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BOOK REVIEW THANKS

Hi folks, thanks to all who replied to my book review recently. I've laughed at some of them and laughter does help many situations. Recently watched a remake...

Hi folks, thanks to all who replied to my book review recently. I've laughed at ...

Ritaritis

•2 years ago

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Rituximab

Hi everyone, on Wednesday I have my first Rituximab infusion, not sure what to expect, how my body is likely to respond, so any advice or comments would be...

Hi everyone, on Wednesday I have my first Rituximab infusion, not sure what to e...

Lorrayne

•2 years ago

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Rheumatology dept and patient empathy. ...grrrrrrrr.

So I had my long awaited phonecall with rheumatology and advised I would like to start Hydroxychloroquine again alongside the Sulfasalazine. I am currently on...

So I had my long awaited phonecall with rheumatology and advised I would like to...

Haylonico

•2 years ago

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Newly diagnosed with RA

I hope I'm writing on the correct page. 2013 was diagnosed with PMR and treated with Prednisolone. went into remission in 2019. All was fine. I had Jab 1 of...

I hope I'm writing on the correct page. 2013 was diagnosed with PMR and treated ...

tina-shelley

•2 years ago

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Scared about starting methotrexate

I have newly diagnosed RA with "subclinical" symptoms - mostly in the tendons of my hands. I've been talking hydroxychloroquine for a few months with Celebrex...

I have newly diagnosed RA with "subclinical" symptoms - mostly in the tendons of...

CeeY

•2 years ago

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Where do I stand now with anti virals?

Hello to you all I have chosen to stop taking Adalimumab because I don’t think it’s doing anything and it has triggered a patch of vitiligo which i want to...

Hello to you all I have chosen to stop taking Adalimumab because I don’t think ...

Bon1

•2 years ago

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Concern

I am concened that the blueish bruise marks on my lower legs may be liver related. I am on MXT 20mgm weekly and folic acid 6 days a week. My ankles are swollen...

I am concened that the blueish bruise marks on my lower legs may be liver relate...

QAGS

•2 years ago

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Hip pain

Hi everyone, I’ve been waiting for hip replacement now for just under 3 years and the pain is getting really bad now. I’m having to get round on crutches. I’ve...

Hi everyone, I’ve been waiting for hip replacement now for just under 3 years an...

teresa2711

•2 years ago

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Steroid injection in big toe joints

Pain and swelling in big toe joints caused by RA are restricting my ability to walk well. I take omega 3 oil, have bespoke insoles and wear wide low lace ups...

Pain and swelling in big toe joints caused by RA are restricting my ability to w...

Hidden

•2 years ago

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Covid and Etanercept

Hope someone can help as my Rheumatology helpline and GO surgery are off until Monday. I am due to inject my weekly dose of Enbrel ( Etanercept) tomorrow but...

Hope someone can help as my Rheumatology helpline and GO surgery are off until M...

Tardebigge

•2 years ago

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No more regular Rheumy appointments - 😁. Arm healing.

I saw my lovely consultant Rheumy this week. We decided my current treatment, tocilizumab is doing its job and decided it will be up to me to choose when I...

I saw my lovely consultant Rheumy this week. We decided my current treatment, to...

Brushwork

•2 years ago

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Rinvoq

Hi I started taking15mg Rinvoq daily a week ago and have developed severe headaches. Headaches are not listed as a known side effect and I wondered if anyone...

Hi I started taking15mg Rinvoq daily a week ago and have developed severe headac...

Mistydawn

•2 years ago

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Ultrasound Guided Steroid Injection & Tear in Tendon

Hi Everyone I was booked for the above in my right shoulder this afternoon, the radiographer said, so you're here to see if you need a steroid injection in...

Hi Everyone I was booked for the above in my right shoulder this afternoon, the ...

Garnacha

•2 years ago

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Cold and sore throat

Hi guys, I have been on benepali for 5 weeks and I think it's working, I still have to take some codiene and naproxen but not as much as before. I caught a...

Hi guys, I have been on benepali for 5 weeks and I think it's working, I still h...

Carolsos

•2 years ago

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Sulfasazaline help

Iv was diagnosed with RA in December and have been on hydroxychloroquine since but it hasn’t helped. I started sulfasalazine around 2 weeks ago… week 1 (x1...

Iv was diagnosed with RA in December and have been on hydroxychloroquine since b...

Sms94

•2 years ago

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Back and neck pain….new

Hi all I’m looking for some help from you all. I seem to just ride the most recent pain in my lower right back, and my right side of neck, it is troubling me...

Hi all I’m looking for some help from you all. I seem to just ride the most rec...

Piglet007

•2 years ago

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Cough and methotrexate

I have a very tight chesty cough that is stopping me sleeping as I can't stop coughing when I lie down. I increased my methotrexate last week to 25 mg...

I have a very tight chesty cough that is stopping me sleeping as I can't stop co...

Amb1xkr

•2 years ago

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How to manage wrist pain/ stiffness due to RA while riding a road bike for longer distances?

Cycling with Rheumatoid Arthritis

CyclistWithRA

•2 years ago

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Bladder infection

Hi, its possible I have a bladder infection on the way, I have been told if I have to take the antibiotics Ive been given I need to stop methotrexate and...

Hi, its possible I have a bladder infection on the way, I have been told if I ha...

Bonnett121

•2 years ago

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Patient Initiated Follow Up (PIFU)

Join our next Facebook Live event on 25 May at 6:30pm with NRAS Nat. Patient Champion, Ailsa Bosworth and Gavin Cleary, Consultant Paediatric Rheumatologist at...

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

Aribah-NRAS

Partner•2 years ago

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CAUSE OF ARTHRITIS & OTHER ISSUES

Hi folks, just done a little decluttring and found a book which informs us why we are ill. We, the people, are NOT GRATEFUL ENOUGH and saying THANK YOU! The...

Hi folks, just done a little decluttring and found a book which informs us why...

Ritaritis

•2 years ago

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BBC chronic primary and secondary report

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-61309962 I am not too sure if we learn too much as probably all gone thro this at some point! Dee

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-61309962 I am not too sure if we learn too mu...

Deeb1764

•2 years ago

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Wellbeing courses available to book!

NRAS have organised a series of Wellbeing courses for 2022 specifically for people living with RA or JIA. All the courses are hosted by experts very...

NRAS have organised a series of Wellbeing courses for 2022 specifically for peop...

Aribah-NRAS

Partner•2 years ago

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Left upper body tingling, electric,stabs

Picture a 3D torso divided equally into fourths and imagine the upper left quadrant. (left side neck down to top of breast, including over shoulder and left...

Picture a 3D torso divided equally into fourths and imagine the upper left quadr...

ShouldaWouldaCoulda

•2 years ago

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Night Cramps

Good morning all, I am struggling quite a bit from evening and night Cramps. I keep my fluid levels up and no caffeine after midday. I get the Cramps in both...

Good morning all, I am struggling quite a bit from evening and night Cramps. I k...

TaffyBando50

•2 years ago

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Women’s Bodies

Really interesting article: https://www.theguardian.com/books/2022/may/09/the-big-idea-why-we-need-to-rewrite-the-history-of-female-bodies

Really interesting article: https://www.theguardian.com/books/2022/may/09/the-bi...

Hidden

•2 years ago

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How to proceed after Abnormal blood results as my GP refuses to investigate the cause?

I recently received blood results showing an abnormally High Eosinophil count but upon bringing this up to my GP I was told they’re not gonna investigate it as...

I recently received blood results showing an abnormally High Eosinophil count bu...

TJ2097

•2 years ago

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PIP Review

Morning everyone, 🌞 I've just received my PIP Review my award 24 page paperwork form. Its alot smaller than the last which was about 60+ pages long Where is...

Morning everyone, 🌞 I've just received my PIP Review my award 24 page paperwor...

Dave74

•2 years ago

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HAYFEVER

In today’s paper….you have been warned……. “HAY FEVER medication supplies are running low because of a shortage of a common allergy drug as Met Office...

In today’s paper….you have been warned……. “HAY FEVER medication supplies are run...

AgedCrone

•2 years ago

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Off message….sandals

For anybody still looking for summer shoes/sandals…..I just got a flier from Cotton Traders..never tried their footwear…..but they actually have a size chart &...

For anybody still looking for summer shoes/sandals…..I just got a flier from Cot...

AgedCrone

•2 years ago

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Posts - NRAS | HealthUnlocked

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All posts for May 2022

BOOK REVIEW THANKS

Rituximab

Rheumatology dept and patient empathy. ...grrrrrrrr.

Newly diagnosed with RA

Scared about starting methotrexate

Where do I stand now with anti virals?

Concern

Hip pain

Steroid injection in big toe joints

Covid and Etanercept

No more regular Rheumy appointments - 😁. Arm healing.

Rinvoq

Ultrasound Guided Steroid Injection & Tear in Tendon

Cold and sore throat

Sulfasazaline help

Back and neck pain….new

Cough and methotrexate

How to manage wrist pain/ stiffness due to RA while riding a road bike for longer distances?

Bladder infection

Patient Initiated Follow Up (PIFU)

CAUSE OF ARTHRITIS & OTHER ISSUES

BBC chronic primary and secondary report

Wellbeing courses available to book!

Left upper body tingling, electric,stabs

Night Cramps

Women’s Bodies

How to proceed after Abnormal blood results as my GP refuses to investigate the cause?

PIP Review

HAYFEVER

Off message….sandals

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