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Granny!

I will be a granny tonight or tomorrow, my son Jack and his partner Lucy are having a daughter again. She is going to be called Jasmine Grace. It will be a...

I will be a granny tonight or tomorrow, my son Jack and his partner Lucy are hav...

Carolsos

•3 years ago

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Is this possible?

I have been treated for RA since 2003. I took Embrel until 2017 and quit feeling like it was compromising my immune system. I took Orencia shortly. But I...

I have been treated for RA since 2003. I took Embrel until 2017 and quit feelin...

BS-ZIG

•3 years ago

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Sorry - another covid vaccine question

I saw my rheumy nurse on Monday and she prescribed me Sulfasalazine, I did tell her that I am having my 2nd covid jab on Saturday but I am cross with myself...

I saw my rheumy nurse on Monday and she prescribed me Sulfasalazine, I did tell ...

Shanim

•3 years ago

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Off Topic Any Tunnock updates 😀

Just wondered if there’s any more delightful Tunnock. Was 😂

Gottaloveastaffy

•3 years ago

33 Replies

Gutter crutches

Hiya, Does anyone on here use gutter crutches? (the ones you put your forarm in and the weight goes through your elbow rather than hands). I am looking to get...

Hiya, Does anyone on here use gutter crutches? (the ones you put your forarm in...

JulezH

•3 years ago

17 Replies

Methotrexate sulfasalazine & alcohol

Hi everyone! With summer just around the corner we spend our weekends at the cottage and just started with my meds last December, my rheumatologist advised me...

Hi everyone! With summer just around the corner we spend our weekends at the cot...

Wolfegang

•3 years ago

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I’ve been on MTX for 5 months, started on a Saturday but would like to switch to taking it on Wednesday. Any advice? Thanks!

Changing MTX day

Wolfegang

•3 years ago

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Should I be worried that I can't remember?

Hi, I've had RA for a number of years and take medication for it, along with tablets for high blood pressure and an anti-depressant. Because of the pain (and...

Hi, I've had RA for a number of years and take medication for it, along with tab...

ddwyer

•3 years ago

4 Replies

Carnage week

My hubby told me that he should rent me out for plate smashing at celebratory events as I am going thro a lot of China and glass this week. So much we now have...

My hubby told me that he should rent me out for plate smashing at celebratory ev...

Deeb1764

•3 years ago

24 Replies

No Fog Wipes 🤓🥸😎

Hi Peeps 🙂 I thought I'd share my best purchase since for ever! I took my father-in-law to Specsavers yesterday and asked the Optometrist how it is that her...

Hi Peeps 🙂 I thought I'd share my best purchase since for ever! I took my fathe...

Moomin8

•3 years ago

26 Replies

Off the Methotrexate 😊

A little while back I tried to come off Methotrexate after a few weeks I didn't feel to good so went back. Then I decided I needed a different approach. I had...

A little while back I tried to come off Methotrexate after a few weeks I didn't ...

Millie66

•3 years ago

11 Replies

Methotrexate

How long does it take on average to tell if methotrexate is working?

Interpreter

•3 years ago

8 Replies

Hiya im very pleased ive been offered a new drug Upaducitinib (rinvoq). Just asking for comments if anyone else has tried it ,as its a newbe

Rinvoq

Ninnin67

•3 years ago

14 Replies

Shoulder pain

Hi everyone I had my 2nd Pfizer jab last Friday, I had a sore arm over the weekend as per, but yesterday (Tuesday)developed a painful shoulder which made it...

Hi everyone I had my 2nd Pfizer jab last Friday, I had a sore arm over the week...

Freddiefan

•3 years ago

9 Replies

2nd covid jab

hi everyone hope you are all well. not an arthritis related question but a covid related question. im due to have my second dose of the vaccine this saturday...

hi everyone hope you are all well. not an arthritis related question but a covid...

oliviagodfreyxx

•3 years ago

17 Replies

Off topic. This sums up a lot of things

It made me go YES Yes

Deeb1764

•3 years ago

5 Replies

Off topic. This sums up a lot of things

It made me go YES Yes

Deeb1764

•3 years ago

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Off topic - free lateral flow tests for general population

I’ve just signed up to receive these and then report results. I know NHS staff have been doing LFT’s routinely, but wonder how many in the ‘general...

I’ve just signed up to receive these and then report results. I know NHS staff ...

Brushwork

•3 years ago

19 Replies

Peroneal nerve problems

Has anyone had problems with their perineal nerve and is it related to RA. I knelt on my right knee and the outside of my right knee hurt like I was leaning...

Has anyone had problems with their perineal nerve and is it related to RA. I kn...

smilelines

•3 years ago

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thank you

A big thank you to everybody that posted get well wishes after my elbow surgery. It's been nearly 3 weeks now and I can't wait to be able to shower properly...

A big thank you to everybody that posted get well wishes after my elbow surgery....

Flor1rence

•3 years ago

26 Replies

Body stiffness

Hi all, I’ve come home from work this eve and after a short rest have had all over stiffness, everything’s an effort, strength seems to have gone. Is this a...

Hi all, I’ve come home from work this eve and after a short rest have had all ov...

Sunnyseas

•3 years ago

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reconsideration

Hi I have contacted DWP(PIP) and raised an appeal against my last decision...they have to respond by 24th May..I have sent an e mail to my GP surgery to ask if...

Hi I have contacted DWP(PIP) and raised an appeal against my last decision...the...

mogs231

•3 years ago

6 Replies

Rituximab

Good day everyone I’m about to get my 1st Rituximab and would really appreciate any thoughts and advice. Many thanks

Good day everyone I’m about to get my 1st Rituximab and would really apprecia...

ks1966

•3 years ago

26 Replies

Copper bracelets for Rheumy pain ?

I have seen so many people wearing copper bracelets. Do they work for Rheumy suffers ?? Many thanks for any replies. shy&retiring

I have seen so many people wearing copper bracelets. Do they work for Rheumy suf...

Shyandretiring

•3 years ago

32 Replies

Need to buy some shoes to fit orthotics ....

I'm getting some orthotics fitted in the next few weeks but need to buy some suitable shoes first to take the appointment as unfortunately my feet have changed...

I'm getting some orthotics fitted in the next few weeks but need to buy some sui...

Bettina1865

•3 years ago

15 Replies

Query to those of you with rheumatoid knee issues...

Hi everyone I’ve never had issues with my knee before, and now I don’t know if it’s a mechanical issue or the auto immune stuff. Rheumatology appointments,...

Hi everyone I’ve never had issues with my knee before, and now I don’t know if ...

Bon1

•3 years ago

15 Replies

Taltz

I have been on this biologic for four months. I am experiencing a very swollen tummy with intermittent pain. I have been diagnosed with diverticulitis many...

I have been on this biologic for four months. I am experiencing a very swollen t...

Jan101050

•3 years ago

2 Replies

Adalimumab help

Hi everyone, I’m about to start taking adalimumab and would appreciate any advice, I’m feeling a bit nervous. My joints are in a bit of a pickle now so not...

Hi everyone, I’m about to start taking adalimumab and would appreciate any advic...

Pastels

•3 years ago

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Rituximab

I’m taking Rituximab for RA and also have myasthenia gravis.The Rituximab has worked well for me for both RA and MG. My question is that I take every 6months...

I’m taking Rituximab for RA and also have myasthenia gravis.The Rituximab has wo...

65_women

•3 years ago

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Undifferentiated Inflammatory arthritis here to stay and methotrexate looming..very unsure...anybody have any experience?

Hello. I hope it‘s ok to post here. I feel a bit homeless with my diagnosis of persistent undifferentiated inflammatory arthritis for now. Initially the...

Hello. I hope it‘s ok to post here. I feel a bit homeless with my diagnosis of p...

Hidden

•3 years ago

18 Replies

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All posts for April 2021

Granny!

Is this possible?

Sorry - another covid vaccine question

Off Topic Any Tunnock updates 😀

Gutter crutches

Methotrexate sulfasalazine & alcohol

I’ve been on MTX for 5 months, started on a Saturday but would like to switch to taking it on Wednesday. Any advice? Thanks!

Should I be worried that I can't remember?

Carnage week

No Fog Wipes 🤓🥸😎

Off the Methotrexate 😊

Methotrexate

Hiya im very pleased ive been offered a new drug Upaducitinib (rinvoq). Just asking for comments if anyone else has tried it ,as its a newbe

Shoulder pain

2nd covid jab

Off topic. This sums up a lot of things

Off topic. This sums up a lot of things

Off topic - free lateral flow tests for general population

Peroneal nerve problems

thank you

Body stiffness

reconsideration

Rituximab

Copper bracelets for Rheumy pain ?

Need to buy some shoes to fit orthotics ....

Query to those of you with rheumatoid knee issues...

Taltz

Adalimumab help

Rituximab

Undifferentiated Inflammatory arthritis here to stay and methotrexate looming..very unsure...anybody have any experience?

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