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early detection

When reading about RA they say early detection is important. I know it is important because you want to prevent damage to the joints etc. but is there another...

When reading about RA they say early detection is important. I know it is impor...

smilelines

•3 years ago

22 Replies

Off work

Morning all Been struggling the last couple of weeks as had to stop meds and go on antibiotics Have really been feeling awful so tired and struggling to...

Morning all Been struggling the last couple of weeks as had to stop meds and g...

Gottaloveastaffy

•3 years ago

14 Replies

Thank you for your replies

Thank you everyone for your replies, much appreciated! I still think am in a flare, was in agony with pain in my armpits and round my shoulders while walking...

Thank you everyone for your replies, much appreciated! I still think am in a fla...

Carolsos

•3 years ago

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Rituximab

Hello 👋 I’m a bit curious as to how long does it take for Rituximab to kick in. Thanks

Hello 👋 I’m a bit curious as to how long does it take for Rituximab to kick i...

ks1966

•3 years ago

12 Replies

Covid 19 survey

COVID-19 Global Rheumatology Vaccine Survey: https://rheum-covid.org/vaccine-survey/ For those of us with RA. Might help those clever scientists get a better...

COVID-19 Global Rheumatology Vaccine Survey: https://rheum-covid.org/vaccine-sur...

Madmusiclover

•3 years ago

6 Replies

Percentage differences between Pfizer and Oxford

Hi there I don’t know if anyone’s seen this in the papers this morning but it’s pretty worrying for people who are on immunosuppressant medication .The latest...

Hi there I don’t know if anyone’s seen this in the papers this morning but it’s ...

Sue4983

•3 years ago

41 Replies

Platelet count high

Scared about high platelet count. I am 35, I have ulcerative colitis and rheumatoid arthritis. Since last November, I have had regular blood monitoring and a...

Scared about high platelet count. I am 35, I have ulcerative colitis and rheuma...

Fenella34

•3 years ago

9 Replies

A big moan

For the last month I’ve been having a huge problem (well huge for me) with my eyes. I posted here awhile back & had lots of helpful suggestions. Anyway things...

For the last month I’ve been having a huge problem (well huge for me) with my ey...

Caza

•3 years ago

39 Replies

Flare in toes but not hands

My RA started in fingers (2018) and wrists plus one elbow. After getting dmards sorted it's doing better, still tough but not as bad and more under control....

My RA started in fingers (2018) and wrists plus one elbow. After getting dmards ...

Flowersaregreat

•3 years ago

7 Replies

Osteoarthritis advice.

I have been taking on prescription a number of Painkillers including Naproxen. For Sciatica and Osteoarthritis. They have helped so much. However, I had a...

I have been taking on prescription a number of Painkillers including Naproxen. F...

SusanS70

•3 years ago

22 Replies

How do I update my profile

Hi would like to try to update my profile

orange33

•3 years ago

3 Replies

Rituximab infusion with a cold? 🤧

Morning Peeps 😊 So...first week back at school/work after over a year of shielding, and I have a pesky cold! 🤧😏 I am due to have my first Rituximab infusion...

Morning Peeps 😊 So...first week back at school/work after over a year of shield...

Moomin8

•3 years ago

33 Replies

Is hydroxychloroquine the same as hydroxychloroquine sulfate

New meds are different. So is hydroxychloroquine the same as hydroxychloroquine sulfate or should I not take new batch

New meds are different. So is hydroxychloroquine the same as hydroxychloroquine ...

lowistach

•3 years ago

3 Replies

Baricitinib and shingles

Hello all. I'm set to start Baricitnib next week and read that one of the side effects is shingles. As a result, I'm considering paying out of pocket for a...

Hello all. I'm set to start Baricitnib next week and read that one of the side e...

MoniqueB

•3 years ago

17 Replies

Hormone as part of Prostate Treatment

I have a Prostate problem and I require treatment. As part of the treatment this involves taking hormones. With RA I am concerned about the side effects? Has...

I have a Prostate problem and I require treatment. As part of the treatment this...

cpt13

•3 years ago

1 Reply

back to reality.... it's time to return to work (off topic)

Well today was my last day of freedom, I can't say I'm totally happy about returning to work but its time nonetheless!!!😂 I've been shielding this time round...

Well today was my last day of freedom, I can't say I'm totally happy about retur...

Flor1rence

•3 years ago

42 Replies

Goodbye Simponi, going to try baricitinib

I have been taking Simponi, a once a month biologic injection, for 6 months now. The effect on my painful joints has been minimal, and it would only last 3 to...

I have been taking Simponi, a once a month biologic injection, for 6 months now....

ElizabethW

•3 years ago

13 Replies

Injected vs oral methotrexate - did you get less side effects after switching?

Looking for advice! My neutrophil and white cell count seems to be hanging in there just on the wrong side of things but to help with the awful nausea and...

Looking for advice! My neutrophil and white cell count seems to be hanging in t...

Hidden

•3 years ago

21 Replies

A flare up

Omg my feet are in agony! I have taken naproxen and put pain relief cream on them. Have had hot water and cold water on them! A burning pain on the sole off my...

Omg my feet are in agony! I have taken naproxen and put pain relief cream on the...

Carolsos

•3 years ago

10 Replies

Frank

Killing 2 birds with 1 stone...toilet training at its finest 😂.. (think the little one is asleep 😂)

Killing 2 birds with 1 stone...toilet training at its finest 😂.. (think the li...

Bootoo

•3 years ago

10 Replies

Parmenant arthritis treatment

Hi good folk my 12 years old daughter has arthritis today she is going to steroid injection on her kne and elbow .please if there is way to get rid of this...

Hi good folk my 12 years old daughter has arthritis today she is going to stero...

Montaha

•3 years ago

13 Replies

Stopped prednisolone

Morning all. I was taking 5 mg for about a year and then it’s taken me about another year to get down to the level I have been at recently. So for about 10...

Morning all. I was taking 5 mg for about a year and then it’s taken me about a...

Esmereld

•3 years ago

19 Replies

Just to make you smile

This is Frank, the latest addition to my daughter's household. Frank is a very happy puppy (we think 😂) and already my 2 year old granddaughter's best friend...

This is Frank, the latest addition to my daughter's household. Frank is a very ...

Bootoo

•3 years ago

27 Replies

Rituximab

Hello 👋 I took my Rituximab infusion yesterday. I was wondering if there are things that I should avoid doing. such as dental care. Some do and don’t would...

Hello 👋 I took my Rituximab infusion yesterday. I was wondering if there are t...

ks1966

•3 years ago

34 Replies

olumiant Thoughts on?

what's everyone's thoughts on Olumiant (baricitnib) I have been on it a year now and think it's not working anymore

what's everyone's thoughts on Olumiant (baricitnib) I have been on it a year now...

kangolk

•3 years ago

3 Replies

So fed up but hey ho

Hi everyone Haven't posted in a while as been feeling cr#p Since the introduction of lefluminode in March in addition to the MTX, hydroxy aswell as the...

Hi everyone Haven't posted in a while as been feeling cr#p Since the introducti...

Garnacha

•3 years ago

18 Replies

Fatigue is kicking my butt this week

Hey everyone. I was a bit silly and I did too much last week and had a busy day on Saturday. Since then I have had very debilitating fatigue every day, which...

Hey everyone. I was a bit silly and I did too much last week and had a busy day ...

SlothSandpit

•3 years ago

8 Replies

Annoying weeds

Hi. I have a large garden where the weeds grow while I'm watching . I use a chair to weed and dig which takes a bit of pressure off but like you I do it for...

Hi. I have a large garden where the weeds grow while I'm watching . I use a cha...

10pinbowling

•3 years ago

16 Replies

19/05/2021 - Salt is new culprit in autoimmunity?

Good read!...

Amy_Lee

•3 years ago

23 Replies

Taking enbrel ffor first time

I am a little nervous about taking my first dose of enbrel tomorrow and what side effects i may have.

I am a little nervous about taking my first dose of enbrel tomorrow and what sid...

Rottifurbaby

•3 years ago

34 Replies

Posts - NRAS | HealthUnlocked

NRAS

All posts for May 2021

early detection

Off work

Thank you for your replies

Rituximab

Covid 19 survey

Percentage differences between Pfizer and Oxford

Platelet count high

A big moan

Flare in toes but not hands

Osteoarthritis advice.

How do I update my profile

Rituximab infusion with a cold? 🤧

Is hydroxychloroquine the same as hydroxychloroquine sulfate

Baricitinib and shingles

Hormone as part of Prostate Treatment

back to reality.... it's time to return to work (off topic)

Goodbye Simponi, going to try baricitinib

Injected vs oral methotrexate - did you get less side effects after switching?

A flare up

Frank

Parmenant arthritis treatment

Stopped prednisolone

Just to make you smile

Rituximab

olumiant Thoughts on?

So fed up but hey ho

Fatigue is kicking my butt this week

Annoying weeds

19/05/2021 - Salt is new culprit in autoimmunity?

Taking enbrel ffor first time

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