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Abatacept

Iv been taken off this injection due to having mouth ulcers?

Beth72

•3 years ago

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Sulfasalazine takers - weight gain?

Hi gang, I've been on Sulfasalazine now for 8 months now and I've noticed my weight creep up over that time. My weight is usually pretty static so this is odd...

Hi gang, I've been on Sulfasalazine now for 8 months now and I've noticed my wei...

SlothSandpit

•3 years ago

20 Replies

Feel so alone stressed RA flare and uncaring workplace help

Hi I am crying writing this don’t even know where to start. I have been shielding since 19th March 2020. Albeit working from home the whole time since this...

Hi I am crying writing this don’t even know where to start. I have been shieldi...

sabrejan

•3 years ago

61 Replies

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Referred pain and swelling

Hi all. Had a little fall at work this morning. Slipped on some mud and went down on my right knee (in front of students, I'm a teacher, so my pride was the...

Hi all. Had a little fall at work this morning. Slipped on some mud and went dow...

Cactus7

•3 years ago

13 Replies

Depression, loneliness and fatigue.

Hi everyone, Thank you all so much for your kind words and help, I feel so much better mentally today after reading all your replies, i had to come of my...

Hi everyone, Thank you all so much for your kind words and help, I feel so much ...

Hidden

•3 years ago

14 Replies

Amgevita 40mg

Hello everyone. I have just had my biologics delivered and nurse is coming on Friday. Just a couple of questions. What should my fridge be set on. I...

Hello everyone. I have just had my biologics delivered and nurse is coming on F...

Lyns58

•3 years ago

5 Replies

On the same day ?

Can I take Prednisolone on the same day methotrexate ?

Shyandretiring

•3 years ago

13 Replies

MTX not working

I had a phone appointment with my consultant a few days ago, she has actually just taken over from my previous consultant who has apparently retired, so she is...

I had a phone appointment with my consultant a few days ago, she has actually ju...

candyangel

•3 years ago

10 Replies

Does anyone know about Dermatomyositis?

Very deflating appointment with RA consultant yesterday. I’ve tried 2 biologics so far and neither have worked. She now thinks it might not be RA at all but...

Very deflating appointment with RA consultant yesterday. I’ve tried 2 biologics ...

LuckyMB78

•3 years ago

9 Replies

Is it normal to get flare ups on meds

Is it normal to still get flare ups on meds? I'm currently on benepali and have only been on it 6 months, my hands are no way near as bad as they were but...

Is it normal to still get flare ups on meds? I'm currently on benepali and have ...

Revita2020

•3 years ago

4 Replies

Sad and confused, it’s always surreal

I just want to share my thoughts. They are a quite bit scrambled but the point is I’m sad and confused. There are times when I feel better and able to carry...

I just want to share my thoughts. They are a quite bit scrambled but the point i...

RAlife2018

•3 years ago

9 Replies

Failing many meds over the years.

I have failed so many meds over the many years I’ve had RA. Very seldom for one to last even a year. So much so that my doctor is going back and we are trying...

I have failed so many meds over the many years I’ve had RA. Very seldom for one ...

precious123

•3 years ago

4 Replies

Update granddaughter

Brilliant news today , my granddaughter Jasmine Grace came out if hospital today. She was in NICU for 8 days. Jasmineis all better and my son and partner are...

Brilliant news today , my granddaughter Jasmine Grace came out if hospital today...

Carolsos

•3 years ago

21 Replies

Blood test results

I’m a little worried about my lates blood result my serum sodium looks low it’s 134 it’s should be over 135 according to online look below 5 mmol/L Serum urea...

I’m a little worried about my lates blood result my serum sodium looks low it’s ...

Manchestermum

•3 years ago

4 Replies

Off topic double rainbow

Never seen a double rainbow before. Lucky enough to get a photo from back garden.

Never seen a double rainbow before. Lucky enough to get a photo from back garden...

Hidden

•3 years ago

18 Replies

Other people

Hello my lifeline xxx So this week methotrexate completely Wiped me out 🙄 and tonight my mum bless her asks me well why and how does it make you feel x and...

Hello my lifeline xxx So this week methotrexate completely Wiped me out 🙄 and ...

Gottaloveastaffy

•3 years ago

15 Replies

GOVERMENT SEEMS TO HAVE FORGOTTEN THE IMMUNESURPRESSED AUTOIMMINE

Watching the brief on TV just given by Boris etc I am feeling anxious , no social distancing etc, they show the slides and mention how everyone had 80% plus...

Watching the brief on TV just given by Boris etc I am feeling anxious , no so...

trace58

•3 years ago

100 Replies

Hi just wondered if anyone is able to offer any advice on what kind of jobs people with RA are doing and how they manage

Hi just wondered if anyone is able to offer any advice on what kind of jobs people with RA are doing and how they manage if they have regular flare ups in...

Hi just wondered if anyone is able to offer any advice on what kind of jobs peop...

Revita2020

•3 years ago

15 Replies

Tocilizumab

Been to see my consultant today and I’ll be starting this injection in 4 weeks (tocilizumab) I was wondering if anyone on here is on this and has it helped...

Been to see my consultant today and I’ll be starting this injection in 4 weeks (...

Beth72

•3 years ago

10 Replies

Nurse did not call

A bit annoyed I chased up as I hadn't had a nurse call for while, received a letter saying the telephone call would be today at 9.30am, nobody has called....

A bit annoyed I chased up as I hadn't had a nurse call for while, received a let...

Stowe

•3 years ago

13 Replies

Is there any support I can find in Punjabi?

My mum's main language is Punjabi and I would like to see if there is any support for her with her arthritis. She is in pain daily and has helped in terms of...

My mum's main language is Punjabi and I would like to see if there is any suppor...

hira123

•3 years ago

4 Replies

Back from appointment with chest consultant.

So many of you were kind enough to wish me well at my appointment about my breathlessness today that I thought I would let you know how I got on. Thank...

So many of you were kind enough to wish me well at my appointment about my breat...

Hidden

•3 years ago

7 Replies

Lupus ?

Hi all not been on for a while as I was told I had not gotLupus ,but had Lichen Simplex cornices after skin biopsy .But I have been having unexplained episodes...

Hi all not been on for a while as I was told I had not gotLupus ,but had Lichen ...

suzierwp330

•3 years ago

3 Replies

Covid flare

Has anyone experienced really bad flare up pain after having Covid jab? . I am on Ritixamub and was due to have my infusion Dec. 2020, but this infusion was...

Has anyone experienced really bad flare up pain after having Covid jab? . I am o...

Callabag64

•3 years ago

5 Replies

GTPS

I’m in hospital with Greater Trochanteric Pain Syndrome. Severe radiating pain from the bursa on my left hip. Can’t sit, stand, or walk without help. Anyone...

I’m in hospital with Greater Trochanteric Pain Syndrome. Severe radiating pain f...

Harry_20

•3 years ago

10 Replies

Long-term Prednisolone use.

Just a quick question is it normal for a consultant to keep a patient on Prednisolone for over a year? I have been reading a lot about this drug and it's...

Just a quick question is it normal for a consultant to keep a patient on Prednis...

Frankiefocus

•3 years ago

16 Replies

Anyone on Prednisolone tablets ?

Just been prescribed Prednisolone steroid tablets. The side effects look horrendous plus weight gain ! Do they work for the pain ?

Just been prescribed Prednisolone steroid tablets. The side effects look horrend...

Shyandretiring

•3 years ago

57 Replies

Eye injection - Uveitis

Good morning, I don’t usually ask questions, but here goes. Last week I got an emergency appointment at the opticians as the sight in my eye was all weird....

Good morning, I don’t usually ask questions, but here goes. Last week I got an ...

Sarahg62

•3 years ago

35 Replies

Week 10 Tocilizumab and all is well...

This biologic medication is doing a great job for me. I get only the mildest of side effects and my RA seems to try to shout at me from time to time. That is...

This biologic medication is doing a great job for me. I get only the mildest of ...

Brushwork

•3 years ago

12 Replies

? Side effect of Rituximab

Hi forgot to mention that apart from the shoulder pain & finger stiffness, 2 days ago, my daughter also developed itching on the whole body No evidence of...

Hi forgot to mention that apart from the shoulder pain & finger stiffness, 2 da...

Wangpaupau

•3 years ago

4 Replies

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All posts for May 2021

Abatacept

Sulfasalazine takers - weight gain?

Feel so alone stressed RA flare and uncaring workplace help

Referred pain and swelling

Depression, loneliness and fatigue.

Amgevita 40mg

On the same day ?

MTX not working

Does anyone know about Dermatomyositis?

Is it normal to get flare ups on meds

Sad and confused, it’s always surreal

Failing many meds over the years.

Update granddaughter

Blood test results

Off topic double rainbow

Other people

GOVERMENT SEEMS TO HAVE FORGOTTEN THE IMMUNESURPRESSED AUTOIMMINE

Hi just wondered if anyone is able to offer any advice on what kind of jobs people with RA are doing and how they manage

Tocilizumab

Nurse did not call

Is there any support I can find in Punjabi?

Back from appointment with chest consultant.

Lupus ?

Covid flare

GTPS

Long-term Prednisolone use.

Anyone on Prednisolone tablets ?

Eye injection - Uveitis

Week 10 Tocilizumab and all is well...

? Side effect of Rituximab

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