diabetes, thyroid, RA and evidently for Gout! Results show, that my thyroid...

Hi, I have my blood results back. A little confused..... I was checked for diabe...

JOLLYDOLLY

•4 years ago

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The beach is my therapy

Hi folks. I love photography. It's satisfying, it means I can be out in nature having captured moments. Anyone else got a hobby which is beneficial to your...

Hi folks. I love photography. It's satisfying, it means I can be out in nature ...

AmblingA

•4 years ago

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Is there a difference between inflammatory arthritis and rheumatoid arthritis?

I assumed they are the same....

Ms-D

•4 years ago

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Cimzia

Looks like cimzia doesnt work for me I've a uti and I've had 2 major flare ups only 8 weeks in have to stop due to antibiotics anyone else have this problem...

Looks like cimzia doesnt work for me I've a uti and I've had 2 major flare ups o...

Hidden

•4 years ago

5 Replies

What aid/methods do you use to chop vegetables?

Morning peeps 😊 Hope this finds you well. I am finding it increasingly difficult to prepare food which necessitates chopping veg etc😠My wrists, thumbs and...

Morning peeps 😊 Hope this finds you well. I am finding it increasingly difficu...

Moomin8

•4 years ago

23 Replies

vonoprazan for GERD

Is anyone else using this great medication for GERD?

DeeSending

•4 years ago

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Help withdrawal

Been on tramadol for 7 weeks was told to stop them I am walking the walls with withdrawal symptoms. How long will this last should I start taking them again...

Been on tramadol for 7 weeks was told to stop them I am walking the walls with w...

Browndog123

•4 years ago

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thought i would give a update

Well i survived mty first day back . Had a very long meeting with manager and sorted a lot out . Could not of been more helpful . the one person i had trouble...

Well i survived mty first day back . Had a very long meeting with manager and so...

listellor

•4 years ago

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Does this look like Ankylosing Spondylitis?

Hi, I'm going to see a rheumatologist tomorrow, after waiting a month short of a year to see them, about muscle & rash problems. In the intervening time, on an...

Hi, I'm going to see a rheumatologist tomorrow, after waiting a month short of a...

Chancery

•4 years ago

38 Replies

Tapering off Biologics two years later

Hello Everyone, I posted two years ago with a request to those who have tried to taper off Biologics to share their experience. Previously, my goal was to stay...

Hello Everyone, I posted two years ago with a request to those who have tried to...

Lucy11

•4 years ago

35 Replies

My feet are on fire!

I have just come home from work, a very manic day today. I did between 50 and 70 breakfasts, kept running out of everything. Been on my feet for 6 and a half...

I have just come home from work, a very manic day today. I did between 50 and 70...

Carolsos

•4 years ago

16 Replies

Hello!

Hi folks, new to this hub. Hope this is a positive move. xx

AmblingA

•4 years ago

28 Replies

Bleeding after Methotrexate injection

Hi, just wondered if anyone else gets this or if it’s something to be worried about - the last couple of injections I’ve done I’ve had quite a bit of bleeding...

Hi, just wondered if anyone else gets this or if it’s something to be worried ab...

Abbi_080

•4 years ago

23 Replies

Telling Dr about coughs, colds etc whilst on Sulfasalazine ?

I am about to start Sulfasalazine tomorrow (not that I've been counting down to it or anything 😄) and I watched a video on the NRAS website about it and they...

I am about to start Sulfasalazine tomorrow (not that I've been counting down to ...

Marionfromhappydays

•4 years ago

13 Replies

Results of biologics

So I am just wondering what’s the best anyone can expect to be on biologics? I am in my 30’s and started on Cimzia at Christmas time and I have seen a massive...

So I am just wondering what’s the best anyone can expect to be on biologics? I ...

Whezziewhoozie

•4 years ago

24 Replies

Feeling a fraud and a little homeless!

I'm sure that many of you have felt like this during the years. I was signposted to this site by the Consulant and nurse after being diagnosed with...

I'm sure that many of you have felt like this during the years. I was signposte...

RosieA

•4 years ago

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Anyone had their biologic therapy changed from Benepali to something else?

I started Benepali 16 weeks ago and it was great for 9-10 weeks but now pains crept in and its unbearable. Seeing rhuemy on 14th (whoohoo) where im hoping i...

I started Benepali 16 weeks ago and it was great for 9-10 weeks but now pains cr...

Ms-D

•4 years ago

32 Replies

identifying a flare

Hi everyone, I was diagnosed with RA last year after years of suffering and trying to ignore it! I was pushed into getting a diagnosis because my hands swelled...

Hi everyone, I was diagnosed with RA last year after years of suffering and tryi...

Emseykins

•4 years ago

17 Replies

Work surprise-off topic maybe

I think the HR Director was a bit shocked speaking to me on Wed and think maybe understanding RA a bit more and the long process it can be to find the right...

I think the HR Director was a bit shocked speaking to me on Wed and think maybe ...

Hidden

•4 years ago

9 Replies

Vibration plate for RA

Has anyone tried using a whole body vibration plate for pain relief? I’ve just been on one for the first time in years ( was too scared to ), and my hands feel...

Has anyone tried using a whole body vibration plate for pain relief? I’ve just b...

LinaM

•4 years ago

8 Replies

Rituximab

Having tried a number of meds my Rheumy has recommended I try Rituximab. I’m miserable on the current treatment but I was really put off Rituximab when he...

Having tried a number of meds my Rheumy has recommended I try Rituximab. I’m mi...

Bizzie

•4 years ago

24 Replies

Feet problems help needed please.

Just been told I have RA and referred to hospital. I can’t take anti inflammatories, they affect my breathing and I have gastric reflux. My feet are really...

Just been told I have RA and referred to hospital. I can’t take anti inflammator...

Haz58

•4 years ago

32 Replies

RIXATHON v TRUXIMA

I was expecting my next Truxima infusion on Tuesday but have received a letter from the clinical director of my Rheumatology department only this morning...

I was expecting my next Truxima infusion on Tuesday but have received a letter f...

Lolabridge

•4 years ago

16 Replies

How lucky ... off topic

Lockdown finished so we are going to paint the bedroom. Hubby hasn’t got time so a neighbour gave us a recommendation. The painter turned up this morning...

Lockdown finished so we are going to paint the bedroom. Hubby hasn’t got time so...

Hidden

•4 years ago

29 Replies

Advice Please

Hi I’m new to here. I’ve RA and been started on Benepali for last 3 weeks. OMG the injections are awful and for 2 days following I feel terrible. Fatigue, hot...

Hi I’m new to here. I’ve RA and been started on Benepali for last 3 weeks. OMG ...

Chuggie

•4 years ago

27 Replies

X-ray driven injection

I am awaiting a appointment with consultant for injection in osteoarthritis foot. Hospital can not give me a date I am in extreme pain, can anybody give me...

I am awaiting a appointment with consultant for injection in osteoarthritis foot...

Bigal45

•4 years ago

2 Replies

Posts - NRAS | HealthUnlocked

NRAS

All posts for August 2020

Blood test

TOFACITINIB

Blood Results Back!

The beach is my therapy

Is there a difference between inflammatory arthritis and rheumatoid arthritis?

Cimzia

What aid/methods do you use to chop vegetables?

vonoprazan for GERD

Help withdrawal

thought i would give a update

Does this look like Ankylosing Spondylitis?

Tapering off Biologics two years later

My feet are on fire!

Hello!

Bleeding after Methotrexate injection

Telling Dr about coughs, colds etc whilst on Sulfasalazine ?

Results of biologics

Feeling a fraud and a little homeless!

Anyone had their biologic therapy changed from Benepali to something else?

identifying a flare

Work surprise-off topic maybe

Vibration plate for RA

Rituximab

Feet problems help needed please.

RIXATHON v TRUXIMA

How lucky ... off topic

Advice Please

X-ray driven injection

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