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Knee supports

Hello, I am suffering with my knees and wondered if any of you found it better with supports, braces, sleeves? And do you find you get pain in your knees from...

Hello, I am suffering with my knees and wondered if any of you found it better ...

49goingon99

•3 years ago

37 Replies

Sore fingers

Had an appointment with hand surgeon yesterday and she gave me an injection for my thumb She took X-rays of my hands an my middle finger she feels needs an...

Had an appointment with hand surgeon yesterday and she gave me an injection for ...

Mumcon

•3 years ago

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Does Cimzia cause cancer?

Hi All, I've been on Cimzia for 18 months and doing well. I've been able to reduce but not eliminate my methotrexate and my RA is under control. My concern is...

Hi All, I've been on Cimzia for 18 months and doing well. I've been able to redu...

med6918

•3 years ago

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Methotrexate and fuzzy thinking day after

Hello everyone, hope your all having a relaxing Sunday, 😊 Does anybody noticed the day after they have taken their Methotrexate that they feel a bit spaced...

Hello everyone, hope your all having a relaxing Sunday, 😊 Does anybody noticed ...

Stowe

•3 years ago

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I need help with painting.

What ho I have not been about much of late, have had alot going on. I have now moved into a nice 1 bedroom bungalow in Southport and have found that I cao not...

What ho I have not been about much of late, have had alot going on. I have now m...

manwithnoname

•3 years ago

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Why is standing more tiring than walking?🦶🦶

Morning Peeps 🙂 Continuing my interest in feet...actually I don't really like feet in general 😅 - I listened to this on Radio 4: Why is standing more tiring...

Morning Peeps 🙂 Continuing my interest in feet...actually I don't really like f...

Moomin8

•3 years ago

8 Replies

Benepali

Hello Maggie, Benepali was my very first biologic, It did work, brilliant, but unfortunately my neutrophils dropped too low to continue. After that I had...

Hello Maggie, Benepali was my very first biologic, It did work, brilliant, but u...

crazylady57

•3 years ago

2 Replies

Stomach is bloated and big!

Hi, my daughter has been on Prednisolone since April 2020 starting with 15mgs & up to 20 mgs for a short period during a flare up. Currently on 9mgs & planning...

Hi, my daughter has been on Prednisolone since April 2020 starting with 15mgs & ...

Wangpaupau

•3 years ago

4 Replies

Blood test capsule shortage

Hi, has anybody else been told they can't have their blood test due to the shortage? I've been on, since the pandemic, a 3 monthly test cycle, and due now but...

Hi, has anybody else been told they can't have their blood test due to the short...

trenarren

•3 years ago

56 Replies

Anyone on Truxima infusions ?

Hi All please can you help. I've been given a Truxima infusion for Rheumatoid Arthritis 10 days ago but I'm still feeling really poorly particularly at night....

Hi All please can you help. I've been given a Truxima infusion for Rheumatoid Ar...

s2202

•3 years ago

18 Replies

Developing antibodies to a Biologic, stopping it working

Would be grateful to hear from anyone who has had their Biologic not work at all from the start due to their body producing antibodies against it working. I've...

Would be grateful to hear from anyone who has had their Biologic not work at all...

Blodynhaul

•3 years ago

33 Replies

Fatigue!!!

Hello all, I’ve been very lucky that I have been well for the past couple of months - despite not being on any meds - I didn’t get on with Mtx tablets or...

Hello all, I’ve been very lucky that I have been well for the past couple of mon...

Tired-fed-up

•3 years ago

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What Now?

Having trouble with Rheumatogist and hopefully in the process of being referred to another hospital. I was told by nurse (Rheumatogist didn't want to speak to...

Having trouble with Rheumatogist and hopefully in the process of being referred ...

28maggie11

•3 years ago

9 Replies

Change in medications

Hi! I was diagnosed with RA 4 years ago. I have been on Methotrexate the whole time and on Prednisone off and on. I also have been on Enbrel, Humira and...

Hi! I was diagnosed with RA 4 years ago. I have been on Methotrexate the whole ...

beasehorn

•3 years ago

8 Replies

Just watching this brilliant Zoom talk about feet, shoes etc and RA - Well done NRAS 👏🏻

https://www.facebook.com/nationalrheumatoidarthritissociety/videos/4569809006362708/

https://www.facebook.com/nationalrheumatoidarthritissociety/videos/4569809006362...

Moomin8

•3 years ago

11 Replies

Low white cell blood count & RA

Monthly I get blood draws. Per my Rheumatologist. This month WBC was 3.7 (in the red) verses last month of 6.5. Is this something that common having RA and...

Monthly I get blood draws. Per my Rheumatologist. This month WBC was 3.7 (in th...

Jaeyescats80

•3 years ago

6 Replies

Plantar Fasciitis (or walking on cut glass.)

I’m new to the delights of Plantar Fasciitis . I’ve read nearly everything that has been written about it . I’m icing , stretching etc . I have a much longed...

I’m new to the delights of Plantar Fasciitis . I’ve read nearly everything tha...

Briefencounter

•3 years ago

66 Replies

Off Topic any news of Gail

This is really for J1707 as I am hoping that there will be good news of Gail's recovery 🤞🤞

This is really for J1707 as I am hoping that there will be good news of Gail's r...

Wobbies

•3 years ago

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URGENT NEW OCTAVE RESEARCH RELEASED ON ANTIBODIES AND IMMUNOSUPPRESSANT INDIVIDUALS

Research by Glasgow and Birmingham Universtiy found that 2-5 immunosuppressant adults had low or undetectable antibodies after the two vaccines. I have...

Research by Glasgow and Birmingham Universtiy found that 2-5 immunosuppressant a...

RobbieM

•3 years ago

68 Replies

Hydroxychloroquene and blood pressure

Has anyone taking hydroxychloroquene, had high blood pressure. I had my blood pressure under control but lately it has started to go high again.

Has anyone taking hydroxychloroquene, had high blood pressure. I had my blood ...

Murraymint49

•3 years ago

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Still no diagnosis :-(

Well I do not have arthritis - joints are clear after ultrasound and the pain, stiffness and flu symptoms must come from some other autoimmune disease in...

Well I do not have arthritis - joints are clear after ultrasound and the pain, s...

krillemy

•3 years ago

5 Replies

Travel vaccinations

I am unsure about vaccinations. I live in a hot foreign country snd need typhoid heb b polio etc I do not have a rheumatologist consultant here. Is there any...

I am unsure about vaccinations. I live in a hot foreign country snd need typhoid...

cross2

•3 years ago

6 Replies

Thanks for your help

Thanks everyone for your advice following my question about PIP or Attendance Allowance. After a 45 minute wait I got through to the PIP dept and was told...

Thanks everyone for your advice following my question about PIP or Attendance Al...

Bizzie

•3 years ago

5 Replies

Ankylosing Spondylitis

I have ankylosing spondylitis. Im 54. Ive been offered Imraldi, Adalimumab injections but have reservations about some of the possible side effects Is there...

I have ankylosing spondylitis. Im 54. Ive been offered Imraldi, Adalimumab inje...

TraceyDevon

•3 years ago

16 Replies

Hot and cold

Hi everyone. I’ve mentioned this before years ago but need reassurance again please. I feel like I’m having a flare up but my joints are ok at the moment. I...

Hi everyone. I’ve mentioned this before years ago but need reassurance again ple...

Elmo333

•3 years ago

1 Reply

Rituximab not working at all after 3 months

Hello everyone, I have aggressive rheumatoid arthritis for 10 years. The only treatment that worked well for this was tofacitinib, but unfortunately it caused...

Hello everyone, I have aggressive rheumatoid arthritis for 10 years. The only tr...

ma73jon

•3 years ago

15 Replies

Rheumatoid arthritis metatarsalgia.

Hello. I was diagnosed with metatarsalgia in my right foot. Anyone of you good people has this issue too? I would appreciate your thoughts. Thanks

Hello. I was diagnosed with metatarsalgia in my right foot. Anyone of you good p...

ks1966

•3 years ago

3 Replies

Methotrexate and cold symptoms

Hi guys due to shielding it’s been ages since I had a cold but now’s the time! Do you still inject/take methotrexate when you have a full blown cold or do you...

Hi guys due to shielding it’s been ages since I had a cold but now’s the time! ...

marie66

•3 years ago

20 Replies

House work is a no at the mo

My house is a pig sty try to clean but can’t manage much Have tried to get a cleaner but seems impossible they never get back to me

My house is a pig sty try to clean but can’t manage much Have tried to get a cle...

B3ntl3y

•3 years ago

25 Replies

Fatigue

My fatigue has been unrelenting! Work is super busy with the school holidays on, I am a breakfast chef. I work from 5.30 to 11.30 in the morning, it is none...

My fatigue has been unrelenting! Work is super busy with the school holidays on,...

Carolsos

•3 years ago

16 Replies

Posts - NRAS | HealthUnlocked

NRAS

All posts for August 2021

Knee supports

Sore fingers

Does Cimzia cause cancer?

Methotrexate and fuzzy thinking day after

I need help with painting.

Why is standing more tiring than walking?🦶🦶

Benepali

Stomach is bloated and big!

Blood test capsule shortage

Anyone on Truxima infusions ?

Developing antibodies to a Biologic, stopping it working

Fatigue!!!

What Now?

Change in medications

Just watching this brilliant Zoom talk about feet, shoes etc and RA - Well done NRAS 👏🏻

Low white cell blood count & RA

Plantar Fasciitis (or walking on cut glass.)

Off Topic any news of Gail

URGENT NEW OCTAVE RESEARCH RELEASED ON ANTIBODIES AND IMMUNOSUPPRESSANT INDIVIDUALS

Hydroxychloroquene and blood pressure

Still no diagnosis :-(

Travel vaccinations

Thanks for your help

Ankylosing Spondylitis

Hot and cold

Rituximab not working at all after 3 months

Rheumatoid arthritis metatarsalgia.

Methotrexate and cold symptoms

House work is a no at the mo

Fatigue

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