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What has helped me during flare ups

I wanted to share what has really helped me during painful flareups. Obviously everyone is different and you must consult with your specialist. However there...

I wanted to share what has really helped me during painful flareups. Obviously e...

Pink006

•3 years ago

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Supportive Community

I never post on social media, but just wanted to say thank you for all the comments in response to my AstraZeneca post. My Mum has been following this site for...

I never post on social media, but just wanted to say thank you for all the comme...

Pink006

•3 years ago

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Another disease !!

Hi just a question..... i was diagnosed with Parkinsons disease yesterday, so was given more tablets and today i feel like rubbish....no energy, no feeling to...

Hi just a question..... i was diagnosed with Parkinsons disease yesterday, so wa...

nellysgran

•3 years ago

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Thanks, I hate it!

Hi everyone. I'm from the UK and was diagnosed yesterday with inflammatory arthritis in my hands, wrists and elbows. I've had pain, stiffness, swelling, a...

Hi everyone. I'm from the UK and was diagnosed yesterday with inflammatory arthr...

snotts

•3 years ago

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Itching follow up

After several discussions with fellow sufferers of meds causing itching after being outdoors, I have tried the Eucerin Erea Calming Scalp treatment which is...

After several discussions with fellow sufferers of meds causing itching after be...

catwoman4

•3 years ago

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Oh poo !!

Humidity back !!! I’m totally useless today

Hidden

•3 years ago

10 Replies

Tocilizumab

Hi anyone on toc how are people managing with the shortage of it.. are you delaying your weekly injection ? I’m 2 days over and struggling .. just like to...

Hi anyone on toc how are people managing with the shortage of it.. are you de...

Vonnie10

•3 years ago

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Dizzy and Falling Over constantly

I have had no treatment for my RA for months now. I will be starting Tocilizumab eventually, but I am now having feelings of not being able to control my...

I have had no treatment for my RA for months now. I will be starting Tocilizuma...

tazman3

•3 years ago

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The time has finally come. Clare's training is complete…

https://youtu.be/MMtro-BI8o0 #DoThe20Challenge in celebration of the 20th Anniversary of NRAS by getting involved and help raise funds. Choose a sporty, wacky,...

https://youtu.be/MMtro-BI8o0 #DoThe20Challenge in celebration of the 20th Annive...

Hidden

•3 years ago

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Coming off Methotrexate

I am thinking of coming off Methotrexate. NOT BEFORE ASKING. I am so fed up with all the side effects.. anyone. Else done this and how was it?

I am thinking of coming off Methotrexate. NOT BEFORE ASKING. I am so fed up wit...

Hidden

•3 years ago

36 Replies

GP’s unprepared

GP’s are our first port of call when we have a health issue, but I’m getting more and more frustrated in their responses, I have a favourite aunt who I’m fond...

GP’s are our first port of call when we have a health issue, but I’m getting mor...

Pitbull2017

•3 years ago

23 Replies

Covid Antibody Test

After having read a few peoples posts on hear referring to negative results from antibody tests I decided to try one myself. I take 10mg methotrexate a week...

After having read a few peoples posts on hear referring to negative results from...

Nanabrodie

•3 years ago

16 Replies

AstraZeneca vaccine

Hi Everyone, I wanted to share that I've had RA for 10years and have travelled pretty well until the 2nd AstraZeneca vaccine 6 weeks ago. I've experienced...

Hi Everyone, I wanted to share that I've had RA for 10years and have travelled p...

Pink006

•3 years ago

15 Replies

Help me!!

I have a chest infection and a water infection, I had chills and aches but now by body hurts 10 times worse with RA, please someone help with any advice. Can't...

I have a chest infection and a water infection, I had chills and aches but now b...

Claireb1985

•3 years ago

11 Replies

Arc Microtherapy Units for pain management

In relation to alternative therapies has anyone tried the 'Arc Microtherapy Unit' and stopped their prescribed medication . One testimony describes a man who...

In relation to alternative therapies has anyone tried the 'Arc Microtherapy Unit...

Hidden

•3 years ago

4 Replies

Loss of appetite

I am injecting 15mg methotrexate once a week. I have a total loss of appetite. Don’t want to eat anything. Have to really force myself to eat. I reall...

I am injecting 15mg methotrexate once a week. I have a total loss of appetite....

Hidden

•3 years ago

12 Replies

Confused

So had my appt with Rheumatologist and even though my RA factor and ANA test was positive and my joint pain is in both sides he says seeing I don’t have...

So had my appt with Rheumatologist and even though my RA factor and ANA test was...

Hurting2012

•3 years ago

15 Replies

COVID booster jab now in doubt?

Hi, Trying to work this out rationally and objectively but would appreciate input from others in the same boat. The news today revealed that WHO are not happy...

Hi, Trying to work this out rationally and objectively but would appreciate inp...

Flinda

•3 years ago

51 Replies

Petition to Reduce PIP stress for Rheumatoid Arthritis sufferers

I’m not sure if it’s ok to post petitions so I apologise in advance if it’s not, but I do think it’s a good cause. The petition is calling for people with...

I’m not sure if it’s ok to post petitions so I apologise in advance if it’s not,...

MissMinto

•3 years ago

50 Replies

Paraffin/Wax baths?

I hope everyone is having as gentle a day as possible. I have increasingly sore hands (& feet) whilst waiting for appts etc to commence a biologic. My screen...

I hope everyone is having as gentle a day as possible. I have increasingly sore ...

Hidden

•3 years ago

20 Replies

Hand

Hi everyone Hope your all staying safe. I’m having a real flare up on my hand today really painful and that awful tingling feeling and numbness with a couple...

Hi everyone Hope your all staying safe. I’m having a real flare up on my hand to...

Hidden

•3 years ago

7 Replies

Worried about bone damage

My RA started in February this year, and I have started on Mtx and have had 7 doses now with little change so far. I am also on 5mg of Prednisolone. My elbows...

My RA started in February this year, and I have started on Mtx and have had 7 do...

jubilee2

•3 years ago

34 Replies

I do not have RA

I saw a Prof. in Rheumatology yesterday. He looked at the swollen surroundings of my joints, and said that it is not RA, maybe Psoriasis arthritis - going for...

I saw a Prof. in Rheumatology yesterday. He looked at the swollen surroundings ...

krillemy

•3 years ago

9 Replies

RA and COVID vaccination

Hello, My father has had RA for about a year now. He is on weekly metoject and is currently in remission. His liver and kidneys are fine. He has mild anaemia...

Hello, My father has had RA for about a year now. He is on weekly metoject and ...

temirzhan

•3 years ago

7 Replies

When do you get a fever checked out

As many of us experience low grade fevers with our condition, how do you know when to call a doctor to check it out? If you have a fever do you just assume...

As many of us experience low grade fevers with our condition, how do you know wh...

SlothSandpit

•3 years ago

8 Replies

Losing job

I know this is a bit off topic but have been so floored by this news I had to post. I have RA and take methotrexate and have been working from home for the...

I know this is a bit off topic but have been so floored by this news I had to po...

Sue4983

•3 years ago

44 Replies

Covid can f*** off.

Today I learned that my housemate (my best friends brother) is positive for covid and that my mother and father are also possibly positive for covid. My father...

Today I learned that my housemate (my best friends brother) is positive for covi...

Ccrowlu

•3 years ago

20 Replies

Be warned about the NRAS survey on consultations during Covid

This has the odd feature that at one point in the questions it will only accept negative feedback. If you have positive experiences like me it won’t move on....

This has the odd feature that at one point in the questions it will only accept ...

Shonkie

•3 years ago

6 Replies

Biologics

Hi everyone I was told by my Rheumatologist that biologics can be injected twice weekly and most recently they come in tablet form. I think the dosage is one...

Hi everyone I was told by my Rheumatologist that biologics can be injected twic...

Gitaga

•3 years ago

13 Replies

🦶 foot

Omg my foot is killin went to see consultant over 3 week ago had X-ray I got told I have 3 bone 🦴 spurs in right foot 🦶 only just went out for a bus 🚌 ride...

Omg my foot is killin went to see consultant over 3 week ago had X-ray I got tol...

Deejojo

•3 years ago

4 Replies

Posts - NRAS | HealthUnlocked

NRAS

All posts for August 2021

What has helped me during flare ups

Supportive Community

Another disease !!

Thanks, I hate it!

Itching follow up

Oh poo !!

Tocilizumab

Dizzy and Falling Over constantly

The time has finally come. Clare's training is complete…

Coming off Methotrexate

GP’s unprepared

Covid Antibody Test

AstraZeneca vaccine

Help me!!

Arc Microtherapy Units for pain management

Loss of appetite

Confused

COVID booster jab now in doubt?

Petition to Reduce PIP stress for Rheumatoid Arthritis sufferers

Paraffin/Wax baths?

Hand

Worried about bone damage

I do not have RA

RA and COVID vaccination

When do you get a fever checked out

Losing job

Covid can f*** off.

Be warned about the NRAS survey on consultations during Covid

Biologics

🦶 foot

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