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Anaemia due to inflammation

I had a blood test in Oct 21 that showed iron deficiency anaemia haemoglobin 105g/L serum iron 6 ferritin 10 CHr 25.9 gp asked to follow up nothing done and...

I had a blood test in Oct 21 that showed iron deficiency anaemia haemoglobin 105...

•2 years ago

UTI & E.Coli

Hi guys, I'm still struggling with that E,Coli infection from all of last year despite numerous antibiotics! Because of the infection I've been off my...

Hi guys, I'm still struggling with that E,Coli infection from all of last year d...

•2 years ago

Anti - Virals for Covid 19

Has anyone had any experience of taking anti virals after testing positive for Covid ? I tested positive on Tuesday and am due to receive my antiviral...

Has anyone had any experience of taking anti virals after testing positive for C...

•2 years ago

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Shin rash follow up

I’ve managed to upload a picture of the skin rash, there are big brown ones which I think are age but also lots of little red dots that itch, bleed, hurt and...

I’ve managed to upload a picture of the skin rash, there are big brown ones whic...

•2 years ago

Pain in the jaw

Is it usual to have rheumatoid arthritis in the jaw? How can the pain be eased, does it last for very long? Y dentist has confirmed that the severe pain I...

Is it usual to have rheumatoid arthritis in the jaw? How can the pain be eased, ...

•2 years ago

JAK inhibitor

I was diagnosed with RA 17 years ago, and was successfully treated with methotrexate and a biologic, etanercept, for over 10 years. I still had pain but was...

I was diagnosed with RA 17 years ago, and was successfully treated with methotre...

•2 years ago

Shoulder

Well I saw my consultant at Nuffield yesterday I have to have shoulder revision as it’s no better after. Nearly a year 😔😳🤷‍♀️🙄I’m booked in for 6th April...

Well I saw my consultant at Nuffield yesterday I have to have shoulder revision ...

•2 years ago

Travel sharp bins

I'm looking to buy a bin that will take up to 4 used Benipali pens. Small enough for the suitcase, safe and secure. Can you pack the bin with used pens in the...

I'm looking to buy a bin that will take up to 4 used Benipali pens. Small enoug...

•2 years ago

Anyone have experiences with Cimzia (certolizumab pegol)?

I have to start this biologic soon and I'm terrified, having had dire reactions to hydroxychloroquine and methotrexate. Stories of first-hand use would be...

I have to start this biologic soon and I'm terrified, having had dire reactions ...

•2 years ago

Stool test

I have in the past had iron deficiency anemia from having an ulcer. That has now been treated but at my last blood tests, my ferratin level was lower than it...

I have in the past had iron deficiency anemia from having an ulcer. That has no...

Windyspinsthewind

•2 years ago

Blood count of 120 for a woman

What does a blood count of 120 mean for a woman

What does a blood count of 120 mean for a woman

Windyspinsthewind

•2 years ago

How to deal with appetite loss and fatigue for RA

HellO! I was diagnosed with Rheumatoid arthritis during lockdown! My arm became disabled and I could not eat and move my right arm… due to lockdown it...

HellO! I was diagnosed with Rheumatoid arthritis during lockdown! My arm became ...

•2 years ago

Recommended Rheumatologist in London to confirm diagnosis

I've been diagnosed with RA by one rheumotologist and prescribed hydroxychloroquine immediately but the second one said he didn't think I had it and should...

I've been diagnosed with RA by one rheumotologist and prescribed hydroxychloroqu...

•2 years ago

Methotrexate

I had a face to face appointment with rheumatologist last week, The first one in two years, and she has increased my MTX. I have gone from 10mg to 15mg and...

I had a face to face appointment with rheumatologist last week, The first one in...

•2 years ago

Guttate Psoriasis

Any one with experience of skin rashes associated with RD?

Any one with experience of skin rashes associated with RD?

•2 years ago

RA

Hi am on triple meds methotrexate hydrohex and sulfasalazine. Advised to choose between jak tablets or adulimumbad injection.Either way appreciate both...

Hi am on triple meds methotrexate hydrohex and sulfasalazine. Advised to choose ...

•2 years ago

Got my 3rd primary dose

Well guys got my 3rd primary dose today at last. I went to a drop in centre. So I have had 1st and 2nd Jab plus booster and now my 3 rd one. It's very...

Well guys got my 3rd primary dose today at last. I went to a drop in centre. So ...

•2 years ago

Off topic: Happy Saint David’s Day

Happy St David’s Day to all ! May we have a safe and healthy year ahead. Sending virtual daffodils 🌼 to all to bring good cheer!

Happy St David’s Day to all ! May we have a safe and healthy year ahead. Sendin...

•2 years ago

Flare up

Has anyone got any ideas ,how to help with a flare up . Had it now since December hoping it will go by itself. My appointment isn't with the Rheumotolagist...

Has anyone got any ideas ,how to help with a flare up . Had it now since Decemb...

•2 years ago

Constant sore throat with Stills Disease

Stills is a rare AI illness which manifests as fever, joint pain, stiffness, rash, swelling.... many of you may have experienced similar? Other associated AI...

Stills is a rare AI illness which manifests as fever, joint pain, stiffness, ras...

•2 years ago

Ankle fusion surgery

I have osteoarthritis in my ankle, following ligaments damage 30 years ago after a fall. My Consultant has recommended ankle fusion - does anyone on here...

I have osteoarthritis in my ankle, following ligaments damage 30 years ago aft...

•2 years ago

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