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advice

hi all can anyone help i am trying to decide if going on to biologics is good struggling terrible i am on mtx injections great no side affects also on hydro...

hi all can anyone help i am trying to decide if going on to biologics is good st...

Slate56

•4 years ago

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Total Reverse Shoulder Replacement from a Rheumatoid's View - Final Part

The first photo is my painting which I did before the op and my ultimate goal is to get back to being able to do it again. The second photo, as it says, is 17...

The first photo is my painting which I did before the op and my ultimate goal is...

LindaLegs

•4 years ago

19 Replies

Covid testing advice

Hey fellow creaky ones :) Have just had a phone call from my boss - one of our workmates has just been confirmed as Covid positive. While I've been isolated...

Hey fellow creaky ones :) Have just had a phone call from my boss - one of our w...

Cookiecrumb

•4 years ago

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Weak ankles

Hey all. I'm suffering from weak ankles* at the moment, which is affecting my ability to walk down stairs, etc. Does anyone have experience of doing...

Hey all. I'm suffering from weak ankles* at the moment, which is affecting my ab...

Smelliott

•4 years ago

9 Replies

So bye, bye all.

Well having received a response to an innocent post that the person wishes me well , but struggles with my posts I feel its time to say good bye. I've tried to...

Well having received a response to an innocent post that the person wishes me we...

medway-lady

•4 years ago

59 Replies

The diet progress report...

So... 3 weeks ago I ditched the small amount of dairy and the occasional egg to go vegan, homemade plant based, oil free and sugar free. The conclusion of my...

So... 3 weeks ago I ditched the small amount of dairy and the occasional egg to ...

Brushwork

•4 years ago

18 Replies

How long does Idacio a biosimilar to Adalimumab take to work?

Hi everyone, hope all is well despite the lockdown. Just wanted to ask if anyone is taking this biosimilar and how long it took to work? I started this on 20th...

Hi everyone, hope all is well despite the lockdown. Just wanted to ask if anyone...

Ms-D

•4 years ago

27 Replies

To Those that are shielding, are your children still going to school?

I know it’s a personal decision and you are the only person who knows your whole situation but just out of interest are people that are ECV letting their...

I know it’s a personal decision and you are the only person who knows your whole...

Domhem

•4 years ago

13 Replies

Arthritis surgery

I am about to have surgery for my arthritic foot & have been told that I must stop my medication: methotrexate & salfasalozine, for 2 weeks prior to surgery....

I am about to have surgery for my arthritic foot & have been told that I must st...

KayteP

•4 years ago

15 Replies

Injection Reaction

hi everyone, I’ve been on the tocilizumab injection for over 12 weeks now and for the last 3 injections I’ve been having reactions the size of a table spoon...

hi everyone, I’ve been on the tocilizumab injection for over 12 weeks now and f...

conniegraham

•4 years ago

10 Replies

Really??

Happy Saturday everyone! Following on from me having the flu vaccine a couple of weeks ago, I was advised to have the girls vaccinated too. This is due to my...

Happy Saturday everyone! Following on from me having the flu vaccine a couple of...

Eiram50

•4 years ago

41 Replies

Very simple and good explanation of different types of RA treatment

https://rheum.tv/rheumtv/rheumatoid-arthritis-treatment-johns-hopkins/?fbclid=IwAR1Po-1aKlbpHhoimgDyCH9EYGg8ZMrHov7W66XOurjfAQ7hkgQLvqkeGP0

https://rheum.tv/rheumtv/rheumatoid-arthritis-treatment-johns-hopkins/?fbclid=Iw...

Amy_Lee

•4 years ago

16 Replies

Groundhog day

I can remember first finding this site and one of the overall take aways of advice I had about inflammatory arthritis is you've got to have patience 😕 Well...

I can remember first finding this site and one of the overall take aways of advi...

Marionfromhappydays

•4 years ago

53 Replies

Methotrexate v Biologics

I I am now taking on 20mg of methotrexate which has increased over time . I have been taking for almost 18 years now along with other medication. but it seems...

I I am now taking on 20mg of methotrexate which has increased over time . I have...

JulesCurrie

•4 years ago

20 Replies

Magnesium and fatigue

Hi everyone quick question has anyone found taking magnesium help you with fatigue? and if so what sort of magnesium. Thank you.

Hi everyone quick question has anyone found taking magnesium help you with fati...

Frankiefocus

•4 years ago

9 Replies

Who is getting shielding letters this time?

I’m a teacher and I’m trying to work out if i’m clinically vulnerable or clinically extremely vulnerable. My GP seems to think i’m In the second category but I...

I’m a teacher and I’m trying to work out if i’m clinically vulnerable or clinica...

Tillydancer

•4 years ago

55 Replies

What a week

Tuesday I was expecting results to be told would be a delay results were being discussed on Thursday (yesterday) with the clinical team regarding the next...

Tuesday I was expecting results to be told would be a delay results were being d...

Pamelah5

•4 years ago

23 Replies

Axial Spondyloarthritis?

Hi Guys and Gals. Just wondering if anyone on here has been diagnosd with Axial Spondyloarthritis. From 2009 - 2013 I had major spine surgery, in 2013 (my...

Hi Guys and Gals. Just wondering if anyone on here has been diagnosd with Axial...

Diamondpainting

•4 years ago

16 Replies

Hey guys can you help me as to what this weird patch of skin under my nose is?

So this weird thing under my left nostril developed around a week or so ago under my nose, it is itching and i think expanding and skin texture and color...

So this weird thing under my left nostril developed around a week or so ago unde...

Irakli_27

•4 years ago

3 Replies

Letter

Got a letter in the post bag, personal one telling me on extremely clinically vulnerable and to continue to shield . Some nice sentiments in it too. Feel...

Got a letter in the post bag, personal one telling me on extremely clinically vu...

allanah

•4 years ago

9 Replies

Well, that's me home for another month - at least! 😒

Hi Peeps - hope this finds you well🙂 I work in a primary school, and as such am still at work - or I was until today. I received a shielding email first...

Hi Peeps - hope this finds you well🙂 I work in a primary school, and as such am...

Moomin8

•4 years ago

16 Replies

Biologics

Got a call from my rhuemy today to make app for a all over steroid injection as I’ve been in pain ., she wants me to go on biologics but I said I’m sick of...

Got a call from my rhuemy today to make app for a all over steroid injection as ...

essexgirl

•4 years ago

21 Replies

Eyes

I recently wrote about my dry eyes. I have been to the opticians dry eye clinic and am doing everything he said. I also have another appointment with him later...

I recently wrote about my dry eyes. I have been to the opticians dry eye clinic ...

Bailybiscuit

•4 years ago

45 Replies

Hyco San Extra for dry eyes

I have been advised to use Hyco San Extra for dry eyes, has anyone else used this and did it work? Does anyone know if dry eyes, blepharitis, or aura without...

I have been advised to use Hyco San Extra for dry eyes, has anyone else used thi...

Rachmaninov2

•4 years ago

23 Replies

Difference between treatments.

Good day to you good people:) Can anyone please tell me the difference between Rtx and leflunomide and sulfasaline injections? I’m starting my treatment...

Good day to you good people:) Can anyone please tell me the difference between R...

ks1966

•4 years ago

6 Replies

Total Reverse Shoulder Replacement from a Rheumatoid's Viewpoint - Part 2

Please see photo below. The bruising and swelling go all the way down my right arm to my fingers! The underside of my right breast is also black and heavy with...

Please see photo below. The bruising and swelling go all the way down my right a...

LindaLegs

•4 years ago

16 Replies

05/11/2020 - Exercises that I do since remission

4 years ago, I posted the exercises that I did during my recovery process. I still remember those days, during the peak of my RA, I started to only use a 2...

4 years ago, I posted the exercises that I did during my recovery process. I s...

Amy_Lee

•4 years ago

13 Replies

How long after the second infusion of Rituximab can I have a flu vaccination

Was wondering if flu vaccination would work after rituximab too.

achygran

•4 years ago

6 Replies

Info fo vulnerable people

I received this today: Department of Health & Social Care/Ministry of Housing, Communities & Local Government Date: 04-11-2020 On 31 October, the Prime...

I received this today: Department of Health & Social Care/Ministry of Housing, ...

Smithycat

•4 years ago

16 Replies

Infusions

Anyone give any advise on Infusions ... had RA for 12yrs and all other drugs I’ve tried have stopped working so this is last resort

Anyone give any advise on Infusions ... had RA for 12yrs and all other drugs I’v...

Jobin83

•4 years ago

7 Replies

Posts - NRAS | HealthUnlocked

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All posts for November 2020

advice

Total Reverse Shoulder Replacement from a Rheumatoid's View - Final Part

Covid testing advice

Weak ankles

So bye, bye all.

The diet progress report...

How long does Idacio a biosimilar to Adalimumab take to work?

To Those that are shielding, are your children still going to school?

Arthritis surgery

Injection Reaction

Really??

Very simple and good explanation of different types of RA treatment

Groundhog day

Methotrexate v Biologics

Magnesium and fatigue

Who is getting shielding letters this time?

What a week

Axial Spondyloarthritis?

Hey guys can you help me as to what this weird patch of skin under my nose is?

Letter

Well, that's me home for another month - at least! 😒

Biologics

Eyes

Hyco San Extra for dry eyes

Difference between treatments.

Total Reverse Shoulder Replacement from a Rheumatoid's Viewpoint - Part 2

05/11/2020 - Exercises that I do since remission

How long after the second infusion of Rituximab can I have a flu vaccination

Info fo vulnerable people

Infusions

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