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safe?

is it safe to have the Pfizer vaccine as I am allergic to Penicillin & salmon? I currently take MXT 20 mgm orally

is it safe to have the Pfizer vaccine as I am allergic to Penicillin & salmon? I...

QAGS

•4 years ago

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This Christmas will be difficult for many people, but even harder if you have been newly diagnosed with RA like Gail

NRAS wants to be there for people just like Gail now, and for many years to come. You have the power to make a difference in people's lives, please support us...

NRAS wants to be there for people just like Gail now, and for many years to come...

Hidden

•4 years ago

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Furloughed

I see he has extended the furlough scheme till April do s that include the extremely vunerable again will we be getting letters again I am confused 🥴😷

I see he has extended the furlough scheme till April do s that include the extre...

Soundofmusic52

•4 years ago

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Burning pain

Hi lovely people, I’m new(ish) to this site & have posted once before. Briefly I’ve been diagnosed with psoriatic arthritis (11/11/20) however I’ve been in...

Hi lovely people, I’m new(ish) to this site & have posted once before. Briefly ...

Garnacha

•4 years ago

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Lungs

Had a ct scan last wesd just got results through they found lower darkness on my lungs haven’t had a cough or anything apart from a slight cough and...

Had a ct scan last wesd just got results through they found lower darkness on my...

Deejojo

•4 years ago

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Update on meds

Spoke to a new Rheumy nurse yesterday she said as long as I’m not on antibiotics and wound is healed I can re-start meds . However I told her I’m still not...

Spoke to a new Rheumy nurse yesterday she said as long as I’m not on antibiotics...

nanawilson

•4 years ago

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Christmas gift from RA

Oh well I’ve kept quiet as I’m now week 3 /4 of taking baricitnib and was doing so well . No pain /fatigue/brain fog/ stiffness/swelling or burning. Had a...

Oh well I’ve kept quiet as I’m now week 3 /4 of taking baricitnib and was doing ...

Hidden

•4 years ago

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Symptom control and Sulfasalazine

Posting for my husband who has had RA for 12 years. After a bad couple of years initially, symptoms have been well managed by Sulfasalazine for around 10 yrs...

Posting for my husband who has had RA for 12 years. After a bad couple of years...

toramm1

•4 years ago

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Cellulitis and a leg ulcer. R.A. related?

I have cellulitis and a leg ulcer very badly and am worried about it as it doesn't seem to be healing up. I was taken into hospital at the beginning where I...

I have cellulitis and a leg ulcer very badly and am worried about it as it doesn...

Hidden

•4 years ago

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OMG flare

Went to bed and had a elbow pain and knuckles swollen & right hand wrist pain , woke up 4 this morning could get out of bed ... I’m still in bed as I cannot...

Went to bed and had a elbow pain and knuckles swollen & right hand wrist pain , ...

essexgirl

•4 years ago

29 Replies

Negativity isn't helpful

I would like to say a big thank you to all the people on this site who have been truly supportive to me. I have always tried my best to support everyone no...

I would like to say a big thank you to all the people on this site who have been...

Sheila_G

•4 years ago

44 Replies

Off topic: santa claus is exempt

Wildly off topic! But so sweet....confirmation from irish government that santa claus is exempt from travel ban https://youtu.be/ZTa4m0AMcEY

Wildly off topic! But so sweet....confirmation from irish government that santa...

helixhelix

•4 years ago

11 Replies

Itching

I suffer from what was mono arthritis and was told it could go 2 ways , stay at it is in my knees or go down the route of RA and I always knew it was more...

I suffer from what was mono arthritis and was told it could go 2 ways , stay at...

Buckybri

•4 years ago

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Problems with PIP payment to bank

Just checked my bank account expecting to see my pip payment there but they have only paid me £10.00 has this happened to anyone else I have had no letters...

Just checked my bank account expecting to see my pip payment there but they have...

mjfoster

•4 years ago

8 Replies

Does anyone on steroids have a Blue card?

I read this If you take prednisolone for more than 3 weeks, or you're on a high dose, you'll get a blue steroid card. Show this card to your doctor or...

I read this If you take prednisolone for more than 3 weeks, or you're on a hig...

Niao

•4 years ago

68 Replies

Pfizer Vaccine

I would just like to provide some reassurance for people. I received the Pfizer vaccine this morning as I am a community nurse in the NHS. I double checked...

I would just like to provide some reassurance for people. I received the Pfizer ...

Mackymay

•4 years ago

38 Replies

Vaccinations

I was told by my rheumatology nurse today, after she had enquired if I had heard anything yet, that I can have the Pfizer vaccine but NOT the Oxford one as...

I was told by my rheumatology nurse today, after she had enquired if I had heard...

Pat9442

•4 years ago

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Hospital appointment update

Hi my lovelies hope you are all well and keeping safe. Well the appointment went well as can be I guess. The Idacio seems to be working and I am not waking up...

Hi my lovelies hope you are all well and keeping safe. Well the appointment wen...

Ms-D

•4 years ago

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No one should be alone and isolated when they have been newly diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis

Support NRAS today so we can be there for thousands more people into 2021 and beyond. If you would rather donate over the phone, then please speak to one of...

Support NRAS today so we can be there for thousands more people into 2021 and be...

Hidden

•4 years ago

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Nice to be loved

This photo is of my Xmas card from my eldest son. Have a good one ,regards Mike

This photo is of my Xmas card from my eldest son. Have a good one ,regards Mike ...

Matalow

•4 years ago

14 Replies

RA & ITP

I was recently diagnosed with ITP, and I'm having a hard time dealing with it. I thought RA alone was a lot, and now I have to tackle ITP as well. I read the...

I was recently diagnosed with ITP, and I'm having a hard time dealing with it. ...

KT888

•4 years ago

19 Replies

Purple finger

For no apparent reason my middle finger suddenly turned purple as if bruised on palm side of my hand, it was also swollen. Does anyone have any idea what it...

For no apparent reason my middle finger suddenly turned purple as if bruised on...

trishab

•4 years ago

24 Replies

New

Hi I have had pains in my hands wrists and shoulders for a while now, my doctor sent me for xray and phoned me and said it was arthritis and would refer me but...

Hi I have had pains in my hands wrists and shoulders for a while now, my doctor ...

JanetJAM

•4 years ago

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Depo-Medrone is done with me, but lasted almost a month

I had the Depo on 13th November and can officially say the positive effects have worn off. It is weird how you can feel the RA gradually taking over again. So...

I had the Depo on 13th November and can officially say the positive effects have...

Brushwork

•4 years ago

16 Replies

Benepali and Covid

Hi, is there anyone who’s tested positive for Covid and is currently on Benepali? Just interested to know of anyone’s experience? Did you have mild or severe...

Hi, is there anyone who’s tested positive for Covid and is currently on Benepali...

Hidden

•4 years ago

4 Replies

Palpitations

Good morning, Does anyone else suffer with palpitations whilst on methotrexate ? They can last for up to ten minutes I have been down to see my gp, which...

Good morning, Does anyone else suffer with palpitations whilst on methotrexate ...

Hidden

•4 years ago

9 Replies

Methotrexate and ra

Can stress cause a ra flare up? And does anyone feel worse when steroids end ? I’m on methotrexate too and does that cause weight gain 😩 or am I just a 🐷

Can stress cause a ra flare up? And does anyone feel worse when steroids end ? I...

Gottaloveastaffy

•4 years ago

15 Replies

Meds

Hi just wondered how people get on when been of meds for a while. I have been of mine from around 13th October due to having Covid and then surgery and to be...

Hi just wondered how people get on when been of meds for a while. I have been of...

nanawilson

•4 years ago

18 Replies

First Appointment Tomorrow

Good evening everyone..... I have my first appointment tomorrow, but reluctant about any medications that might be prescribed. I have a large list of...

Good evening everyone..... I have my first appointment tomorrow, but reluctant a...

JOLLYDOLLY

•4 years ago

21 Replies

Flare up

Hi all, I’ve had chronic pain in my left hamstring, left elbow & right shoulder for 2 years, eventually saw a rheumatologist in January who said it was...

Hi all, I’ve had chronic pain in my left hamstring, left elbow & right shoulder ...

Garnacha

•4 years ago

11 Replies

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All posts for December 2020

safe?

This Christmas will be difficult for many people, but even harder if you have been newly diagnosed with RA like Gail

Furloughed

Burning pain

Lungs

Update on meds

Christmas gift from RA

Symptom control and Sulfasalazine

Cellulitis and a leg ulcer. R.A. related?

OMG flare

Negativity isn't helpful

Off topic: santa claus is exempt

Itching

Problems with PIP payment to bank

Does anyone on steroids have a Blue card?

Pfizer Vaccine

Vaccinations

Hospital appointment update

No one should be alone and isolated when they have been newly diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis

Nice to be loved

RA & ITP

Purple finger

New

Depo-Medrone is done with me, but lasted almost a month

Benepali and Covid

Palpitations

Methotrexate and ra

Meds

First Appointment Tomorrow

Flare up

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