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Steroid injection in my knee has made it worse.

Morning everyone. I had another steroid injection in my knee nearly 3 weeks ago and it has actually made it worse. The one started with a bakers cyst 18 months...

Morning everyone. I had another steroid injection in my knee nearly 3 weeks ago ...

•3 years ago

Pain and swelling

Been at work this week and it's been the hardest so far. A nightmare at work cooking breakfast for so many ongoing people coming in. I cannot move, pain...

Been at work this week and it's been the hardest so far. A nightmare at work coo...

•3 years ago

Does pain equate to continuing joint damage

Does pain equate to damage? !4 weeks into my new medication I still have pain in my hips and hands. So is this as good as it gets or can I expect this to ease...

Does pain equate to damage? !4 weeks into my new medication I still have pain in...

•3 years ago

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Is this a silly question???

I use my iPad when I sign in to this group and the rotation gives me portrait only. Now, I have a built in stand that lets me use my iPad hands free,but only...

I use my iPad when I sign in to this group and the rotation gives me portrait on...

•3 years ago

Is this a silly question???

I use my iPad when I sign in to this group and the rotation gives me portrait only. Now, I have a built in stand that lets me use my iPad hands free,but it...

I use my iPad when I sign in to this group and the rotation gives me portrait on...

•3 years ago

non anaemic iron deficiency (low ferritin)

Anybody else have this? Did taking the ferrous sulfate help?

Anybody else have this? Did taking the ferrous sulfate help?

•3 years ago

Rheumatoid Arthritis? Is it?

Hello, I am a desperate son needing help for his mum. She has had little or no appetite for about 3 months. Has had edema in her lower legs for about two...

Hello, I am a desperate son needing help for his mum. She has had little or no ...

•3 years ago

Delta variant

Hi all, just reading The Times whilst waiting for my car to be MOTd Saw this “antibodies against the strain (delta variant) in people who had been vaccinated...

Hi all, just reading The Times whilst waiting for my car to be MOTd Saw this “a...

•3 years ago

Advice for Rituximab please

After a telephone conversation with RA consultant today, she is taking me off imraldi and putting me on Rituximab. Can anyone tell me what to expect (Good...

After a telephone conversation with RA consultant today, she is taking me off i...

•3 years ago

What would be your dream care plan?

I have been thinking recently about how terrible my ongoing care plan is, to the point where after two years I've only just discovered that my hospital offers...

I have been thinking recently about how terrible my ongoing care plan is, to the...

•3 years ago

28/05/2021 - Stopping Leflunomide Experience

I remember that I posted on 06/04/2021 that I was told to stop leflunomide as my condition is under very well control. I would like to share my experience...

I remember that I posted on 06/04/2021 that I was told to stop leflunomide as my...

•3 years ago

Prednisolone and Omeprazole?

Just realised - should I be taking the stomach pills before the steroids? I'll only be taking the prednisolone for about a week and I have been taking with...

Just realised - should I be taking the stomach pills before the steroids? I'll ...

•3 years ago

Any blood test advice?

I need regular bloods to be taken because of my RA. It's becoming increasingly difficult for the nurse or phlebotomist at my surgery to take blood from me due...

I need regular bloods to be taken because of my RA. It's becoming increasingly d...

•3 years ago

Hello, I am moving to London and am looking for NHS consultant recommendations. I’m 22, I would appreciate a sympathetic consultant

RA. 22 years old. Looking for nhs London consultant

RA. 22 years old. Looking for nhs London consultant

•3 years ago

A little frustratrated with the lack of support in getting MTX injections, update and a general moan - off topic😤

Are you all ready for this?😂You may remember I posted 7 days ago about non delivery of injections, well arranging delivery I should say😉 On 26th May I left...

Are you all ready for this?😂You may remember I posted 7 days ago about non deli...

•3 years ago

? ? RA??

I've had sacroiliac/hip pain for years and over the last year or so I've had intermittent pain/swelling of my big knuckles (where my fingers join my hands)....

I've had sacroiliac/hip pain for years and over the last year or so I've had int...

•3 years ago

Advice for newly diagnosed

Hi everyone I'm new on here and newly diagnosed, I have been prescribed prednisolone and omeprazole and are about to start methotrexate but know one has...

Hi everyone I'm new on here and newly diagnosed, I have been prescribed prednis...

•3 years ago

Benepali side effects

Hi was just wandering if anyone else suffers with a massive sore throat after Benepali injection, lasting for a couple of days. It feels like swallowing glass,...

Hi was just wandering if anyone else suffers with a massive sore throat after Be...

•3 years ago

Has anyone ever stopped taking benepali when ill?

Hi just wondered if anyone's ever stopped benepali when they've been ill? And also has it worked the same once restarted? I've been on benepali for about 6...

Hi just wondered if anyone's ever stopped benepali when they've been ill? And al...

•3 years ago

Receiving baricitinib in 2 days

I received a phone call today to tell me that I will have my baricitinib delivered on Thursday. I am eager to get started on it. I have high hopes that it...

I received a phone call today to tell me that I will have my baricitinib deliver...

•3 years ago

Should I ask to see rheumatologist?

Hi - rarely post here but do follow. I was diagnosed with seronegative RA 19 years ago. Initially treated with sulphasalazine, to which I reacted v badly but...

Hi - rarely post here but do follow. I was diagnosed with seronegative RA 19 ye...

•3 years ago

Hot hot hot 🥵

My joints love this weather think I may have to move to Spain 🤣🍦☀️🏖

My joints love this weather think I may have to move to Spain 🤣🍦☀️🏖

•3 years ago

Consultant was lovely,

Hi I'm back, she was very thorough, and listened, she x-ray hands and feet, and did urine sample, got to go back for a ultrasound, and come off my...

Hi I'm back, she was very thorough, and listened, she x-ray hands and feet, and ...

•3 years ago

🌞 my joints don’t like this hot weather

Joints making themselves known today. Plus I’m puffing up.. really not attractive 🙄

Joints making themselves known today. Plus I’m puffing up.. really not attractiv...

•3 years ago

First appointment today

Hi everyone it's d day, my first appointment with the rheumatologist today, I'm so nervous but glad its here, wish me luck and I will let you all no how I get...

Hi everyone it's d day, my first appointment with the rheumatologist today, I'm ...

•3 years ago

Migraines and RA - how common is this?

I have suffered really bad headaches for as long as I can remember, but always referred to them as headaches never giving credence to them being migraines....

I have suffered really bad headaches for as long as I can remember, but always r...

•3 years ago

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