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Newly diagnosed

Newly diagnosed, Hi to all! I'm a 56 year old woman, have been living with pain and fatigue for 24 years plus due to Fibromyalgia, Osteoarthritis, Chronic...

Newly diagnosed, Hi to all! I'm a 56 year old woman, have been living with pain ...

Niao

•3 years ago

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From smoke signals to NHS app! A great communication and information tool. Plus - something else I wish I knew at the beginning!

Hi-de-hi peeps ☺ I am sure that you guys know about the NHS app already. But those of you who may not know about this invaluable source of information, I...

Hi-de-hi peeps ☺ I am sure that you guys know about the NHS app already. But t...

Moomin8

•3 years ago

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Idacio biologic - here I come! 🤞

Morning peeps 🙂 Update on my appointment regarding changing meds... I went to hospital yesterday morning and my clinical team have decided to try me on a...

Morning peeps 🙂 Update on my appointment regarding changing meds... I went to h...

Moomin8

•3 years ago

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Exercise with Mr Motivator!! 💪🏽👟

Well, this made me smile this morning! https://youtu.be/8cnTeTKY0QE

Moomin8

•3 years ago

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Chest pain & R A

Chest pain and RA. I've been up all night with this ache in my chest hurts when I breathe. I've been off my Methotrexate injection for 3 weeks due to hives....

Chest pain and RA. I've been up all night with this ache in my chest hurts when ...

geordienemisis

•3 years ago

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Tips with weight loss while suffering with severe RA

So I used to be 24st I lost 11st and managed to get myself down to 13st, I got pregnant last year and gave birth in January, but I've been suffering with...

So I used to be 24st I lost 11st and managed to get myself down to 13st, I got ...

Lunar246

•3 years ago

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Does psoriatic Arthritis also raise liver enzymes?

Does psoriatic arthritis also raise liver enzymes. My Mom had RA and OA, but I keep seeing psoriatic Arthritis and I haven’t been diagnosed with it but could...

Does psoriatic arthritis also raise liver enzymes. My Mom had RA and OA, but I k...

Meemee555

•3 years ago

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Rheumatologist wants mum to start Baricitinib.

My mum’s RA was very well controlled on Enbrel but things started to deteriorate after she was switched to Benepali. I understand that Baricitinib is an oral...

My mum’s RA was very well controlled on Enbrel but things started to deteriorate...

RApatient2020

•3 years ago

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Migraines

Do the migraines from the sulphasalazine stop? I already have migraines and now they are unrelenting. Are they a side effect that goes away?

Do the migraines from the sulphasalazine stop? I already have migraines and no...

Interpreter

•3 years ago

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Vaccine

Just had a lovely chat we my old clinic nurse. She said they starting the process for all nhs/care staff and the vulnerable to be vaccinated. They are...

Just had a lovely chat we my old clinic nurse. She said they starting the proce...

Hidden

•3 years ago

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Mystery joint pain and fatigue

Hello, I do not have a diagnosis so I’m sorry if this isn’t really the place for this kind of dilemma. I’ve had bouts of ill health for years- but more of a...

Hello, I do not have a diagnosis so I’m sorry if this isn’t really the place for...

Ellmay

•3 years ago

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Arthritis just doesn't affect us does it

I have 2 daughters and my youngest one is 10, she's a very gentle soul and very intuitive about me; She's worrying about me and things are beginning to...

I have 2 daughters and my youngest one is 10, she's a very gentle soul and very ...

Marionfromhappydays

•3 years ago

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Can being tested when you’re having a good day impact results?

Hi - Went for diagnostic blood tests yesterday- they are looking for some kind of autoimmune arthritis. Randomly, I felt far better than usual! If you’re...

Hi - Went for diagnostic blood tests yesterday- they are looking for some kind ...

Lotika

•3 years ago

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Baking Soda May Be What the Doctor Ordered for Rheumatoid Arthritis

Very interesting topic to know about - Baking Soda https://www.healthline.com/health-news/baking-soda-may-be-what-the-doctor-ordered-for-rheumatoid-arthritis

Very interesting topic to know about - Baking Soda https://www.healthline.com/h...

Amy_Lee

•3 years ago

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Update on Sexy Stockings

Well since my last post things have not improved, they have continued to get worse to the point that the GP under the advice of the Rheumy nurse that I spoke...

Well since my last post things have not improved, they have continued to get wor...

Paisley58

•3 years ago

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Steroid injection

I’ve been told I can’t have steroid injection into my foot because of taking Benepali Methotrexate and Hydroxychloroquine. I was due to have it in March but it...

I’ve been told I can’t have steroid injection into my foot because of taking Ben...

mmb50

•3 years ago

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Dental problems and RA

I’m going to condense this down.. diagnosed 5 years ago 6 years ago had gum problems and problems with 2 teeth no decay no fillings only sensitivity on...

I’m going to condense this down.. diagnosed 5 years ago 6 years ago had gum pro...

Hidden

•3 years ago

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Methotrexate and CBD oil

Hi does anyone know about taking cbd oil with their methotrexate please? I take 7.5mg weekly via injection. Many thanks

Hi does anyone know about taking cbd oil with their methotrexate please? I take ...

Susieq0194

•3 years ago

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Medication mixup!

I normally take my MTX on a Monday evening after tea, and then tues-sun take my folic acid, I have an alarm set for 19:30 to remind me, heard it go off last...

I normally take my MTX on a Monday evening after tea, and then tues-sun take my ...

candyangel

•3 years ago

24 Replies

Methotrexate and stomach pain/ reflux

Hi, I have suffered with reflux for many years but it seems to respond less and less to medication and since I started methotrexate injections a year ago my...

Hi, I have suffered with reflux for many years but it seems to respond less and ...

grrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr

•3 years ago

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Bone Spurs

Hello, I am currently awaiting an appointment with my local rheumatology department, having been cancelled from the first one. I get bone spurs in quite...

Hello, I am currently awaiting an appointment with my local rheumatology depart...

Antonia39

•3 years ago

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Symptoms Worse again after being off medication.

So back in October I was put on my first course of treatment for my rheumatoid arthritis methotrexate and prednisolone, i was only on a short course of the...

So back in October I was put on my first course of treatment for my rheumatoid a...

Lunar246

•3 years ago

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Pneumonia

I was rushed into hospital on Saturday morning with pneumonia (though my bra was causing the pain) but the pain still got worse I didn't think you could get...

I was rushed into hospital on Saturday morning with pneumonia (though my bra was...

lifeboatann58

•3 years ago

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RA flares and chest pains (Costochondritis)

Has anyone else with RA experienced costochondritis when flaring? It seems that RA can cause it.. - now when I have a flare, I also get the severe chest...

Has anyone else with RA experienced costochondritis when flaring? It seems tha...

jimmx

•3 years ago

31 Replies

Off topic

I had some good news, my son and partner are expecting a baby next may! They just announced today, I knew about 3 months ago but can talk about it now. There...

I had some good news, my son and partner are expecting a baby next may! They jus...

Carolsos

•3 years ago

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Add picture

how do i post a picture to a thread that's already running ?

Pitbull2017

•3 years ago

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Surgery and biologics

I am due for a knee replacement early in the new year. It may be possible to have it sooner due to cancellations. Im on a biological drug Abatacept does anyone...

I am due for a knee replacement early in the new year. It may be possible to hav...

Pasjc

•3 years ago

19 Replies

Building on the HealthUnlocked Mission

Please see below a message from the HealthUnlocked team. If you have questions please either email them at support@healthunlocked.com or ask them below. The...

Please see below a message from the HealthUnlocked team. If you have questions p...

Nadine-NRAS

•3 years ago

8 Replies

Up date on my new meds

Well you couldn’t write it... Rang the company first thing they complained that they had tried to contact me but I didn’t answer🤨I said well I work and can’t...

Well you couldn’t write it... Rang the company first thing they complained that ...

Hidden

•3 years ago

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Lockdown finishing is it worth it?

2nd December lockdown finishes to save Christmas. Personally I can’t get my head around this. Lockdown straight after Christmas will be inevitable. The surge...

2nd December lockdown finishes to save Christmas. Personally I can’t get my hea...

Hidden

•3 years ago

42 Replies

Posts - NRAS | HealthUnlocked

NRAS

All posts for November 2020

Newly diagnosed

From smoke signals to NHS app! A great communication and information tool. Plus - something else I wish I knew at the beginning!

Idacio biologic - here I come! 🤞

Exercise with Mr Motivator!! 💪🏽👟

Chest pain & R A

Tips with weight loss while suffering with severe RA

Does psoriatic Arthritis also raise liver enzymes?

Rheumatologist wants mum to start Baricitinib.

Migraines

Vaccine

Mystery joint pain and fatigue

Arthritis just doesn't affect us does it

Can being tested when you’re having a good day impact results?

Baking Soda May Be What the Doctor Ordered for Rheumatoid Arthritis

Update on Sexy Stockings

Steroid injection

Dental problems and RA

Methotrexate and CBD oil

Medication mixup!

Methotrexate and stomach pain/ reflux

Bone Spurs

Symptoms Worse again after being off medication.

Pneumonia

RA flares and chest pains (Costochondritis)

Off topic

Add picture

Surgery and biologics

Building on the HealthUnlocked Mission

Up date on my new meds

Lockdown finishing is it worth it?

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