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Benepali Injections Issues

I have posted in recent times about having more issues doing the once weekly benepali injection, my right hand pain/dexterity has got worse. Find it bizarre...

I have posted in recent times about having more issues doing the once weekly ben...

Shamrockgirl

•2 years ago

8 Replies

Work question - reasonable adjustment or flexible working request?

I work 4 days a week. From September last year I had started to return 3 days a week to the office as per the new co. policy. Work was stressful in December &...

I work 4 days a week. From September last year I had started to return 3 days a ...

Holly75

•2 years ago

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Methotrexate shortage?

i am awaiting a delivery of Methotrxate from Pharmaxo. I had already been contacted by the nurse in the Rheumatology Dept. who had told me there was a shortage...

i am awaiting a delivery of Methotrxate from Pharmaxo. I had already been contac...

Pythagorus

•2 years ago

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Toe Surgery

Hi just wondering if anyone has had forefoot arthroplasty or now called Stainsbie procedure. I saw my foot surgeon yesterday and that is what he recommended...

Hi just wondering if anyone has had forefoot arthroplasty or now called Stainsbi...

Cherryblossom12

•2 years ago

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Update on 3rd vaccination

My 33 year old son had his 3rd vaccination cancelled due to lack of staff. It was rescheduled for this week but now he’s ill with covid so cannot have it....

My 33 year old son had his 3rd vaccination cancelled due to lack of staff. It w...

Hidden

•2 years ago

20 Replies

Applying for a Blue Badge

Just wondering if any of you wonderful warriors have been successful in applying for a Blue Badge? If so, any info gratefully received!

Just wondering if any of you wonderful warriors have been successful in applying...

Juleskb

•2 years ago

26 Replies

Masks remain in Scotland

I missed the chance to respond to the removal of covid restrictions in England. Just want to remind everyone in Scotland that masks remain mandatory for the...

I missed the chance to respond to the removal of covid restrictions in England. ...

cathie

•2 years ago

23 Replies

Has anyone had side effects from long term steroids?

Has anyone had any serious side effects from taking long term steroids? I have been diagnosed with polymyalgia but finding difficult to reduce the steroids...

Has anyone had any serious side effects from taking long term steroids? I have ...

JCloth

•2 years ago

23 Replies

Alternative to Diclomax MR

Hi All, I'm after some advice and your personal experiences of NSAIDs or slow release pain killers. I'm currently taking Diclomax 75mg modified release at...

Hi All, I'm after some advice and your personal experiences of NSAIDs or slow re...

Maggsie

•2 years ago

11 Replies

Is Crepitus bad?

When I exercise, my main joints click constantly. Mainly my affected elbow when weightlifting, in fact even stretching it can click 5-8 times before...

When I exercise, my main joints click constantly. Mainly my affected elbow when ...

gr95

•2 years ago

5 Replies

thinning hair

it seems my hair is going thinner by the day, and I cannot find anything on the market that helps thicken it. is there anyone else in the same position and can...

it seems my hair is going thinner by the day, and I cannot find anything on the ...

Bagpuss2021

•2 years ago

15 Replies

stopping MTX

Ihave been on MTX for about 3 years and I have been really good on them right from the start ,the only issue is nausea,quite bad at times,I have not had a...

Ihave been on MTX for about 3 years and I have been really good on them right fr...

junik53

•2 years ago

29 Replies

So many Covid cases daily, but no mask mandate, what's that all about!?

The UK GOV obviously wasn't thinking of us CEV. Have we been cut loose? It's a survival of the fittest strategy I guess! What do you all think?

The UK GOV obviously wasn't thinking of us CEV. Have we been cut loose? It's a ...

Deminem

•2 years ago

140 Replies

Knuckle replacement RA

I have been advised to have the 4 knuckles on my right hand replaced, I am very concerned that I will not be able to do the things I do now eg. Painting,...

I have been advised to have the 4 knuckles on my right hand replaced, I am very ...

Living-in-the-moment

•2 years ago

9 Replies

Looking for someone who has had knuckle replacement surgery

Hi everyone, NRAS is trying to find someone who has had knuckle replacement surgery. We have a member who is thinking about this but is concerned as she does a...

Hi everyone, NRAS is trying to find someone who has had knuckle replacement surg...

Ailsa-NRAS

Partner•2 years ago

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Suspect of Lyme antibodies

I haven’t been feeling well. I started back in October with terrible headaches. Everyday. Body pains, fatigue, dizzy spells, sensitivity to light and sounds....

I haven’t been feeling well. I started back in October with terrible headaches. ...

rd_8930

•2 years ago

4 Replies

sodium urate levels

my sodium urate level is 299 is this normal please

philvaughan

•2 years ago

2 Replies

Did anyone see this - re The Apprentice?

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-leeds-60041827.amp

Bookworm55

•2 years ago

28 Replies

Asymptomatic

Morning everyone, I was talking to my missus last night and wondered if any of us who are immunosuppressed could also be asymptomatic for covid? Had anyone...

Morning everyone, I was talking to my missus last night and wondered if any of u...

Dave74

•2 years ago

14 Replies

Pain in Jaw

After being diagnosed with PMR in October I have been taking steroids and calcium. I have been having pain in my jaw an and it now looks a little swollen....

After being diagnosed with PMR in October I have been taking steroids and calci...

Richmond162

•2 years ago

18 Replies

RA triggers by vaccine?

Hi, I have a friend here who had taken 2 jabs AZ in Jul 2020, now diagnosed with RA. She started to feel the pain in her fingures in Nov 2020, doctor only...

Hi, I have a friend here who had taken 2 jabs AZ in Jul 2020, now diagnosed with...

Amy_Lee

•2 years ago

20 Replies

Lefluomid

Hi guys I ordered my prescription online and found they had taken lefluomid of the list. I rang up my surgery and waited for 30 minutes to be told you can no...

Hi guys I ordered my prescription online and found they had taken lefluomid of t...

Carolsos

•2 years ago

14 Replies

Covid treatment and RA

Has anyone with RA been treated with the covid anti viral infusion?

lightbow

•2 years ago

3 Replies

Any experience with methotrexate alternatives?

Has anyone been started on a drug other than methotrexate as an initial medication? I have been on hydroxychloroquine for a few years for very mild RA, but my...

Has anyone been started on a drug other than methotrexate as an initial medicati...

DrJJ

•2 years ago

25 Replies

Shingrix question

Hi there, I’m doing some research into eligibility for the shingrix vaccine (in an attempt to persuade/cajole my non-NHS gp surgery in Guernsey to order it for...

Hi there, I’m doing some research into eligibility for the shingrix vaccine (in ...

Emye343

•2 years ago

20 Replies

4th vaccination?

I have had an appointment sent to me for a 4th vaccination. I have already had the booster in October. I am taking Tacrolimus and steroids for seronegative...

I have had an appointment sent to me for a 4th vaccination. I have already had t...

Seashoreshanty

•2 years ago

14 Replies

Sciensus organisation issues again

Well, still mixed fews on Sciensus (still think it’s a stupid name) but the App is pretty useless, recently saw reviews for it & almost everyone said it was...

Well, still mixed fews on Sciensus (still think it’s a stupid name) but the App ...

Shamrockgirl

•2 years ago

26 Replies

Anyone know about Globulin levels

Anyone had experience of “low globulin” count when having a blood test? Had my monthly Methotrexate blood test last Tuesday, the GP rang me Wednesday afternoon...

Anyone had experience of “low globulin” count when having a blood test? Had my m...

Shamrockgirl

•2 years ago

8 Replies

Wait for appointment

My husband started with pain and swelling in his hands, awful fatigue and nausea about 2 months ago. GP did bloods and x ray, said no rheumatoid factor or...

My husband started with pain and swelling in his hands, awful fatigue and nausea...

Nuthatch

•2 years ago

21 Replies

Travel and injections. How far can I go?

Can anybody recommend a bag/case to keep injection medication chilled for extended periods whilst travelling? The more injections I can take the...

Can anybody recommend a bag/case to keep injection medication chilled for extend...

TLL123

•2 years ago

25 Replies

Posts - NRAS | HealthUnlocked

NRAS

All posts for January 2022

Benepali Injections Issues

Work question - reasonable adjustment or flexible working request?

Methotrexate shortage?

Toe Surgery

Update on 3rd vaccination

Applying for a Blue Badge

Masks remain in Scotland

Has anyone had side effects from long term steroids?

Alternative to Diclomax MR

Is Crepitus bad?

thinning hair

stopping MTX

So many Covid cases daily, but no mask mandate, what's that all about!?

Knuckle replacement RA

Looking for someone who has had knuckle replacement surgery

Suspect of Lyme antibodies

sodium urate levels

Did anyone see this - re The Apprentice?

Asymptomatic

Pain in Jaw

RA triggers by vaccine?

Lefluomid

Covid treatment and RA

Any experience with methotrexate alternatives?

Shingrix question

4th vaccination?

Sciensus organisation issues again

Anyone know about Globulin levels

Wait for appointment

Travel and injections. How far can I go?

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