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Shocked at NHS nurse attitude

I had to go for blood tests yesterday at my local hospital where I always feel safe I was waiting to go in and reached the line where nurse takes temperature...

I had to go for blood tests yesterday at my local hospital where I always feel s...

Piwacket

•4 years ago

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In answer to a question or two...

Oh no, not another post from me?!! Well, I would simply like to answer some queries regarding my previous posts and clarify a couple of points. I do not give...

Oh no, not another post from me?!! Well, I would simply like to answer some que...

paulipauli

•4 years ago

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How to lose fat while taking Actemra biological for R A

How can I lose fat while taking the biological Actemra for RA?

bpavlantos

•4 years ago

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Flare ups

Hi, I take 25mg of methotrexate a week. I have been in so much pain recently with flare ups. Anyone got any suggestions of what I can do to help this? Have...

Hi, I take 25mg of methotrexate a week. I have been in so much pain recently wit...

Simbyy

•4 years ago

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Golimumab

Anybody on here have these injections??? I start mine today :(

Deejojo

•4 years ago

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NHS care is falling apart

This is about my sister who has been in hospital for 3 nights. She was admitted straight from A&E with pain and her bloods flagged up major inflammation....

This is about my sister who has been in hospital for 3 nights. She was admitted ...

Hidden

•4 years ago

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Help with rheumatoid arthritis

Hi does anyone know a diet for rheumatoid arthritis that can eliminate the need for drugs? my dr wants to put me on both methotrexate and hydroxychloroquin...

Hi does anyone know a diet for rheumatoid arthritis that can eliminate the need ...

2bichons

•4 years ago

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Golimumab

Week here we go again ladies and Gents start My Injections again tomorrow I must say I’m feeling very Apprehensive as I don’t want to make myself Anymore...

Week here we go again ladies and Gents start My Injections again tomorrow I must...

Deejojo

•4 years ago

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Rituximab & PPE

Hello... I’m due to start my first infusion of Rituximab on 20th at Addenbrookes. This great forum has answered many of my questions around this treatment with...

Hello... I’m due to start my first infusion of Rituximab on 20th at Addenbrookes...

Mish-da

•4 years ago

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Just a little ray of hope...

Well, perhaps I should have been more prepared for the reaction to yesterdays post... It was not an attack on anyone taking RA drugs - they clearly play a...

Well, perhaps I should have been more prepared for the reaction to yesterdays po...

paulipauli

•4 years ago

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Dry around nose

I’ve had dryness around my nose and mouth for a few years now? Anyone know anything good to get rid of it? I have gained weight and my diet isn’t the best....

I’ve had dryness around my nose and mouth for a few years now? Anyone know anyth...

Dj7000

•4 years ago

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Diagnosis last year

Hi all, I am new here, this is first post, finally plucked up courage. Diagnosis last year, RA, OA, Fibromyalgia, finding drs won't give me any help, only...

Hi all, I am new here, this is first post, finally plucked up courage. Diagnos...

Greatgrandmother71

•4 years ago

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crp level rising

hi i have been on methotrexate for 3 weeks with no side effects luckily, the nurse phoned me on fri to say that my inflamation markers are rising and are at...

hi i have been on methotrexate for 3 weeks with no side effects luckily, the nu...

snoopy29

•4 years ago

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Excercise

Hi all Curious to know who excercises & which excercise people do and how it has helped

Hi all Curious to know who excercises & which excercise people do and how it ha...

essexgirl

•4 years ago

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How to cope with pregancy sickness/loss of appetite whilst taking sulphasalazine?

Hi all... I have been on sulphasalazine for a year now.. I am about 8 weeks pregnant and being sick every now and then. My main issue is that I do not have an...

Hi all... I have been on sulphasalazine for a year now.. I am about 8 weeks preg...

simba91

•4 years ago

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Phone consultation

Hi everyone, after some advice, have a phone appointment with rheumy consultant in a couple of weeks, I’ve been flaring ever since the first heatwave we had in...

Hi everyone, after some advice, have a phone appointment with rheumy consultant ...

gilox

•4 years ago

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too late diagnosis what to do next

February 20, 2020, I was diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis, unfortunately, the diagnosis was made too late, although I was at the doctor about 6 years ago,...

February 20, 2020, I was diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis, unfortunately, the...

gengol

•4 years ago

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Help

Hi all it’s taken me a while to write this 23 of November last year the bomb shell news you have ra after many trips to doctors so it’s been a journey since...

Hi all it’s taken me a while to write this 23 of November last year the bomb she...

Slate56

•4 years ago

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Metoject Redness area

I’m going to make Appt with doc for tomorrow but a bit concerned with the site on my tummy of my last Metoject 25ml injection. I administered it 6 days ago...

I’m going to make Appt with doc for tomorrow but a bit concerned with the site o...

diamond4owl

•4 years ago

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Steroid advice

I’ve been on 10 mg of prednisone daily since March and was feeling great as I was in so much pain; but I have had to reduce them which I have , and now on 2 mg...

I’ve been on 10 mg of prednisone daily since March and was feeling great as I wa...

Laceygreen

•4 years ago

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So many drugs and so little change...

Hi all, This is a really challenging time for everyone needing diagnosis and treatment for chronic illnesses. RA in all it's forms is awful, but so many of...

Hi all, This is a really challenging time for everyone needing diagnosis and tre...

paulipauli

•4 years ago

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Feel so silly! Another rude awakening 😮

I literally posted on here the other day about falling asleep and how I need to be more careful with drinks. So what have I gone and done, yep fell asleep with...

I literally posted on here the other day about falling asleep and how I need to ...

BeverleyAnn63

•4 years ago

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Going to start biologics soon...........

So I got the call from my rheumy nurse as king how I was and that after a year on MTX it would be a good move for me to try biologics. My question is are they...

So I got the call from my rheumy nurse as king how I was and that after a year o...

Frankiefocus

•4 years ago

19 Replies

Blue Badge before applying for PIP

Hello everyone, I hope you’re all staying warm and dry on this miserable wet Saturday?! I’m new to the site and was wondering if anyone can shed light on my...

Hello everyone, I hope you’re all staying warm and dry on this miserable wet Sat...

MadamePetitPois

•4 years ago

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Ouch,

As you know I have had R A for 10 years now, and suddenly I have had a lot of pain in my muscles especially my thigh, does anyone know if this could be...

As you know I have had R A for 10 years now, and suddenly I have had a lot of pa...

nellysgran

•4 years ago

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What do you do to make yourself feel better ?

Physically I overdid it yesterday and paid for it big time, left me feeling frustrated and resentful. I know i am only new to this disease but I cannot go on...

Physically I overdid it yesterday and paid for it big time, left me feeling frus...

Marionfromhappydays

•4 years ago

39 Replies

Questions about Drug Effects

Hi Everyone, I’m sorry to bring up an issue so often discussed on this forum, but it would help me greatly just to be able to discuss this with someone. I’m...

Hi Everyone, I’m sorry to bring up an issue so often discussed on this forum, bu...

Windonmyface

•4 years ago

23 Replies

Physio access advice for wrist

I've my annual remission appt soon (by phone this yr) & wondered others experience of ongoing physio access (especially if in remission). I had a physio/OT...

I've my annual remission appt soon (by phone this yr) & wondered others experien...

Hidden

•4 years ago

14 Replies

Latest update

Where to begin. Thank you all so much for your kind messages of support, I found Very comforting! To think none of you know me, I am completely over whelmed!!...

Where to begin. Thank you all so much for your kind messages of support, I found...

Pamelah5

•4 years ago

33 Replies

Alls I want for Christmas is my two front teeth

My little.leah had 8 teeth removed she only had 10 in the first place...its tickled me..nurses say on my way out the door from collecting her..do you need...

My little.leah had 8 teeth removed she only had 10 in the first place...its ti...

Vonnie10

•4 years ago

10 Replies

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All posts for October 2020

Shocked at NHS nurse attitude

In answer to a question or two...

How to lose fat while taking Actemra biological for R A

Flare ups

Golimumab

NHS care is falling apart

Help with rheumatoid arthritis

Golimumab

Rituximab & PPE

Just a little ray of hope...

Dry around nose

Diagnosis last year

crp level rising

Excercise

How to cope with pregancy sickness/loss of appetite whilst taking sulphasalazine?

Phone consultation

too late diagnosis what to do next

Help

Metoject Redness area

Steroid advice

So many drugs and so little change...

Feel so silly! Another rude awakening 😮

Going to start biologics soon...........

Blue Badge before applying for PIP

Ouch,

What do you do to make yourself feel better ?

Questions about Drug Effects

Physio access advice for wrist

Latest update

Alls I want for Christmas is my two front teeth

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