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Thank you

Thank you everyone for sharing your experience

Slife

•2 years ago

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Work health and safety / medication

Hi all I work for a big utility company and the health and safety executive has requested a meeting with me today about my medication. I have to report to HR...

Hi all I work for a big utility company and the health and safety executive has...

Pink75928

•2 years ago

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Anyone a patient at Royal National Hospital For Rheumatic Diseases in Bath?

My NHS rheumatology appointment has just been cancelled for the second time in 3 months. I've been trying to see someone since last June because of ongoing...

My NHS rheumatology appointment has just been cancelled for the second time in 3...

mjrminor

•2 years ago

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Continuing UTI and E.Coli

Hi guys, I’m still fighting this infection! It seems E.Coli has been in my system since January 2021, maybe even before that! I’m getting fed up of...

Hi guys, I’m still fighting this infection! It seems E.Coli has been in my syste...

marie66

•2 years ago

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Methotrexate

Hello lovely people. I have discovered that my request for repeat prescription of methotrexate has been rejected by my GP. Wondering if this has happened to...

Hello lovely people. I have discovered that my request for repeat prescription o...

Slife

•2 years ago

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Shingles all the time!!!!

I've had shingles 9 times in 3 years and I'm 41. I've had multiple tests and showing nothing. Has anyone else had them this many times?

I've had shingles 9 times in 3 years and I'm 41. I've had multiple tests and sho...

Cookie300

•2 years ago

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4th covid vaccination/ Methotrexate query.

I take 20mgm methotrexate and sulfasalazine & am reading/hearing different info from several sources as to whether I need a 4th vaccine. NRAS & Versus...

I take 20mgm methotrexate and sulfasalazine & am reading/hearing different info ...

Sallysuk

•2 years ago

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Need some advice about bursitis on elbow

Diagnosed last week with RA. Very good appointment with rheumatologist and have started treatment with a plan ahead. Had a steroid injection and may start oral...

Diagnosed last week with RA. Very good appointment with rheumatologist and have ...

K2013

•2 years ago

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Rituximab

Thank you so much for your replies to my question. I had two infusions two weeks apart last summer. Reading your replies I’m optimistic that hopefully this...

Thank you so much for your replies to my question. I had two infusions two weeks...

debjw

•2 years ago

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How long do your flares last?

Hey everybody! I've been stuck in a flare since Christmas and I'm feeling sorry for myself, also worrying that this will never go away and I'll be stuck with...

Hey everybody! I've been stuck in a flare since Christmas and I'm feeling sorry ...

snotts

•2 years ago

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Struggling while waiting for diagnosis.

Any tips to relieve pain while waiting for rheumatology appointment? I've had pain for 3 years now since having my daughter. It started with stiffness and...

Any tips to relieve pain while waiting for rheumatology appointment? I've had p...

Molly28

•2 years ago

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Can I have a moan please?

Sorry to be here moaning but only you guys will understand!I was having random joints flare up one after the other daily and so I was prescribed some...

Sorry to be here moaning but only you guys will understand!I was having random j...

Elmo333

•2 years ago

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Loose bowels

Hello Lovely people Does anyone else suffer from having to run to the toilet after you’ve eaten something? Mine is getting beyond a joke now I ve even started...

Hello Lovely people Does anyone else suffer from having to run to the toilet aft...

Fifi2

•2 years ago

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Abatercept (Orencia)

I did the injection which was totally painless on Monday and although a very over engineered syringe it was fine and no bruise. Anyway on Tuesday in the night...

I did the injection which was totally painless on Monday and although a very ove...

medway-lady

•2 years ago

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Air travel with metoject

Am hoping to fly with RyanAir to visit my brother in Spain. Does anyone know if they insist on a doctor's letter, or is it ok if in sealed packet with pharmacy...

Am hoping to fly with RyanAir to visit my brother in Spain. Does anyone know if ...

Gilliancheche

•2 years ago

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What means a high C3 complement and C4 complement (RDL) blood test?

I have extreme fatigue and brain fog for the past three months. Including anxiety and migraines. My blood results shows that I have a high C3 Complement (RDL)...

I have extreme fatigue and brain fog for the past three months. Including anxiet...

rd_8930

•2 years ago

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PCR Priority Test Kits for those Eligible for New Covid Treatments (antivirals/monoclonal antibodies)

I rang 119 a few days ago and the person I spoke to knew nothing about Priority Test Kits; didn't know if I was on the list for getting one; and sent me the...

I rang 119 a few days ago and the person I spoke to knew nothing about Priority ...

Jimminey

•2 years ago

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Impingement….

Hi all, I’ve been getting shoulder pain for several months now and have finally been given an almost diagnosis of impingement. Has anyone had experience of...

Hi all, I’ve been getting shoulder pain for several months now and have finally ...

Sjhoney

•2 years ago

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tynycwmmarchhywel

any help or advise please on horrid fatigue with only 5mg prodislone presgribed

tyncwmmarchhywel

•2 years ago

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Rituximab

Hi lovely people I’ve had one round of rituximab last summer. Can anyone tell me if the affects improve with each round please? Thank you x

Hi lovely people I’ve had one round of rituximab last summer. Can anyone tell m...

debjw

•2 years ago

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Shingles

Hi everyone, I had terrible pain in my left hip and down the thigh to just above knee last week and was worried in case it was to do with my hip replacement....

Hi everyone, I had terrible pain in my left hip and down the thigh to just above...

Circledancer

•2 years ago

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Shoulder

Hi as u all know I had shoulder surgery last July it’s absolutely killing me again I’m back to see my consultant on the 28th Jan I don’t know what’s wrong with...

Hi as u all know I had shoulder surgery last July it’s absolutely killing me aga...

Deejojo

•2 years ago

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Elevated Anti-ccp and RF without symptoms?

I saw a doctor when I was suffering from chronic tendinitis about seven years ago. They did a battery of tests and it came back with elevated RF 78iu/ml and...

I saw a doctor when I was suffering from chronic tendinitis about seven years ag...

lonelyplanet

•2 years ago

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COVID-19: the green book, chapter 14a Update 12th January 2022

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/covid-19-the-green-book-chapter-14a?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=e8bf2f59-93ba-

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/covid-19-the-green-book-chapter-14a?u...

Moomin8

•2 years ago

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Pip assessment update

Hi I had my long awaited assessment today. The lady seemed really nice and thorough. I cried because it was hard for me to say out loud all the ways my life...

Hi I had my long awaited assessment today. The lady seemed really nice and thor...

Pink75928

•2 years ago

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What does it mean when there is a rapid increase CRP level in a month or so?

My CRP level about a month ago was 6.79mg/l. Now, my CRP level is 20mg/l. What does this rapid increase mean? I am also experiencing symptoms such as episodes...

My CRP level about a month ago was 6.79mg/l. Now, my CRP level is 20mg/l. What ...

rd_8930

•2 years ago

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Amusing isolation techniques!

I went for an Xray yesterday. One of the questions the reception asked me was if I was CEV. So I said I was and she directed me to a part of the waiting room...

I went for an Xray yesterday. One of the questions the reception asked me was if...

oldtimer

•2 years ago

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pip application

Thanks for all your replies, they really have helped.

Bagpuss2021

•2 years ago

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Daft question

Does anyone get really itchy joints when flaring? So my knuckles, elbows and thumb bones which have nodules go really itchy. Wondering if it’s my bodies way of...

Does anyone get really itchy joints when flaring? So my knuckles, elbows and thu...

Deeb1764

•2 years ago

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Pip application

Pip application Has anyone applied for pip that has more than one condition? if so do you have to list all of them if they contribute in some way or another...

Pip application Has anyone applied for pip that has more than one condition? if...

Bagpuss2021

•2 years ago

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Posts - NRAS | HealthUnlocked

NRAS

All posts for January 2022

Thank you

Work health and safety / medication

Anyone a patient at Royal National Hospital For Rheumatic Diseases in Bath?

Continuing UTI and E.Coli

Methotrexate

Shingles all the time!!!!

4th covid vaccination/ Methotrexate query.

Need some advice about bursitis on elbow

Rituximab

How long do your flares last?

Struggling while waiting for diagnosis.

Can I have a moan please?

Loose bowels

Abatercept (Orencia)

Air travel with metoject

What means a high C3 complement and C4 complement (RDL) blood test?

PCR Priority Test Kits for those Eligible for New Covid Treatments (antivirals/monoclonal antibodies)

Impingement….

tynycwmmarchhywel

Rituximab

Shingles

Shoulder

Elevated Anti-ccp and RF without symptoms?

COVID-19: the green book, chapter 14a Update 12th January 2022

Pip assessment update

What does it mean when there is a rapid increase CRP level in a month or so?

Amusing isolation techniques!

pip application

Daft question

Pip application

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