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The gift that keeps on giving.....

Last week I had a bad chest infection (had to stop methotrexate and biologics but not prednisolone) and had antibiotics prescribed. I developed this pain on...

Last week I had a bad chest infection (had to stop methotrexate and biologics bu...

PSAWarrior28

•2 years ago

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Rituximab Dental care

Hello. I was wondering if it is ok to have some dental work done after my Rituximab infusion. Thanks 😊

Hello. I was wondering if it is ok to have some dental work done after my Rituxi...

ks1966

•2 years ago

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tynycwmmarchhywel

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•2 years ago

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Get involved in the MISSION-RA study with the development of a wearable activity tracker and app for people with RA.

MISSION-RA study at the University of Birmingham is looking for feedback periodically from people living with Rheumatoid Arthritis. Feedback needed on: > study...

MISSION-RA study at the University of Birmingham is looking for feedback periodi...

Aribah-NRAS

Partner•2 years ago

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Some advice please

Hi guys, hope you are all well. I wonder if you could advise me on preparing myself or buying some natural remedies for the liver. I am shaken every week by...

Hi guys, hope you are all well. I wonder if you could advise me on preparing my...

Curcubeu

•2 years ago

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Are my expectations too high?

I was diagnosed 15 months ago. I was started on prednisolone then added methotrexate then sulfasalazine then abatacept. I am now taking all four plus co...

I was diagnosed 15 months ago. I was started on prednisolone then added methotre...

Oscardoggy

•2 years ago

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Turmeric advice

Hi, First time writing a post bit have been an avid reader of many. Does anyone take turmeric to help with their RA? I'm currently on weekly benapali...

Hi, First time writing a post bit have been an avid reader of many. Does anyone ...

Mumatron

•2 years ago

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A happy post

Was really struggling blow drying my hair as my hands are so crippled, I found I couldnt grip the small brush. My lovely husband came up with this (see...

Was really struggling blow drying my hair as my hands are so crippled, I found I...

Evie3

•2 years ago

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Ugh stiff again !!

Hi guys Been very stiff and painful this week I think probably stress related in this occasion as my little buddy was sent on his heavenly way on Thursday 🥲...

Hi guys Been very stiff and painful this week I think probably stress related ...

Gottaloveastaffy

•2 years ago

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Things are changing regarding Covid care...

'New plan for living with Covid to be set out this week Prime Minister expected to confirm all regulations that restrict public freedoms will be repealed...

'New plan for living with Covid to be set out this week Prime Minister expected ...

Moomin8

•2 years ago

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Scared (very)

Hi all , I know a lot of you take this for many different reasons and ailments. My rheumatologist wants to start me on low dose Methotrexate and I'm literally...

Hi all , I know a lot of you take this for many different reasons and ailments. ...

Sevenstar

•2 years ago

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Does a patient have to be in pain for inflammation to be present in the joints including spine?

I was wondering if inflammation still occurs in the body especially in the joints, spine etc even if a person does not have any pain or swelling or is...

I was wondering if inflammation still occurs in the body especially in the joint...

Celticdancer

•2 years ago

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Covid has got me !!!

Hi everyone, hope you are all coping well and didn’t suffer too much from storm Eunice. Well I have had 3 jabs so far and a 4th due beginning of March. I now...

Hi everyone, hope you are all coping well and didn’t suffer too much from storm ...

MaryTH

•2 years ago

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Moving to a different health authority

Hello, I have severe Ankyolosing Spondylitis I am thinking of moving to the Cleveleys area of Lancashire. Can anyone in the area recommend a good...

Hello, I have severe Ankyolosing Spondylitis I am thinking of moving to the Clev...

Stephanie6637

•2 years ago

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Do biologics slow down progression in Ankylosing Spondylitis?

Trying to find out if Ankylosing Spondylitis can be stopped or progression slowed down if Biologics are used or if they don't have as much of an effect on AS...

Trying to find out if Ankylosing Spondylitis can be stopped or progression slowe...

Celticdancer

•2 years ago

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Proteins in Blood Issue

Has anyone else had proteins in their blood, picked up when you have your monthly Methotrexate blood tests? I’ve had this twice now & my GP was quite...

Has anyone else had proteins in their blood, picked up when you have your monthl...

Shamrockgirl

•2 years ago

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Do biologics slow down the progression of arthritis?

I was wondering if there is much research to show that biologic drugs slow down the progression of arthritis or if they have no effect? Some research articles...

I was wondering if there is much research to show that biologic drugs slow down ...

Celticdancer

•2 years ago

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A great link to storm watch!

https://earth.nullschool.net/#current/wind/surface/level/orthographic=-0.81,51.37,6715 Zoom in! Tap on your area to see specific information - kmh wind...

https://earth.nullschool.net/#current/wind/surface/level/orthographic=-0.81,51.3...

Moomin8

•2 years ago

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4th Covid Vaccine??

Good morning all, I'm due to have 4th vaccine for Covid today. On 10mgs o mtx and steroids. Wondering if I should even have it as I'm worried it triggers...

Good morning all, I'm due to have 4th vaccine for Covid today. On 10mgs o mtx ...

Cheylann

•2 years ago

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RA and Bradycardia?

I have always had a low heart rate, never worried much about it. I first found out when at 38 I joined a gym for the first time, was having the fitness...

I have always had a low heart rate, never worried much about it. I first found ...

Brushwork

•2 years ago

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CEV

Living with Covid: Shielding advice ends for vulnerable...

Bookworm55

•2 years ago

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covid finally got me but I don't feel too bad

Just wanted to let you all know that, for years now, I've been dreading catching covid because it affects everyone so differently, being immunosuppressed, I...

Just wanted to let you all know that, for years now, I've been dreading catching...

Langers2

•2 years ago

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What next after a Positive Covid result on Hubby

Apologies as I will probably be asking questions that have been asked before, time and time again. We should be off to Portugal tomorrow but husband just...

Apologies as I will probably be asking questions that have been asked before, ti...

juliea793

•2 years ago

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The government are threatening to stop the ONS COVID survey, it’s an essential and reliable tool to help assess our risk in the community.

Please sign my petition to urge the government to keep the ONS covid survey. It’s the most accurate source of data to help us assess our risk of catching covid...

Please sign my petition to urge the government to keep the ONS covid survey. It’...

Appletree12345

•2 years ago

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Anyone on fortnightly medication?

Hi, I have just been made aware that my benepali injections are being adjusted to one injection every 2 weeks instead of weekly. This is great news as it shows...

Hi, I have just been made aware that my benepali injections are being adjusted t...

pad21

•2 years ago

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Methotrexate

Hi, hope everyone's well, my rheumy nurse as upped my methoject, from 20mg to 25mg, first 2 weeks wasn't to bad, last 2 weeks has been horrendous, I inject,...

Hi, hope everyone's well, my rheumy nurse as upped my methoject, from 20mg to 25...

jojoishere

•2 years ago

72 Replies

4th covid jab

Hi all I have just spoken to my RA nurse and asked if I am entitled to have the 4 th jab and she said did I not get a letter about it. I said no do she is...

Hi all I have just spoken to my RA nurse and asked if I am entitled to have the ...

Carolsos

•2 years ago

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Alternative to naproxen

Alternative to naproxen Hi I’ve been taking naproxen for some years now for RA, but I also have CKD ( chronic kidney disease). After going for my six monthly...

Alternative to naproxen Hi I’ve been taking naproxen for some years now for RA,...

Chris_O

•2 years ago

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Mobile finger

Can you get a very mobile(lax) finger with RA.I have sero neg RA and OA and although very aware of differences it is often diff to differentiate with long...

Can you get a very mobile(lax) finger with RA.I have sero neg RA and OA and alt...

13Lab

•2 years ago

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Amgevita

Hiya,hoping for some help, been on Imraldi for 12 wks wow changed my life,however is so incredibly painful to give they are going to change to Amgevita. Has...

Hiya,hoping for some help, been on Imraldi for 12 wks wow changed my life,howeve...

Ninnin67

•2 years ago

11 Replies

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All posts for February 2022

The gift that keeps on giving.....

Rituximab Dental care

tynycwmmarchhywel

Get involved in the MISSION-RA study with the development of a wearable activity tracker and app for people with RA.

Some advice please

Are my expectations too high?

Turmeric advice

A happy post

Ugh stiff again !!

Things are changing regarding Covid care...

Scared (very)

Does a patient have to be in pain for inflammation to be present in the joints including spine?

Covid has got me !!!

Moving to a different health authority

Do biologics slow down progression in Ankylosing Spondylitis?

Proteins in Blood Issue

Do biologics slow down the progression of arthritis?

A great link to storm watch!

4th Covid Vaccine??

RA and Bradycardia?

CEV

covid finally got me but I don't feel too bad

What next after a Positive Covid result on Hubby

The government are threatening to stop the ONS COVID survey, it’s an essential and reliable tool to help assess our risk in the community.

Anyone on fortnightly medication?

Methotrexate

4th covid jab

Alternative to naproxen

Mobile finger

Amgevita

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