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Recent interaction with my awful surgery

Dear all, just a quick rant. I recently had a routine 3 monthly blood test(MTX). I then received a text from my doctor asking me to contact the surgery to book...

Dear all, just a quick rant. I recently had a routine 3 monthly blood test(MTX)....

Skezza

•2 years ago

30 Replies

work and RA

Hi everyone 👋, I’m thinking that I need a career change as my RA is bad ,and I can’t carry on Dental nursing anymore. What jobs do you do ? and do you...

Hi everyone 👋, I’m thinking that I need a career change as my RA is bad ,and I...

Smiler69

•2 years ago

23 Replies

reflux acid and RA any relation ?

Hello Long before being diagnosed with RA I started having the sensation of something stuck in my throat and have difficulty swallowing., along with a...

Hello Long before being diagnosed with RA I started having the sensation of so...

Mei19

•2 years ago

32 Replies

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dreading camera

I have rheumatoid and osteoarthritis, but lately had trouble swallowing even drinks won’t go down sometimes, so I’ve now got an appointment on Monday for a...

I have rheumatoid and osteoarthritis, but lately had trouble swallowing even dri...

jools34

•2 years ago

32 Replies

Complications with MTX and post Covid

Hi there. I wondered if I could get some thoughts on what has recently occurred. My MTX was increased 6 weeks ago, and I stopped prednisolone a week ago....

Hi there. I wondered if I could get some thoughts on what has recently occurre...

Sebastian247

•2 years ago

15 Replies

recent topic - Comfy Sandals

Thought I’d pop this link on as I think these sandals look comfy & well made & in the sale, worth a look....

Thought I’d pop this link on as I think these sandals look comfy & well made &...

Durrell

•2 years ago

22 Replies

Humira

Has anyone had success with coming off Sulfasalazine & hydroxychloroquine and then being subscribed to take Humira in order to reduce Fatigue? Thanks

Has anyone had success with coming off Sulfasalazine & hydroxychloroquine and th...

TTLiang

•2 years ago

8 Replies

osteoarthritis alongside rheumatoid….

I’ve had RA and Fibromyalgia for a long time now, on meds and see rheumatologist regularly. I also, increasingly seem to have osteoarthritis- I’ve got real...

I’ve had RA and Fibromyalgia for a long time now, on meds and see rheumatologist...

girli1111

•2 years ago

20 Replies

🚨THIS IS YOUR 48-HOUR WARNING! 🚨

Book your Gala Dinner tickets NOW to avoid disappointment.https://nras.org.uk/nras-gala-dinner/

Book your Gala Dinner tickets NOW to avoid disappointment.https://nras.org.uk/nr...

Aribah-NRAS

Partner•2 years ago

5 Replies

It’s been a while… Lots have changed, but here I am not knowing… just nothing

Hi all!! I hope everyone has had a chance to have more good than bad days! I’m on my second biological and living an “almost”. normal life. I truly feel better...

Hi all!! I hope everyone has had a chance to have more good than bad days! I’m o...

forislava

•2 years ago

18 Replies

sulfasalazine & wrong med issued - Another update

hi everyone just a quickie in relation to the cockup boots made with my medication giving (me sulfadiazine instead of sulfasalazine) I arrive back from...

hi everyone just a quickie in relation to the cockup boots made with my medi...

Garnacha

•2 years ago

26 Replies

RoAtemra storage

I took my pre filled pen out of the fridge last night and then completely forgot about it.I really don't want to waste resources when the nhs is struggling...

I took my pre filled pen out of the fridge last night and then completely forg...

Benjiesmum

•2 years ago

7 Replies

Rituximab and Covid - not on antivirals

Hi. I’m away from the UK and tested positive on Monday, having had symptoms on Sunday. It is now day 5 and although I can breath I have a lot of cattarh and...

Hi. I’m away from the UK and tested positive on Monday, having had symptoms on S...

Alderess

•2 years ago

6 Replies

Colonoscopy

Hi Do I have to stop my Erelzi and Methotrexate before having a Colonoscopy Thanks

Hi Do I have to stop my Erelzi and Methotrexate before having a Colonoscopy T...

Sue10

•2 years ago

5 Replies

Rheumatology patient survey from the University of Cambridge and patient groups

Rheumatology patient survey from the University of Cambridge and patient groups. Their survey asks about your medical relationships, disease symptoms, mental...

Rheumatology patient survey from the University of Cambridge and patient groups....

Aribah-NRAS

Partner•2 years ago

22 Replies

Methotrexate, not as bad as I feared!

This is really an update. 4 months ago I started injecting 10mgs mtx. Must say I was terrified because I had read on here about all the awful side affects...

This is really an update. 4 months ago I started injecting 10mgs mtx. Must sa...

Cheylann

•2 years ago

17 Replies

Leflunomide - has anyone had success on this?

Hi I’ve just started Leflunomide I really hope it works for me as I’ve failed methotrexate and Sulfasalazine due to bad side effects. Has Leflunomide been...

Hi I’ve just started Leflunomide I really hope it works for me as I’ve failed m...

mistygrey

•2 years ago

23 Replies

Arthritis aids

I'm having trouble turning off my garden tap because of the arthritis in my fingers and wrists. It's one of the old fashioned ones - brass with two "arms"....

I'm having trouble turning off my garden tap because of the arthritis in my fing...

LW1920

•2 years ago

10 Replies

Occupational Health

So I'm off to my 2nd consultation tomorrow and hope to get started on a DMARD. Excited to have been called this morning to be asked if I'd like to be part of a...

So I'm off to my 2nd consultation tomorrow and hope to get started on a DMARD. E...

Gottarelax

•2 years ago

15 Replies

Any recommendations for ergonomic keyboards, voice software etc to help me type? Thanks

I've been recently diagnosed with RA and it is mostly affecting my fingers. I also seem to have osteo-arthritis in my dominant typing finger (joy!). I have had...

I've been recently diagnosed with RA and it is mostly affecting my fingers. I al...

Bright_side_of_life

•2 years ago

27 Replies

Physiotherapy--effective treatment for FMD/FND?

For those of you who have suffered gait abnormalities from FMD/FND, did you find physiotherapy an effective treatment to restore your ability to walk......

For those of you who have suffered gait abnormalities from FMD/FND, did you find...

sgaetna2013

•2 years ago

3 Replies

sore feet, difficulty with shoes

many of us have issues with our feet leading to the need for comfortable shoes for all seasons. No doubt we’ve all tried the usual suspects, Hotter, Reiker,...

many of us have issues with our feet leading to the need for comfortable shoes f...

Hidden

•2 years ago

6 Replies

Update -Covid or not Covid

thanks for all the responses. Tested again this morning with the same result but when I uploaded, it came back as positive. Called GP - 'not us, try 119' ,...

thanks for all the responses. Tested again this morning with the same result but...

Maggsie

•2 years ago

5 Replies

Covid or not Covid?

Felt dreadful on Monday night (bad cold symptoms) so did a test yesterday (Tuesday). Uploaded to NHS but came back as negative! Still feel dreadful so will try...

Felt dreadful on Monday night (bad cold symptoms) so did a test yesterday (Tuesd...

Maggsie

•2 years ago

41 Replies

methofill instead of metoject

Evening all🖐 hope you are all coping coping with the heat. my pharmacy has sent me methofill which I have never used or been trained to use, instead of...

Evening all🖐 hope you are all coping coping with the heat. my pharmacy has...

Moog73

•2 years ago

7 Replies

How long does a depo-medrone injection last

I had a steroid injection just over 8 weeks ago and feeling fantastic still! I usually only have relief for about 4 weeks, if anything, so does that mean my...

I had a steroid injection just over 8 weeks ago and feeling fantastic still! I u...

Dibbers

•2 years ago

17 Replies

Cimzia Emergency!

Hi lovely community, Waiting on an answer from my rheumatology team but thought I would also ask here... I'm just back from a hike (abroad) where I left...

Hi lovely community, Waiting on an answer from my rheumatology team but thou...

Maple_22

•2 years ago

1 Reply

sulfazine/ sulfadiazine

hi everyone about 5weeks ago I stopped metoject with the agreement of the consultant, I couldn't cope with the side effects any longer,I'd been on...

hi everyone about 5weeks ago I stopped metoject with the agreement of the c...

Garnacha

•2 years ago

20 Replies

What on earth is wrong with HU

I have tried this morning to open the posts and for some silly reason. I have had ongoing problems with HU for ages. I don't get emails at all now for some...

I have tried this morning to open the posts and for some silly reason. I have h...

sylvi

•2 years ago

14 Replies

Warferin Physiotherapy

I apologize for not responding to everyone's post. As the headline states, I was taken into hospital on Jan19th and I in 3 different hospital's before I...

I apologize for not responding to everyone's post. As the headline states, I ...

Angels-delight

•2 years ago

13 Replies

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All posts for July 2022

Recent interaction with my awful surgery

work and RA

reflux acid and RA any relation ?

dreading camera

Complications with MTX and post Covid

recent topic - Comfy Sandals

Humira

osteoarthritis alongside rheumatoid….

🚨THIS IS YOUR 48-HOUR WARNING! 🚨

It’s been a while… Lots have changed, but here I am not knowing… just nothing

sulfasalazine & wrong med issued - Another update

RoAtemra storage

Rituximab and Covid - not on antivirals

Colonoscopy

Rheumatology patient survey from the University of Cambridge and patient groups

Methotrexate, not as bad as I feared!

Leflunomide - has anyone had success on this?

Arthritis aids

Occupational Health

Any recommendations for ergonomic keyboards, voice software etc to help me type? Thanks

Physiotherapy--effective treatment for FMD/FND?

sore feet, difficulty with shoes

Update -Covid or not Covid

Covid or not Covid?

methofill instead of metoject

How long does a depo-medrone injection last

Cimzia Emergency!

sulfazine/ sulfadiazine

What on earth is wrong with HU

Warferin Physiotherapy

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All posts for July 2022

Recent interaction with my awful surgery

work and RA

reflux acid and RA any relation ?

dreading camera

﻿Complications with MTX and post Covid

recent topic - Comfy Sandals

Humira

osteoarthritis alongside rheumatoid….

🚨THIS IS YOUR 48-HOUR WARNING! 🚨

It’s been a while… Lots have changed, but here I am not knowing… just nothing

﻿sulfasalazine & wrong med issued - Another update

﻿RoAtemra storage

Rituximab and Covid - not on antivirals

Colonoscopy

Rheumatology patient survey from the University of Cambridge and patient groups

﻿Methotrexate, not as bad as I feared!

Leflunomide - has anyone had success on this?

Arthritis aids

Occupational Health

Any recommendations for ergonomic keyboards, voice software etc to help me type? Thanks

Physiotherapy--effective treatment for FMD/FND?

sore feet, difficulty with shoes

Update -Covid or not Covid

Covid or not Covid?

﻿methofill instead of metoject

How long does a depo-medrone injection last

﻿Cimzia Emergency!

﻿sulfazine/ sulfadiazine

What on earth is wrong with HU

﻿Warferin Physiotherapy

Search posts

Pinned Posts

Latest poll

Do you know any children or adults living with Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis (JIA)?

Topics

Archive

Complications with MTX and post Covid

sulfasalazine & wrong med issued - Another update

RoAtemra storage

Methotrexate, not as bad as I feared!

methofill instead of metoject

Cimzia Emergency!

sulfazine/ sulfadiazine

Warferin Physiotherapy