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It finally got me…

So I’ve caught Covid - from my 21 year old daughter (student nurse). Currently waiting for a call back from the GP about antivirals. It’s 24 hours nearly since...

So I’ve caught Covid - from my 21 year old daughter (student nurse). Currently w...

Pink75928

•2 years ago

31 Replies

Frequency of Pneumonia Injection for people with RA

I have recently been diagnosed with seronegative RA and on Sulfasalazine. I had pneumonia injection yesterday but nurse was unsure when this is repeated - ? 5...

I have recently been diagnosed with seronegative RA and on Sulfasalazine. I had ...

MichMx

•2 years ago

29 Replies

Is the answer age-related valid?

My potassium level showed up on my blood test as 6 and they gave me a binder for two days and a diet I must follow. What I can not get is an answer to my...

My potassium level showed up on my blood test as 6 and they gave me a binder for...

hc75

•2 years ago

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Interesting reading for us that take Sulfasalazine.

Hi guys, during the pandemic my consultant did talk to me about my risk as I take Sulfasalazine. This is a report that I have just found, not to worry anyone...

Hi guys, during the pandemic my consultant did talk to me about my risk as I tak...

woodstar1

•2 years ago

25 Replies

Acute pain

I am currently in Acute pain and have been for the past five weeks, I contacted my rheumatology nurse two weeks ago and the earliest appointment is for the...

I am currently in Acute pain and have been for the past five weeks, I contacted ...

CaroleB54

•2 years ago

16 Replies

Open consultation10-Year Cancer Plan: Call for Evidence

I have just completed this: https://www.gov.uk/government/consultations/10-year-cancer-plan-call-for-evidence

I have just completed this: https://www.gov.uk/government/consultations/10-year-...

Moomin8

•2 years ago

3 Replies

Dental implants

I’m due to have 2 dental implants next Tuesday and am very anxious. Although the dentist knows my medical history and that I take methotrexate I’m just...

I’m due to have 2 dental implants next Tuesday and am very anxious. Although th...

Hidden

•2 years ago

11 Replies

White cells down again

Every time I have a monthly infusion of Tcz the following bloods show my white blood cells have dropped. I'm getting really fed up starting, stopping for 2-3...

Every time I have a monthly infusion of Tcz the following bloods show my white ...

tazman3

•2 years ago

7 Replies

2 years since First UK Lockdown - Support the National Voices Statement

In a shared statement, as we, along with 69 other organisations reflect on the 2nd anniversary of the first UK lockdown, we have identified four priorities...

In a shared statement, as we, along with 69 other organisations reflect on the 2...

Clare-NRAS

Partner•2 years ago

4 Replies

Total knee replacement

Hi and good sunny morning to you all. 6 weeks ago I had a total knee replacement should have been a 3 day stay but I was in hospital for 3 weeks. I developed...

Hi and good sunny morning to you all. 6 weeks ago I had a total knee replacement...

Pasjc

•2 years ago

32 Replies

Sciatica maybe

Well something was not right yesterday with my left hip doing it’s thing then the right hip (this has been ongoing for past year) and then lower back and...

Well something was not right yesterday with my left hip doing it’s thing then th...

Deeb1764

•2 years ago

14 Replies

Pip -do I stand a chance on appeal?

Hi all -hope everyone is having lovely sunshine and can enjoy it a bit! I got my PIP with standard rate on both. On reading various bits in here (only...

Hi all -hope everyone is having lovely sunshine and can enjoy it a bit! I got my...

SuriL

•2 years ago

19 Replies

Breaking both elbows was a big setback

I have not been posting much lately because I have been recovering from a fall on the stairs on Christmas Eve where I smashed both my elbows. I have tried to...

I have not been posting much lately because I have been recovering from a fall o...

ElizabethW

•2 years ago

43 Replies

Off topic - Sciensus complaint update

Last month I raised an official complaint with Sciensus after they failed to deliver on 2 occasions. They did eventually send meds by courier next day after I...

Last month I raised an official complaint with Sciensus after they failed to del...

PSAWarrior28

•2 years ago

16 Replies

Rituximab and puffy hands and feet

Puffy hands and feet after rituximab infusion, any one else had this?

Susiebee31

•2 years ago

34 Replies

Hi

Morning all. I hope you are all well. I’ve been missing in action for some time following severe mental health issues after I had my daughter. During this...

Morning all. I hope you are all well. I’ve been missing in action for some ti...

Carasmiffy

•2 years ago

4 Replies

CBT

I'm being offered CBT (cognitive behavioral therapy) on nhs. Not really sure it's going to help. Basically late last year I broke down crying with RA doctor...

I'm being offered CBT (cognitive behavioral therapy) on nhs. Not really sure it...

wilbertjellyfish

•2 years ago

32 Replies

Has anyone with RA and is CEV had Omicron and feel vile?

Hi All. Had Omicron about three weeks ago, had antivirals which seemed to knock it on the head and thought it had gone. Not sure it has as I’m absolutely...

Hi All. Had Omicron about three weeks ago, had antivirals which seemed to knock ...

Amnesiac3637

•2 years ago

6 Replies

RA and IBS

Is there anything safe to take for IBS symptoms when being treated with methotrexate and hydroxychloroquine? Thank you

Is there anything safe to take for IBS symptoms when being treated with methotre...

TJJ58

•2 years ago

19 Replies

Has anyone heard of or tried Eurotherapy?

I’m at the ideal home exhibition and have just had a demo of something called Eurotherapy which is supposedly a very good natural relief for all aches and...

I’m at the ideal home exhibition and have just had a demo of something called Eu...

hedgehog45

•2 years ago

6 Replies

5th jab or am I wrong?

Hi, this is a general question that I can’t seem to find the answer to so wondering if anyone knew? I’m seeing my consultant on the 1st so I’ll ask him then...

Hi, this is a general question that I can’t seem to find the answer to so wonder...

Domhem

•2 years ago

88 Replies

Steroid injections for back pain.

I have osteoporosis following a crack in my right femur which was not set or pinned in 2015 when I had an accident. The right leg deviated out to the right....

I have osteoporosis following a crack in my right femur which was not set or pin...

51114

•2 years ago

8 Replies

Why do my teeth hurt? 😫

My teeth, bottom front particularly, are sooo painful! I go to the dentist regularly and have good mouth hygiene, so it's not unhealthy teeth. I have...

My teeth, bottom front particularly, are sooo painful! I go to the dentist regul...

Moomin8

•2 years ago

34 Replies

Off topic: F2F

Had my first rheummy f2f in 18 months on Friday. New male nurse CNS trained at Guys and now in our hospital. Took time to check my joints gave advice about...

Had my first rheummy f2f in 18 months on Friday. New male nurse CNS trained at G...

Green230461

•2 years ago

42 Replies

Experiences with stopping Benepali and Methotrexate?

I’ve been on Etanercept and Metoject 20 weekly injections for 9months which has mostly-but not completely controlled my sero-negative RD. My white cell count...

I’ve been on Etanercept and Metoject 20 weekly injections for 9months which has ...

MrsSBJ

•2 years ago

5 Replies

Methotrexate and working in school

Hello, I'm not a frequent poster but I have been on here for a number of years. I have recently had my first rheumatology appointment for more than 2 years. At...

Hello, I'm not a frequent poster but I have been on here for a number of years. ...

14bubbles

•2 years ago

16 Replies

Is live yoghurt safe?

Hi, I am wondering how I can get good bacteria into my immunosuppressed system but I hear live yoghurt is not safe. Does anyone have any suggestions? Many...

Hi, I am wondering how I can get good bacteria into my immunosuppressed system b...

Bonnett121

•2 years ago

23 Replies

Still testing day ten

Well I'm still testing positive on day ten, wondering if I'll ever get a negative result, don't want to be off my meds much longer. I wondering if its because...

Well I'm still testing positive on day ten, wondering if I'll ever get a negati...

Chrissycl

•2 years ago

31 Replies

It's now got me!!

Well covid has finally got me!! After getting away with it at Xmas when the rest of the family had it, my partner and daughter tested positive this Sunday!! I...

Well covid has finally got me!! After getting away with it at Xmas when the rest...

Dave74

•2 years ago

14 Replies

Increase in MTX dose

Hi again everyone, I recently had to increase my MTX from 17.5mg to 20mg and I'm finding the injection more painful. I don't self-inject as I'm in Spain and...

Hi again everyone, I recently had to increase my MTX from 17.5mg to 20mg and I'm...

Manzana1

•2 years ago

15 Replies

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All posts for March 2022

It finally got me…

Frequency of Pneumonia Injection for people with RA

Is the answer age-related valid?

Interesting reading for us that take Sulfasalazine.

Acute pain

Open consultation10-Year Cancer Plan: Call for Evidence

Dental implants

White cells down again

2 years since First UK Lockdown - Support the National Voices Statement

Total knee replacement

Sciatica maybe

Pip -do I stand a chance on appeal?

Breaking both elbows was a big setback

Off topic - Sciensus complaint update

Rituximab and puffy hands and feet

Hi

CBT

Has anyone with RA and is CEV had Omicron and feel vile?

RA and IBS

Has anyone heard of or tried Eurotherapy?

5th jab or am I wrong?

Steroid injections for back pain.

Why do my teeth hurt? 😫

Off topic: F2F

Experiences with stopping Benepali and Methotrexate?

Methotrexate and working in school

Is live yoghurt safe?

Still testing day ten

It's now got me!!

Increase in MTX dose

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