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Best mattress recommendations for RA

Hello all, I'm looking for a recommendation for a good mattress for RA flares please. I currently have a tempur mattress, which I find too 'containing' with my...

Hello all, I'm looking for a recommendation for a good mattress for RA flares pl...

Alex_bee

•2 years ago

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Heart attack problems

Hi everyone Sorry to say I had a minor heart attack on Thursday, but fortunately my wife rang 999 and everything after went as smoothly as clockwork. Ambulance...

Hi everyone Sorry to say I had a minor heart attack on Thursday, but fortunately...

Chris_O

•2 years ago

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My partner has a tumor

Just found out my partner has a tumor mass on his kidney! Am deverstated. He cannot believe it, he has been unwell as in losing weight and night sweats and now...

Just found out my partner has a tumor mass on his kidney! Am deverstated. He can...

Carolsos

•2 years ago

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Injection

Hi Anybody know how I travel with my golimumab I will need a refrigerated pack where do I get them From

Hi Anybody know how I travel with my golimumab I will need a refrigerated pack w...

Deejojo

•2 years ago

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Facebook Live: Patient Initiated Follow Up (PIFU)

Join our Facebook Live event on 25 May at 6:30pm with NRAS Nat. Patient Champion, Ailsa Bosworth and Consultant Rheumatologists Dr. Laura Coates, Dr. Mark...

Join our Facebook Live event on 25 May at 6:30pm with NRAS Nat. Patient Champion...

Aribah-NRAS

Partner•2 years ago

1 Reply

CBD Oil

I have RA and this causes a lot of pain in my wrists, elbows and ankles. At present I am on 20mg of Methotrexate. Would CBD oil help alleviate some of the...

I have RA and this causes a lot of pain in my wrists, elbows and ankles. At pres...

reaps

•2 years ago

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Give me the strength to deal with life

Last year I spent approximately six months with problems with my knees; I couldn't see a doctor and be only able to talk on the phone; he kept referring me to...

Last year I spent approximately six months with problems with my knees; I couldn...

dreamlady

•2 years ago

35 Replies

Off topic

Sooo currently very uncomfortable As had latest vaccine x mental health is a Little better bad have a new pup x was sooo heartbroken after losing my Charlie as...

Sooo currently very uncomfortable As had latest vaccine x mental health is a Lit...

Gottaloveastaffy

•2 years ago

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6 top tips for controlling seasonal allergies

As temperatures start to rise on the build-up to summer, so does the pollen count. However, the warmer weather also typically lessens joint pain for those with...

As temperatures start to rise on the build-up to summer, so does the pollen coun...

Aribah-NRAS

Partner•2 years ago

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Outcomes RA

Hello troopers. For those of you on biologics,interested on outcomes experiences.if they work I'm guessing there supposed to halt ra progression?. 1.do they...

Hello troopers. For those of you on biologics,interested on outcomes experiences...

Wantplaytennis

•2 years ago

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Pneumonia again.

I have interstitial lung disease and have just been diagnosed again with pneumonia. This is the second time in 8 months. I am so fed up as it took me nearly 6...

I have interstitial lung disease and have just been diagnosed again with pneumon...

Oscardoggy

•2 years ago

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Biological drugs in addition to MTX?

I am going to see my Rheumatogist. I am diagnosed RA 18 years ago. I am on MTX and Hydro chloroquine was introduced about 5 years ago.But it was withdrawn for...

I am going to see my Rheumatogist. I am diagnosed RA 18 years ago. I am on MTX ...

Sarmita50

•2 years ago

19 Replies

Moving to Norfolk

Hi there, A good friend of mine is seriously considering moving to North Norfolk as rheumatology services are so dire where we live. She has asked me to find...

Hi there, A good friend of mine is seriously considering moving to North Norfol...

Emye343

•2 years ago

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CAN YOU HAVE PAIN WITH NO SWELLING OR INFLAMMATION MARKERS & RIB PAIN

Hi everyone, I have psoriatic arthritis & was wondering if you can have pain without any swelling or inflammation markers showing on blood tests? Also, the...

Hi everyone, I have psoriatic arthritis & was wondering if you can have pain wi...

Garnacha

•2 years ago

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Off topic: Only Fools and Horses Royal Haymarket Theatre

Well I took the plunge on Tuesday and went to the theatre. Travelled by train and tube with mask. Quite nervous as I have only been out twice in the last...

Well I took the plunge on Tuesday and went to the theatre. Travelled by train an...

Green230461

•2 years ago

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Anyone switched biologic?

Hi I'm at a point where I need to choose and would appreciate advice. 1. Stick with Imraldi and add sulphasalazine for re-emerging hand, wrist and back...

Hi I'm at a point where I need to choose and would appreciate advice. 1. Stic...

Hidden

•2 years ago

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Sulfasalazine

Has anyone had dry eyes while taking sulfasalazine. I am on my 4th week 4 tablets a day . And I find that my eyes feel dry ,or will this settle down

Has anyone had dry eyes while taking sulfasalazine. I am on my 4th week 4 tabl...

Murraymint49

•2 years ago

9 Replies

Feeling better

Hi guys, well I have been on benepali for 8 weeks and I am feeling so much better now, no pain or fatigue. I take my tablets in the morning of 2 codiene, a...

Hi guys, well I have been on benepali for 8 weeks and I am feeling so much bette...

Carolsos

•2 years ago

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COVID-19 Vaccination in Autoimmune diseases survey

A global group of rheumatologists are conducting a study to understand the long term safety of COVID-19 vaccines. If you are above 18 and have an autoimmune...

A global group of rheumatologists are conducting a study to understand the long ...

Aribah-NRAS

Partner•2 years ago

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Rituximab

Hi all you lovely people who responded to my question re Rituximab, well I have just returned from the hospital and am unable to report how I got on as they...

Hi all you lovely people who responded to my question re Rituximab, well I have ...

Lorrayne

•2 years ago

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Aspirin/cough med while taking methotrexate

I'll be calling Dr later, but now they're not open yet. My rhuematologist once said I shouldn't take aspirin while on methotrexate, but if I had to, I could...

I'll be calling Dr later, but now they're not open yet. My rhuematologist once ...

SpaghettiIsGood

•2 years ago

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Naproxen and Methotrexate

I am presently experiencing an increase in joint pain and have been prescribed naproxen. I have used it before very effectively but seem to remember the...

I am presently experiencing an increase in joint pain and have been prescribed ...

Bookworm55

•2 years ago

17 Replies

Newly diagnosed - NEED HELP!

Growing up I was originally diagnosed with chronic fatigue syndrome. As of the end of last year it’s now been discovered I have rheumatoid arthritis, in both...

Growing up I was originally diagnosed with chronic fatigue syndrome. As of the e...

heatherthornton578

•2 years ago

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Red patch after MTX injection

Finally had my first MTX injection and all went well had my second last week and it was a little painful and the next day I noticed I have a red patch all...

Finally had my first MTX injection and all went well had my second last week and...

Nancy2010

•2 years ago

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tynycwmmarchhywel

any one on EZETIMIBE its a kind of statin thank you

tyncwmmarchhywel

•2 years ago

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Sulphasalazine

I have been taking Sulphasalazine for three years and had no problems at all. It’s the best of all the meds I’ve been on. Does make your wee yellow though, but...

I have been taking Sulphasalazine for three years and had no problems at all. It...

masymae

•2 years ago

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Why

I’m on abatacept and to be honest I have more swellings pain and flare ups now it ridiculous so I’ve decided come off for couple weeks and I’ve been fine so...

I’m on abatacept and to be honest I have more swellings pain and flare ups now ...

Patreece

•2 years ago

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Sulphasalazine

Not sure if I’ve spelt that right? Just added to my 20mg of Methotrexate today, does anyone on here have any experience of it? I actually dread asking, as my...

Not sure if I’ve spelt that right? Just added to my 20mg of Methotrexate today, ...

Chockyuk

•2 years ago

22 Replies

Symptoms

I have been diagnosed with fibromyalgia but I have been in terrible pain since march. My palms and wrists are painful, my fingers get stiff if I don't move...

I have been diagnosed with fibromyalgia but I have been in terrible pain since m...

Hidden

•2 years ago

23 Replies

Big, massive flare - help!

Been having problems with fatigue since I had covid in February (posted about it then) but since then my RA has joined in, my Baricitinib has seemed to stop...

Been having problems with fatigue since I had covid in February (posted about it...

Amnesiac3637

•2 years ago

12 Replies

Posts - NRAS | HealthUnlocked

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All posts for May 2022

Best mattress recommendations for RA

Heart attack problems

My partner has a tumor

Injection

Facebook Live: Patient Initiated Follow Up (PIFU)

CBD Oil

Give me the strength to deal with life

Off topic

6 top tips for controlling seasonal allergies

Outcomes RA

Pneumonia again.

Biological drugs in addition to MTX?

Moving to Norfolk

CAN YOU HAVE PAIN WITH NO SWELLING OR INFLAMMATION MARKERS & RIB PAIN

Off topic: Only Fools and Horses Royal Haymarket Theatre

Anyone switched biologic?

Sulfasalazine

Feeling better

COVID-19 Vaccination in Autoimmune diseases survey

Rituximab

Aspirin/cough med while taking methotrexate

Naproxen and Methotrexate

Newly diagnosed - NEED HELP!

Red patch after MTX injection

tynycwmmarchhywel

Sulphasalazine

Why

Sulphasalazine

Symptoms

Big, massive flare - help!

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