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Methotrexate Cessation after contracting covid

Hello everyone… I tested positive for Covid this morning and have fairly manageable symptoms… just a headache and sore throat. But… I am due to take 15ml of...

Hello everyone… I tested positive for Covid this morning and have fairly managea...

Jadite

•2 years ago

18 Replies

Sciensus

Yet more lies so sent letter to my MP and if anyone would like a copy I'll pass one on but won't put on here. In short the van allegedly broke down so I got a...

Yet more lies so sent letter to my MP and if anyone would like a copy I'll pass ...

medway-lady

•2 years ago

38 Replies

mattresses - thanks for all the replies

Many thanks to everyone for all the helpful replies on this topic. It's looking like memory foam might not be the way to go after all, especially if we have...

Many thanks to everyone for all the helpful replies on this topic. It's looking...

Cutes

•2 years ago

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traveling with medicine

how do you travel with adalimumab,any problem in airport security.

Morium34

•2 years ago

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RA and Microscopic Colitis

I was diagnosed with RA 5 years ago, however I have recently been diagnosed with Microscopic Colitis too! I have also been tested for Coeliac disease and my...

I was diagnosed with RA 5 years ago, however I have recently been diagnosed with...

Sallyb828

•2 years ago

2 Replies

Sciensus Delivery

Hi all. I have been put onto Benepali and been waiting today for my delivery. I got the attached texts from them which has really confused me, and I find their...

Hi all. I have been put onto Benepali and been waiting today for my delivery. I ...

Pink75928

•2 years ago

43 Replies

pain relief

while I wait for my first hospital appointment can anyone recommend any affective medicine that I can ask for from my GP. I’ve tried naproxen and I had bad...

while I wait for my first hospital appointment can anyone recommend any affectiv...

Beatty67

•2 years ago

11 Replies

Update - why do answers take so long?!

Just though I would give an update following my post two months ago - is it RA? ASO titre came back as elevated so had a course of antibiotics for potential...

Just though I would give an update following my post two months ago - is it RA? ...

Livesoncoffee

•2 years ago

5 Replies

steroids

I have started my mtx injections today I have been on steroids for a year and desperately want to come off them as I have a moon face and have put on so much...

I have started my mtx injections today I have been on steroids for a year and ...

Nancy2010

•2 years ago

5 Replies

Suitable mattress for rheumatoid arthritis sufferers

I have finally decided I need to invest in a memory foam mattress, as I have heard they are ideal for anyone suffering with night time joint pain. I have...

I have finally decided I need to invest in a memory foam mattress, as I have hea...

Cutes

•2 years ago

35 Replies

Can anyone help

hi everyone been a while since I’ve posted but always keep reading three and a half years now been on mtx and 2 other ones everything seem to be in control...

hi everyone been a while since I’ve posted but always keep reading three and a h...

Slate56

•2 years ago

13 Replies

losing hair

Has anyone had experience of losing their hair?. I’m just on Benapali now (stopped methotrexate) and increased folic acid from twice a week to six times a...

Has anyone had experience of losing their hair?. I’m just on Benapali now (s...

Esmereld

•2 years ago

9 Replies

left over equipment

https://physionet.org.uk/ Saw these on my local news; they’ve just sent a truckload of stuff to the Ukraine There was a post last week on here about ‘left...

https://physionet.org.uk/ Saw these on my local news; they’ve just sent a truck...

Hidden

•2 years ago

2 Replies

methotrexate hair loss

Hello All. Has anyone here found a solution to Methotrexate hair loss. I have been on it since 2012 and my fringe is now so scant and I have the equivalent of...

Hello All. Has anyone here found a solution to Methotrexate hair loss. I have be...

Jadite

•2 years ago

14 Replies

Cycling machine sitting down?

Who has one of these exercising machines where you sit in your usual chair and wizz round pedals to exercise your legs? I was thinking about getting one but...

Who has one of these exercising machines where you sit in your usual chair and w...

oldtimer2

•2 years ago

18 Replies

heart

leaky heart value what do treatment do they do for this ?

65_women

•2 years ago

9 Replies

cough and methotrexate

Been on 20mg methotrexate for about 10 months, recently changed to metojet. On tablets I used to get the odd day most weeks where I’d have a dry cough. It’s...

Been on 20mg methotrexate for about 10 months, recently changed to metojet. On t...

K2013

•2 years ago

7 Replies

Tart cherry juice

Has anyone tried tart cherry juice for inflammation? If so, did it help or not?

1bozyact

•2 years ago

6 Replies

Fractured T9 info please

Further to my other post. Those who have had broken vertebrae were you given a back brace and how long were you in pain for please. Did you use a wedge pillow...

Further to my other post. Those who have had broken vertebrae were you given a b...

Haz58

•2 years ago

26 Replies

leflunimide and flare up of psoriasis

Hi has anyone had a flare up of psoriasis shortly after taking leflunimide,been on it 3weeks now and am having a flare up , even got it on my face ,which I...

Hi has anyone had a flare up of psoriasis shortly after taking leflunimide,been ...

junik53

•2 years ago

4 Replies

Long sorry saga not to be read if do not want to be bored (Covid story)

Haven't been on site for a while as got into a real low after losing my gorgeous dog. However, prompted into action as caught covid. On Wednesday 16th. had...

Haven't been on site for a while as got into a real low after losing my gorgeous...

Wobbies

•2 years ago

40 Replies

RA/RD, lung disease & cardio-vascular issues

Hi everyone, Would be really grateful to hear if anyone has chest problems like Interstitial Lung Disease, Pulmonary Fibrosis, heart issues etc due to their...

Hi everyone, Would be really grateful to hear if anyone has chest problems like...

Blodynhaul

•2 years ago

18 Replies

eyes- optician unable to correct my vision so all images (close and far) are blurry

Has anyone else been told it’s not their eye health but vaguely something to do with your other health issues….went for my two year check up. Had noticed...

Has anyone else been told it’s not their eye health but vaguely something to do ...

Arthurthecat

•2 years ago

20 Replies

swollen legs with rash and hard lump

I have rash on my legs (biopsy next year due to waiting lists) and swelling. The swelling is fluid I think but it is rock hard almost like bone swelling/...

I have rash on my legs (biopsy next year due to waiting lists) and swelling. The...

friz42

•2 years ago

14 Replies

Positive ANA?? what now?

Hi i'm really quite annoyed tbh my GP told me my blood test was only "slightly high" whilst the recepionist told me they were normal. both were clearly not...

Hi i'm really quite annoyed tbh my GP told me my blood test was only "slightly h...

Amywoodx

•2 years ago

10 Replies

Revitive circulation booster

Has anyone used the revitive circulation booster? Do you think it's any good ?

Grounsel

•2 years ago

8 Replies

Choose from a selection of fun and festive cards and gifts this year🎅 🎁 🎄 ☃️

For every gift purchased, 40% goes to NRAS to continue the vital support services we offer. Hurry while stocks last! Orders will be accepted until 16 December....

For every gift purchased, 40% goes to NRAS to continue the vital support service...

Aribah-NRAS

Partner•2 years ago

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at risk of RA. Two consultants differ on the diagnosis.

my CCP is 340 but RF negative. two consultants differ. i haven’t got it yet as I have some discomfort in one toe. Meanwhile I have started 200mg of...

my CCP is 340 but RF negative. two consultants differ. i haven’t got it yet as...

football64

•2 years ago

17 Replies

Methotrexate and folic acid

Hey Fam I'm starting these meds tomorrow 10 mg methotrexate weekly and 1mg folic acid daily. i have read several post about these meds and feel a little...

Hey Fam I'm starting these meds tomorrow 10 mg methotrexate weekly and 1mg foli...

1bozyact

•2 years ago

29 Replies

Putting up with pain

Hi it seems that i have been living with this pain for ever. I phone the nurse 3 weeks ago as the meds that i was on were not working so she phoned me back and...

Hi it seems that i have been living with this pain for ever. I phone the nurse 3...

beeckey

•2 years ago

22 Replies

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All posts for November 2022

Methotrexate Cessation after contracting covid

Sciensus

mattresses - thanks for all the replies

traveling with medicine

RA and Microscopic Colitis

Sciensus Delivery

pain relief

Update - why do answers take so long?!

steroids

Suitable mattress for rheumatoid arthritis sufferers

Can anyone help

losing hair

left over equipment

methotrexate hair loss

Cycling machine sitting down?

heart

cough and methotrexate

Tart cherry juice

Fractured T9 info please

leflunimide and flare up of psoriasis

Long sorry saga not to be read if do not want to be bored (Covid story)

RA/RD, lung disease & cardio-vascular issues

eyes- optician unable to correct my vision so all images (close and far) are blurry

swollen legs with rash and hard lump

Positive ANA?? what now?

Revitive circulation booster

Choose from a selection of fun and festive cards and gifts this year🎅 🎁 🎄 ☃️

at risk of RA. Two consultants differ on the diagnosis.

Methotrexate and folic acid

Putting up with pain

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