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Don't know what to do.

I've had a growing sense these past few months that my meds (sulfa and hydroxy) are no longer working as well. I have increased hand and wrist pain, new pain...

I've had a growing sense these past few months that my meds (sulfa and hydroxy) ...

mjrminor

•3 years ago

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Covid death statistics - interesting map...but very sad at the same time 😔

Morning Peeps, I came across this statistical map from the government:...

Moomin8

•3 years ago

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GPs off topic ish

Sorry this seems to be my only topic at the moment. My father goes to the same surgery as myself and after ringing and getting no answer he took himself off...

Sorry this seems to be my only topic at the moment. My father goes to the same s...

Hidden

•3 years ago

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Positive rheumatoid factor

After being back on forth to doctors for test and rheumatology for over 2 years and getting nowhere. I rang up the doctors today to ask if they'd do blood...

After being back on forth to doctors for test and rheumatology for over 2 years ...

Kels1974

•3 years ago

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Newbie - so frustrated

I feel like weeping. I'm finally being investigated for RA after a year of going to my GP with severe pain and swelling in my knuckles. I have two major...

I feel like weeping. I'm finally being investigated for RA after a year of goin...

litbee

•3 years ago

46 Replies

Methotrexate injections

I went to hospital to get my MXT injection yesterday (before I started to do it myself) they asked how I was getting on and I said not very well as I was...

I went to hospital to get my MXT injection yesterday (before I started to do it ...

Maggie69

•3 years ago

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CATS AND ARTHRITIS

Afternoon folks, this is an odd one but any thoughts or similar experiences, even with dogs. In the early stages of arthritis I was crying with pain and my 2...

Afternoon folks, this is an odd one but any thoughts or similar experiences, eve...

Ritaritis

•3 years ago

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Do you wish that you could predict your #chronic #pain? New #research at @CfE_UoM is aiming to build a #PainForecast.

Get involved by a #FocusGroup (by 10.08) or questionnaire (ongoing) by following:...

Get involved by a #FocusGroup (by 10.08) or questionnaire (ongoing) by following...

Aribah-NRAS

Partner•3 years ago

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STIFF AND PAINFUL KNEES

Morning folks, I started methotrexate the end of June, the pain has lessened, particularly at night so I'm sleeping better. My knee joints are still painful...

Morning folks, I started methotrexate the end of June, the pain has lessened, pa...

Ritaritis

•3 years ago

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From one extreme to another my surgery

I developed oral thrush yesterday. I submitted my repeat prescription ( thrush meds not on repeat) and put a request in with a note saying. I have oral thrush...

I developed oral thrush yesterday. I submitted my repeat prescription ( thrush m...

Hidden

•3 years ago

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Rib cage and upper back pain

I was offered a whole body nuclear bone scan yesterday. I had spoken on phone to my GP about rib cage pain and long term back pain that in the past six years I...

I was offered a whole body nuclear bone scan yesterday. I had spoken on phone to...

seasider18

•3 years ago

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Ra

I accidentally sent incomplete post earlier I am after advise experiences and tips frpm anyone Rather than medical I am at stage 3 of ra Meds have been...

I accidentally sent incomplete post earlier I am after advise experiences and ti...

Gemokb

•3 years ago

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New RA diagnosis, feeling anxious!

Hello everyone I'm new to this forum, I'm not even sure what I'm looking for really, reassurance that I will feel normal again? I was diagnosed with RA a few...

Hello everyone I'm new to this forum, I'm not even sure what I'm looking for rea...

threebirches

•3 years ago

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Tocilizumab delay due to shortage

Anybody else been told their Tocilizumab will be late due to a national shortage? I just got a text today to say my delivery will be late, I rang Lloyd’s...

Anybody else been told their Tocilizumab will be late due to a national shortage...

Badger22

•3 years ago

25 Replies

Delayed joint surgery - Interview

Thursday 05/08/21- NRAS have been approached by the media, wanting to interview people who have had their joint replacement surgery delayed. If you would like...

Thursday 05/08/21- NRAS have been approached by the media, wanting to interview ...

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•3 years ago

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What next ? Off topic

Just had an email from Boots advertising an online Doctor service. Prices start at £15…. One step nearer to the end of The NHS I feel.

Just had an email from Boots advertising an online Doctor service. Prices start ...

Hidden

•3 years ago

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ASDA Priority pass email anyone?

Hi guys and girls, So I've said this before about Asda pass extension emails. I received another today and many of you will have too. They are a mute point as...

Hi guys and girls, So I've said this before about Asda pass extension emails. I ...

Deminem

•3 years ago

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Ear Piercing

Hi Everyone! I am after some advice. After many years of not wearing earrings one ear lobe has closed up and I am wanting to have it re-opened as my daughter...

Hi Everyone! I am after some advice. After many years of not wearing earrings o...

Diamondpainting

•3 years ago

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Help and thoughts please!

Hi,I’m new to this site! I have scleroderma, PBC, Sjögrens and hypothyroidism and fairly bad osteoarthritis. The scleroderma has left me particularly unwell....

Hi,I’m new to this site! I have scleroderma, PBC, Sjögrens and hypothyroidism an...

MissusTee

•3 years ago

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After Rituximab

Finally had my 2 infusions of Ritixamub, feeling better, pain wise, but it has totally wiped me out. Anyone else had this after effect.? My very first...

Finally had my 2 infusions of Ritixamub, feeling better, pain wise, but it has t...

Callabag64

•3 years ago

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Reasonable request saga

Hi all, I’m just looking for some advice/to vent/cry. I have colitis and palindromic arthritis. In March 2019 I asked my manager (#1) for help with my...

Hi all, I’m just looking for some advice/to vent/cry. I have colitis and pali...

JLgee

•3 years ago

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Not diagnosed yet but uncertain

Over the last 2 months I'd noticed some pain in my hands (palm and fingers and thumb) when doing manual work which after a while extended into my wrists and...

Over the last 2 months I'd noticed some pain in my hands (palm and fingers and t...

Steve5678

•3 years ago

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First dose of Rituximab

Another 12 days and I’m due to go for my first Rituximab infusion. I’ve been quite happy on methotrexate and enteracept (embrel then benapali) injections for...

Another 12 days and I’m due to go for my first Rituximab infusion. I’ve been qui...

Lotphie

•3 years ago

7 Replies

Rheumatology in Norfolk UK

Morning Peeps 🙂 I am considering moving house. I am looking at Norfolk, possibly. One of my considerations is my healthcare. I'm pretty established with my GP...

Morning Peeps 🙂 I am considering moving house. I am looking at Norfolk, possibl...

Moomin8

•3 years ago

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Statins and Rituximab

Has anyone been advised to have Statins with Rheumatoid Arthritis , and on a biologic like Rituximab, did you experience any side effects?

Has anyone been advised to have Statins with Rheumatoid Arthritis , and on a bio...

-Mii

•3 years ago

16 Replies

Positive covid test

Hi everyone haven’t posted for a while, I had a covid fit to fly test yesterday was going to Portugal with daughter and grandchildren, had results back this...

Hi everyone haven’t posted for a while, I had a covid fit to fly test yesterday ...

Cindy

•3 years ago

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Emmerdale

A bit annoyed after tonights episode of emmerdale. Does anybody else think RA was trivualized? They do many good story lines highlighting illnesses so people...

A bit annoyed after tonights episode of emmerdale. Does anybody else think RA wa...

Amandajane64

•3 years ago

31 Replies

How painful should a flare get?

I am quite new to RA and seem on an even keel most of the time but get occasional sharp flares that leave me very weak. Last weekend I had a serious flare in...

I am quite new to RA and seem on an even keel most of the time but get occasio...

Turnaround

•3 years ago

18 Replies

What 3 words sum up holistic care for you?

Many health care services are extolling the virtues of 'holistic care', many without checking in with the patients about what they think this should look like....

Many health care services are extolling the virtues of 'holistic care', many wit...

Aribah-NRAS

Partner•3 years ago

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THR bone infection

Good morning all. It’s been a while since I posted regarding my abcess. Well it turned out to be a sinus coming from a deep bone infection in my hip. 4 weeks...

Good morning all. It’s been a while since I posted regarding my abcess. Well it ...

Riaisbad

•3 years ago

20 Replies

Posts - NRAS | HealthUnlocked

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All posts for August 2021

Don't know what to do.

Covid death statistics - interesting map...but very sad at the same time 😔

GPs off topic ish

Positive rheumatoid factor

Newbie - so frustrated

Methotrexate injections

CATS AND ARTHRITIS

Do you wish that you could predict your #chronic #pain? New #research at @CfE_UoM is aiming to build a #PainForecast.

STIFF AND PAINFUL KNEES

From one extreme to another my surgery

Rib cage and upper back pain

Ra

New RA diagnosis, feeling anxious!

Tocilizumab delay due to shortage

Delayed joint surgery - Interview

What next ? Off topic

ASDA Priority pass email anyone?

Ear Piercing

Help and thoughts please!

After Rituximab

Reasonable request saga

Not diagnosed yet but uncertain

First dose of Rituximab

Rheumatology in Norfolk UK

Statins and Rituximab

Positive covid test

Emmerdale

How painful should a flare get?

What 3 words sum up holistic care for you?

THR bone infection

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