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Coughs and Methotrexate

Hi I had a continual persistent cough for a number of years while on Methotrexate and often couldn't speak without coughing.. I came off of Methotrexate...

Hi I had a continual persistent cough for a number of years while on Methotrexat...

s2202

•3 years ago

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NRAS advice please

There is much confusion re whether those of us on biologics will get a third jab or a booster, or a third jab then a booster! Certainly I am confused and I...

There is much confusion re whether those of us on biologics will get a third jab...

cafbat

•3 years ago

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Discoid Lupus and hearing aids

Hi, hope you're all bearing up. Does anyone have discoid lupus in their ears and use hearing aids, I'm wondering if one of my ears may be too sore, also...

Hi, hope you're all bearing up. Does anyone have discoid lupus in their ears a...

Jig-saw

•3 years ago

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Injection or Infusion?

I went to get my first infusion of Tocx and was told I must have misheard the person making the appointment. Today I have been told Subcutaneous jabs only are...

I went to get my first infusion of Tocx and was told I must have misheard the pe...

tazman3

•3 years ago

1 Reply

broken wrists

Hi, everyone. I had a tumble last Tuesday taking my little dogs for a walk and have broken and fractured my wrists and hands. I'm in a mess, i cant wash or...

Hi, everyone. I had a tumble last Tuesday taking my little dogs for a walk and...

gailyb

•3 years ago

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Third vaccine for Covid

Just wondering if anyone has been offered the third vaccine yet?

GinnyE

•3 years ago

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Amgevita

Hi guys Struggling a little and you lovely lot have helped me loads in the morning past x Been on a bit of a journey but…. So after methotrexate, then...

Hi guys Struggling a little and you lovely lot have helped me loads in the morn...

FredFudge

•3 years ago

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JOBCENTRE UPDATE

Afternoon folks, At the moment I'm claiming JSA and have a few months until it runs out. It's safe and won't be stopped. Made a complaint about the advisor and...

Afternoon folks, At the moment I'm claiming JSA and have a few months until it r...

Ritaritis

•3 years ago

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What I did for my Hair Loss

Right now my hairdresser has me on Viviscal. I bought the shampoo and conditioner. She says it's working for her. I've been on a short time so can't really...

Right now my hairdresser has me on Viviscal. I bought the shampoo and condition...

Goldenhair

•3 years ago

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RA Awareness Week starts today!

Help us spread awareness this week by sharing our social media posts and your RA stories using the hashtag #RAAW2021. To find out more about RA visit...

Help us spread awareness this week by sharing our social media posts and your RA...

Aribah-NRAS

Partner•3 years ago

1 Reply

Is it Age, RA or meds?

It seems to have been years since I last had a cold. This one hit me quite hard, it has been rubbish. I wonder why, maybe it is a combination of all of the...

It seems to have been years since I last had a cold. This one hit me quite hard...

Brushwork

•3 years ago

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Bechets/RA

Hi, after my recent f2f with rheumy hes investigating me for behcets disease. He doesnt know yet if it will be a change of diagnosis from RA to bechets or if...

Hi, after my recent f2f with rheumy hes investigating me for behcets disease. H...

Amandajane64

•3 years ago

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cough

I think that I have a cough now that is chronic. Maybe it is inflammation in the lungs from my RA. I try not to cough but sometimes I just have to and...

I think that I have a cough now that is chronic. Maybe it is inflammation in t...

smilelines

•3 years ago

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Pain in Legs

Extreme pains in both legs top to bottom worse in bed at night sometimes pins and needles left foot soles of feet are hot pain relief co- codamol 8 mg help...

Extreme pains in both legs top to bottom worse in bed at night sometimes pins a...

MidnightandJorge

•3 years ago

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Vertigo

Has anyone on here ever had Vertigo? Just wondering if any of the RA meds could cause

Has anyone on here ever had Vertigo? Just wondering if any of the RA meds could ...

julie1908

•3 years ago

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How long does tocilizumab stay in your system

Hi all Does anybody know how long toci usually stays in your system? As it is weekly I was thinking not that long maybe a month at best. I was due a hip...

Hi all Does anybody know how long toci usually stays in your system? As it is we...

Kershon

•3 years ago

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Hi lovely people, my phone pip interview is on Thursday. Any hints would be appreciated. I was refused last time. Thank you 🙏

Phone pip interview

debjw

•3 years ago

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Flu Vaccine

OH and I both had flu jab yesterday - went in the chemist for antihistamine and came out with sore arms. I don’t know whether it is just this year’s vaccine...

OH and I both had flu jab yesterday - went in the chemist for antihistamine and ...

achyknitter

•3 years ago

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Living with Rheumatoid Arthritis or JIA?

With the RheumaBuddy app you can track your RA symptoms, connect with a virtual community for information and support, and prepare for consultations. We have...

With the RheumaBuddy app you can track your RA symptoms, connect with a virtual ...

Aribah-NRAS

Partner•3 years ago

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WEIGHT GAIN ON STEROIDS

I’m so so down. actually put on 11 pounds in 5 weeks after starting prednisone (steroids). Because I have been feeling so u well anyway, my daily HIIT,...

I’m so so down. actually put on 11 pounds in 5 weeks after starting prednisone (...

Ompie

•3 years ago

33 Replies

Humidity

The humidity today has nearly finished me off. Boy have I got some impressive swelling.

The humidity today has nearly finished me off. Boy have I got some impressive sw...

Hidden

•3 years ago

24 Replies

Replacement knee pain and stability

I have developed pain and difficulty with weight bearing through my replacement knees. One was done in 2014 and the other 2019. I have had insufficiency...

I have developed pain and difficulty with weight bearing through my replacement ...

Cherryblossom12

•3 years ago

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Methotrexate and very frequent stools

Hi has anyone else got the following problem I have been on methotrexate injections for7 years now along with hydroxy at first I had no problems at all on it...

Hi has anyone else got the following problem I have been on methotrexate injecti...

Gladjake

•3 years ago

20 Replies

JOB CENTRE EXPERIENCE

Hi, folks, today Bella came home, still looking for Olga but she settled on my knee and licked my swollen finger joints for a few minutes. Let her share my...

Hi, folks, today Bella came home, still looking for Olga but she settled on my k...

Ritaritis

•3 years ago

13 Replies

Has RA negatively impacted your relationships, intimacy, or sex life?

If so, don’t miss the ‘Sexual RAlationships’ Facebook Live on Wednesday 15 September at 6pm. WRAP has secured sex and relationship therapist, Lohani Noor, who...

If so, don’t miss the ‘Sexual RAlationships’ Facebook Live on Wednesday 15 Septe...

Aribah-NRAS

Partner•3 years ago

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Pain, stiffness, and swelling can make using tech devices difficult and uncomfortable

But technology can actually enhance your life by helping to make daily tasks easier! If you want to discover tips and tricks on how to set up your devices and...

But technology can actually enhance your life by helping to make daily tasks eas...

Aribah-NRAS

Partner•3 years ago

1 Reply

Booster, 3rd vaccine update

Hi everyone, Just spoken with my Rheumy nurse (Hertfordshire). She said the rheumatology department had a meeting yesterday about booster jabs and are going...

Hi everyone, Just spoken with my Rheumy nurse (Hertfordshire). She said the rhe...

Ferret18

•3 years ago

27 Replies

Have you signed up yet?

You might have missed this? 👀 👇 Watch till the end 😂 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qEWet8aNFVc

You might have missed this? 👀 👇 Watch till the end 😂 https://www.youtube.com/...

Hidden

•3 years ago

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Gap between biologics?

Hi there, Does anyone know what sort of gap has to be left between coming off humira and starting a new biologic? Tia.

Hi there, Does anyone know what sort of gap has to be left between coming off hu...

Emye343

•3 years ago

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Sorry sent the post too early!

Oral steroids took 4 years to come off. Waiting to see if l can have a steroid injection, so I would really appreciate any advice about different pain...

Oral steroids took 4 years to come off. Waiting to see if l can have a steroid i...

Kate2628

•3 years ago

1 Reply

Posts - NRAS | HealthUnlocked

NRAS

All posts for September 2021

Coughs and Methotrexate

NRAS advice please

Discoid Lupus and hearing aids

Injection or Infusion?

broken wrists

Third vaccine for Covid

Amgevita

JOBCENTRE UPDATE

What I did for my Hair Loss

RA Awareness Week starts today!

Is it Age, RA or meds?

Bechets/RA

cough

Pain in Legs

Vertigo

How long does tocilizumab stay in your system

Hi lovely people, my phone pip interview is on Thursday. Any hints would be appreciated. I was refused last time. Thank you 🙏

Flu Vaccine

Living with Rheumatoid Arthritis or JIA?

WEIGHT GAIN ON STEROIDS

Humidity

Replacement knee pain and stability

Methotrexate and very frequent stools

JOB CENTRE EXPERIENCE

Has RA negatively impacted your relationships, intimacy, or sex life?

Pain, stiffness, and swelling can make using tech devices difficult and uncomfortable

Booster, 3rd vaccine update

Have you signed up yet?

Gap between biologics?

Sorry sent the post too early!

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