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Vitamin D

Thanks everyone who replied to my post. It certainly started a lively and interesting discussion. It sounds like a ‘thumbs up’ for Vitamin D and I’m off to...

Thanks everyone who replied to my post. It certainly started a lively and inter...

Pythagorus

•4 years ago

13 Replies

Random flares - what painkillers really work?

I’ve had RA since 1998 and suffered quite a lot of joint damage in the early years, but since biologics came along, my life was transformed.I belong to a...

I’ve had RA since 1998 and suffered quite a lot of joint damage in the early yea...

camellia47

•4 years ago

23 Replies

I’m new here

Morning everyone, I was recently diagnosed with Seropositive RA, i was given a short course of steroids for a month, which worked at the time but soon after...

Morning everyone, I was recently diagnosed with Seropositive RA, i was given a ...

sussiewong22

•4 years ago

15 Replies

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Hospital on Monday

Hi to all lovely’s I’ve been quiet but reading about you all and it’s amazing how we seem to answer each other....similar symptoms etc. Anyway I wanted to...

Hi to all lovely’s I’ve been quiet but reading about you all and it’s amazing h...

Piglet007

•4 years ago

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Baracitinib Side effects

Started on this 2 weeks ago since then have had flu like symptoms and once a week have had to go to bed when get home from work. Has anyone else had this?

Started on this 2 weeks ago since then have had flu like symptoms and once a we...

wilbertjellyfish

•4 years ago

2 Replies

Should we take Vitamin D?

Hi everybody,its very interesting to read all the posts regarding different responses to different medications and the generous support that is given. I feel...

Hi everybody,its very interesting to read all the posts regarding different resp...

Pythagorus

•4 years ago

29 Replies

Curious swelling/pain

Good morning all, I hope you are holding up well. I recently started MTX 15mg and Hydroxy (almost 3 weeks ago). It’s been a whirlwind of unpleasant side...

Good morning all, I hope you are holding up well. I recently started MTX 15mg an...

Rolo85

•4 years ago

4 Replies

Muscle wasting!

I've just come back from GP about my arse ache from the other night. He thinks it could be lower back problems perhaps pressing on nerves causing spasms, this...

I've just come back from GP about my arse ache from the other night. He thinks ...

Brychni

•4 years ago

42 Replies

Issues with the macular (part of the eye) wihile on RA medication?

Hi everyone. I have had RA since 2016 and it has always been managed really well. Has anyone else had issues with their macular (part of the eye) with RA -...

Hi everyone. I have had RA since 2016 and it has always been managed really wel...

Hoffster1984

•4 years ago

10 Replies

Methotrexate

Hi, I’ve recently been diagnosed with RA and I’m about to start methotrexate. I would appreciate some help in deciding to take orally or by injection. Many...

Hi, I’ve recently been diagnosed with RA and I’m about to start methotrexate. I ...

Water-gem

•4 years ago

17 Replies

DMARDS do they depress the immune system or bring it back to normal ?

So on my meeting with the rhematology nurse when I first started methotrexate she explained that my immune system was overactive and the mtx aim is to bring it...

So on my meeting with the rhematology nurse when I first started methotrexate sh...

Marionfromhappydays

•4 years ago

52 Replies

How do you cope with Meds day?

I have a day of lots of fluid, light meals and as much calm as I can find; a walk, a chat with friends or whatever... Generally, a be kind to myself day. What...

I have a day of lots of fluid, light meals and as much calm as I can find; a wal...

Brushwork

•4 years ago

7 Replies

fed up

I have had the year from hell. Lots of pain and new meds which didn't work .Finally bloods starting to improve but no energy just pain. I am selling my house...

I have had the year from hell. Lots of pain and new meds which didn't work .Fina...

kathgallagher

•4 years ago

20 Replies

Diet

Not a question about which diet to be on , my question is how often are you suggested by well meaning friends to try this or that diet? I have kind friends...

Not a question about which diet to be on , my question is how often are you sugg...

Happy5

•4 years ago

52 Replies

Osteoarthritis update

Hi everyone, i was diagnosed with OA a few weeks ago and just trying to regulate the pain with painkillers. I spoke to my GP this morning on telefone to...

Hi everyone, i was diagnosed with OA a few weeks ago and just trying to regulate...

Goodwin69

•4 years ago

8 Replies

Podcasts, books, forums and any other things that have helped you.

In your experience with inflammatory arthritis is there any place or thing that has really helped you? I've been looking on social media and found a podcast...

In your experience with inflammatory arthritis is there any place or thing that ...

Marionfromhappydays

•4 years ago

12 Replies

Folic Acid

anyone find they have loose bowels after taking Folic Acid?

QAGS

•4 years ago

7 Replies

medication and weight

hi everyone i have an appointment with the nurse at the start of november but wanted peoples opinions on here. i was wondering if anyone had any weight gain...

hi everyone i have an appointment with the nurse at the start of november but w...

oliviagodfreyxx

•4 years ago

18 Replies

Information out today

Look it up on gov.uk Basically if you are in a very high tier area , they will ask if u need anything. Otherwise stay away from people, unless you have to go...

Look it up on gov.uk Basically if you are in a very high tier area , they will ...

allanah

•4 years ago

45 Replies

Methotrexate, now in remission.

I've suffered from RA for 25 years and gone through the list of medicines prescribed by the experts, one I believe helped me tremendously is Methotrexate, for...

I've suffered from RA for 25 years and gone through the list of medicines prescr...

Pitbull2017

•4 years ago

38 Replies

Bright and Breezy - safe and sound

It is a bright and breezy morning here on the Moray Firth, and so far we are safe and sound.... Times are worrying again, anxiety maybe rising, but we got...

It is a bright and breezy morning here on the Moray Firth, and so far we are saf...

Brushwork

•4 years ago

10 Replies

Inflammation relief and IBS

Hi,although I haven't been diagnosed yet,I have been reffered to the rheumatologist,I read a lot of your comments as I can't answer any of the questions...

Hi,although I haven't been diagnosed yet,I have been reffered to the rheumatolog...

Hidden

•4 years ago

18 Replies

Flu Jab

Hi I was wondering has anyone has had a flu jab while taking Tocilizumab should consult a doctor before having the vaccine.

Hi I was wondering has anyone has had a flu jab while taking Tocilizumab shoul...

pau1

•4 years ago

11 Replies

Stopping Methotrexate

I was diagnosed with RA in July and after 3 months on mtx (2 weeks on tablets and the rest in 10mg or 12.5mg injection). I have told my rheumatoid team that I...

I was diagnosed with RA in July and after 3 months on mtx (2 weeks on tablets an...

Mackymay

•4 years ago

17 Replies

3 tier ??

Ok what does everyone think? Still no mention or help for those who are vulnerable. Personally I don’t need any help but there doesn’t seem to a plan for those...

Ok what does everyone think? Still no mention or help for those who are vulnerab...

Hidden

•4 years ago

169 Replies

Methotrexate and hair loss

Hello everyone, I'm fairly new here and wanted to ask if anyone else experiences hair loss? I'm putting it down to the MTX, which I've been using to great...

Hello everyone, I'm fairly new here and wanted to ask if anyone else experiences...

Linysaurous

•4 years ago

63 Replies

World Arthritis Day 2020

Today on #WorldArthritisDay and we want everyone to recognise that there is still more to do to make RA a priority; RA is not done. Watch Claire King share her...

Today on #WorldArthritisDay and we want everyone to recognise that there is stil...

Hidden

•4 years ago

3 Replies

RA 12 years but never had swollen joint till now

Any advice would be much appreciated. For the last 4 weeks one of my toes has swollen and is sore. Initially thought maybe banged it but no. It’s warm to...

Any advice would be much appreciated. For the last 4 weeks one of my toes has sw...

Hidden

•4 years ago

7 Replies

How long for toccillizumab to work

Now had 8th injection. Should it have started to work or does it take the16 weeks. Not on anything else so maybe slight improvement. Perhaps I should be on my...

Now had 8th injection. Should it have started to work or does it take the16 week...

28maggie11

•4 years ago

6 Replies

Help : I have developed considerable pain on the underside of my right heel bone . It feels like major bruising but I haven’t fallen?

I suffer with arthritis in my hands mainly but this is a new development ( three weeks) and does not seem to improve whether I rest it or try to walk through...

I suffer with arthritis in my hands mainly but this is a new development ( three...

Micktheclicky

•4 years ago

13 Replies

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All posts for October 2020

Vitamin D

Random flares - what painkillers really work?

I’m new here

Hospital on Monday

Baracitinib Side effects

Should we take Vitamin D?

Curious swelling/pain

Muscle wasting!

Issues with the macular (part of the eye) wihile on RA medication?

Methotrexate

DMARDS do they depress the immune system or bring it back to normal ?

How do you cope with Meds day?

fed up

Diet

Osteoarthritis update

Podcasts, books, forums and any other things that have helped you.

Folic Acid

medication and weight

Information out today

Methotrexate, now in remission.

Bright and Breezy - safe and sound

Inflammation relief and IBS

Flu Jab

Stopping Methotrexate

3 tier ??

Methotrexate and hair loss

World Arthritis Day 2020

RA 12 years but never had swollen joint till now

How long for toccillizumab to work

Help : I have developed considerable pain on the underside of my right heel bone . It feels like major bruising but I haven’t fallen?

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