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Hair loss

Hi I am on methatrex hydroxy and Baracitinib My hair is a shadow of it’s former self, curl virtually gone, thin and lank and falling out continuously. The gaps...

Hi I am on methatrex hydroxy and Baracitinib My hair is a shadow of it’s former ...

sallygrain

•3 years ago

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Very moved by your kindness

Good evening all I must just say thank you to you all for your kind responses to my query about my beloved dad. In these times where one can feel so alone I...

Good evening all I must just say thank you to you all for your kind responses to...

Bon1

•3 years ago

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Costochondritis

I have had RA for 14 years. My joints are not too bad, but RA has affected my lungs (bronchiectasis) and eyes. I have read that Costochondritis is felt in...

I have had RA for 14 years. My joints are not too bad, but RA has affected my lu...

auntypank

•3 years ago

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Is it safe to get three vaccinations before starting on methotrexate ?

Hi all, this is my first time ever to ask a question on this platform. I have been diagnosed with psoriatic arthritis back in November 2020. Prior to this ,...

Hi all, this is my first time ever to ask a question on this platform. I have ...

FAISAL2020

•3 years ago

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Biological Infusion

I have had RA for the last 50 years and since 2005 have been on Anti TNF biological infusions every 6 weeks at the hospital. However since a few weeks ago when...

I have had RA for the last 50 years and since 2005 have been on Anti TNF biologi...

dickfend

•3 years ago

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Will I get appointment about Pulmonary Oedema?

Two weeks ago I was told that a chest X-ray I had done a few days before showed that I have pulmonary oedema and that it could be caused by heart failure. This...

Two weeks ago I was told that a chest X-ray I had done a few days before showed ...

Hidden

•3 years ago

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Apologies off topic query re elderly parent. Feeling helpless stuck so far away

Good evening everyone I’m sorry to reach out in such a blatantly off topic way but as I’m sure so many of you have experienced through this awful time,...

Good evening everyone I’m sorry to reach out in such a blatantly off topic way ...

Bon1

•3 years ago

20 Replies

Help with cutting veg.

Hi everyone. Just wanted to ask if anyone has found a good electric food chopper/slicer that is powerful enough even to cut hard vegetables like carrots...

Hi everyone. Just wanted to ask if anyone has found a good electric food choppe...

Funswim

•3 years ago

25 Replies

Do you have to leave your biologic injection off before your covid vaccination?

I have my covid vaccination next Thursday, Do I have to leave off my biologic Imraldi injection before & after the vaccination? If so how long for & also...

I have my covid vaccination next Thursday, Do I have to leave off my biologic ...

Juliachoo

•3 years ago

8 Replies

Hi Everyone, i'm new here.

I have RA, diagnosed in 2019 and have just managed to get it under degree of control. I can now walk without acute pain. My medication journey to date:...

I have RA, diagnosed in 2019 and have just managed to get it under degree of con...

CRich58

•3 years ago

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Little bit of light at the end of the tunnel with mtx

Hi All, hope you’re all keeping well. I took my 12th week of mtx last night, I’ve been on 15mg for 8 weeks & 4 weeks on 20mg. Saw the rheumatologist on the...

Hi All, hope you’re all keeping well. I took my 12th week of mtx last night, I’v...

Garnacha

•3 years ago

18 Replies

Relief from swelling and stiff hands

Hi everyone, I'm waiting for my referral to a rheumatologist, which could take months due to Covid-19 backlogs. I wonder if anyone could help me in the...

Hi everyone, I'm waiting for my referral to a rheumatologist, which could take ...

Parakeet88

•3 years ago

29 Replies

Alcohol

Hi everyone I live alone so I am in my son and daughter in law and 3 grandchildrens bubble tonight as it is my daughter in laws birthday we are having a take...

Hi everyone I live alone so I am in my son and daughter in law and 3 grandchildr...

Hidden

•3 years ago

19 Replies

120mg of Etoricoxib for 2 weeks to excessive ?

Hi everyone I hope all this damp weather is not causing you too much pain,stiffness, and swelling ( roll on the summer, not to long now 🌞). I have just been...

Hi everyone I hope all this damp weather is not causing you too much pain,stiff...

Shyandretiring

•3 years ago

13 Replies

Methotrexate injection

I’m due to start on a methotrexate injection but I work full time, the training session is likely to be during a work break so just wondering if there are any...

I’m due to start on a methotrexate injection but I work full time, the training ...

cba84

•3 years ago

16 Replies

Sticky blood syndrome

Hello all, a little advice please. I have r/a and back in Nov 20 had a blood clot was given a 3month course of blood thinners(apixieban) just coming to the...

Hello all, a little advice please. I have r/a and back in Nov 20 had a blood cl...

pat66

•3 years ago

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Methotrexate with..? Dual DMARD therapies.

Hi all, I was diagnosed with RD about 8 years ago, I'm currently on methotrexate injections and I've been having low-grade problems for about a year. It's not...

Hi all, I was diagnosed with RD about 8 years ago, I'm currently on methotrexate...

tiff89

•3 years ago

24 Replies

Steroids

Hi all, well an update on my flare. I rang rumey nurse today and they got back to me today , very surprised to hear back so soon. I asked can I take some...

Hi all, well an update on my flare. I rang rumey nurse today and they got back t...

Carolsos

•3 years ago

5 Replies

MTX increase

Bore da everyone Thought I would give an update. rheumy nurse got back to me yesterday and has said she will write to my GP about increasing my MTX dose from...

Bore da everyone Thought I would give an update. rheumy nurse got back to me yes...

Brychni

•3 years ago

5 Replies

29/01/2021 - Hula hoop, the long forgotten equipment and exercises

I bought this item at least about 17 years ago. I used to use it before I was diagnosed RA. After that it has been sleeping in one corner and I have...

I bought this item at least about 17 years ago. I used to use it before I was d...

Amy_Lee

•3 years ago

10 Replies

RA and Heart Health Check up

Hi All Hope everyone is as well as can be. Just wondered if anyone has their heart checked with RA - never had it done so spoke to my Rheumy and told me to...

Hi All Hope everyone is as well as can be. Just wondered if anyone has their ...

Hessie5

•3 years ago

45 Replies

Vaccine rash spreading

Hi hope your all doing ok...I had my oxford vaccine on monday ..I understand I could get abit of a reaction to the site area as anyone else had this mi seems...

Hi hope your all doing ok...I had my oxford vaccine on monday ..I understand I c...

Vonnie10

•3 years ago

34 Replies

Mouth ulcers

Anyone know of an effective cure for mouth ulcers? Mine are so painful it hurts to eat

Anyone know of an effective cure for mouth ulcers? Mine are so painful it hurts...

Hidden

•3 years ago

16 Replies

Hydroxy & methotrexate

Had a call from rheumy nurse yesterday, I’m on MTX but flaring big time so now having hydroxy as well, also having covid vaccine on Saturday, nurse said to...

Had a call from rheumy nurse yesterday, I’m on MTX but flaring big time so now h...

gilox

•3 years ago

4 Replies

High Liver Function results

Hi has any one had high Liver function results when they have had a blood test. This is the second time I have, I’m told to stop taking Methotrexate and get...

Hi has any one had high Liver function results when they have had a blood test. ...

Cactiman

•3 years ago

11 Replies

Vaccine

Hi. My husband and I had our COVID vaccinations yesterday. Very straightforward - no queues - no waiting (in fact they took us in early). I commented to the...

Hi. My husband and I had our COVID vaccinations yesterday. Very straightforward ...

thelmar

•3 years ago

11 Replies

Lump on palm of my hand

Hey guys has anyone had a lump on the palm of your hand? I have a big lump that is hard on my Palm and when my palm is flat it sticks up! It hurts, do you...

Hey guys has anyone had a lump on the palm of your hand? I have a big lump that ...

Carolsos

•3 years ago

5 Replies

Hand swelling and warm

My right hand is swollen around the knuckles, warm and hurts a lot. Not had it this bad before. Is this classic RA, I’m still awaiting a firm diagnosis. On hcq

My right hand is swollen around the knuckles, warm and hurts a lot. Not had it t...

Sunnyseas

•3 years ago

5 Replies

Carers and Covid vaccine

Hoping someone can throw some light on my query regarding the position of carers who look after someone who is CEV. I am 69 and have my Covid vaccine booked...

Hoping someone can throw some light on my query regarding the position of carers...

Pam-51

•3 years ago

14 Replies

Duloxetine

As anyone been ill on Duloxetine 80mg a day

Sazzybee

•3 years ago

2 Replies

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All posts for January 2021

Hair loss

Very moved by your kindness

Costochondritis

Is it safe to get three vaccinations before starting on methotrexate ?

Biological Infusion

Will I get appointment about Pulmonary Oedema?

Apologies off topic query re elderly parent. Feeling helpless stuck so far away

Help with cutting veg.

Do you have to leave your biologic injection off before your covid vaccination?

Hi Everyone, i'm new here.

Little bit of light at the end of the tunnel with mtx

Relief from swelling and stiff hands

Alcohol

120mg of Etoricoxib for 2 weeks to excessive ?

Methotrexate injection

Sticky blood syndrome

Methotrexate with..? Dual DMARD therapies.

Steroids

MTX increase

29/01/2021 - Hula hoop, the long forgotten equipment and exercises

RA and Heart Health Check up

Vaccine rash spreading

Mouth ulcers

Hydroxy & methotrexate

High Liver Function results

Vaccine

Lump on palm of my hand

Hand swelling and warm

Carers and Covid vaccine

Duloxetine

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