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Am I silly to start methotrexate?

backstory... Diagnosed 6 weeks ago. Had a steroid jab, pain okayish,managed with cocodamol & naproxen. Had x rays for methotrexate monitoring & then...

backstory... Diagnosed 6 weeks ago. Had a steroid jab, pain okayish,managed ...

Nelliekel

•2 years ago

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Blood Test - Opinions on best day please

Afternoon all, I haven't yet started my meds (methotrexate & hydroxychloroquine) as I am waiting for my prescription from the hospital. Once starting on them I...

Afternoon all, I haven't yet started my meds (methotrexate & hydroxychloroquine)...

PAwithRA

•2 years ago

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Off topic: return to school

To all those returning to school,college next week - wishing you a happy and healthy Autumn Term. 💐

To all those returning to school,college next week - wishing you a happy and hea...

Green230461

•2 years ago

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The MRI scan

Hello, As you're all so kind in answering my many questions, I just thought I'd update on the MRI scan (pelvis) and hopefully if anyone who is awaiting their...

Hello, As you're all so kind in answering my many questions, I just thought I'...

Gottarelax

•2 years ago

22 Replies

Do you want to learn more about our services at NRAS?

Join our NRAS staff on Facebook Live at 7pm today! Submit your questions https://bit.ly/3Q2Lftk

Join our NRAS staff on Facebook Live at 7pm today! Submit your questions https:/...

Aribah-NRAS

Partner•2 years ago

1 Reply

leflunomide, infliximab and hair loss

hi everyone, I’ve been having infliximab infusions plus leflunomide 10mg for about four months now and my main side effect has been weight loss ( down to...

hi everyone, I’ve been having infliximab infusions plus leflunomide 10mg for ab...

Emye343

•2 years ago

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stopping methotrexate - misdiagnosis?

I have stopped taking methotrexate after taking it since 2014. I stopped four weeks ago, on the advice of the new consultant. He is not convinced I have RA,...

I have stopped taking methotrexate after taking it since 2014. I stopped four w...

AudreyJ

•2 years ago

18 Replies

Excessive night time shivering and sweating but no actual temperature...

Hi all, I'm an RA sufferer and currently taking biologics medication amongst others. Roughly every few months I will have a night where I wake up...

Hi all, I'm an RA sufferer and currently taking biologics medication amongst ...

Sallyb828

•2 years ago

18 Replies

Antivirals.

Hello. Does anyone know which number do I call for the Covid antivirals and what is the procedure. Thank you

Hello. Does anyone know which number do I call for the Covid antivirals and wha...

ks1966

•2 years ago

19 Replies

Dance Movement course

NRAS have organised a Dance Movement course, which starts on the 1st of September. The course is contemporary movement, helping to lift mood and ease anxiety...

NRAS have organised a Dance Movement course, which starts on the 1st of Septembe...

Aribah-NRAS

Partner•2 years ago

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painful eye

thank you for all your messages and advice I decided not to wait till Thursday to go to the hospital. it seems I have two deep scratches on my left eye and...

thank you for all your messages and advice I decided not to wait till Thursday...

Pasjc

•2 years ago

12 Replies

Parenting with IA

Hi all 😀 Having inflammatory Arthritis can be hard, add to this the 'joys' of raising children and the challenges can begin to pile up. As a parent, it can...

Hi all 😀 Having inflammatory Arthritis can be hard, add to this the 'joys' of ...

Naomie-NRAS

•2 years ago

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Pain medication advise - Gabapentin

Firstly, I understand no one can give medical advice. But any help in the right direction would be gratefully received. I have a knee replacement followed by...

Firstly, I understand no one can give medical advice. But any help in the right ...

Angjoplin

•2 years ago

52 Replies

notDoing very well

sorry for the moan haven’t been too well For a few Months now and haven’t checked in with you guys 😢 feeling like White They thinks after some time I’m...

sorry for the moan haven’t been too well For a few Months now and haven’t chec...

Gottaloveastaffy

•2 years ago

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Rheumatoid Tales

A wee trailer for my YouTube channel about my life living with rheumatoid arthritis. I also posted a video earlier today about my experience of medications...

A wee trailer for my YouTube channel about my life living with rheumatoid arthri...

Knit12

•2 years ago

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Prednisolone and Naproxen

Tomorrow is MRI day. This means that I can start taking the prednisolone that was prescribed over a month ago but advised not to take until after the scan. I'm...

Tomorrow is MRI day. This means that I can start taking the prednisolone that wa...

Gottarelax

•2 years ago

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Where do I get the ‘travel pack’ with gels to keep Biologics (secukinumab) at the correct temperature?

Any advice about travelling with Biologics appreciated! Thanks!

TBird1

•2 years ago

25 Replies

Hydrotherapy- Thank you!

I am so appreciative of the good advice and shared experiences. I shall continue to search but I found you all both supportive and helpful! Thank you.

I am so appreciative of the good advice and shared experiences. I shall continue...

Gillyflower70

•2 years ago

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painful eye

I have RA and PA Im still recovering from phumonia and PE afterknee replacementin February. I also have a very painful/red left eye ive had antibiotic cream...

I have RA and PA Im still recovering from phumonia and PE afterknee replacemen...

Pasjc

•2 years ago

31 Replies

Hydrotherapy and beyond?

I have recently been referred for a series of 4 one to one Hydrotherapy sessions at my NHS hospital. When these finish I can take up a course of six classes...

I have recently been referred for a series of 4 one to one Hydrotherapy sessions...

Gillyflower70

•2 years ago

26 Replies

tacrolimus 1mg

so I ‘m on tacrolimus 1mg after taking 0.5mg with no results I had a month on nothing between dose change because of prescription mess up but feeling awful my...

so I ‘m on tacrolimus 1mg after taking 0.5mg with no results I had a month on no...

Alicepirate

•2 years ago

6 Replies

NHS Scotland and winter flu jags

Just received an October appointment for covid/winter flu - which I'm happy to take together. Icing on the cake is that my partner has also been booked in for...

Just received an October appointment for covid/winter flu - which I'm happy to t...

cathie

•2 years ago

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NHS Scotland and winter flu jags

Just received an October appointment for covid/winter flu - which I'm happy to take together. Icing on the cake is that my partner has also been booked in for...

Just received an October appointment for covid/winter flu - which I'm happy to t...

cathie

•2 years ago

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Gadgets to help us cope with RA

I made a short video talking about some of the gadgets I use on a regular basis to help me with my RA. Hopefully there will be something on there that people...

I made a short video talking about some of the gadgets I use on a regular basis ...

Knit12

•2 years ago

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Exemption from hosepipe bans.

When I was waiting for my rheum appointment last week a couple in the waiting room were saying that the hosepipe ban which is now in force in many areas...

When I was waiting for my rheum appointment last week a couple in the waiting ro...

Bookworm55

•2 years ago

14 Replies

cold sores

Hi all, wondering if anyone knows if you can take Lysine tablet form when on MTX I’ve heard it prevents cold sores. Any help would be appreciated?

Hi all, wondering if anyone knows if you can take Lysine tablet form when on MT...

Swanfull

•2 years ago

12 Replies

does inflammation return after cortisone?

I had a cortisone injection into my shoulder joint last week and I’m concerned that the inflammation that’s been reduced to make me feel a little better will...

I had a cortisone injection into my shoulder joint last week and I’m concerned t...

Lfh73

•2 years ago

10 Replies

Broken Leg !

A busy day planned so a shower then for some fun. The fun turned out to be a visit to A&E and X rays then orthopaedic consultant. My right femur is broken in...

A busy day planned so a shower then for some fun. The fun turned out to be a vis...

medway-lady

•2 years ago

46 Replies

No power disconnection for those with autoimmune disease?

This is potentially an interesting "get out of jail free" card for some folk ,perhaps. I've never come across it before and wondered if anyone else has?...

This is potentially an interesting "get out of jail free" card for some folk ,...

Hezekiah

•2 years ago

28 Replies

Romanus Lesions

Hi everyone! I hope this is an OK place to ask some questions. So I recently was told by my neurologist that I had Romanus Lesions on my spinal vertebrae...

Hi everyone! I hope this is an OK place to ask some questions. So I recentl...

floating_

•2 years ago

9 Replies

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All posts for August 2022

Am I silly to start methotrexate?

Blood Test - Opinions on best day please

Off topic: return to school

The MRI scan

Do you want to learn more about our services at NRAS?

leflunomide, infliximab and hair loss

stopping methotrexate - misdiagnosis?

Excessive night time shivering and sweating but no actual temperature...

Antivirals.

Dance Movement course

painful eye

Parenting with IA

Pain medication advise - Gabapentin

notDoing very well

Rheumatoid Tales

Prednisolone and Naproxen

Where do I get the ‘travel pack’ with gels to keep Biologics (secukinumab) at the correct temperature?

Hydrotherapy- Thank you!

painful eye

Hydrotherapy and beyond?

tacrolimus 1mg

NHS Scotland and winter flu jags

NHS Scotland and winter flu jags

Gadgets to help us cope with RA

Exemption from hosepipe bans.

cold sores

does inflammation return after cortisone?

Broken Leg !

No power disconnection for those with autoimmune disease?

Romanus Lesions

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All posts for August 2022

﻿Am I silly to start methotrexate?

Blood Test - Opinions on best day please

Off topic: return to school

The MRI scan

Do you want to learn more about our services at NRAS?

leflunomide, infliximab and hair loss

stopping methotrexate - misdiagnosis?

﻿Excessive night time shivering and sweating but no actual temperature...

Antivirals.

Dance Movement course

﻿painful eye

Parenting with IA

Pain medication advise - Gabapentin

notDoing very well

Rheumatoid Tales

Prednisolone and Naproxen

Where do I get the ‘travel pack’ with gels to keep Biologics (secukinumab) at the correct temperature?

Hydrotherapy- Thank you!

﻿painful eye

Hydrotherapy and beyond?

tacrolimus 1mg

NHS Scotland and winter flu jags

NHS Scotland and winter flu jags

Gadgets to help us cope with RA

Exemption from hosepipe bans.

cold sores

does inflammation return after cortisone?

Broken Leg !

﻿No power disconnection for those with autoimmune disease?

﻿Romanus Lesions

Search posts

Pinned Posts

Latest poll

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

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Archive

Am I silly to start methotrexate?

Excessive night time shivering and sweating but no actual temperature...

painful eye

painful eye

No power disconnection for those with autoimmune disease?

Romanus Lesions