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Injection

Should I have my golimumab injection today if I have my shoulder surgery on the 28th july

Should I have my golimumab injection today if I have my shoulder surgery on the ...

Deejojo

•3 years ago

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Off topic : swimming

After eighteen months in isolation I decided to “take the plunge” and go swimming. After fighting my way into my costume I was too exhausted to get into the...

After eighteen months in isolation I decided to “take the plunge” and go swimmin...

Green230461

•3 years ago

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The difficulty of qualifying for ritixumab once you’ve started the treatment

Hi all, I have been getting ritixumab for the past 7/8 years and it’s been a godsend, but in order to qualify you need to provide a certain level of difficulty...

Hi all, I have been getting ritixumab for the past 7/8 years and it’s been a god...

Bobbarge

•3 years ago

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MTX and LWBC Count

Anyone out there on MTX (tablets) and experiencing low white blood cell counts? I’ve had this problem on and off for years. My last Rheumy refused to renew...

Anyone out there on MTX (tablets) and experiencing low white blood cell counts? ...

Jollyjill

•3 years ago

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Leflunomide and copd

I have rheumatoid arthritis and copd. I was put onto leflunomide to control my symptoms.I’ve been taking it for 2 months now.pain and swelling has reduced...

I have rheumatoid arthritis and copd. I was put onto leflunomide to control my s...

Fantasy3

•3 years ago

8 Replies

Off Pred'

Very Well Done! xx

guineapigharriet

•3 years ago

6 Replies

problem with replying

Every time I try to reply to a member, and press "reply" it doesn't happen?? what am I doing wrong?

Every time I try to reply to a member, and press "reply" it doesn't happen?? wha...

QAGS

•3 years ago

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Sulfasalazine and Tiredness

Hello there, Has anyone else experienced tiredness from taking sulfasalazine? I’ve been on it for around 3 months now, only in the last few weeks have I felt...

Hello there, Has anyone else experienced tiredness from taking sulfasalazine? I...

Jellybean45

•3 years ago

12 Replies

Tocilizumab

Hi everyone hope everyone is well Iv started my new meds 2 weeks ago and I’m feeling the difference at last they are working for me after trying all the other...

Hi everyone hope everyone is well Iv started my new meds 2 weeks ago and I’m fee...

Beth72

•3 years ago

5 Replies

Stopping meds for covid jab

Was anyone advised to temporarily stop meds when getting the covid jab? I am kind of worried about doing this since I am only in my fourth week with...

Was anyone advised to temporarily stop meds when getting the covid jab? I am ...

ElizabethW

•3 years ago

23 Replies

Fingers curling

Hi please excuse the typos fingers flared up agsiaagain not sure if i am doing this right rather new to this Ra for 5 years On meth and concentric s...

Hi please excuse the typos fingers flared up agsiaagain not sure if i am ...

Gemokb

•3 years ago

8 Replies

Shoulder

Anyone had a shoulder keyhole surgery ??? I’m having it done on the 28th July very nervous 😬 I must say consultant found a bone 🦴 spur in shoulder

Anyone had a shoulder keyhole surgery ??? I’m having it done on the 28th July ve...

Deejojo

•3 years ago

9 Replies

In a fatigue fog

Well, I think I can say my period of ‘remission’ is over. Battling myself and life. Brick in my head and lead in my veins. I’m due a major op (not RA related)...

Well, I think I can say my period of ‘remission’ is over. Battling myself and li...

Madmusiclover

•3 years ago

4 Replies

Injection site problems

Does anyone know of a product to put on the injection site if you’re self injecting enbrel and it reacts?

Does anyone know of a product to put on the injection site if you’re self inject...

Alderess

•3 years ago

12 Replies

Help needed for taking Turmeric for RA?

I was wondering if anyone has any help for taking Turmeric to help for RA? I also have under active Thyroid plus Sjogrens disease. Looking to be able to take...

I was wondering if anyone has any help for taking Turmeric to help for RA? I als...

wakeham

•3 years ago

19 Replies

Pain again

Hi all, thanks for replies. Posted reply earlier and put it on the wrong bit.!! The costachondria sounds very like it as had it on and off for 6 months....

Hi all, thanks for replies. Posted reply earlier and put it on the wrong bit.!!...

agnes-D

•3 years ago

3 Replies

Off topic. Another week another hospital visit

Evening guys. So I was at the hospital again today, this time for my 15 year old daughter. She’s been diagnosed with Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome. Who decided my...

Evening guys. So I was at the hospital again today, this time for my 15 year old...

Pink75928

•3 years ago

21 Replies

Angel54

Hi All ,I am currently on Abatacept since having covid jab I am not getting any relief from injection, anyone else experienced this ?

Hi All ,I am currently on Abatacept since having covid jab I am not getting any...

Angels54

•3 years ago

8 Replies

Do Biosimilars work as well?

Just wondering if anyone has noticed any difference if they have been changed over to a biosimilar infusion. I have been on Rituximab for around 8 years now...

Just wondering if anyone has noticed any difference if they have been changed ov...

mille

•3 years ago

13 Replies

Living with RA and able to perform resistance training?

NRAS has been asked to find a group of volunteers living with RA to give their insight and feedback on a proposed eccentric strength training research project...

NRAS has been asked to find a group of volunteers living with RA to give their i...

Aribah-NRAS

Partner•3 years ago

1 Reply

Can untreated inflammatory arthritis cause high blood pressure?

Hey everyone, I hope you're keeping well and enjoying the sunshine! I was called into my GP surgery regarding my blood pressure as it's been elevated at the...

Hey everyone, I hope you're keeping well and enjoying the sunshine! I was called...

Clokii

•3 years ago

16 Replies

Nand.

Hi all, has anyone experienced pain in rib/chest area. Pain is awful, difficult to breathe in as like a stabbing pain. It is variable in severity and...

Hi all, has anyone experienced pain in rib/chest area. Pain is awful, difficult...

agnes-D

•3 years ago

6 Replies

FuelService app

I have had RA for 30 years, 6 replacement joints, and both hands are awful, both shoulders painful. I'm on Methotrexate and biologic, and on my own, but saying...

I have had RA for 30 years, 6 replacement joints, and both hands are awful, both...

Hippyhop2

•3 years ago

4 Replies

Emla Cream

Hi Everyone, Has anyone ever tried Emla Cream before injecting biologics? I am on Benepali and find the injections so painful, the nurses have recommended...

Hi Everyone, Has anyone ever tried Emla Cream before injecting biologics? I am ...

JIAsince98

•3 years ago

3 Replies

Curious

I was diagnosed with Seropositive RA 2 years ago Since March last year I’ve been on Benepali (injection) and Hydroxychloroquine. So far (touch wood and...

I was diagnosed with Seropositive RA 2 years ago Since March last year I’ve be...

Longlocks

•3 years ago

4 Replies

Failed Right Wrist Ulna Resection Surgery,Fusion w/ Tendon transfer at 32

I'm new here and I would like to share about my severely eroded & fused right wrist. It took almost 8 years before I was diagnosed with R.A and it all started...

I'm new here and I would like to share about my severely eroded & fused right wr...

Hannahdeezy

•3 years ago

12 Replies

How do you guys manage a flare up?

Hi I’ve had RhA since 2019. Has been in remission for the last 6 months - on baricitinib, chloroquine and methotrexate but I’m starting a flare now. My...

Hi I’ve had RhA since 2019. Has been in remission for the last 6 months - on bar...

jf211

•3 years ago

12 Replies

specialist

Do I kneed to see a specialist to help with my oesteoarthritis in my hip/leg I have had an x ray because of constant pain in my hip...it came back with a...

Do I kneed to see a specialist to help with my oesteoarthritis in my hip/leg I ...

mogs231

•3 years ago

11 Replies

Pfizer and Rituximab

Any one has side effects after Pfizer jab, and on Rituximab please ..? As mine was upset stomach and feeling nauseous. Waited 4 months too before jab...

Any one has side effects after Pfizer jab, and on Rituximab please ..? As m...

-Mii

•3 years ago

8 Replies

RA and trying for a baby - any advice?

Hi, I’m new here and wondered if anyone had any experience with RA and trying for a baby? I was diagnosed when I was 27 (am now 31). Luckily I was diagnosed...

Hi, I’m new here and wondered if anyone had any experience with RA and trying fo...

PP01

•3 years ago

35 Replies

Posts - NRAS | HealthUnlocked

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All posts for June 2021

Injection

Off topic : swimming

The difficulty of qualifying for ritixumab once you’ve started the treatment

MTX and LWBC Count

Leflunomide and copd

Off Pred'

problem with replying

Sulfasalazine and Tiredness

Tocilizumab

Stopping meds for covid jab

Fingers curling

Shoulder

In a fatigue fog

Injection site problems

Help needed for taking Turmeric for RA?

Pain again

Off topic. Another week another hospital visit

Angel54

Do Biosimilars work as well?

Living with RA and able to perform resistance training?

Can untreated inflammatory arthritis cause high blood pressure?

Nand.

FuelService app

Emla Cream

Curious

Failed Right Wrist Ulna Resection Surgery,Fusion w/ Tendon transfer at 32

How do you guys manage a flare up?

specialist

Pfizer and Rituximab

RA and trying for a baby - any advice?

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